Showcase Q&A: West Hancock’s Church discusses starting her own business, music and art

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 16, 2025
West Hancock's DeeDee Church, who will play basketball at John Wood Community College, will study psychology with plans to open her own business eventually. | 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. HAMILTON, Ill. — DeeDee Church aims to provide John Wood Community College basketball fans with plenty…

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Showcase Q&A: Unity’s Shaffer discusses coffee, friendships and how opportunity awaits at C-SC

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 5, 2025
Mendon Unity's Chloe Shaffer will continue her basketball career at Culver-Stockton 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. MENDON, Ill. — Less than a year ago, Chloe Shaffer had no intention of playing a college sport.…

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Showcase Q&A: Illini West’s Reed discusses playing at QU, Courageous Smiles and ice cream

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 31, 2025
Illini West graduate Reagan Reed, who has signed to play at Quincy University, will represent Illinois in the Muddy River Showcase, scheduled for June 21 at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | 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. CARTHAGE, Ill. — Reagan Reed had her college plans set. Then came a curveball. John Wood Community College…

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