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Benton pulls away late to beat rival West Frankfort
With the win, Benton improves to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in conference play, while West Frankfort falls to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the conference.
Russ Conwell
Oct 101 min read
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Trivia Thursday #7
In 2022, Johnston City allowed 121 points during the regular season, shutting out three teams and holding six opponents to 20 points or fewer. The Indians finished the year 12-1, with their only loss coming to the eventual 2A state champions, Decatur St. Teresa, 39-15. Overall, the Indians outscored their opponents 513-220. Who do you think will allow the fewest points this season, and which team will have the largest margin of victory over their opponents?
Russ Conwell
Oct 101 min read
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Centralia’s Goewey and Bratton Take Player of the Week
This week’s Ballin4God Player of the Week goes to two players. Centralia sophomores Archie Goewey and Kenny Bratton. The duo helped lead...
Russ Conwell
Oct 71 min read
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REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEK 7 RANKINGS
Week 7 Rankings The Benton Rangers hold their top spot after a thrilling homecoming victory over the Nashville Hornets, 34-24. The Rangers trailed 24-7 at one point before scoring 27 unanswered points, led by senior running back Riley Spencer, who rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns. With the win, Benton remains undefeated, while Nashville drops to 4-2. Catch Darren Kinnard’s full recap at the link at the bottom of the article. The Carterville Lions and Cahokia Comanches
Russ Conwell
Oct 62 min read
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Centralia Cruises Past Marion on Homecoming Night
The Centralia Orphans dominated their homecoming game with a 55-28 victory over the Marion Wildcats. Centralia jumped out early and led 41-20 at halftime.
Russ Conwell
Oct 51 min read
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Big South 7 Matchup in Centralia
It’s a highly anticipated matchup in Centralia as two high-powered offenses prepare to clash. The Centralia Orphans are 4-1 and average...
Russ Conwell
Oct 31 min read
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Trivia Thursday #6
Excluding the playoffs, the Johnston City Indians have won 19 straight road games.
Russ Conwell
Oct 31 min read
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Du Quoin Survives OT Thriller
DuQuoin edged West Frankfort 30-28 in overtime Friday night’s Black Out Cancer game.
Russ Conwell
Oct 21 min read
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Nolan Schafer TORCHES A-J | 107 Yards, 3 TD's on 3 Catches + 70 PR Yards
Benton senior safety and wide receiver Nolan Schafer is the week 5 Rend Lake Cabins in the Woods Player of the Week.
Russ Conwell
Sep 301 min read
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REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEK 6 RANKINGS
REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEK 6 RANKINGS The Benton Rangers sit atop the rankings for the fourth consecutive week after a dominant...
Russ Conwell
Sep 291 min read
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Battle for 148: CZRE Bearcats Vs SVW Red Devils
Battle For 148: CZRE Bearcats Vs SVW Red Devils The Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils and the Christopher/Zeigler-Royalton Bearcats...
Russ Conwell
Sep 281 min read
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Trivia Thursday #5
The Benton Rangers have the longest home win streak excluding the playoffs, with six straight home victories.
Russ Conwell
Sep 251 min read
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Battle for 148: CZRE and SVW Collide at 2-2 on Red Devils’ Homecoming
The Battle of 148 has never gone anywhere, but this year it feels like it means even more. Both the Christopher/Zeigler-Royalton/Elverado (CZRE) Bearcats and the Sesser Valier/Waltonville (SVW) Red Devils are sitting at 2-2, so this one is not just about bragging rights, it has real playoff stakes.
Russ Conwell
Sep 251 min read
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DJ Williams DOMINATES SEMO | 493 Yards, 6 TD's in War for the Wheel
DJ Williams powered the Southern Illinois Salukis to a 59-31 win over rival Southeast Missouri State in the War for the Wheel.
Russ Conwell
Sep 241 min read
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Roper Goes Back to Back as Player of the Week
This Week's Rend Lake Cabins In The Woods Player of the Week is once again Marion's senior Callahan Roper.
Russ Conwell
Sep 231 min read
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Ballin4God Week 5 Rankings
The Benton Rangers remain atop the Ballin4God rankings for the third straight week after winning a slugfest at home against the previously No. 3 ranked DuQuoin Indians, 17-7.
Russ Conwell
Sep 221 min read
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Spencer’s Ground Game Lifts Benton Past Du Quoin
Benton leaned on its workhorse Friday night, and Riley Spencer delivered in a big way.
Russ Conwell
Sep 211 min read
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Rangers Win In A Slugfest
Benton Vs DuQuoin Full Highlights It was a defensive-heavy game in Benton on Friday night as the Southern Illinois Game of the Week...
Russ Conwell
Sep 211 min read
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Week 4: Friday Night Spotlight
Benton vs DuQuoin This week’s Friday Night Spotlight  is Benton vs DuQuoin . Both the Benton Rangers and the Du Quoin Indians come into...
Russ Conwell
Sep 191 min read
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Trivia Thursday #4
The Carterville Lions have hosted the most playoff games since 2005 with 21 home playoff games.
Russ Conwell
Sep 181 min read
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