The Salukis were also picked to finish third in the preseason poll behind Drake and Bradley, the league announced Wednesday.Â
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The River to River Relay race returns to southern Illinois after a two year hiatus.
PADUCAH, KY (WSIL) � McCracken County High School recognized the following seniors for their accomplishments and signing college scholarships: Maggie Aydt � University of Kentucky � Cross Country/Track and Field 3x Region 1 3A Cross Country Champion 3x Region 1 Runner of the Year 5x KHSAA Academic All-State First Team for Cross Country 2x MCHS
COBDEN (WSIL)–Cobden boy’s basketball coach Wendell Wheeler earned his 400th career win on Saturday. The Appleknockers took down Meridian 72-40. Tyler Franklin had a team high 26 points followed by his brother Noah Franklin who finished with 25. “We all talk about relationships with your players and the type of men they grow up to
CHAMPAIGN (WSIL) � Illinois Offensive lineman Kendrick Green has announced he will enter the NFL Draft. Green was a 2020 USA TODAY Second team All-American and consensus First Team All Big Ten pick. Green was ranked number 3 guard in the nation in 2020. In a statement Green said it has been an honor to
CARBONDALE (SIU ATHLETICS) � The Southern Illinois University football program announced the signing of three student-athletes to its 2021 class on Friday. Southern Illinois received national letters of intent from two quarterbacks and a linebacker to bring the 2021 class total up to 19 players. Zach BurrolaLinebacker6-0, 225, Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. | Redlands HS | Riverside
WSIL Sports takes a look at girls high school basketball players and teams that caught our attention in 2019 and to keep an eye on in 2020.
Head coach Nick Hill announced a Signing Day class of 18 players Wednesday.
CARTERVILLE — For the first time in nearly two decades there’s a new man behind the big whistle in Carterville.  After four years away from coaching as athletic director, Brett Diel has taken over the reins this season.Â
WSIL � As the number two seed, the SIU Salukis won’t hit the field for a game until Friday’s second semifinal. In the meantime, the Salukis are busy collecting MVC honors.