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Over 1,000 bikers ride in this year’s Tour De Donut
The Tour De Donut had more than 1,000 registered bikers in its 35th year and lived up to its traditional expectations despite a couple of hiccups at the beginning. According to race director Christian Hasselberg, the overall turnout was “pretty on par” for events occuring post-COVID. Cyclists pedaled...
Civic Memorial's Todd Hannaford ready for his final year as A.D.
-0- The new C.M. Athletic Director will be former Eagles' soccer coach Derek Jarman in the '25-'26 school year. Before that, they need to fill head coaching vacancies due to recent resignations by Luke Angelo (softball) and Nick Smith (baseball). Smith is a longtime C.M. coach and he starts his new position as head coach for Eagles varsity football this ('24) fall.
Summer School Coaches Tour: SIU Edwardsville Head Coach, Brian Barone (Ep. 631)
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their Summer School Coaches Tour. On the show Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) is joined by head coach of the SIU Edwardsville, Brian Barone!. On the show, Coach Barone reflects back on the 5 year rebuild job at Edwardsville. What...
EHS Grad Brannan Finishes Second In Big Shark New Town Triathlon, AHS Grad Cox Also Completes First Attempt
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Former Edwardsville High School track and cross-country runner Savannah Brannan finished second in the women’s full course race at the Big Shark New Town Triathlon, held July 13, 2024, in St. Charles, Mo., completing the course in 1:48:28, finishing 27th overall in the race.
Bethel Christian Academy Cancels Football Season Due To Low Participation
KINSTON, NC– Bethel Christian Academy's football program faces another hiatus this upcoming season due to limited participation. The Trojans had a promising 2021-22 season with a 5-3 record. However, they did not field a team in the 2022-23 season. In the 2023-24 season, Bethel brought back football but struggled with a late start and minimal depth, finishing with an 0-6 record.
Road to a comeback: Solar Racing Team prepares to return to the race track
Soon, they’ll be back and better than ever. The Solar Racing Team is building a new car, spectating at events, accepting new members and gathering their strength to compete for the first time since COVID. Even though the team isn’t competing this year of 2024, they’re still doing impressive...
Rockford Lutheran golfer Jake Guse to attend SIU-Edwardsville
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has tapped into a lot of great golfing talent from Rockford over the years. Now SIUE has another one on the way. On Wednesday, Rockford Lutheran golfer Jake Guse committed to SIUE. Guse will be a senior this fall at Lutheran. He follows in the footsteps of former […]
Paddlers Triumph Over Sunset Hills With 351-241 Victory
EDWARDSVILLE - The Paddlers Swim Club of Granite City won the majority of the events in all age groups in going on to a combined 351-241 win over the Sunset Hills Country Club swim team in a Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association dual meet Tuesday night at the Sunset Hills pool in Edwardsville.
Roxana A.D. Mark Briggs talks Shells sports
The 2024 summer sports season continues for high school athletes here in July. Boys and girls prep sports have been in high gear throughout June and July. > Roxana Shells Athletic Director Mark Briggs discusses the summer season in Shell Country -- including the 2024 senior class, boys summer hoops, and a new gym at the elementary school:
River Dragons Play Three At Roy E. Lee Field
ALTON – The Alton River Dragons announce that their next three home games will be played at Roy E. Lee Field at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville. Fans can look forward to more details about future River Dragons' home games, which will be shared next week. The...
SIUE Athletics add personnel to build revenue generation process
In new revenue generation efforts, Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin announced Noah Manns as the Assistant Director of Revenue Generation and Annual Fund. Manns will join Associate Director of Athletics for Revenue Generation Jake Sutter in assisting with revenue initiatives supporting the athletic department, particularly with the Cougar Athletic Excellence Fund.
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