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Illinois

Pickleball fundraiser set for Saturday

RAYMOND -- Here's a quick question for you: what does putt-putt golf have to do with pickleball? This Saturday in Raymond, a putt-putt golf fundraiser will raise funds for the renovation and continued care of the pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park. "Garage Golf" will feature nine holes at various locations in Raymond Saturday between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Panhandle Picklers, and the cost to participate is $25 per person. Event […]

todayAugust 18, 2023

Battlehawks Battle in the Ballpark

Football News

Battlehawks to “Battle in the Ballpark”

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Battlehawks will be participating in the Battle at the Ballpark on Saturday, August 26 at Busch Stadium. The team and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri jointly announced the event in a press release Tuesday. This high-energy bracket tournament brings people together in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to help young individuals in their quest for a stable, meaningful, and independent life. Battlehawks head coach, VP of business and event operations […]

todayAugust 15, 2023 2

MIzzou Williams Nwaneri

Missouri

Mizzou lands top in-state recruit for 2024

COLUMBIA (Missourinet) -- Mizzou football landed the top recruit in the state for 2024 with five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri. The 6’5 250 pound senior from Lee’s Summit North is the number one player in the state. He’s also the number one D-lineman in the country and the third overall-ranked player coming out in 2024. Nwaneri is the highest-ranked recruit Mizzou has landed since Dorial Green-Beckham in 2012. He’s also the highest-ranked defensive lineman since Terry Beckner Jr. (No. 2 […]

todayAugust 15, 2023

SIU Hawgs

NCAA Football

SIU Hawgs & Dawgs set for Sept. 2

CARBONDALE — SIU Saluki Athletics has partnered with Black Diamond Harley-Davidson to host Hawgs & Dawgs for the Sept. 2 football home opener versus Austin Peay at 6 p.m. Motorcycle riders are invited to assemble at 5:30 p.m. at the South tunnel entrance into Saluki Stadium, where they will lead the Salukis onto the field prior to kickoff. To participate in Hawgs & Dawgs, riders must purchase a game ticket on the official SIU Athletics website and by entering the promo […]

todayAugust 13, 2023

Diekema

NCAA News

United Soccer Coaches list SIUE’s Diekema as player to watch

EDWARDSVILLE -- United Soccer Coaches announced the defenders on its NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch lists for the 2023 intercollegiate season, and SIUE's Matea Diekema is on the national radar. The list is comprised of 35 women nationwide.Diekema, the Ohio Valley Conference Defender of the Year in 2022, returns to lead the Cougar back line. She is a fourth-year player for the Cougars who is in graduate school at SIUE after earning her bachelor's degree in three years. The list […]

todayAugust 13, 2023

The Elite All Elite

AEW News

The Elite to remain All Elite in AEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ahead of Wednesday night's 200th broadcast of Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling secured four major re-signings that will remain All Elite. A news release from AEW Wednesday reports that CEO Tony Khan has re-signed Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson to long-term extensions. The trio, better known as The Elite, are currently executive vice presidents of the company. The release would also mention a new contract for fellow member "Hangman" Adam Page. The quartet represents four cornerstones […]

todayAugust 2, 2023 1

Johno Fergusson

General News

Fergusson receives swimming and diving coaching promotion

CARBONDALE -- Johno Fergusson is receiving a promotion to associate head coach of the SIU Salukis swimming and diving team. Head coach Geoff Hanson made the announcement Saturday in a press release. During his first four years as an assistant coach at SIU, Fergusson has played an instrumental role in the Salukis' success helping them record a 45-19 dual meet record as well as three conference runner-up trophies. In 2023, the program featured its first All-American swimmer in 18 years. […]

todayJuly 29, 2023

Crockett-Pope

General News

Crockett-Pope joins Saluki Softball coaching staff

CARBONDALE -- Southern Illinois University softball head coach Jen Sewell named Kiarra Crockett-Pope as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season. The announcement was made in a news release Friday As a player, Crockett-Pope had a standout career at California State University Northridge (CSUN). In 2019, she was named the Big West Co-Freshman Field Player of the Year. She was also a Big West All-Freshman team. In addition, she was also a Second Team All-Conference selection.She will coach on the […]

todayJuly 29, 2023

Lainey Jackson LLC

East Central Illinois Region

Jackson is newest Lake Land volleyball coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College has a new head coach in Lainey Jackson for the Laker volleyball program, according to a news release Thursday. Jackson, an alum of Cumberland High School, is the newest hire for the program. Jackson, a four-time all-Lincoln Prairie Conference selection, continued her playing career at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. During her time there, she would receive the Midwest Athletic Conference's Freshman of the Year honors. She would also receive NJCAA All-American honors. Jackson […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 1

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