Matt Cagle

We are two weeks into spring and some softball and baseball teams have already separated themselves from the rest.

GOREVILLE — Garrett Church made 74 shots from beyond the three-point arc last year.

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MARION — About 100 kids across two groups showed their enthusiasm for the game of tennis Wednesday morning at the Harry Crisp Sports Complex in Marion High School’s summer tennis

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CARTERVILLE — Drake Capie got the call to play for the Southern Illinois team in last year’s Colt World Series, but was out of town and unable to play.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — The official start of football practice began Monday, but that doesn’t mean teams are starting from square one on the first day.

MURPHYSBORO — One of the biggest in-season cross country meets — the Murphysboro Invitational — attracted 32 total teams across the girls and boys races on a near-perfect Wednesday afternoon

BENTON — There may not be a better phrase to describe Benton senior running back Riley Spencer than “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”