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Clever's Jeremy Dresslaer averaged 15.2 points per game for Clever, which finished third in Class 2 last season. News-Leader file photo

At Large boys basketball preview

Johnny Gray, Central, 5-9 senior: Gray helped bring Central basketball back to the forefront last season with his 16.2 points per game and slashing style. More

At Large girls basketball preview

Central's Danielle Bennett signed with Division I Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. As a junior, she averaged 16.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. News-Leader file photo

Danielle Bennett, Central, 5-11 senior: After being confined to the post, Bennett moved away from the basket and into the limelight last season. She averaged 16.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a guard who flashed into the post. She also has range out to the 3-point line. More

'Quick' eager to show off long ball

Gray

Sometimes a nickname can work against you. More

Falcons seek historic win

Glendale's Ryan Squires heads the ball during an October game. Squires said the Falcons are bracing to deal with the atmosphere at the state semifinals. News-Leader file photo

The Glendale High School boys' soccer team has been soaking up the history all week long. Since Saturday, when the Falcons clinched a berth in the Class 3 state semifinals, reminders of Glendale's state soccer history have been inescapable. More


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Hammons Student Center
As Hammons Student Center hosts its final year of MSU basketball, the News-Leader sports staff celebrates the building's history with a list of the best games played there.
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