Husband,Father. Asst. Principal @ Roxana High School. Fmr MS Principal, 10 year HS Athletic Director. Recovering high school basketball coach.
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You're losing it, @Espngreeny. Georgia just lost on a neutral field to Alabama.
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I would love to see this historically. Compare this to Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Diana Taurisa, etc.
Great graphical representation. Thank you.
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High school sports in our area got a little bit worse today when the parent company of @stltoday eliminated the jobs of @DavidMWilhelm + @pHalfacre_STL.
They are tremendous at covering HS sports. I always enjoyed interacting w/ them + the coverage their gave our athletes.
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Imagine a 3v3 team of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and HVL. The ratings would be incredible. #GoldMedal #Olympics
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I am excited to announce I will be going home next fall as the Assistant Principal at Roxana High School. @RHS_Shells!
I am honored and grateful to be a part of the the school and district where I graduated and look forward to working with students, staff, and @DandurandJason.
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This is outstanding and what HS sports are all about. @rayballin3 is a class act. #618hoops
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Re: performance by @AubreeWallace_ in sectional title game.She defended the other team's best player all night up+down the floor+ran point for CM's offense.
Then w/ what had to be tired legs,made huge free throw after huge free throw w/ the game on the line. #618hoops #GoEagles
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Fields never had a shot in Chicago. Yes, I know he had "plenty of opportunity" but the situation was dire and I'm not sure ANY rookie/young QB would have been successful.
It's always about situation and fit. Fields has a shot in Pittsburgh and he's making the most of it.
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CM girls defeat Mahomet-Seymour 53-48 and punch their ticket to @IHSAState!! The first trip to state in program history.
Olivia Durbin with a game high 25, Kelbie Zupan 18.
Congratulations to Coach Arbuthnot and the entire team! #GoEagles
@1071TheBigZ @STLhssports #618hoops
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Look out @IHSAState We have 4 fan buses and an untold number of fans driving up for the #IHSA 3A State Semifinal game to support our @CM_Eagles!
Would the last person in Bethalto today please turn out the lights? #GoEagles @superjillgriff @MrNewellCM @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports
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Congratulations to Zach Klaustermeier who was named head football coach and PE/Strength teacher at Dupo High School!
We will miss Coach Klaustermeier at Trimpe MS. Best of luck! Sorry for the mask pic, @ZKlausti5! #618football
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Congratulations to Derek Jarman who was named Dean of Students at Civic Memorial High School starting next school year! Looking forward to working with you. @DerekJarmanEdS @CM_Eagles @BethaltoSchools
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The @RoxanaShells are headed to the final four!
@RHS_Shells 56-Olympia Spartans 30.
@RoxanaAthletics will host the #IHSA Class 3A semifinal in #ShellCountry next week with a trip to State on the line!
@RoxanaAthletics @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports #618football
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On behalf of our search committee, we are excited to share that Coach Lee Green has been named as @CM_Eagles head boys basketball coach! Our press release: bit.ly/3FK8Z20 #GoEagles
@overbey13 @STLhssports @GregShashack @brent_burk65 @1071TheBigZ @coachgreen23 #618hoops
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Congratulations to Civic Memorial's Olivia Durbin,Aubree Wallace,+Kelbie Zupan for earning Associated Press All State Honorable Mention!
Mattoon's @mallory_ramage named 1st Team.MVC rivals Norah Gum+Sophia Loden joined the Eagles on HM.Well deserved!#618hoops @STLhssports
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As we come to an end of National Athletic Training Month, a big thank you to Aaron Suessen! He's the best there is and takes great care of athletes at Civic Memorial+Trimpe.
He does so much for our athletics programs and is a great guy and father. @NATA1950 #NATM2022 @Suessen11
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Today is Dr. John Pearson's last day as Superintendent after 21 yrs @ EAWR.Congrats on your retirement after many years of helping students, teachers,+administrators!
Thank you for being a great example+mentor to me as a teacher, coach, + administrator! @OilerJsp @ROE41Madison
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Sad news.
Listening to @BillLandis25 and @AriWasserman talk Buckeye football while I mowed the yard each Thursday was one of the best hours of my week, every week.
The OSU talk, general college football, and the food takes made this my favorite podcast. Good luck to both!
Good morning. Today is my last day at The Athletic. I’ll say more about that soon. Won’t be going far. Until then, @AriWasserman and I fired up one last episode of 4 to 6 with A&B. Thanks to everyone who’s listened over the last three years
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Congrats to my friend,Derek Jarman,boys soccer coach @ CM for being named the Best Coach in the @altontelegraph Best of the Best 2020!
