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Vol. 160, No. 57 Breaking news at theintelligencer.com Monday, March 15, 2021 $1 Community leaders tackle safety Residential meeting leads to license plate camera exploration By Charles Bolinger meeting. There were about to say if they will buy the [email protected] “Utilitra has been making sales pitches 30 attendees, many of whom to local HOAs to say if they will buy the cameras, the DEA (Drug are concerned about the vehi- Enforcement Administration) cameras, the DEA will allow those EDWARDSVILLE — On cle burglaries and thefts that will allow those cameras to Wednesday, at Sunset Hills occurred over the past two or cameras to be tied into the law be tied into the law enforce- Country Club, city police con- three weeks. The meeting last- enforcement network if the camera ment network if the camera vened a forum for residents ed three hours. belongs to the Edwardsville Police belongs to the Edwardsville and others to discuss commu- “Alderman Art Risavy was Department.” Police Department,” Keeven nity safety measures. there as was [Yolanda Cro- — Jay Keeven, Police Chief explained. “I wasn’t able to attend chrell, who is running for the A HOA that wanted this, but Major [Michael] Fillback Ward 2 aldermanic seat], Troy Keeven said Utilitra has (HOAs) can purchase camera would buy it, have it installed attended for me,” Police Chief Police Chief Brad Parsons, and been doing some license plate and license plate reader sys- and then give it, via a legal Jay Keeven told the public a representative from Utilitra, camera installations and they tems. document, to the department safety committee Thursday which is J.F. Electric’s technol- discussed ways subdivision “Utilitra has been making during its regularly scheduled ogy arm.” homeowners’ associations sales pitches to local HOAs See “SAFETY” on Page A3

Library embarks on ‘Next Chapter’ with renovation

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The Edwardsville Public Library announced the renovation and modernization of the interior of the historic library, “EPL – The Next Chapter.” The library building was originally dedicated in 1906, with additions in 1953 and 1991. The focus of the renovation is to provide the Edwardsville community with updated library spaces and improved Scott Cousins | Hearst Illinois access to library resources. The improvements Becca Chausse of the Madison County Health Department talks about information and online resources planned have been considered carefully and will during a press briefing at the Madison County Health Department’s vaccination center at Gateway not damage the historical architecture of our Carn- Convention Center in Collinsville on March 10. egie library. The approved renovation plan includes the following: Pandemic hits one-year mark • A complete renovation of all restrooms and the addition of a gender-neutral/family restroom on ment only, but it’s six days the lower level. County health official says return a week in Collinsville • The adult circulation area and bookstore (every day but Wednes- will have complete makeovers, which will give day) and twice a week at patrons flexible seating space with laptop bars, a to ‘normal’ will be slow process Lewis and Clark. We’re self-service area with a self-checkout machine, and By Scott Marion County as of Sunday, not forward to helping us preparing to do three self-serve holds pickup. Our circulation desks will [email protected] to mention the economic move through this pan- mobile clinics a week in still be fully staffed in case you prefer our friendly repercussions, Yeager demic, but it’s not going the county and we have staff to assist you. These changes will also have the EDWARDSVILLE — understands that ‘COVID to solve everything. the capacity to do six if we added benefit of improving sightlines (for safety) When the COVID-19 pan- fatigue’ may be higher “We still need to moni- have enough staff avail- and easing some staff crowding. demic started in the U.S. than ever as the pandemic tor the vaccine and deter- able.” • Four quiet study rooms will be added to the in March 2020, many peo- hits the one-year mark. mine how long it will be While vaccination still north wall of the adult library. ple expected it to be over But she notes that effective, and what point may be months away for • The adult computer lab will be re-organized sometime in the spring, or COVID-19 is a brand- we will reach herd immu- many Madison Coun- with staff desks on the north wall and a rectangu- by summer at the latest. new virus and we are still nity. The CDC has said ty residents, Yeager is lar 8-person station with 18-inch privacy screens But public health learning about it. that 70 to 80 percent of our impressed by the response between users. officials, including the “We know a lot more society needs to be vacci- of the global medical com- • The youth computer lab and the storage room Madison County Health about this virus than we nated before herd immu- munity to the coronavirus. next door will become our new Teen Room. The Department, knew better. did in early March of last nity starts to kick in, and “The virus was iden- new room will house our teen collection and mod- And even with year, when Illinois that’s not going to happen tified to have shown up ular furniture so kids can study and interact with good news in the had not yet issued overnight. However, hav- in humans in December each other. This will free up collection space in form of vaccines, a stay-at-home ing the vaccine brings a of 2019 in China, and the the youth library that will give us more room for lower case positiv- order,” Yeager said, lot of hope in this step.” fact that we had vaccine materials and/or creative play areas in the youth ity rates and fewer “It could easily be In a prime-time address developed and approved library. deaths, they know decades before we Thursday night, President through emergency use • The youth circulation desk will be remodeled that the effects of learn everything Joe Biden said he will authorization and we and a small workroom for staff will be added. the coronavirus Yeager about this virus. direct U.S. states to open were starting to vaccinate • Our patio will be redone and fenced in to give could last for years “I anticipate vaccine eligibility to all people in Madison Coun- to come. that through the adults beginning May 1. ty by December of 2020, See “LIBRARY” on Page A3 “We absolutely knew end of my career that It remains to be seen that was lightning fast,” that this would be at least this COVID-19 virus will whether that goal can be Yeager said. a two-year stretch,” said continue to be part of my achieved, but the news on “That’s what happens Amy Yeager, director of profession and my career. the vaccine front contin- when you can put most A NEWS community health and We will continue to learn ues to be encouraging. of the world’s research Our Neighborhood: A2 public information officer more about and see the “It will still take months from major manufactur- Obituaries: A3 for the Madison Coun- ramifications of it from the to get to some of these ers all together in one Entertainment: A7 Local: A8 ty Health Department. health standpoint of indi- future phases, but in the major effort. That again “Whenever you talk about viduals as well from the last month in Madison shows the scope of global B SPORTS something reaching a public health standpoint.” County we’ve gone from impact and the number Sports: B1-B4, B6 global pandemic level, it’s Yeager cautions that a 900 to 1,110 doses a day of resources that were put Comics: B5 Classifieds: B6-B7 usually a two- to five-year return to the “good old and having vaccine by toward developing and Weather: B8 time span. days” – or at least the appointment only a few distributing the vaccine.” “When you add on pre-COVID days of 2019 – days a week to having While things seem to Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps the fact that it was a new will be more of a gradual 2,300 to 3,000 a day,” be trending in a positive virus, that’s a one-two process. Yeager said. “On Tues- direction, the pandemic is JOIN THE punch for us in public “We fully anticipate that day, we had the Lewis not over. CONVERSATION health. The speed at even once people are vac- and Clark (Community Yeager urges people to What’s your take on today’s news? Go to which it was moving cinated and are somewhat College) clinic and the not let their guard down, theintelligencer.com and growing was also an back to more of a socializ- mass vaccination clinic in especially when it comes and visit us on Facebook indicator of the potential ing kind of lifestyle, we’re Collinsville (at Gateway to COVID safety precau- to share your thoughts. severity of it.” still going to be deep in Convention Center) and tions that have proved to With COVID-related this for quite a while,” we set a single-day high be effective. Contact us at 618-656-4700 deaths at 530,000 nation- Yeager said. “The vaccine with 3,246 doses. wide and 466 in Madison is another advancing step “It’s still by appoint- See “VIRUS” on Page A3 Page A2 Monday, March 15, 2021 — www.theintelligencer.com

