Sports
By Jeff Profitt
Fri Jul 03, 2009, 06:40 PM CDT
DU QUOIN - After celebrating its 30th, 31st and 32nd anniversaries at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Sports Dirt Track Grand National Championships again makes a return trip to Perry County.
By Justin Walker
Fri Jul 03, 2009, 10:18 AM CDT
CRESTWOOD - Ross Stout came out the victor in a battle of two of the Frontier League's top pitchers Thursday night as Windy City scratched out an unearned run in the eighth inning to beat the Southern Illinois Miners, 3-2, in the finale of a three-game series at Standard Bank Stadium.
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 03:52 PM CDT
HARRISBURG - The 5th annual United Way of Saline County “Clothes for Kids” Jr. Golf Tournament is set for Thursday July 16th and the 3nd annual scramble will be July 17th. Both events will be held at Shawnee Hills County Club in Harrisburg.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 03:51 PM CDT
HARRISBURG - The final piece of the puzzle that is the 2009-10 Southeastern Illinois College basketball team is finally in place.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 04:31 PM CDT
MARION — Once again, the Southern Illinois Miners offense struck first. But it was their final score that ended up being the one that decided the game.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 11:20 AM CDT
MARION - Rockford RiverHawks starter Kyle Wright kept Southern Illinois Miners hitters off balance as they struggled to make consistent contact with his pitches. On the other hand, Miners starter Tony Bradley could not miss the opposing bats.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 11:18 AM CDT
When Bryan Mullins first stepped onto the SIU Arena hardwood he immediately won over the Saluki faithful with an array of ankle-breaking crossovers and a defensive presence that defined “Floorburn U.’
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 08:27 AM CDT
MARION - Southern Illinois Miners starter Ryan Bird’s biggest opponent might not have been the offense he faced on Monday night.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 03:51 PM CDT
HARRISBURG — To say Harrisburg’s Christian Cummins did a little bit of everything would be an understatement of grand proportions.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 03:28 PM CDT
MARION — Even though Southern Illinois Miners manager Mike Pinto said he nearly seen it all in his time around baseball, Sunday’s game against the Gateway Grizzlies provided several “I don’t believe what I just saw” moments.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 03:23 PM CDT
CARBONDALE — In the fall, Southern Illinois’ gridiron greats ran hard, hit hard and played hard all with one goal in mind: being the best.
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 01:15 PM CDT
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — In a final hour packed with emotion, Lucas Glover played a steady hand to win the U.S. Open.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 04:19 PM CDT
Harrisburg’s John David Rollins dashed his way to a spot on the postseason awards list. Joining Rollins on the All-South team is Eldorado High School senior distance runner Barry Parks.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 11:59 AM CDT
HARRISBURG — Harrisburg's Tonya Tuttle's efforts in the pole vault helped catapult her onto the All-South Girls Track Team.
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 01:15 PM CDT
SIYSA Hawks U-12 boys soccer team won the Kohl’s American Illinois Cup June 13th in Rockford. Illinois, capping a stellar 30 plus win season. The team, which is comprised of players from throughout southern Illinois, defeated CD Zacatecas in the final game, going to double overtime for the 3-1 win.
By Toby Brown
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 01:12 PM CDT
CARMI — Harrisburg High School alum Kyle Hall pitched Carmi to its first American Legion baseball victory of the season Sunday, a 5-3 win over visiting Carrier Mills.
By Justin Walker
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 01:05 PM CDT
SAUGET — It's been said often and paraphrased many different ways, but simply put you cannot score enough runs to ever feel safe at GCS Ballpark.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Fri Jun 12, 2009, 11:34 AM CDT
ELDORADO — T.J. Zurliene is ready to pick up where Greg Goodley left off.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Fri Jun 12, 2009, 11:33 AM CDT
MARION — The Southern Illinois Miners put on a hitting clinic in their 12-4 win against the Evansville Otters on Thursday night at Rent One Park.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Fri Jun 12, 2009, 11:29 AM CDT
HARRISBURG — Ten members of the Harrisburg High School baseball team earned all-conference honors after a spectacular season.
By Luis C. Medina, Sports Editor
Thu Jun 11, 2009, 09:13 AM CDT
MARION — After losing to the Evansville Otters on Tuesday night, Southern Illinois Miners manager Mike Pinto sent a few messages to his underperforming players.