His program has improved each year since he took over due to the type of program he runs + the respectful way he treats players @CM_Boys_Soccer
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Congratulations Madelyn Brueckner @BruecknerMaddie named Civic Memorial's STL Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete! This is a big-time award for a well-deserving person. Maddie is the epitome of a scholar athlete + an even better person! #GoEagles
stltoday.com/sports/high-sch… @STLhssports
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Friday at @RHS_Shells I was very impressed with the facility upgrades to Charles Raich Field w/ turf, track, scoreboard + stands, as well as the stand-alone turf soccer field.
Hat's off to Mark Briggs, AD, @RoxanaAthletics, Board, administration + community. You should be proud.
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Civic Memorial defeats Mattoon 72-68 in overtime! What a game!
Eagles are sectional champions and move on to the Super Sectional in Highland in Monday. An outstanding sectional championship by two great teams.
#618hoops @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports @wmixsports
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Cool moment @ last night's Wood River/Roxana game Coach Mark Briggs was honored for his 300th career win as @ShellsBoysBball coach
He was presented the award by his mentor+legendary @CM_Eagles + @RoxanaAthletics coach Mike Harmon+players from his 1st team #618hoops @STLhssports
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Each @RoxanaShells football Sr recognized a staff member who helped them be successful on the field + classroom by presenting them w/ their red jersey to be worn on Friday, at the pep rally, + at the semifinal playoff game Sat. @RoxanaAthletics @RHS_Shells #618football
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Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Justin Newell of Civic Memorial High School, for being named the Best Principal in the @altontelegraph's #BestOfTheBest Awards! #GoEagles
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The @RoxanaShells defeat Central 52-28 tonight in #ShellCountry to earn at least a share of the Cahokia Conference championship!
An outstanding effort + accomplishment by these players and this coaching staff! Congratulations!
#618football @STLhssports @RoxanaAthletics
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The @RoxanaShells defeat Paris 50-22 and move on to the 2nd Round of the @IHSA_IL Class 3A playoffs!
@RoxanaAthletics will host St. Joseph Ogden next Saturday at 3pm in #ShellCountry.
#618football @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @hshuddle618 @RHS_Shells
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Congratulations to @DerekJarman18 for being named Alton Telegraph Small School Boys Soccer Coach of the Year! Well deserved. The @CM_Boys_Soccer team capitalized on a crazy year. Look @ the trends of that program since he's been coach + you see why this is deserved! #GoEagles
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Shells win 55-18 over West Frankfort and move on to round two!
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GSV_STL @SoWestILHSSport #618football
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Are you sure? You didn't even spell his name correctly.
We need this to play out a day or so to see if the outrage approaches the Tennessee coaching search backlash.
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Congratulations to @AndruwEllis23 on his commitment to @NIU_Football!
All of #ShellCountry is very proud of you and excited for you!
#618football @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports @GSV_STL @wmixsports @SoWestILHSSport @areasports @RoxanaAthletics @RHS_Shells
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Congratulations to Mt. Carmel for winning today's semifinal and moving on to @IHSAState.
What a season by this @RoxanaShells football team who brought a team, a town, and a community together.
What a season. #618football @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ
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In a thrilling regional opener @RoxanaAthletics defeats @OilerAthletics 45-44 in the #IHSA 2A regional. Aiden Briggs with two huge free throws with 9 seconds left to put the Shells on top and the Oilers final heave fell just short
Great game. @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ #618hoops
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Reminds me of Magic Johnson at the end of his last all-star game. Only comparison I can think of.
Curry is unreal. Best shooter of all time.
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America was the winner of the #VPDebate2024.
Civilized, respectful, and intelligent debate can still happen in our country.
After watching debates for the past 12 years, I wasn't sure it was possible anymore. This gives me hope for the future. #debate
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The attempt is NO GOOD! @RoxanaShells are 7 seconds and an onside kick away from the third round of the playoffs!!
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GSV_STL #618football
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After a really tough couple of weeks in February (mask debate), I found this on my desk from one or more staff at TMS.
The gesture+snacks are very much appreciated. Grateful to work with the staff of @Wilbur_TrimpeMS
#ILEdChat @ilprincipals @IllinoisASA #EdChat #IASASuperWomen
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This is absolutely correct! What a pleasure it was to watch these three on the same team. The best part is how they shared carries and cheered each other on: All about the team. #618football @GSV_STL @RoxanaShells @RoxanaAthletics @TerrelGraves35 @EvanWells2024 @AndruwEllis23
These three running backs were the best trio you’d find anywhere in St. Louis:
#35 Terrel Graves @TerrelGraves35
#3 Andruw Ellis @AndruwEllis23
#24 Evan Wells @EvanWells2024
@RoxanaShells @RoxanaAthletics
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Congratulations to @CM_Boys_Soccer and Coach Jarman on winning the regional championship!! To beat Jersey 3 times makes it even a bit sweeter!