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Knights of Columbus Council 8343 Monday, March 15 we read from chapters from “The Great will jointly host a contactless drive- Virtual Medicare Q&A Upending” by Beth Kephart! We will through food drive to benefit the spend about 45 minutes reading and Thursday, March 18 Glen-Ed Pantry. Drop off locations are with Jon Bergmann another 10 minutes discussing the book. Virtual Health & St. Boniface Catholic Church, 110 N. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom from the Glen Check the e-resources for availability, Buchanan St., and St. Mary’s Catholic Carbon Library. Bring your questions register at the Help Desk, or go online to Wellness Program Church, 1802 Madison Ave., both in on how to register and what is covered www.glencarbonlibrary.org. with Anderson Edwardsville. Just pop your trunk when you sign up for Medicare. call 288- or tailgate when arriving and the 1212, register at the Help Desk, or go Hospital masked/gloved Knights will take care online to www.glencarbonlibrary.org. A Conversation with 6/6:30 p.m. on Zoom from the Glen of the unloading. The pantry is most Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Carbon Library. Specific time TBD. A in need of non-expired food items, local dietitian will share some tips to help cleaning supplies, laundry detergent The Daughters 8 p.m. The Edwardsville Public Library keep you on track, or get you started. call and paper goods. of Isabella Zoom (EPL) hosts this Author Event on Face- 288-1212, register at the Help Desk, or go book Live. A conversation with Nguyễn online to www.glencarbonlibrary.org. Meeting, Phan Quế Mai, author of the best-selling Tuesday, March 23 6:30 p.m. O’Reilly Circle 218. Contact novel, “The Mountains Sing.” Reading Relay our Regent for the proper meeting link. Pajama Storytime During Lent, the dessert table continues 6:30 p.m. on Facebook. Glen Carbon 4 p.m. on Zoom. Glen Carbon at the Edwardsville KC fish fry every Fri- Glen Carbon Zoning Library planned for Pre-K to second, all Library youth Entering Grades 4 to 7. day, until Easter. A spring bazaar will be Board of Appeals are welcome. Get all cozy in your paja- Join Miss Aimee and special guest Ms. next to the dessert table. Cookbooks are mas and join us for a night of stories. Becky as we read from chapters from $10. Tickets for the drawing of a $100 Visa Meeting Pajama Storytime is an excellent way for “The Great Upending” by Beth Keph- gift card will be sold at $1 each or 6 for 7 p.m. 151 North Main St., Glen Carbon families to unwind together before bed. art! We will spend about 45 minutes $5. You do not need to be present to win. has been cancelled. reading and another 10 minutes dis- Friday, March 19 cussing the book. 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By Peter Hancock day. approve Gov. J.B. Pritz- was pushed back from in a statement, noting and it will take years to Capitol News Illinois The bill includes direct ker’s proposed consti- April 15 to July 15. But that the state still faces recover.” payments of up to $1,400 tutional amendment to the state’s economy has considerable economic Republicans in Illinois’ SPRINGFIELD — for most Americans, allow for a graduated also recovered faster than challenges due to the congressional delegation Democratic state officials which people should income tax. expected and on Tuesday, pandemic. were critical of the pack- in Illinois applauded the receive by the end of But the tax amendment the Commission on Gov- “Restaurants and age with U.S. Rep. Mike final passage Wednesday the month. But it also failed at the polls, and ernment Forecasting and hotels were closed and Bost, of Murphysboro, of President Joe Biden’s includes aid for state and congressional Republi- Accountability revised its not paying sales taxes,” saying Democrats should $1.9 trillion federal relief local governments that cans, who held a majority estimate of base revenues she added. “Employees have worked harder to package, which includes suffered massive revenue in the U.S. Senate until upward by nearly $2.9 were laid off. Not only find bipartisan consen- billions of dollars in aid losses after much of the the 2020 elections, firmly billion, enough to close were they not earning a sus. to cash-strapped state U.S. economy was shut opposed providing fiscal what had been a project- paycheck and not paying “Up to this point, and local governments. down last spring due to aid to state and local gov- ed deficit. personal income taxes to every piece of COVID- The “American Rescue the COVID-19 pandemic. ernments. Those factors “This financial relief the state, people who’d 19 relief legislation that Plan” passed the U.S. Illinois’ current fiscal combined put the state’s is needed in Illinois to never sought unemploy- has been signed into House on Wednesday, year’s budget, which budget out of balance by pay back billions of dol- ment benefits had to file law has been bipartisan, 220-211, largely along lawmakers passed in roughly $4.9 billion. lars we borrowed from for the first time and and I have supported all party lines. No Repub- May, was based on The state has since the Federal Reserve that avail themselves of other five,” he said. “But this licans voted in favor of the assumption that closed that gap, in part allowed us to cover the state services. The state time around, (U.S. House the bill while only one Congress would pass a by borrowing $2 bil- state’s health care bills had less money coming Speaker) Nancy Pelosi Democrat voted against relief package for state lion from the Federal as we fight our way in and more demand for pushed forward on her it. The White House has and local governments Reserve in December through this pandemic,” services. It was a double own bill without any indicated that Biden and that Illinois voters and in part because last Illinois Comptroller whammy to the people input from congressional plans to sign the bill Fri- in November would year’s tax filing deadline Susana Mendoza said and to the state budget, Republicans.”

