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

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

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

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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