All those summer workouts, long practices, days in the heat and training all are worth it tonight! Great win! #GoEagles #618soccer
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Received one of the best comments possible last night:
Our family ate @ Chappy's in Edwardsville and our excellent server, Dakota, said as we left: Your boys are so respectful.
Very proud of our boys who are (almost) always polite and respectful. And the food was outstanding!
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CM defeats Marquette 28-13. Eagles are 1-0 on the season! Congratulations to the team and Coach Parmentier #GoEagles #618football
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Thank you to Collinsville @CUSD10 for sending help today to support our students and staff on a very difficult day at @Wilbur_TrimpeMS
Thank you to all area districts + friends who reached out. Our students and staff felt so much love and support. @ozark6662 #ThisIsTMS #GoEages
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Gus Malzahn won a national title at Auburn, but always seemed on the "hot seat." Today he was let go.
He still has the best basement setup of any coach I've seen. -- From Draft Night 2020. #HurryUpNoHuddle Wonder if @IlliniAD will be calling...
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Q2: If we hire you, what will change in our school and what will stay the same? It shows if they have done their homework on our school/district and allows for an opportunity to display their passion about positively influencing people. #IASASuperwomen
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I really enjoyed being at @RHS_Shells and doing PA for the playoff game between @RoxanaAthletics and Prairie Central. Shells fell to a very good, undefeated Hawks team.
AD Mark Briggs and all staff do a first-rate job of putting on events and have a great crew in the press box.
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Good luck to @RoxanaAthletics boys @shells_xc team + Gianna Stassi + Raelee Kimbro on the girls side who compete @IHSAState Sat in Peoria
Who else has this big of a send off to State on a day off school?
Thanks to our students,staff,Roxana PD+FD for making this special! @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @MetroEastStar @GSV_STL @RHS_Shells
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Congratulations @RoxanaShells on a 45-0 win over East Alton-Wood River to win the Refinery Bowl Trophy.
@RHS_Shells are undisputed Cahokia Conference champions and move to 8-0 on the season! #GoShells @RoxanaAthletics @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ
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How about @RHS_Shells principal @DandurandJason today?
He finished 2nd in his category at the SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run 5K and repped @shells_xc while doing it! Awesome!
@ilprincipals @ROE41Madison @RoxanaAthletics #GoShells
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After a clutch free throw, @RHS_Shells defeat Gibault 36-34! The Shells move on to play Carbondale in the championship bracket semifinal on Friday at the @RoxanaAthletics #Hoopsgiving Tournament
#618hoops @STLhssports @MetroEastStar @1071TheBigZ
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We hosted 18 schools in the Cahokia Conference girls track meet. David Watts on PA, Tanner Hansberger on media, Denise Briggs on awards + Mark Briggs, AD, set the standard. Great work!
@RHS_Shells @RoxanaAthletics @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @SoWestILHSSport @DeniseB2240
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Congratulations to the @RHS_Shells graduating #ClassOf2025!
I love this group of students! They have left a positive legacy in academics, community service, performing arts, athletics and are just good people to be around. They will be missed!
@DandurandJason @RoxanaAthletics
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We have @RoxanaShells fans EVERYWHERE at Olympia High School for today's 3A #IHSS quarterfinal.
#GoShells @RoxanaAthletics @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports #618football
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This is so meaningful and right now this hits so close to home for my school, my friends, my town, and my community.
But we need to listen to it and we need to practice it. Thank you, @LewisCaralla
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Some @RHS_Shells getting after it early in the morning in the Welker Wellness Center during Strength and Speed class!
Love seeing our students getting better and making themselves better not just for athletics but for life.
#GoShells @RoxanaAthletics @Q_Hellmann20
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Congratulations to @ShellsBoysBball for going 3-1 and winning 5th place at the Litchfield Tournament!
@RoxanaAthletics defeated Greenville today 58-48.
@RHS_Shells were led by Chris Walleck w/ 23, Maberry 12, Briggs w/ 9, and @EvanWells2024 8pts.
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ
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Sr. Landon Sitze closes it out and the @BaseballShells are Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division champions with @C3NTRALBASEBALL
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#618baseball @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @SoWestILHSSport
.@Crump15Mason takes the mound to close out a share of the Cahokia Conference championship for @BaseballShells.