vaccinations and people not having as Girl Scouts introduce new ‘Becoming many large family Virus gatherings. Continued from Page A1 “We’ve been doing Me’ program with Michelle Obama this for a year, so peo- “We’re advancing ple have become more The Intelligencer bumps and bruises along own journeys. in the battlefield, but diligent about wash- the way. “I am so pleased to • A journal activ- the battle is not over ing their hands, keep- Girl Scouts of the USA “Our ‘Becoming Me’ be working with Girl ity through which par- yet,” Yeager said. “The ing their distance and announced the “Becom- program will chal- Scouts of the USA ticipants reflect on their number of COVID wearing masks. We’ll ing Me” program, a spe- lenge participants to on the Becoming personal experiences as cases has gone down all be glad when the cial collaboration with look inside themselves they answer the question tremendously from masks are gone, but Penguin Random House to define who they are Me program. It is a “Who are you, and who the heights we had we understand their and former First Lady and who they want to joy and privilege to do you want to become?” in November and importance and why of the United States, become, just as Mrs. support young girls • A facilitator guide December. We antici- we need to continue to Michelle Obama. Obama does in Becom- to help volunteers steer pated that the rates wear them for a time The program follows ing.” along their journeys Girl Scouts through their would go down with to come.” the recent publication of “I am so pleased to of becoming, journeys, as well as free Obama’s book, “Becom- be working with Girl working together to digital downloads, such ing: Adapted for Young Scouts of the USA on the unlock the unique as modified Becoming Readers” and offers a Becoming Me program,” journal content and an unique opportunity for said Obama. “It is a joy and profound power excerpt from “Becoming: DEATHS Girl Scouts to embark on and privilege to support that lies within each Adapted for Young Read- their journeys to become young girls along their of our own stories.” ers.” their best selves. The journeys of becoming, — Michelle Obama, • Admission to a virtu- of family, friends, and program, which includes working together to al event featuring a con- Marion Selma Former First Lady neighbors. The fam- a virtual event with unlock the unique and versation between Girl Meyer ily was her happiness Obama, will also walk profound power that lies Scouts and Obama dur- GLEN CARBON — —- being the center of girls through earning within each of our own ing which she’ll explore Marion Selma Meyer, attention at Thanksgiv- three badges at each Girl stories.” ing: Adapted for Young the themes in “Becoming: 93, died on March ing, teaching the family Scout level. Girl Scouts’ “Becom- Readers.” Adapted for Young Read- 10th, 2021. She was tree, pulling out photo “Mrs. Obama is a ing Me” program will The program includes: ers” and how they relate the beloved wife of the albums, and holding cultural leader and a be available at no cost • A six- to eight-week to Girl Scouts’ and young late Frank A. Meyer. court to share her life champion for girls and to any interested Girl experience centered people’s experiences Dear mother of Den- experience with all the women,” said GSUSA Scout enrolled for the around core themes from today. nis (Rochelle) Meyer of younger generation—- Interim CEO Judith 2021–22 membership Obama’s “Becoming: • An exclusive Granite City and Linda or anyone that would Batty. “Her journey year. Drawing on Girl Adapted for Young Read- “Becoming Me” patch for (Gary) Haselhorst of listen. She was the voice described in Becoming Scouts’ programming, ers” that align with the optional purchase. Glen Carbon. Loving always saying – please closely aligns with our which includes over Girl Scout mission, such The “Becoming Me” grandma of Jamie (Todd) take photos and send mission of building girls 300 skill-building, the as knowing and telling program will launch Kelley, Chadd (Sarah) them to me. of courage, confidence, curated Becoming Me your story, maintaining in early May 2021. Haselhorst, Aaron She is well known in and character. It is a program series is built on mental health and well- Learn more by visiting “Jake” Meyer, Julia (Eric) the family as a woman of story of sharing joys and 18 badges that explore ness, and supporting and girlscouts.org/ Hudson. Beloved great- strong opinions and was triumphs, as well as the key themes in “Becom- nurturing girls on their BecomingMe. grandmother of Aria never afraid to speak her & Silas Haselhorst and mind-even the embar- Rory & Madeline Kel- rassing questions you ley. Preceded in death hoped she wouldn’t ask! by her dear sisters: Betty She was a saver – fru- reader cameras for the that a vehicle, which is location, they can share (Adolph) Cohen, Rose gal – she managed what city. He revealed that later reported stolen, a modem, otherwise it’s (Rolf) Mayer, Shirley she had to provide a afety he and some of his staff was stolen out of St. one modem per camera (Sam) Karp, Loretta comfortable life with the S met with Utilitra earlier Louis, came eastbound.” in different locations. (Arthur) Shulman. help of her friends and Continued from Page A1 in the week because He said what happens Keeven wants two Survived by her dear family. She embraced the he knew the company is there are three or four LPR cameras on Route brother Ben (Rosetta) changing technology by or to the city. Accord- would be at the forum. people in one car, who 157 where it splits at Weintraub. Beloved learning to use her iPad ing to Fillback, many “Right now, the Drug come over here, spread the SIUE entrance and daughter of the late Jake as a photo collection and people in the group who Enforcement Adminis- out and steal valuable ascends Sunset Hill. The and Sophia Weintraub. a virtual connection to attended are interested tration has worked with items from cars or if the university already has Our Dear Aunt Marion family that lived at some in participating in this local law enforcement keys or key fobs are left its own LPR system that to an extended network distance. An avid Face- offer. throughout Illinois, par- in the cars, they take the the city could link to, of nieces and nephews. book stalker, enjoying “It’s not a magic bul- ticularly in the Metro entire vehicle in most Glen Carbon is putting Marion was born in what others were doing. let,” Keeven said, “But East region with license cases. Keeven added a system in on 157 south St. Louis, the fifth of Of course, with technol- as Fillback told them, plate readers on the that if it’s a freshly sto- of Interstate 270 and six children, to Polish ogy came the occasional ‘Just locking your car interstates,” Keeven said len vehicle, it will not plans a second camera immigrants. Marion met surprises from Marion and keeping your keys as part of drug interdic- show up in the system location on Route 159 and quickly married —- like signing up by doesn’t mean someone tion. until it’s been entered northbound from I-270, Frank Meyer on Janu- accident to the Chinese won’t break a window “What we have seen into the law enforcement he said. ary 7, 1950. Shortly after, cooking classes on-line. and steal your laptop if is a pattern of a vehicles data system. “Ballparking this, if they had two children Marion was alert to it’s in your car.’” coming from North St. “We have a lot of local we were to put up a Dennis and Linda, and the end and passed By the same token, Louis, coming on 270 police agencies that have license plate reader cam- moved to Granite City. peacefully in her sleep just having a camera eastbound and then purchased license plate era is about $10,000,” Tragedy struck in 1964 at home surrounded system doesn’t mean stealing a vehicle over reader (LPR) systems,” Keeven said. That covers when Frank was killed by family. Due to the the EPD will catch every here, heading west- he said. “The DEA has the camera, installation in an air accident leav- COVID pandemic, a thief. bound with the stolen made an agreement with and software upgrades. ing Marion to raise two private family service City Administrator vehicle and then we local law enforcement “I would like to catch young children on her was held on March 11th Kevin Head interjected, will, after the fact, plug that it will pay to store those coming up that own. Marion went to at United Hebrew Cem- suggesting that the that license number in,” the data and give us hill, then we’d probably work at CPI as a super- etery. 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EHS BOYS BASKETBALL Edwardsville runs out of time in loss By Matt Kamp ter end. We’re proud of them,” “We got a really good look [email protected] Edwardsville coach Dustin from Preston. He shoots 200, Battas said. 250 3-pointers each day and EDWARDSVILLE — The he had a big shot for us yes- Edwardsville Tigers ran out of “The guys did everything terday. We have all the confi- time and room on the court. dence in the world in all of our After beating Belleville West we asked them to do. guys. We were able to get him. with Preston Weaver’s lay-in They tried their hardest He just missed it,” Battas said. with 1.5 seconds remaining until the bitter end. We’re “Caleb hustled over there and on Friday, the Tigers were proud of them.” was getting ready to load up unable to pull off any late- on a ‘3’ but just happened to — Dustin Battas, game magic in a 30-27 loss step out of bounds. to the East St. Louis Flyers in Edwardsville coach “We did a lot of things well. the Southwestern Conference They made a few more baskets championship game on Sat- than we did, and maybe we urday inside Lucco-Jackson Down to its last possession just ran out of time there at the Gymnasium. and trailing 30-27 with 17.5 end.” The Tigers were trying to seconds left, Edwardsville was The Flyers ran out the final win their first SWC champi- able to work Preston Weaver 1.5 seconds to win the SWC onship since the last of two free for a 3-point attempt that championship. Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer straight in 2016-17. just missed. Caleb Valentine Second-seeded EHS ends its Edwardsville’s Jalil Roundtree shields the ball away from an “The guys did everything chased down the offensive season at 13-3. East St. Louis defender during the third quarter of Saturday’s we asked them to do. They rebound but was ruled out of game in Edwardsville. tried their hardest until the bit- bounds with 1.5 seconds left. See “BOYS” on Page B6

