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Harness earns third Pitcher of the Week honor this season

April 6, 2021 @ 6:54 am

For the third time this season, sophomore hurler Sarah Harness has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Harness...

Besard named MVC Co-Golfer of the Week

April 1, 2021 @ 10:21 am

ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois University men’s golfer Matthis Besard was named the Missouri Valley Conference Co-Golfer of the Week for the third time in his...

Team of the Week Podcast: Week 1, Johnston City Indians - Todd Thomas 03/31/2021

April 1, 2021 @ 7:36 am

The Johnston City Indians are out to a 2-0 start after impressive wins against Vienna-Goreville and Chester. Matt Varney sat down with Coach Todd...

Team of the Week Podcast: Week 1, Johnston Ci...

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Ricky Hurley named MVC Field Athlete of the Week

March 31, 2021 @ 11:16 am

ST. LOUIS – Senior thrower Ricky Hurley has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Male Field Athlete of the Week for the fourth time in his...

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Nashville surges to #2 after big win over Carterville in latest Southern Illinoi...

March 31, 2021 @ 10:00 am

After a Week 2 where each game seemed to be either a heavy-hitting matchup or a blowout, the biggest game – #4 Nashville @...

Besard claims individual title, SIU finishes 9th at Craft Farms Invitational

March 31, 2021 @ 6:25 am

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Led by the individual title of Matthis Besard, the Southern Illinois University Salukis finished the Craft Farms Invitational in ninth place...

Three Salukis earn MVC Scholar-Athlete Team recognition

March 30, 2021 @ 10:59 am

ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois senior middle hitter Emma Baalman, senior setter Rachel Maguireand junior libero Katy Kluge have been named to Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Teams, the...

LISTEN: Marion's Kerry Martin reflects on Week 1 win, preparing for Week 2

March 26, 2021 @ 10:16 am

Marion’s color man, Jason Varner, talks with Wildcats coach Kerry Martin ahead of their Week 2 matchup with Cahokia:...

LISTEN: Marion's Kerry Martin reflects on Wee...

Team of the Week Podcast: Cobden Appleknockers, Team of the Year - Wendell Wheel...

March 25, 2021 @ 3:49 pm

Coach Wendell Wheeler of the Cobden Appleknockers talks with Matt Varney about their 18-0 season, being ranked the top team in 1A in the...

Team of the Week Podcast: Cobden Appleknocker...

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Elverado to host Turkey Tournament to tip off 2021-22 season

March 25, 2021 @ 12:50 pm

The Elverado Athletic Department announced on Twitter Thursday they will host a Thanksgiving Tournament to begin the 2021-22 boys’ basketball season. Beginning with the...