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Dateline Marion is a local news platform dedicated to serving Marion, Illinois, and its nearby regions. Since its launch in July 2011, our mission has been to deliver comprehensive coverage of community happenings. We report on everything from City Hall activities to local clubs and organizations, as well as professional and high school sports, along with recreational leagues.

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Lady Wildcats open regional play with 11-2 win over Herrin

1 week ago | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- The Marion High School softball team had no intention of watching history repeat itself Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats erupted for eight runs in the first two innings and rolled to an 11-2 win over Herrin in the IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship game at Marion. Two years ago, the top-seeded Lady Wildcats saw their season reach an unexpected early end when they were stunned by Herrin in the opening round. Marion took away all doubt about Tuesday's game early.
Baseball Wildcats rally late to preserve winning streak

1 month ago | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- The Marion High School baseball team has been finding ways to win games. That has resulted in a 10-game winning streak, the most recent being a 3-2, 10-inning South Seven Conference win over Mt. Vernon Thursday. The win gives Marion a 14-4 overall record and keeps the Wildcats perfect in the South Seven Conference at 4-0. Mt. Vernon fell to 5-12 overall and 2-2 in the South Seven. "It feels nice," said Marion head coach Kyle Geiger.
Wildcats fall in stunner at Mt. Vernon

Feb 18, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- Mt. Vernon senior Marlin Price hit the first of two free throws with no time left in the second overtime to lead the Rams to a stunning 66-65 win over Marion in South Seven Conference boys basketball action. Price was fouled on a rebound attempt as time expired in the second extra session, and calmly sank the first of two free throws. He did not attempt the second free throw. Marion fell to 19-5 overall and 4-2 in the South Seven Conference.
Marion overpowers Mt. Carmel in non-conference tilt

Feb 14, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- The Marion Wildcat boys basketball team left little doubt who would win their Saturday afternoon game against Mt. Carmel. The Wildcats raced to a 27-6 first-quarter lead and never looked back on the way to a 68-25 win. Marion improved to 19-4 with the win, it's best 23-game start in more than 45 years. Mt. Carmel fell to 6-19. "I thought our kids shows some maturity of making Mt. Carmel play at our speed early and taking them out of the game early," said Marion head coach Gus Gillespie.
Wildcats take care of Carbondale, Rogowski reaches 1,000 points

Feb 14, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- The Marion Wildcat boys basketball team took care of business, beating the Carbondale Terriers 67-53 in a South Seven Conference boys basketball game in Marion. With the win, Marion improved to 18-4 overall and 4-1 in the South Seven Conference. Carbondale fell to 9-16 overall and 1-5 in conference play. "They do hang around with a lot of good teams," said Marion assistant coach Scott McKenty of Carbondale. "They took Mt. Vernon to double overtime at Mt. Vernon.
Big second quarter propels Marion to win over county rival

Feb 6, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- Trailing 18-13 after one quarter, the Marion Wildcat boys basketball team flipped a switch. The end result was a 23-3 second quarter advantage on the way to a 66-50 win over Williamson County rival Herrin. Marion improved to 17-4 with the win, it's sixth in a row. Herrin fell to 19-5. Wildcat head coach Gus Gillespie said it all starts with defense, citing four players that can play lockdown defense the entire length of the floor. "Hey, that's hard to do," he said.
Wildcats unload on previously unbeaten Waltonville

Feb 4, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

MARION -- The Marion Wildcats exploded for a 27-8 second quarter, rolling to a 69-41 win over previously unbeaten Waltonville in a non-conference boys basketball game. With the win, Marion improved to 16-4. Waltonville dropped to 17-1. Kyan Cole had a career night for the Wildcats, hitting seven 3-point field goals on the way to a career-high 31 points. Cole was 7-for-12 from behind the 3-point line and 11-for-16 shooting overall. "Kyan deserves that," said Marion assistant coach Scott McKenty.
Lady Wildcats rally for improbable comeback at Centralia

Jan 30, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

CENTRALIA -- The Marion Lady Wildcats recorded an improbable South Seven Conference feat, rallying from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to score a 48-43 overtime win over Centralia Trout Arena Tuesday night. The win lifted the Lady Wildcats to 14-6 overall and 3-1 in South Seven Conference play. Centralia fell to 10-10 overall and 2-3 in the South Seven.
Wildcat boys complete mission, capture NIT title

Jan 30, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Tim Petrowich

NASHVILLE -- The Marion Wildcat boys basketball team had one goal entering the Nashville Invitational Tournament. The Wildcats achieved that goal, a tournament championship, by knocking off Waterloo 57-53 in the championship game Saturday night. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 15-4 for the season. Waterloo dropped to 17-6. "We needed this," said Marion head coach Gus Gillespie. "I told the kids before the game, there's a difference between being hungry and starving.
SIU to honor MLK's legacy with week of service, special events

Jan 16, 2025 | datelinemarion.com | Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a special Week of Service Jan. 20-24. The theme is "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365," and most of the activities are free and open to the public.