EHS BOYS SWIMMING Tigers edged in season’s final meet

By Vernon Smith For the Intelligencer EDWARDSVILLE — In a very difficult season, the Edwardsville High School boys swimming and diving team finished its last meet with a runner-up finish in an eight-team meet. The Tigers won six of 12 events but it wasn’t enough to claim the win, as the Chatham Glen- wood Titans won with 295. Edwardsville was second with 292 points. The deciding points came in the final event of the meet, with Glenwood earning first in the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:22.07 for 32 points. EHS was just behind in the second, with Owen Gruben, Logan Oertle, Cohen Osborn and Evan Grinter taking second in 3:22.19 for 26 points. “It was a really good meet overall, obliviously we didn’t come away with the win, but I was really proud of the way everyone was able to perform,” Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer Edwardsville senior Canon Adams said. The Edwardsville Tigers celebrate after beating O’Fallon 57-45 on Saturday to claim their 12th straight Saturday’s meet was the last of the season for the Southwestern Conference championship. Tigers, who picked up victories over the O’Fallon Panthers in their only two other meets this season. Due to the coronavirus, the schedule was limited to EHS GIRLS BASKETBALL five weeks. With no postseason, Edwardsville coach Chris- tian Rhoten invited as many local teams as he could and also picked up Chatham Glenwood for Tigers remain SWC’s top cat Region 4 Championship meet. O’Fallon was third with 225 points, followed by Alton with 111 points and Granite City with 75 By Matt Kamp the time. ping Harris. to them again. I knew I points to round out the top five. Althoff (33 points), [email protected] O’Fallon finishes at “They were dogging needed to get it going Marquette (23 points) and Collinsville (15 points) 13-2, including a pair of Sydney really hard. She and help,” Harris said. rounded out the standings. O’FALLON — For losses to Edwardsville. was able to find open Knolhoff said the EHS was able to get off to a good start Saturday. the first 28 minutes of kids. Macy, Elle and two-minute stretch was Setting the tone early, Oertle, Osborn, Gruben Saturday’s Southwest- “Coming in as the Katelynne did a really a game-changer for and Grinter won the first event in the 200-yard ern Conference cham- great job. We told them momentum. medley relay in 1:41.25. They won by just .08 to pionship game against No. 2 seed and coming in that they “I told the girls if Glenwood’s 1:41.33. This would be the only relay the O’Fallon Panthers, playing the No. 1 were going to have to we grabbed the lead Edwardsville won. Edwardsville junior seed on its home hit shots for us to be we would have the Daniel Sanchez won the 200-yard IM with a time Sydney Harris was successful,” Edwards- momentum going our of 2:16 for the Tigers shadowed by multiple court, especially ville coach Caty Happe way, but the ball went Evan Grinter was the lone Edwardsville swim- defenders that allowed after not playing well said. Edwardsville’s way,” mer with a pair of wins, including a victory in the her little space to oper- here the last time, After a putback by Knolhoff said. ate. this is big.” Arianna Bennett put Edwardsville sealed See “SWIM” on Page B6 But with the game EHS ahead 33-22 with the SWC title at the tied midway through — Sydney Harris, 3:39 to go in the third, free-throw line, making the fourth quarter after EHS junior O’Fallon started chip- 10 of 14, including four O’Fallon rallied from ping away. from Harris and three an 11-point deficit, Har- The Panthers tied from Roberts. EHS BOYS SOCCER ris took charge. The Tigers won the it 39-39 on two free Roberts finished the Harris scored 10 first meeting 67-62 in throws from Shannon game with 11 points. of her team-high 15 overtime on Feb. 25 in Dowell with 3:51 left She was one of four points in the final four Edwardsville. in regulation to end an Tigers in double fig- Sitton’s goal lifts minutes, including six In the winner-take-all 8-2 run that started the ures. points in an 8-0 run, third meeting, EHS and fourth quarter. “This means so much to help the Tigers to a O’Fallon delivered in a But Edwardsville with it being my last EHS to victory 57-44 victory over the heavyweight battle that never relinquished the year and beating a team Panthers to win the featured just one lead lead. we lost to earlier. We By Matt Kamp program’s 12th straight change but plenty of Harris scored inside just wanted to come [email protected] SWC championship. emotion. on the next possession, out and win this,” said “This is huge,” Har- “You knew it was making it 41-39 and Roberts, the team’s lone EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School ris said. “Coming in going to come down then buried two free senior playing in her junior Cole Sitton picked an opportune time to as the No. 2 seed and to the fourth quarter. throws after a turnover final prep game. score his first varsity goal. playing the No. 1 seed It was such a battle. to extend the lead to Evans and Silvey Sitton netted the game’s lone goal in the 66th on its home court, espe- You saw a lot of differ- 43-39 with 3:13 to play. each scored 12 points to minute to send the Tigers to a 1-0 victory over the cially after not playing ent gameplans here,” On O’Fallon’s next join Harris and Roberts Alton Redbirds on Saturday inside the District 7 well here the last time, O’Fallon coach Nick possession, Harris had in double figures. Sports Complex. this is big. We’ve been Knolhoff said. a block and steal and Edwardsville made EHS is now 2-0, including a 3-2 victory over the looking forward to this Thanks to Elle Evans, then found Silvey in 16 of 44 shots (36.3 Collinsville Kahoks in the season opener on Tues- one. We weren’t look- Macy Silvey and Kate- transition for the 45-39 percent) from the field day. ing past anyone else in lynne Roberts, the lead. with 11 turnovers, as Alton falls to 0-2. the conference, but we Tigers led 26-18 at half- Harris capped the 8-0 Silvey, Evans, Harris The Tigers and Redbirds were scheduled to play were really looking for- time. run with a jumper for and Emerson Weller Thursday but the game was pushed back two days ward to this game. We The three combined the 47-39 lead with 2:28 withstood O’Fallon’s due to wet conditions. came out to play.” for 22 points in the left. pressure defense. Sitton’s goal made a winner out of Kaden Chia- EHS ends the season first half, including “Macy, Elle and The Panthers made pelli, who earned his first-ever start in goal for at 16-1, with the lone the team’s first eight everyone else stepped 16 of 44 shots (36.3 Edwardsville. loss coming to O’Fallon points from Evans and up tremendously dur- percent), as well, with EHS will continue its four-game homestand to 60-41 on March 3 on two second-quarter ing the game. It got 16 turnovers that led to start the season with Belleville East at 6:45 p.m. the road. It ended a 3-pointers from Silvey, close and I knew I 22 points for the Tigers Tuesday, followed by Belleville West at 6:45 p.m. 73-game SWC winning as O’Fallon’s gameplan didn’t want to, as well Thursday. streak for the Tigers at was focused on stop- as my teammates, lose See “GIRLS” on Page B6 Page B2 Monday, March 15, 2021 — www.theintelligencer.com

ROUNDUP A.J. Smith explodes for 40 points in finale

By Matt Kamp most since a 96-59 win was prior career-high River earlier in the week, GIRLS Powell with 14 points. [email protected] over Christ Our Rock on coming into his senior FMCHS led after each BASKETBALL Sydney Hartoin added Feb. 11, 2011. season. quarter and cruised to a Triad 41, Father 12 points and Avery MOUNT OLIVE — AJ DaMarcus Bean Smith ends the season 59-43 win in Glen Car- McGivney 27 — The Bohnenstiehl had 10 Smith saved his best for added 19 points on averaging 22.1 points, bon on Saturday. Triad Knights ended points. last. 9-of-11 shooting with 9.2 rebounds and 2.98 The Griffins end their Father McGivney’s Triad shot just 29.5 Smith scored a career- six rebounds and five assists. It’s the high- season at 3-12. eight-game winning percent from the field, high 40 points on 17-of- blocks, while Rodrick est scoring average by Rodgers, whose previ- streak to end the season including 2 of 21 (9.5 26 shooting with eight Holmes had 10 points a MELHS player since ous career-high was 28 for both teams. percent) on 3-pointers. rebounds, five assists and five rebounds. before at least the start points, set against Bun- The Knights led after BOYS SOCCER and five steals in his After scoring 32 points of the 1999-2000 season. ker Hill earlier this sea- each quarter en route Highland 4, Father final prep game for the to set a new career-high Bob Schnietz had held son, was 11 of 17 from to a 41-27 win over the McGivney 0 — The Metro-East Lutheran against East Alton-Wood the highest mark since the field and 8 of 13 from Griffins in Glen Carbon Highland Bulldogs Knights to send them River to start the week, 2000, averaging 21.9 the free-throw line. He on Saturday. scored three first-half to a 95-50 victory over Smith needed just a points in 2009-10. ended the season aver- FMCHS finishes the goals and rolled to a Mount Olive in the sea- handful of days to top For his career, Smith aging a team-high 17.3 shortened 2021 season at home win in its season son finale. it. It’s the most points scored 1,131 career points, which breaks 10-2, while Triad closes opener. The Knights end the scored by a Metro-East points. Logan Shumate’s single- at 9-4. The Bulldogs picked season at 10-5. Lutheran player since Father McGivney 59, season scoring average Charlize Luehmann up two goals from Tyler Metro-East Lutheran Matt Reeb had 42 points Lebanon 43 — Father record of 15.8 points in led the Griffins with a Herman and one apiece led 26-7 after the first, on 13-of-26 shooting, McGivney’s Jack Rodg- 2017-18. double-double with 17 from Cameron Mortland 54-23 at halftime and including seven 3-pointers scored a career-high Darren Luchetti added points and 13 rebounds, and Alex Roach. Joshua 68-40 after the third ers, against Springfield 31 points to help the eight points and nine while Anna McKee Loeh had three assists. before outscoring Mount Lutheran on Feb. 7, 2004. Griffins end their season rebounds, while Jacob had four points and 10 FMCHS is now 0-2 Olive 95-50 in the fourth. It was Smith’s fourth with two straight wins. Huber had six points rebounds. after losing 1-0 to Triad The 95 points scored game this season with Coming off a victory and Andrew Dupy fin- The Knights were led in its season opener on by MELHS were the at least 30 points, which over East Alton-Wood ished with four points. in scoring by Alyssa Tuesday.