@RHS_Shellsead Salem 6-1.
#618baseball @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @SoWestILHSSport
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Well deserved honor for @shells_xc. Coach Scamihorn and these athletes are as dedicated as they come. They run the town 12 months a year and use the Welker Wellness Center to train and get stronger and tougher.
Very proud of this team! #GoShells
Congrats to Roxana Cross Country for winning MESPY 1A Team of the Year🏆🏃
Coach Ben Scamihorn and Anthony Hardin join the studio to talk about their past season and what it will take to continue the success! Tune in now!
@RoxanaAthletics
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Men's HS basketball in Chicago is outstanding and among the best in the country, but how about some recognition for Illinois #618hoops women's basketball?
O'Fallon, Mater Dei, Okawville all playing for @IHSAState titles today! Good luck!
🏀2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ #IHSA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS🏆
📅 Saturday, March 4
📍 CEFCU Arena | Normal
🎟️ $11
1⃣A | Okawville🆚 Christopher | 11 AM
2⃣A | Byron 🆚 Mater Dei | 12:45 PM
3⃣A | Nazareth 🆚 Lincoln | 5:30 PM
4⃣A | O'Fallon🆚 Benet | 7:15 PM
📺📱👀⏩ihsa.org/News-Media/IHSA-TV-…
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Here we go: @RoxanaShells headed to Stanford to take on the Olympia Spartans in #IHSA Class 3A quarterfinals.
A big crowd leading @RHS_Shells
Out of #ShellCountry!
#618football @RoxanaAthletics
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Congrats to Eric Zyung, named Alton Telegraph Small School Girls Soccer Coach of the Year! Eric has done a tremendous job! I had to laugh at the article's photos w/ Coach sitting down; he is never sitting! He's always up+moving promoting+improving @cmgirlssoccer #GoEagles
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Big time congratulations to my friend and colleague @DerekJarmanEdS! An exceptional and well-deserved honor! #618soccer @BethaltoSchools @CM_Eagles
Derek Jarman of Civic Memorial was the District 12 Coach of the Year. Chris Bunting of Althoff was the District 12 Assistant Coach of the Year. Congratulations to all the honorees. @STLhssports #618soccer
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Good luck to all my coaching and AD friends tonight!
The first Friday night football game of the year is always an adventure, a tough day, and a celebration. Enjoy the day and privilege of coaching and supervising high school football. #618football @STLhssports
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We had a send off for our @IHSAState Track and Field qualifiers today at @RHS_Shells! Good luck to Hunter Ponce, Wyatt Doyle, Talon Blas, Noah McVey, Terrel Graves, Andruw Ellis, Owen Wieneke, Evan Wells, and Gabe Smith at State!
@AndruwEllis23 @EvanWells2024 @RoxanaAthletics
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Congratulations to Hannah Sontag on the Advantage News Athlete of the Week honor. Very well deserved. She played great vs Belleville East last week at the O'Fallon Shootout Series and had a huge 3pt shot late in the 4th qtr. #618hoops
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Front and center at the movies, that's @AndruwEllis23! Can't wait for the @NIU_Football season to begin.
#OnceAShellAlwaysAShell
What a FANTASTIC day at Sycamore Theater‼️🍿 a huge thanks to their staff for having the Huskies out to the movies for some well deserved down time!!
#FallCamp 🎥 | #TheHardWay 🦴
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A huge thank you to West Frankfort High School @WF_168 + AD Brock Harris for the hospitality at Saturday's playoff game.
Getting pizzas for our cheerleaders and football team for the way home was very much appreciated and such a nice gesture. #618football @The_SIRR_Conf
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The @RoxanaShells defeat Alton Marquette 41-7 to move to 6-3 on the season.
@RoxanaAthletics awaits the #IHSA playoff pairings Sat evening and the @RHS_Shells have earned a playoff berth 4 straight years.
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GSV_STL @SoWestILHSSport #618football
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Final in #ShellCountry: Unity advances in the Class 3A playoffs 44-31 over the @RoxanaShells.
@RHS_Shells end the season 7-3 and made 3 consecutive playoff appearances. Thank you, seniors!
@1071TheBigZ @STLhssports @GSV_STL @MetroSportsSTL @SoWestILHSSport @wmixsports
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Boom! Congratulations to @RHS_Shells boys track!
First @ROE41Madison County Championship in a long time! #GoShells @RoxanaAthletics
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I enjoyed meeting members of our @RHS_Shells Student Council today and look forward to working with StuCo and all students and staff to make this a great year! #GoShells
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Andruw Ellis strikes again! His 4th touchdown of the night! @RoxanaShells lead the Jersey Panthers 27-0 with 536 left in the game.
