Showcase Q&A: Western’s Tobias discusses welding, hunting and facing former teammate

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 6, 2025
Barry Western's Casen Tobias scored more than 1,000 points in his high school basketball career. He plans on earning his welding certification at John Wood Community College. | Muddy River Sports file photo

The fourth annual Muddy River Showcase takes place June 21 at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The girls game will tip at 2 p.m. with the boys game to follow at 4 p.m. General admission is $10. BARRY, Ill. — Casen Tobias is not fond of sitting in a classroom or an office.…

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Showcase Q&A: West Hancock’s Siegfried discusses fishing, trips to Canada and future in education

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 3, 2025
West Hancock senior guard Lewis Siegfried plans to play basketball next season at Carl Sandburg College. | Muddy River Sports file photo

The fourth annual Muddy River Showcase takes place June 21 at John WoodCommunity College’s Student Activity Center. The girls game will tip at 2 p.m.with the boys game to follow at 4 p.m. General admission is $10. HAMILTON, Ill. — Lewis Siegfried and Gavin Grothaus’ fishing trips won’t have to stop now. This fall, the…

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Showcase Q&A: Payson Seymour’s Schwartz discusses firefighting and basketball

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 3, 2025
Payson Seymour's Blake Schwartz graduated as the leading scorer in program history. | Muddy River Sports file photo

The fourth annual Muddy River Showcase takes place June 21 at John WoodCommunity College’s Student Activity Center. The girls game will tip at 2 p.m.with the boys game to follow at 4 p.m. General admission is $10. PAYSON, Ill. — Blake Schwartz’s accomplishments on the basketball court could have pushed him to follow his hoops…

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