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Illinois beats Ohio State to take Big Ten title

By MICHAEL MAROT At times, Illinois had deterred pesky Ohio AP Sports Writer appeared to be in com- State once more, Sueing plete control, but Ohio completed a three-point INDIANAPOLIS — State (21-9) refused to play with 23.6 seconds Kofi Cockburn and Ayo give in to the weariness left to force overtime. Dosunmu both scored 16 of playing four games BIG PICTURE points, both grabbed nine in four days. Instead, Ohio State: No, they rebounds and both made the Buckeyes constantly didn’t win the title but key plays in overtime to fought back. the Buckeyes overper- SIUE Athletics give No. 3 Illinois a 91-88 And after erasing a formed their No. 5 seed SIUE’s Jack Edwards in action for the Cougars. victory over No. 9 Ohio 27-10 first-half lead to and should have cement- State on Sunday for its force overtime and even ed a No. 2 seed in the first Big Ten Tournament take an 81-80 lead with NCAA Tournament. They SIUE MEN’S SOCCER title since 2005. 2:49 to play, Illinois finally won three games in three Cockburn made the broke through thanks to days, beat regular-season go-ahead free throw with Cockburn and Dosunmu. conference champ Michi- 1:39 to play, Dosunmu It was that kind of gan along the way and Cougars drop first game made a 15-footer with game. Duane Washington built some momentum 50 seconds to go and the Jr. had a career-high 32 heading into postseason Illini (23-6) sealed it at the points and Justice Sueing play. after cracking Top 25 free-throw line. Illinois added 22 as the Buckeyes Illinois: The Illini are has won seven straight refused to go away. They big, fast and strong — The Intelligencer overall, six in a row over closed the halftime deficit and a legitimate national SIUE 19-1 for the game Jake Meier and Edwards top-10 foes and 14 of its to 40-35 and got as close title contender. After BOWLING GREEN, and 2-0 in the overtime on their play during the last 15 overall to claim the as 47-45 early in the sec- being shut out of the reg- Ohio — Chris Sullivan’s period. day. conference’s automatic ond half. When Illinois ular-season crown, coach header found the net “Bowling Green was “It’s a good lesson NCAA Tournament bid. appeared to take control Brad Underwood and his in the fifth minute of a little more aggressive to learn,” Wassermann Illinois earned the again with a 10-1 run, players made it a mission overtime, lifting Bowling in their defending and said. “We are a very top seed in the Midwest making it 57-46, the Buck- to pick up some hardware Green to a 1-0 win over we were a little sloppy good defending team Region and will face eyes rallied to briefly take in Indy — and they did. No. 25 SIUE Sunday at in our attacking,” Was- and we had come to rely Drexel in the opening a 67-65 lead with 5:35 left The next mission is to Cochrane Field. sermann added. “At the on that maybe too much. round next week in India- in regulation. And when bring home some more The loss is the first end of the day, I credit We need to help our napolis. the Illini thought they trophies in April. of the year for the them (Bowling Green) backline and be better Cougars, who slipped for executing and being defending higher up.” to 4-1. Bowling Green better than us on the Lluís Martorell made improved to 3-3. Both day.” six saves in goal for the teams are 1-1 in Mid- Jack Edwards man- Cougars, who return American Conference aged the only shot for home to face Akron play. the Cougars in the 12th Wednesday afternoon at “We were a little minute. Korte Stadium. impatient to start,” SIUE “We never were sharp “It’s a fresh start coach Cale Wassermann enough in our posses- Wednesday,” Wasser- said. “We had a couple sion and our attack,” mann said. “We’re excit- of chances early and that Wassermann said. ed to face a good Akron led us to rush a little.” Wassermann credited team at home.” The Falcons outshot the backline, specifically

Associated Press SUNDAY Illinois players Ayo Dosunmu (11), Andre Curbelo (5), Trent Frazier (1), and SIUE men’s soccer vs. West Virginia, 1 p.m. This Week’s SIUE softball vs. Murray State, 1 p.m. Kofi Cockburn (21) wave to fans in the closing minute of overtime in an SIUE volleyball at Austin Peay, 7 p.m. NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten Conference Schedule tournament, Sunday, in Indianapolis. Illinois defeated Ohio State in overtime. MONDAY SIUE volleyball vs. UT Martin, noon NBA Standings Blues at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Cardinals vs. Washington, 12:05 p.m. All Times EDT TUESDAY EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division EHS volleyball vs. O’Fallon, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB EHS soccer vs. Belleville East, 6:45 p.m. Philadelphia 26 12 .684 — EHS hockey vs. Alton, 7:15 p.m. Brooklyn 26 13 .667 ½ EHS hockey at Collinsville, 8:45 p.m. Boston 19 18 .514 6½ FMCHS soccer at Maryville Christian, 4:30 p.m. New York 20 19 .513 6½ FMCHS volleyball at Wesclin, 7 p.m. Toronto 17 21 .447 9 MELHS soccer vs. Gibault, 5 p.m. Southeast Division SIUE baseball vs. Western Illinois, 3 p.m. W L Pct GB WEDNESDAY Miami 20 18 .526 — SIUE men’s soccer vs. Akron, 1 p.m. Charlotte 19 18 .514 ½ Blues at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Atlanta 18 20 .474 2 Golf Guide Cardinals at Houston, 5:05 p.m. Washington 14 23 .378 5½ Be ready to hit the links this Orlando 13 25 .342 7 THURSDAY Spring with all the know. Coming Soon! EHS volleyball at Collinsville, 6 p.m. Central Division EHS soccer vs. Belleville West, 6:45 p.m. W L Pct GB Milwaukee 24 14 .632 — FMCHS soccer at Metro-East Lutheran, 5 p.m. Information on area golf courses, Indiana 17 20 .459 6½ FMCHS volleyball at Okawville, 7 p.m. tips and tricks from the pros, Chicago 16 20 .444 7 special savings offers. MELHS soccer vs. Father McGivney, 5 p.m. Cleveland 14 23 .378 9½ MELHS volleyball vs. Nokomis, 7 p.m. Detroit 10 28 .263 14 SIUE wrestling at NCAA Championships Watch for it in the Cardinals vs. Miami, 12:05 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE March 25th FRIDAY Southwest Division EDGE of the Weekend. EHS football at Alton, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB FMCHS soccer at Marquette, 6 p.m. San Antonio 19 15 .559 — MELHS volleyball at Marquette, 7 p.m. Dallas 20 17 .541 ½ Don’t get the EDGE? Look for it MELHS football vs. Martinsville, 7 p.m. Memphis 17 18 .486 2½ at area newstands for all of your SIUE wrestling at NCAA Championships New Orleans 16 22 .421 5 entertainment news. SIUE baseball at Belmont, 4 p.m. Houston 11 25 .306 9 SIUE women’s soccer vs. Morehead State, 7 p.m. Northwest Division Call your Advertising Consultant Blues at San Jose, 8 p.m. W L Pct GB Utah 28 10 .737 — Today to have your ad in the Golf Cardinals at New York Mets, 12:10 p.m. Portland 22 15 .595 5½ Guide. SATURDAY Denver 22 16 .579 6 FMCHS volleyball vs. East Alton-Wood River, 1 Oklahoma City 17 22 .436 11½ p.m. Minnesota 8 30 .211 20 MELHS boys soccer at Wesclin, 11 a.m. Pacific Division SIUE wrestling at NCAA Championships W L Pct GB SIUE tennis at Jacksonville State, 11 a.m. Phoenix 25 12 .676 — SIUE baseball at Belmont, 1 p.m. (DH) L.A. Lakers 25 13 .658 ½ SIUE softball vs. Murray State, 1 p.m. (DH) L.A. Clippers 25 14 .641 1 Blues at San Jose, 8 p.m. Golden State 20 19 .513 6 Cardinals vs. Houston, 5:05 p.m. Sacramento 15 23 .395 10½ www.theintelligencer.com — Monday, March 15, 2021 Page B3

EHS BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY Edwardsville saved by the buzzer in semis

