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Senior guard Miccah Butler will wear No. 33 for the Class 3A/4A South Team in the upcoming Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Pontiac High School, highlighting a season marked by a 1,000-point milestone and a regional championship.
The University of Tennessee at Martin has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring exhibition matches, a demanding non‑conference road trip and a full Ohio Valley Conference campaign, all coordinated by head coach Mike Varga.
The Michigan Tech women's basketball program announced the hiring of Evie Wolshire, a Lancaster native and sport management graduate, as its new assistant coach.
The recent elevation of Ryan Hellenthal to associate head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville highlights a sustained period of growth, marked by record‑setting performances and a historic March Madness appearance.
The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.
An 18‑0 high school soccer victory by Edwardsville over Springfield Southeast sparked criticism, but the coach's handling of the game reveals a broader conversation about competitive balance and athlete growth.
Edwardsville’s women’s soccer team rolled past Springfield Southeast 18‑0, with twelve players finding the net and Dylan Cohn delivering her first career hat trick. The victory advances the Tigers to face Belleville West, a rematch of a regular‑season sweep, as they aim for their ninth consecutive regional title.
SIUE head coach Brian Barone announced the hiring of alum Jacob Whitehead, whose four‑year stint at Ole Miss culminated in victories over top‑ranked teams and a Sweet 16 run, as the program’s new assistant.
Alton’s defense stifled Belleville East 5‑0 on Thursday, and the day also featured wins by Edwardsville, Jersey, Father McGivney, Roxana, Staunton, Southwestern and Calhoun, highlighting a dominant conference slate.
SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz earns his second Baseball America Team of the Week honor after a record‑breaking series, propelling the Cougars to a key OVC lead.