@AndruwEllis23 has to be at the top of the list for Player of the Week consideration! @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GregShashack #618football
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That's a victory in Marion County for the @RoxanaShells!
@RHS_Shells 46
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@RoxanaAthletics moves to 4-1 on the season and travels to Freeburg next Friday night.
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GSV_STL @SoWestILHSSport #618football
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One of the best athletes, one of the fiercest competitors, one of the best students, and one of the best people to wear an Eagle uniform.
Congrats @AubreeWallace_!
@umsl, and @UMSLAthletics are getting a tremendous student-athlete. #618hoops #618soccer
@CM_Eagles Congratulations to Aubree Wallace as she signed to continue her academic and athletic career and play soccer at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL).
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Currently she's injured.
And Reese teaming with Clark would be must see. NBC would have it in primetime.
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The @RHS_Shells defeat Bunker Hill 73-41 in non-conference boys basketball tonight in Roxana. @RoxanaAthletics keeps their hot streak going winning 6 of last 7.
Contributions from the entire @ShellsBoysBball roster tonight!
#618hoops @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @wmixsports
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Roxana comes back to defeat Jersey by 2 in the opening round of the @RoxanaAthletics #Hoopsgiving Tournament!
Fantastic, gritty comeback win for @RHS_Shells! #618hoops @STLhssports
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CM survives vs East St. Louis in overtime! Eagles defeat the Flyers 64-58.
CM will play at home in the sectional next week. #618hoops @STLhssports
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St. Joseph-Ogden defeats the @RoxanaShells 42-32 in the #IHSA 2nd round playoffs.
@RHS_Shells end the season 7-4. Seniors made the playoffs each of their 4 years and will be missed. #OnceaShellAlwaysaShell
@STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @GSV_STL @SoWestILHSSport #618football
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Today was Chloe Skiles day at @RHS_Shells as we celebrated and honored her @IHSA_IL 105lb girls wrestling State Championship.
Chloe is the first female state champion in @RoxanaAthletics history.
Thanks to @brent_burk65 for interviewing Chloe! @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ
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Happy #4thofJuly We had a great day filled with fun, swimming, food, family, friends, and an outstanding neighborhood fireworks show! #IndependenceDay
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Senior Prank at @RHS_Shells this morning: Tailgate and blocking off the parking lot for seniors only.
#GoShells @ROE41Madison @DandurandJason @1071TheBigZ
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Congratulations to Coach Mike Arbuthnot of the CM Lady Eagles! Very well deserved and earned honor! #GoEagles #618hoops @ibcacoaches @IHSA_IL #IHSA
We are proud to announce our 2022 IBCA Coach of the Year Award Winners!
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Congratulations to Coach Trace Gentry and the 8th grade @ShellsBoysBball team on their #IESA regional championship!
Big news for future @RHS_Shells and @RoxanaAthletics!
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It's final! @RoxanaShells defeat Red Bud 42-7 here in Shell Country. The Shells were led with 3 touchdowns each from Evan Wells and Terrel Graves and move to 2-0 on the year.
@RHS_Shells head to Civic Memorial next Friday to take on the Eagles. #618football @STLhssports @1071TheBigZ @RoxanaAthletics
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Freshmen Madelyn Murphy is the 1st female regional wrestling champion for @RHS_Shells + @RoxanaAthletics so it is fitting she is the first to wield the Trident from the #REEF!
Madelyn was recognized for being #AboveTheLine: Intentional, Purposeful, and Skillful. #GoShells
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Today was First Communion and Confirmation at the Cathedral in Springfield for Jack and his classmates. I am very proud of him for how serious he studied and prepared. And he chose a great suit and colors!
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Alton Telegraph Player of the Year for @EvanWells2024!
Congratulation! Well deserved for a guy who can do it all on and off the field and who embraced the opportunity to be a role model for younger Shells. #GoShells @RHS_Shells @RoxanaAthletics @RoxanaShells #618football
Valedictorian and All-Stater, Evan Wells a dual threat for Shells football thetelegraph.com/sports/arti… via @altontelegraph
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Here in Roxana, the Shells defeat former MVC rival Jersey 27-0. A fantastic defensive effort by the @RoxanaShells who were led on offense by 4 TDs from Andruw Ellis and move to 1-0 on the year. #618football
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Let's try this again (with better weather!) Good luck to Coach Jarman and the @CM_Boys_Soccer team in the regional championship vs. rival Jerseyville at 5pm tonight in Jacksonville.
Bring home a regional title! #GoEagles
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