Athlete Of The Week

Nashville's Meyer runs the ball for big win in playoffs

Nashville's Meyer runs the ball for big win in playoffs

It was quite a game for Tyler Meyer Saturday in Nashville's 48-41 win over Auburn in the second round of the Class 3A football playoffs.

Nov 12, 2009 | 4:25 pm | Loading…

Aleigh Eggemeyer helping Sparta cross country finish at the top

Aleigh Eggemeyer helping Sparta cross country finish at the top

Sparta's Aleigh Eggemeyer finished fourth overall at the Edwardsville Class 1A Cross Country Sectional with a time of 21:11, and she's The Southern's Athlete of the Week.

Nov 05, 2009 | 3:25 pm | Loading…

Cuartas and Marion soccer team see winning season

Cuartas and Marion soccer team see winning season

MARION - It's been quite a season for Felipe Cuartas and the Marion boys soccer team.

Oct 29, 2009 | 4:35 pm | Loading…

Massac's Mumford overcomes personal pain to pull off big win on the links

Massac's Mumford overcomes personal pain to pull off big win on the links

Massac County's Tala Mumford wrapped up one of the biggest weekends of her life on Oct. 17 at Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville.

Oct 22, 2009 | 4:35 pm | Loading…

Tiger's Mallow delivers when needed the most

Tiger's Mallow delivers when needed the most

The Herrin Tigers received a big-time performance from running back David Mallow when they needed it most during their Week 7 contest against Massac County.

Oct 15, 2009 | 3:25 pm | Loading…

Benton cross country runners making strides in the region

Benton cross country runners making strides in the region

BENTON -- Dylan Hartley and Kaitlyn Schutt, both cross country runners for Benton, are making a name for themselves across the region.

Oct 08, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…

Shute fights through illness, helps deliver win for Pinckneyville

Shute fights through illness, helps deliver win for Pinckneyville

The Pinckneyville football team was searching for its first win in Week 5, and quarterback Bryant Shute delivered big time in the Panthers 26-18 victory over Nashville.

Oct 01, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Jarrett's last-minute comeback gave Murphysboro football the win

Jarrett's last-minute comeback gave Murphysboro football the win

The Murphysboro football team received a huge lift from junior Orlando Jarrett in its Week 4 contest against Benton.

Sep 24, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…

SIU's Alicia Johnson goes for the digs and kills

SIU's Alicia Johnson goes for the digs and kills

The Southern Illinois University volleyball team swept the competition at the Saluki Invitational over the weekend and improved its record to 10-0 in the process.

Sep 17, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…

Montfort rushed for 144 yards, scored four touchdowns to earn Athlete of the Week honors

Montfort rushed for 144 yards, scored four touchdowns to earn Athlete of the Week honors

The Harrisburg football team needed a win in Week 2, and Dawson Montfort played a key role in helping the team achieve that goal.

Sep 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

S-V-W-W's Wheatley leads team to solid start

S-V-W-W's Wheatley leads team to solid start

It was a big opening week for Brock Wheatley and the Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn football team.

Sep 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Ragan has success on the court, on the mat

Ragan has success on the court, on the mat

It was quite a summer for Carbondale's Alli Ragan. She took second place in the Women's Junior Freestyle Nationals in wrestling, and now she's competing in her senior year for the Terriers in volleyball.

Aug 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Zach Barlow finds success on amateur circuit

Zach Barlow is enjoying a pretty good summer on the amateur golf circuit. The University of Illinois senior and former Trico standout recently finished as the runner-up at the 107th Western Amateur. Barlow also placed eighth at the Illinois State Amateur at Bloomington Country Club, and h…

Aug 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Zach Barlow finds success on amateur circuit

Zach Barlow finds success on amateur circuit

Zach Barlow is enjoying a pretty good summer on the amateur golf circuit. The University of Illinois senior and former Trico standout recently finished as the runner-up at the 107th Western Amateur. Barlow also placed eighth at the Illinois State Amateur at Bloomington Country Club, and h…

Aug 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Harrisburg's Roper off to a strong start in tournament

Harrisburg's Roper off to a strong start in tournament

Harrisburg's Reid Roper performed at a high level over the first weekend of August at the Midwest Classic Baseball Tournament in Plainfield. The senior batted .500 with a homer and seven RBIs at the event, and he's The Southern's Athlete of the Week.

Aug 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Rozo looking forward to second season on the links for Logan

Rozo looking forward to second season on the links for Logan

It's been a good summer for John A. Logan golfer Marcelo Rozo. The 19-year-old recently finished fourth in the Colombian Open and has earned top five finishes in several other tournaments.

Aug 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Metropoulos heats up as the Miners' season continues

Metropoulos heats up as the Miners' season continues

MARION - The Southern Illinois Miners' Joey Metropoulos typically gets off to a slow start but usually heats up during the warmest months of summer.

Jul 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Richards works to keep up on wrestling

Richards works to keep up on wrestling

Carbondale's Zane Richards had a big start to his week Monday. The soon-to-be sophomore defeated Kameron Hamley to win the 125-pound national championship at the Cadet Greco-Roman Wrestling finals in Fargo, N.D. Richards is The Southern's Athlete of the Week.

Jul 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Richards named athlete of the week

Richards named athlete of the week

Carbondale's Zane Richards had a big start to his week Monday. The soon-to-be sophomore defeated Kameron Hamley to win the 125-pound national championship at the Cadet Greco-Roman Wrestling finals in Fargo, N.D. Richards is The Southern's Athlete of the Week.

Jul 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Richards works to keep up on wrestling

Richards works to keep up on wrestling

Carbondale's Zane Richards had a big start to his week Monday. The soon-to-be sophomore defeated Kameron Hamley to win the 125-pound national championship at the Cadet Greco-Roman Wrestling finals in Fargo, N.D. Richards is The Southern's Athlete of the Week.

Jul 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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