21st Annual SICA/SIEOA Scholarship Golf Outing raises money for local athletes
CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) - We've all seen it and we've all heard it.
On the court and on field coaches and officials often get into shouting matches over a call.
It's nothing new and likely won't end.
Once every year the arguing stops thanks to the annual ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois coaching and Officials Golf Outing.
Today was year 21 for the tournament.
It has already raised more than 365,000 dollars since it first started in 2-0-0-2.
Last year the tournament had 20 teams this year it has more than doubled.
41 teams, 164 golfers, and 29 ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois High Schools were represented. Last year just 18 schools participated.
Unlike other fundraisers, this event gives 100 percent of the money raised back to the community in the form of scholarships for students.
Tournament officials say this event continues to help everyone who is involved with high school athletics in our area.
A reminder the SICA dinner banquet will have its award ceremony on Wednesday August 23rd at the Herrin Elks Club.
We'll be there and share more about the winners in just a few weeks.
