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The News-Gazette's boys' soccer Top 10: Spartans become newest No. 1
Oct. 10—Boys' soccer teams are finishing up their regular season schedules, and they're still not done playing hot potato with the title of No. 1. Looks like the postseason will have to determine who wants it most. Here's preps coordinator 's latest area Top 10: ➜ Record: 19-2-1 ➜ Previous ranking: No. 2 SJ-O, welcome to the top spot. The Spartans are the fourth different team to reach this ...
Notebook: Cox makes seamless leap to Big Ten; Clarke impressing on special teams; fundamentals key for LBs
CHAMPAIGN — All things considered, Torrie Cox Jr.'s jump from the MAC to the Big Ten has been pretty seamless. Cox has started all five games for No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) and has a pair of interceptions to go along with nine tackles and three pass breakups. Yet, Cox said he hasn't done anything yet. His goal wasn't to come to Illinois to be a serviceable starter — music to his position coach, Corey Parker's ears — and that he has a ways to go.
Champaign County Community Coalition meets to bring positive change
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A central Illinois group hit the stage Thursday, bringing people together to talk about issues facing the community. The Champaign County Community Coalition gave a platform to speakers at their monthly meeting who want to bring positive change to the community. Organizer Tracy Parsons said the Walk-As-One event has been taking […]
Torrie Cox Jr. staying hungry after solid start with Illini
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Ohio transfer cornerback Torrie Cox Jr. has made the transition from MAC to Big Ten look fairly seamless, but he doesn’t think he’s reached his potential. “I really don’t feel like I’ve done anything yet,” Cox Jr. said. “I’ve just shown little flashes here and there, but I’ve got to be […]
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