By Matt Kamp Weaver said. “I used [email protected] the shot fake. I wasn’t going to outjump any- EDWARDSVILLE — body.” This time, the shot was It was a rare bas- too late. ket in the paint for Two weeks after Weaver, who has Belleville East’s scored a majority of Ethyn Brown denied his points this season Edwardsville a chance from beyond the arc. It to earn the No. 1 seed was also the only made in the Southwestern field goal of the fourth Conference Tourna- quarter and first since ment with a buzzer- Weaver knocked down beater from midcourt, a 3-pointer with 1:24 to the Tigers survived a go in the third. desperation 3-pointer Edwardsville out- from Belleville West’s scored Belleville West Ty Lampley to win 4-0 over the final nine- 36-34 and advance to plus minutes of the the league champion- game. ship game. The Maroons had just Lampley’s 3-pointer five possessions in the from midcourt was fourth quarter — the waved off immediately Tigers had six. by officials, making “That’s where we Preston Weaver’s go- struggled. In the sec- ahead basket with 1.5 ond half, we stopped seconds remaining the looking to attack. winner. Edwardsville did a “Immediately, I was good job of staying thinking about what disciplined and getting had just happened Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer stops,” Schobert said. against Belleville East. In this file photo, Edwardsville senior guard Preston Weaver delivers a pass to a teammate during a home Weller led the Tigers I heard the buzzer, game against Collinsville. On Friday, Weaver scored the game-winning basket with 1.5 seconds remaining with 19 points, includ- though, and it was still against Belleville West. ing 10 in the second in his hands,” Weaver half. said. The EHS senior will But unlike Brown’s The Flyers upset top- ball over four times on and committing two a minute to go and set enter his final game 3-pointer that made seeded Belleville East nine second-quarter turnovers. up the offense for a last with 1,207 career Belleville East a 39-38 (11-2) 52-46 in the other possessions. shot. points, which ranks winner over EHS on semifinal to advance. “Coach told us “I’m really proud Out of a timeout 14th with Govoner Feb. 27, Lampley’s Third-seeded Bel- that we’ve been here of our team. A lot with 7.5 seconds left, Vaughn in program couldn’t beat the leville West ends its before,” Weaver said. Weaver took the ball at history. He can still buzzer. season at 11-5, includ- “I’m really proud of of people came out the top of the key and catch Jason Heien “It looked late. I just ing three losses to our team. A lot of peo- today and played big. drove to underneath (1,217) and AJ Epenesa know there were 1.5 Edwardsville. ple came out today and It was a real team the basket. A shot fake (1,232) and move into seconds on the clock EHS won 59-49 in played big. It was a effort today.” put two Belleville 12th. and he took a couple the opener on Feb. 6 real team effort today.” West players in the air Weaver and Valen- of dribbles,” Belleville in Belleville and 58-32 Sparked by a pair of —Preston Weaver, and Weaver stepped tine each finished with West coach Alex Schob- on Feb. 23 in Edwards- 3-pointers from Caleb EHS senior through for an easy eight points for the ert said. ville. Valentine and eight lay-in for the 34-32 lead Tigers, who shot 39.3 The second-seeded The Maroons were straight points from Weller tied the game with 1.5 seconds left. percent from the field. Tigers (13-2) will host in control of the game Brennan Weller to start 32-32 with two free “We were running J’luan Patterson led the fourth-seeded East at halftime, leading the second half, EHS throws with 2:39 left in one our of plays and the Maroons with 10 St. Louis Flyers (9-5) at 23-13 after outscoring pulled to within 34-32 the game. it didn’t work out too points, while Dwight 3 p.m. Saturday inside the Tigers 11-0 in the after three quarters. After an empty pos- well. We didn’t have Newsome Jr. had nine Lucco-Jackson Gymna- second quarter. EHS The Maroons didn’t session for both teams, a lot of time so I just points. sium in the SWC cham- missed seven straight score again, missing Edwardsville forced a tried to dribble it to the Belleville West shot pionship game. shots and turned the their final five shots turnover with less than basket and get it in,” 43.8 percent.

EHS GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY EHS overcomes slow start, tops West

By Matt Kamp After the Maroons [email protected] pulled to within 27-16 after a 6-0 run — the EDWARDSVILLE only time in the game — The Edwardsville it scored successive Tigers are getting points — the Tigers the winner-take-all went on a 15-4 run to rematch with the go ahead 42-20 after O’Fallon Panthers Silvey knocked down they’ve wanted since a shot with 2:37 left in March 3. the game. The second-seeded Sydney Harris scored Tigers overcame a five of her nine points slow start offensively during the run for in a 45-25 win over the Edwardsville, which third-seeded Belleville received points from West Maroons in the five different players Southwestern Confer- during the stretch. ence Tournament semi- “It might take us out finals on Friday inside of the loop offensively Lucco-Jackson Gymna- when we’re playing sium. that much defense, but “In order to get to the I think we did a pretty championship game, good job today,” Silvey we had to take care said. “If we get a steal, of business tonight. I we really have to get thought the girls did a out in transition.” good job of grinding it The Tigers finished out,” EHS coach Caty the game shooting 42.5 Happe said. percent, including 50 The Tigers (15-1) will percent in the second face the top-seeded half. Panthers (13-1) at 1 Emerson Weller was p.m. Saturday in the third in scoring with SWC championship eight points, while Elle game in O’Fallon. Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer Evans had seven points The Panthers defeat- In this file photo, EHS junior guard Macy Silvey, right, drives to the basket against O’Fallon earlier this and Katelynne Roberts ed fourth-seeded Bel- season in Edwardsville. On Friday, Silvey had a game-high 13 points in the win over Belleville West. added four points in leville East (8-8) 50-40 her final home game. to advance. “That was probably Winners of 11 revenge against them,” offense. Edwardsville broke 6-5 lead with 4:44 to go the most unselfish straight league champi- said EHS senior Macy The slow start took the game open in the in the first quarter. The game we’ve played onships, Edwardsville Silvey, who scored a the Tigers out of their second quarter, out- Maroons went nearly this season,” Happe split with O’Fallon this game-high 13 points rhythm offensively, scoring Belleville West 13 minutes without a said. season, including a Friday. “We’ve been as they missed nine 12-0 to complete a 17-1 field goal. The Maroons shot 67-62 win on Feb. 25 at working really hard of their first 13 shots. run and take a 22-7 “We had a lot of time 28.5 percent with 15 home and a 60-41 loss in practice. We want it Despite that, they lead at halftime. on defense throughout turnovers. on March 3 on the road really bad.” still led 10-7 after the Belleville West the game, but it really Belleville West was that ended a 73-game First, EHS had to first quarter since the missed 12 straight helped us incorporate led by Maliah Sparks winning SWC winning out-wait a patient Bel- Maroons were just 3 of shots and turned the the things we’ve been with nine points. She streak for the Tigers. leville West team (10-5) 8 from the field with ball over seven times working on in prac- scored seven points in “We really want that took its time on four turnovers. after taking an early tice,” Silvey said. the first quarter.

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NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Brackets set for return of March Madness By EDDIE PELLS ending April 3 and 5 with through to make this AP National Writer the Final Four. But all it tournament go are a takes is a single COVID symbol of how far we are The biggest mystery outbreak to upend the from normal. leading into a March finely calibrated beauty The decision to place Madness bracket reveal of that plan. More than all the games in and more than a year in the one and the entire around the Indianapolis making had little to do endeavor could crater. area is a first-of-its-kind with bubble teams or top There were no surpris- move. Also unique are seeds. Instead, it was the es among the four No. 1 the quarantine-like situ- not-so-simple matter of seeds. Gonzaga, Baylor, ations all teams will be which programs would Illinois and Michigan under during their stay. be healthy enough to earned those slots – with Players will get their play. the Bulldogs the 11-4 own rooms and teams Kansas and Virginia, favorite to win it all and will have their own two programs hit with become the first team floors in a cluster of COVID-19 breakouts since the 1976 Indiana hotels around the down- over the past week, Hoosiers to finish a sea- town convention center. made it into the bracket son undefeated. That facility, usually a released Sunday by the The last teams to earn magnet for fan fests and NCAA selection com- the 37 at-large bids — coaching conferences, mittee, signaling both one more than usual will turn into the main teams believe they’ll have because the Ivy League Associated Press practice and meeting enough healthy players canceled play this year — Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) celebrates during the second half of area for all the teams. to be ready for their tip- were Drake and Wichita an NCAA college basketball championship game against Ohio State at the Big Players will have to pro- offs next weekend. State, which play Thurs- Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, in Indianapolis. duce seven negative tests That there was any day in a First Four game, before tip-off next week doubt about the Jay- and UCLA and Michigan forfeit. the program for years, (20-8) will bring a No. in order to be eligible to hawks and defending State, two decorated pro- Fittingly for such an led his new team, Iona, 3 seed into the tourna- play. champion Cavaliers grams with surprisingly unpredictable season, from the ninth seed in ment’s West region — And if they’re not? In securing spots in a low seeds that meet in some teams hoping to the Metro Atlantic Ath- the NCAA stuck with one of its most eye-grab- 68-team tournament another play-in game. sneak in off the bubble letic Conference all the the usual names of the bing tidbits, the NCAA that was canceled last But four teams that were denied when Ore- way to the league title regions — while the announced that if a team year as the COVID-19 didn’t make it — Louis- gon State and George- and the automatic bid Cavaliers (18-6) will be is hit with the virus but virus mushroomed into ville, Colorado State, St. town — coached by its that comes with it. The a 4 seed in the same part still has five players who a worldwide pandemic Louis and Mississippi — own former superstar, Gaels will open Saturday of the bracket, and come can pass the protocol, was the most jarring have been put on stand- Patrick Ewing — won against Alabama. Iona in as the most unusual of that’s enough to get on reminder that the 2021 by. They could find their their conference tourna- played only 13 regular- defending champions. the floor for the tip-off. tournament itself is no way into the bracket if a ments to steal bids they season games because of They won it all in 2019, All just another piece sure thing. team in the field notifies wouldn’t otherwise have COVID-19 concerns that and were poised for the of the puzzle for Ameri- All 68 teams will the NCAA by Tuesday won. sidelined the Gaels for run at a repeat last March cans to consider when gather in Indiana for all night that it must with- Another unexpected weeks. It was that kind of when sports got wiped they get back to a much- 67 games — no wonder- draw because of health entry is a familiar face: season. off the map by the still- missed rite of spring — ing who’s heading West concerns. After that, Rick Pitino. The coach, Virginia and Kansas nascent pandemic. filling out their brackets, to Boise or who’s going if a team pulls out, its ousted at Louisville were never in doubt until A year later, sports crossing their fingers and South to Memphis — opponent will advance after a sordid recruiting the coronavirus hit both are back, but the hoops waiting for the madness beginning Thursday and via what is essentially a scandal that enveloped programs. The Jayhawks the NCAA is jumping to begin.

