Derek Oxford dives for a loose ball after a missed layup and Timmy Henson goes for the ball as well. In the background is the awesome BCHS student section. (Richard Sitler- Southern Illinoisan Photo)
Rangers, Orphans Set for Epic Sectional Showdown
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GEC announces All Conference Team
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Thompsonville’s Jared Payne at the point taking on Crab Orchard’s Caleb Vaughn (Samantha Sullivan photo. Give her a call at 499-6465 to photograph your event. )
The Greater Egyptian conference released their all conference selections today. They are selected by the coaches in the conference, not allowing you to vote for your own players
Thompsonville’s Jared Payne was the only Tiger mentioned. He was the only one in the conference that received honorable mention recognition.
First Team
Seth Ramesey – Gallatin County (MVP)
Caleb Vaughn – Crab Orchard (Captian)
Tyler Winters – Hardin County
Matt Long – NCOE
Brody Walker – Carrier Mills
Second Team
Luke Lawrence – Galatia
Audie Gobel – Gallatin County
Justice Hill – Carrier Mills
Jake Floyd – Pope County
Devyn Verbek – Galatia
Cooper Wells – NCOE
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SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Ranger fans lined up at the west doors of Rich Herrin Gym. (Ian McMahon – Benton Gazette photo)
I have confirmed with Benton High School officials that tomorrow night’s Sectional Championship game between Centralia and Benton has sold out.
I contacted Centralia High school and officials there say it is highly doubtful that any tickets will be turned in.
Here is a link to watch the game on YouTube tomorrow night with a simulcast with WQRL. Click on the image below for the link.
Whiting in Country Financial Three Point Showdown at Peoria
March 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Steve Dunford – franklincounty-news.com
Zeigler-Royalton’s Brendan Whiting will be participating in the Country Financial Three Point Showdown this weekend at the Class 1A/2A State Tournament at Peoria this weekend.
On the girls side of things, there were three young ladies advanced to state in Bloomington from Franklin County; West Frankfort’s Megan Berry and Cali Wright in 2A and Galatia-Thompsonville’s Kassidy Rizor in 1A.
Brendan eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for his career in a game against Sesser-Valier. This is what Z-R Coach Matt Morgan had to say about his playing career. “Looking back and seeing the 5’4 110 pound freshman ,walk into our summer workout and knowing how he developed into the player that he has is absolutely amazing. I don’t know if I know of a kid that has put more effort and time into their game than Brendan has. The kid is a gym rat that loves the game more than anyone can understand. I am excited to see what the future holds for him.”
Whiting earned the right to go to Peoria after being on of the to shooters at the Norris-City Omaha Sectional. His team mate Nolan Domenick, as well as Chirstopher’s Bradley Young advanced from the Crab Orchard Regional.
Whiting shooting in the Three Point Showdown at the NCOE Sectional. (Randall Risley photo)
Along with Whiting and Domenick, Steven Anderson and Cam Newton participated at Crab Orchard. Along with Young, Jared Curry, Gabe Schimpf, and Gabriel Mostinger for Christopher. For Sesser-Valier, Tyler Winchester, Addison Baxter, Charles Farmer, and Lukas Gunter was in the contest.
Up at the Wayne City Regional, Jared Payne, Tyson Kessler, Zach Krikman, and Reed Raubach shot for the Thompsonville Tigers. Payne and Kessler was in a tie-breaker in a shootout for five spots and did not advance.
All of us back home tonight will be rooting for you Brendan Whiting. The times that I have crossed paths with him he an excellent young man. Again, good luck to you at Carver Arena whem you participate.
Okawville – Mt. Carmel head to Peoria this weekend….Woodlawn loses heartbreaker
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One More Step
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Black Diamond girls and boys All Conference teams released
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Here is the listing of the girls and boys Black Diamond All Conference teams.
GIRLS WEST DIVISION
HANNAH GARASCIA – Sr. – Sesser-Valier-Waltonville (MVP)
JAYLIN HALEY – Sr. – Sesser-Valier-Waltonville (Captain)
Lindsay Holhubner – Jr. – Vienna
Ashlyn Darnell – Sr. – Goreville
MADDIE GOSSETT- Sr. – Christopher
Brenni Tripp – Sr. – Goreville
Lexi King – So. – Goreville
Destiny Williams – Fr. – Chester
TAYLOR FRANK – Sr. – Sesser-Valier-Waltonville
Callie Clay – Sr. – Vienna
EAST DIVISION
Jevin Shreve – So. – Fairfield (MVP)
Abby Vaughan – Jr. – Carmi-White Co. (Captain)
Morgan Combs – Sr. – Carmi-White Co.
Malia Schmittler – So. – Edwards Co.
Takiya Britton – Jr. – Eldorado
Lauren Vaughan – Sr. – Fairfield
KALIEGH DODSON – So. – Hamilton Co.
ANNA MILLER – So. – Hamilton Co.
ADRIENNE WINEMILLER – Sr. – Hamilton Co.
Maggie Price – So. – Johnston City
BOYS WEST DIVISION
Braden Webb – Jr. – Goreville (MVP)
JARED CURRY – Jr. – Christopher (Captain)
Brant Glidewell – Sr. – Goreville
Savion Smith – Sr. – Chester
LUKAS GUNTER – Jr. – Sesser-Valier
BRADLEY YOUNG – Jr. – Christopher
Jared Meyerhoff – Jr. – Trico
KAELEB PEDIGO – Sr. – Christopher
Ben Daine – Jr. – Vienna
Peyton Massey – Jr. – Goreville
Josh Haberberger – Jr. – Chester
TYLER WINCHESTER – So. – Sesser-Valier
BOYS EAST DIVISION
Braden Attebury – Jr. – Eldorado (MVP)
Nathaniel Schmittler – Sr. – Edwards Co. (Captain)
OAKLEY DIAL – Sr. – Hamilton Co.
Ethan Partridge – Sr. – Eldorado
Matt Rice – Sr. – Carmi-White Co.
Travis Black – Jr. – Carmi-White Co.
Macklin Snyder – Sr. – Fairfield
E.J. Thompson – Sr. – Johnston City
Cade Schnicker – So. – Edwards Co.
Jayden Lewis – Jr. – Fairfield
ABV Jack’s NCOE Sectional Preview…
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