Arnsman’d and dangerous: Illinois girls pull away in third quarter to win Muddy River Showcase

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 18, 2023
South Shelby's Milli Mozee-Williams, left, tries to deny Unity's Ashlynn Arnsman a look at the basket during Saturday's Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — It became obvious to the Illinois all-stars during their preparation for the Muddy River Showcase that Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball coach Eric Orne was taking this as seriously as anyone.. “Coach Orne made it really intense,” Unity’s Ashlynn Arnsman said. “It felt like a real regular-season game.” The Missouri all-stars realized how…

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Muddy River Showcase Spotlight: South Shelby’s Miranda Patterson

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 5, 2023
South Shelby's Miranda Patterson will represent the Missouri squad in the Muddy River Showcase being played June 17 at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

The Muddy River Showcase featuring 40 of the area’s top senior basketball players from Illinois and Missouri takes place June 17 at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The girls game begins at 4 p.m. with the boys game to follow at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. SHELBINA, Mo. — Miranda…

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