SIUE ROUNDUP SIUE women blank UT Martin for fourth win

The Intelligencer allowed only the run in “The offense is catch- Adam Albertsen. “Today five innings. He struck ing fire,” said Jones. “One we were able to get a EDWARDSVILLE — out five. year off COVID shut- good look at just about MacKenzie Litzsinger “Brant did a tremen- down, and we are picking everybody on our team netted her fifth goal of the dous job in game two,” it back up.” - moved around some season and assisted on a He really settled the score. TSU tallied another run places in singles and dou- goal from Angel Ikeda to He gave us the opportu- in the fourth, but SIUE bles and really was able help SIUE women’s soc- nity to get back into it, made it 4-2 in the fifth on to get a different look at cer secure a 2-0 victory which we did, but we just a sacrifice fly by Rachel our whole team and keep over UT Martin on Friday came up short.” Quaritsch. That brought everybody sharp, so we’re evening. SIUE outhit Southeast home Kylie Lane. excited.” “It took us a little while Missouri in both games, Kennedy Lehn earned The Cougars, who to match the intensity 13-7 in game one and 11-8 the win in relief and is improve to 7-3 on the sea- that UT Martin had,” said SIUE Athletics in game two. 1-1. Emily Ingles threw son, will begin conference SIUE coach Derek Bur- SIUE midfielder Angel Ikeda plays a pass up the Ohl was 2-4 with the the final 1 1/3 innings play next Saturday morn- ton following the match. field during Friday’s game against UT Martin in RBI and two runs scored. and picked up the save. ing at Jacksonville State. “But, we grew into the Edwardsville. He reached base three “Emily came in and “We open up with game and thankfully it times in the game. Kiffer shut them down. That’s Jacksonville State, who was still 0-0 at that time. well.” and threw 4 2/3 innings was 2-5 with the RBI. Well being the veteran leader is a strong team,” said We elevated our play as The Cougars, who allowing a run on three was 3-4 with a run. she is,” said Jones. Albertsen. “I like the steps we went and really start- improve to 4-0-0 on the hits. “I am proud of the way SIUE’s home schedule forward we’re taking each ed to do a little bit more season, will remain at “Noah had to come in our guys fight and the starts next Saturday when week as a program.” of what we wanted to do, Korte Stadium for a Fri- cold,” Lyons said. “He way they’ve competed,” the Cougars entertain MEN’S GOLF as opposed to reacting to day night fixture against did a great job. He settled Lyons said. “We have Murray State for a three- BARTONVILLE — what they wanted to do. Morehead State. in and got us to the later to make sure we have game series. SIUE golf edged Bradley We’re successful when we BASEBALL innings of the game and a good pitch to hit and “They played with their by three strokes Saturday, do that.” EDWARDSVILLE — gave us a chance to win. come through in those hearts, and that is all I can taking the second of two Following a slow open- Southeast Missouri swept We had that opportunity situations.” ask for,” added Jones. duals between the two ing half that saw the Cou- a doubleheader from we just had a couple of SIUE wraps up its TENNIS schools. The Cougars out- gars head into the break SIUE Saturday and won miscues. season-long eight-game EDWARDSVILLE — shot the Braves 286 (-2) to tied 0-0, SIUE started the the Ohio Valley Confer- Raul Elguezabal was homestand with a Tues- SIUE tennis finished out 289 (+1) Saturday at Coy- second half determined to ence baseball series from 3-5 with a run scored in day game against Western their Spring 2021 non- ote Creek Golf Club. open up the match - that’s the Cougars. The Red- the opener. Connor Kiffer Illinois. First pitch is 4 conference slate on Friday Anthony Ruthey fired exactly what they did, as hawks won the opener was 2-4. Ole Arntson was p.m. afternoon, knocking off a career-low 69 to claim reigning Ohio Valley Con- 6-3 in 10 innings and then 2-5. Well was 1-2 with the SOFTBALL in-state foe McKendree individual medalist hon- ference Offensive Player took the nightcap 6-4. RBI. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — University, 7-0. ors. of the Week MacKenzie SIUE is now 6-6 overall In game two, Southeast It’s not like anyone with “The team played very “I was really proud Litzsinger netted a quality and 1-2 on OVC play. Missouri jumped on SIUE SIUE softball is supersti- well today,” said SIUE of the guys to pick up goal in the 48th minute to Southeast Missouri starter Kaid Karnes, scor- tious. tennis sophomore Caitlyn this win today at Brad- put the Red & White up improved to 7-7 overall ing four times on four hits After an SIUE staff Sporing following the ley,” SIUE coach Derrick 1-0. Angel Ikeda doubled and 2-1 in the OVC. in the first inning. member found a four-leaf match. “Everyone came Brown said. Anthony shot the Cougar lead in the SIUE trailed 2-1 in SIUE scored a run in clover near Tennessee out strong and we didn’t his career low and played 64th minute, taking pass- game one Saturday but the first on a Kiffer RBI- State’s field before Fri- drop a set today. Also, great all day.” es from Litzsinger and scored a run on Brady double and another in the day’s game, the Cougars myself, I haven’t played Also, for the Cou- Lily Schnieders to score Bunten’s RBI-single in the third inning on a sacrifice would go on to score four a lot of singles this year, gars, Brook Jungbluth her first on the season. bottom of the ninth to tie fly from Elguezabal and runs and upend the host and it was nice to come and Luke Ludwig, who “I would not be able to the score but left two run- trailed 5-2. The Cou- Tigers 4-3. That meant a out with a straight-set played as an individual, score any goals honestly ners on when the innings gars scored twice in the series win for SIUE. win.” tied for second at one- without my whole entire ended. SEMO came back seventh inning to trim “That was a great job After sweeping all three under 71. TJ Baker and team,” said Litzsinger. with three runs on three the lead to 5-4. Josh Ohl coming back off a tough doubles sets to secure Tanner Collins, also play- “Every time I score a goal, hits and a walk in the 10th reached on an error but one yesterday,” said the opening point of the ing as an individual, shot I get more excited for against SIUE reliever Rob drove home a run and SIUE coach Jessica Jones. match, the CougarJor- even-par 72 and tied for the person I get it from Parks (0-1). Brady Bunten added an “Adversity is the name dan Schifano remained fifth place. than scoring myself. I SIUE scored twice in RBI-hit in the inning. of the game this year. I’m unbeaten in singles play, Peder Lehmann was so excited that Angel the second inning to take Tyler Wilber’s one-out proud of their persever- improving to 9-0 on the Brunnsjö finished ninth [Ikeda] scored a goal, so I a 2-1 lead in the game. home run in the eighth ance.” season. Vanessa Reinicke at one-over 73. Con- just can’t thank my team John Stallcup was walked stretched the SEMO lead SIUE, 2-9 overall and notched her fourth win of nor Neighbors, Parker enough.” with the bases loaded to 6-4. 2-1 in the OVC, took the season, taking down McEachern and Zak Butt Taylor Spiller kept and Richie Well added an “They took advan- advantage of a first- her opponent on the No. all tied for 10th at 74 (+2). her second consecutive RBI on a sacrifice fly, but tage today,” Lyons said inning miscue as Zoe 2 court, 6-2, 6-0. Nicole Presley Mackelburg (75) clean sheet, as the Cougar the Cougars left the bases of Southeast Missouri. Schafer reached on an Gomez improved to 6-1 finished 14th and Bensen defense allowed the visit- loaded when the inning “They did a good job of error that brought home in singles play with a Tyrrell (78) finished 16th. ing Skyhawks to notch ended. SIUE stranded 13 getting their runs in when Ava Bieneman. Lexi King 6-2, 6-1 win on the No. 3 “The whole team just one shot on goal. runners on base including they had their opportuni- would make it 2-0 by court. Melissa Vizcardo showed some great depth “Our defense has been seven in scoring position. ties.” scoring on a wild pitch and Caitlyn Sporing each today with our scores,” huge,” said SIUE goal- “We left a lot of run- Karnes (0-2) took from TSU reliever Raven won on the No. 4 and Brown added. “Five guys keeper Taylor Spiller ners on base in that the loss in the second Loveless. 5 courts, while Maria shooting par or better is a following her second game,” SIUE coach Sean game, allowing five After Tennessee State, Thibault won her first great day. I’m hopeful this consecutive clean sheet. Lyons said. “Obviously it runs over three innings. 5-9 overall and 1-5 in singles fixture of the sea- will give some confidence “They’ve been stepping nipped us in the butt.” Brant Glidewell fol- the OVC, cut the lead in son, 8-2. going into Missouri State hard to balls, covering for Jake Bockenstedt lowed Karnes into the the second inning, SIUE “It was good to get a next week.” each other, and covering started the game but game and worked 4 1/3 added another run as couple of team wins in SIUE next travels to for me. It’s been a team left in the fourth inning perfect innings before Amber Storer singled ome a row now after Saint Springfield, Missouri for defensive effort, but our with an apparent injury. surrendering the home Mia Haynes in the third Louis and McKendree,” the Twin Oaks Intercolle- backline has been huge as Noah Matheny took over run to Wilber. Glidewell inning. said SIUE Head Coach giate March 22-23. 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50-yard freestyle in 21.87. — EHS also scored 18 He edged out his team- second-chance points mate, Gruben, who fin- from 14 offensive ished in 23.09. rebounds. EHS picked up a 1-3 “We did a really good finish in the 100-yard job of sticking to our freestyle, as Grinter won gameplan. We boarded his second event of the well. For 32 minutes, we day in 49.57. Luke DeC- did a really good job of oncini was third in 54.37. what we wanted to do,” Cohen Osborn came Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer Happe said. away with Edwardsville’s Edwardsville’s Evan Grinter swims to victory in Dowell led the Pan- last win. He won the 100- the 100-meter freestyle during the Region 4 thers with a game-high yard backstroke in 52.78. Championships inside Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center. 19 points. For the meet, the Tigers really well … all of them team, we’re really young, This season, Dowell also had four second- were better than we and they are all swim- averaged nearly 20 place finishes and four expected today so I think ming together for the points against Edwards- third-place finishes in the they swam great,” Rhoten first time, but they really ville in three games. individual events and said. come together as a team,” “She’s going to be two second-place finishes In such an unusual Rhoten said. “Taking a special player. She’s in the relays. season, Rhoten was above and beyond per- only a sophomore and is Rhoten was pleased impressed by his team’s sonal performance and growing,” Knolhoff said. with his team’s perfor- ability to stay motivated making it more about The Panthers were mance. over the last month. team points, I think that attempting to win their Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer “I would say top to “We’re mostly a fresh- really helped them rally first SWC championship Edwardsville’s Katelynne Roberts puts up a hook bottom, everyone swam man and sophomore together.” since 2002-03. shot in the first half against O’Fallon.

