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After 26 years at the helm of Edwardsville’s soccer program, Mark Heiderscheid retired, leaving behind a legacy of 401 career victories, 14 Southwestern Conference championships and a 2000 state title. His final season ended with a narrow playoff defeat, but his focus on players remained unwavering.
After 26 seasons, Mark Heiderscheid steps down, reflecting on 401 wins, a state title, and the players who defined his legacy.
A senior defender who led his team to eight shutouts and added ten goals, Chris Hankins was named the Telegraph's Small School Boys Soccer Player of the Year and will continue his career at Blackburn College, majoring in Business Management.
Over 70 teams converged in Edwardsville for a three‑day tournament that emphasized growth, family involvement, and exposure ahead of the November season kickoff.
The Illinois High School Association has voted to require a 35‑second shot clock for all varsity basketball games, a move championed by coaches who say it will speed up play and reward skillful shooting.
St. Louis City SC paused its preparations to recognize Sam Fink, a former player whose career spans the city’s soccer evolution.
Marquette's girls soccer squad captured the Class 1A Regional Tournament with a 6-0 victory over Roxana, navigating an 11‑day break and a semifinal forfeit to claim the title.