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DU QUOIN — It's easy to see why Carmi-White County has been picked by league coaches to win the Black Diamond Conference East Division title this season.
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DU QUOIN — Tournament favorite, Herrin, jumped out to a 23-2 lead after one quarter of play Monday and waltzed past Cairo, 72-23, in the opening round of the 25th Annual Du Quoin Tip-Off Classic.
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The SIU women's basketball team again shoots for its first win Saturday when it opens play in the Christmas City Classic in Bethelem, Pa., where it plays tournament host Lehigh at 11 a.m.
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CHRISTOPHER — Behind 22 points by Gannon Birkner the New Athens Yellow Jackets shook off a disappointing 52-50 loss to Wayne City on the first day to beat Zeigler-Royalton, 75-46, on the fourth day of the 48th annual Christopher Turkey Tournament Friday night.
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