26-22 lead with 2:56 left sively, East St. Louis was in the game after two just as stingy. It was the free throws from David fewest points scored by Boys Granger and a lay-in EHS since a 37-25 loss to Continued from Page B1 from Macaleab Rich. Belleville West on Dec. The teams traded 6, 2019. Fourth-seeded East St. the next four baskets, The Flyers didn’t give Louis is celebrating its including five points the Tigers many open first SWC championship from Edwardsville’s looks and they held since 2018-19 when it Gabe James, as the Tigers Brennan Weller to six won the Class 3A state pulled to within 28-27 points. championship. It ends with 1:24 left. “Playing them at our 2021 with a 10-5 record, After running off a place, they got a lot of including road wins over minute of clock, East St. open shots. We watched top-seeded Belleville Louis’ Christian Jones film and were able to East and EHS to close it hit two free throws for correct a lot of things,” out. the 30-27 lead with 17.5 Chambers said. “I’m so proud of my seconds left. It held on East St. Louis got off team. They’ve grown from there. to a good start, taking over the last month East St. Louis won a 15-9 lead after Rich’s and kept getting bet- despite scoring its few- third 3-pointer of the ter. That’s all I can ask est points since before game with 3:28 left in the for. I’m proud of my the start of the 1999-2000 second quarter. guys,” East St. Louis season. In the last 22 sea- Rich finished with a coach Mark Chambers sons, the fewest points game-high 15 points. said. “To win this SWC scored in a win came He was just 5 of 23 from Matt Kamp | For the Intelligencer championship means against Cahokia with a beyond the arc entering Edwardsville’s Preston Weaver attempts a 3-pointer just before the fourth- so much. It’s outstand- 35-22 victory on Jan. 11, the game. quarter buzzer against East St. Louis on Saturday. ing for our program 2003. “You have to pick your and kids. They’ve been “To hold a team like poison,” Battas said. it 15-all and EHS took an kept EHS ahead 22-20 James led EHS in scor- through so much over that to 30 points with Weller scored four 18-17 lead on Weaver’s with 2:17 to go in the ing with eight points, the last year.” three games in three straight points, pulling 3-pointer from the cor- third, but the Flyers while Weaver and Weller In a game with few nights … we did a lot of the Tigers within 15-13 at ner with 6:58 left in the responded with a 6-0 each had six points. possessions and even things well,” Battas said. halftime. third. run that put them ahead Jones was second in fewer made baskets, East For as good as Weller then slashed A pair of acrobatic bas- 26-22 with 2:56 left in the scoring for East St. Louis St. Louis opened up a Edwardsville was defen- inside for a basket to tie kets by Jalil Roundtree game. with six points. Classifieds

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There 58/45 Normal high 53 will also be the threat for some freezing rain and sleet across portions of northern Illinois EDWARDSVILLE Normal low 35 and northern Indiana. Most ice accumulations are expected to be light, but even just a 54/43 glaze can lead to slippery travel. There will be a large swath of rain and thunderstorms from PRECIPITATION the Ohio Valley to the northern Gulf Coast. New England will be sunny but breezy. A storm Saturday 0.00” system will bring rain showers to the West Coast and snow for the higher elevations. East St. Louis Carlyle Month to date 0.39” St. Louis Year to date 5.21” -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s 60/45 59/45 55/46 Normal month to date 1.15” Kirkwood Normal year to date 6.15” T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Seattle 59/44 HEATING DEGREE DAYS 47/34 Belleville Degree days are an indicator of energy needs. The Arnold 58/43 Shown is more the total degree days, the more energy is today’s weather. necessary to heat. Minneapolis 60/44 Temperatures are Billings 36/28 Sunday 12 51/32 today’s highs and Month to date 206 Detroit tonight’s lows. Chicago 39/31 Season to date 4180 New York Denver 38/34 39/29 Normal month to date 302 37/22 Kansas City Today Tue. Today Tue. 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