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W.O. Smith Field comes alive as YellowJackets and Terriers scrimmage
CHESTER – Chester High School’s W.O. Smith football field came alive Monday July 15 for a two-hour friendly football scrimmage between the Chester YellowJackets and the Carbondale Terriers. The event featured a 1-hour period of 7-on-7 football scrimmages from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. followed by a second...
Poplar Bluff swimmer finishes 2nd in final meet
For the Cape Aquatic Center, it was the beginning of a new era in swimming. For one Poplar Bluff graduate, it was the end of his career.,. In his final swim meet before going to college at Murray State, Carson Todd finished second place among the 15-18 age division at the SMSC Championships on Saturday, July 13, at the newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau.
Brown, Pletcher Look Forward After Big Opening Saturday At Saratoga
Trainer Chad Brown, who won his 150th Grade I race Saturday with repeat winner Whitebeam (GB) (Caravaggio) in the GI Diana Stakes, is already looking forward to the next starts for his stable's biggest runners. Of note, Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), just edged out for second in the Diana, could be headed to face the boys in the GI Fourstardave Handicap Aug. 10 along with stablemates Chili Flag (Fr) (Cityscape {GB}) and Whitebeam.
Lauren Eftink goes out with a bang with Semoball Award
For the second year in a row, Notre Dame cross-country and track and field athlete Lauren Eftink took home the Semoball Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year award, adding to three total including her Semoball Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year award in 2023. Eftink won the...
Laurin Watts named SIU Softball pitching coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Softball head coach Jen Sewell has announced the hiring of Laurin Watts as the program’s pitching coach. “We have been anticipating this big announcement for a while now and I’m so glad we were able to get Laurin on board with us here at Saluki Softball,” Sewell said. “Laurin is one of the top up-and-coming pitching coaches in the country. Her name just kept coming up every time I asked about who is the next big pitching hire.”
Salukis nab former SoCon Pitcher of the Year McKenzie Newcomb to round out transfer recruiting class
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University softball team has wrapped up its 2024 recruiting class with the signing of pitcher McKenzie Newcomb, a transfer from Samford University. Newcomb joins Charley Pursley, Emily Williams and Maleah Blomenkamp as the newest additions to the Saluki roster. Newcomb, a native of...
SEMO Football travels to Kennett for social event
KENNETT, Mo. - Grecian Steak House was the meeting center for a Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) football event on Wednesday, July 10. SEMO’s head football coach Tom Matukewicz wanted an event where he can promote the upcoming season and inform residents in ‘the bootheel’ about Redhawk football. Bud Hilburn, who graduated from Kennett High School and played football at SEMO, agreed to organize the event for his alma mater and former coach.
SIU women’s golf signs Pihla Pennanen from Finland
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The SIU Women’s Golf program announced the signing of Pihla Pennanen Tuesday. “We are extremely excited to add Pihla to the Saluki family,” Director of Golf Justin Fetcho said. “She has a ton of international experience and is one of the top junior players in Finland.”
Registration is open for 13th Annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic
This year’s event will be Monday, Sept. 23, at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau. The four-person scramble has a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds benefit the food bank’s mission to end hunger in southeast Missouri. The outing includes lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse, refreshments throughout the day, games on the course and a silent auction.
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