The best shooter in the region, Zeigler-Royalton's Sean Connor was one of three 2,000 point scorers in Black Diamond Conference during the 1980s.
Venson Newsom scored 15 points as Marion spoiled Senior Night and kept Carbondale winless with a 45-32 victory over the Terriers in their South Seven Conference game Friday night.
Watching Daryl Murphy agonize over every turnover and missed boxout Tuesday night served as a stark reminder of why the games matter to coaches, even with nothing at stake aside from competitive pride for his Murphysboro team and Herrin.
JaQuan Jackson always seems to play high above his physical stature and such was the case again Saturday afternoon as the crafty Murphysboro senior led the Red Devils to a win over Jackson County rival Carbondale.
Centralia jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and held on for a 62-57 win over Marion in their South Seven Conference rematch that took place Friday night at Cuss Wilson Gymnasium.
Led by a late explosion from Mount Vernon transfer Hunter Simmons, Marion wiped out a big deficit, forced overtime and then made a big defensive stop at the end to claim a 63-62 victory in Cuss Wilson Gym.
MARION — The size advantage NJ Benson and Quani Rudd gave Mount Vernon helped the Rams run out to a big lead and ultimately a 66-45 victory over Marion in a South Seven Conference boys basketball game Friday night at Cuss Wilson Gymnasium.
It wasn't one of Reid Baumgarte's best shooting nights. The 6-foot-1 junior guard hadn't hit a 3-pointer all night, but when it counted the most, he delivered.
Centralia jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and held on for a 62-57 win over Marion in their South Seven Conference rematch that took place Friday night at Cuss Wilson Gymnasium.
Led by a late explosion from Mount Vernon transfer Hunter Simmons, Marion wiped out a big deficit, forced overtime and then made a big defensive stop at the end to claim a 63-62 victory in Cuss Wilson Gym.
Senior forward Billy Braid poured in 21 points on seven field goals and seven free throws Saturday afternoon to lead Herrin to a 47-35 nonconference win over visiting Carbondale.
MARION — The size advantage NJ Benson and Quani Rudd gave Mount Vernon helped the Rams run out to a big lead and ultimately a 66-45 victory over Marion in a South Seven Conference boys basketball game Friday night at Cuss Wilson Gymnasium.
Calvon Clemons scored 26 points on Friday night that lifted Murphysboro to a victory over Harrisburg.
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CARBONDALE — The atmosphere was certainly different than usual Friday night when Marion and Carbondale clashed in a South Seven Conference boys basketball game at Cuss Wilson Gymnasium.
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HERRIN — Carterville is off to a 2-0 start after a nail biting 36-34 victory over Herrin on Friday evening.
Centralia used a stifling defense to overcome an early deficit and defeat Marion, 48-43, Friday night in both South Seven Conference teams' opener at Trout Arena.