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Tigers earn dramatic win over North Central - The Prairie Press
PARIS—When fans filed into the Paris Cooperative High School gym on Friday, Jan. 17, they had no clue what they were about to witness. The Paris Tigers (12-8, 2-2) hosted the North Central Thunderbirds (6-6, 2-1) in a game filled with drama, tension and lategame heroics—an instant classic. The Orange and Black emerged with a win, and will look to keep the good times rolling against Marshall in round one of the Little Illini Conference Tournament Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Tigers trending in the right direction after 1-1 split - The Prairie Press
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Tolono’s size derails promising start for Tigers - The Prairie Press
Posted 1/10/25 Despite a promising start, Paris’ boys basketball matchup against Tolono took a turn for the worst on Saturday, Jan. 4. Tolono Unity used its size to put the Tiger frontcourt in foul trouble on … E-mail or username Password Print subscribers
A tale of two teams - The Prairie Press
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Lock and (re)load - The Prairie Press
Posted 12/2/24 PARIS – Three words define Chase Brinkley’s approach to the offseason: fill it up. Whether the “it” refers to the hoops in the PCHS gymnasium and around town or the … E-mail or username Password Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Digital-only subscribers If you're a digital-only subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.
Paris Softball picks up signature win - The Prairie Press
Paris Softball picks up signature win By Clay Bess prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 4/20/24 It’s back to a busy week for the Tiger softball team next week. Varsity goes on the road to Marshall on Monday and to Lawrenceville on Thursday. They’ll play at home on Tuesday and next … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Tigers’ season ends in first round - The Prairie Press
PHS falls to Lawrenceville and Marshall in final games Tigers’ season ends in first round By Dan Dundas and Clay Bess dandundas82@gmail.com Posted 2/24/24 Marshall 53, Paris 34 The Paris Tigers ended up one and done for the 2024 IHSA playoffs, falling to the Marshall Lions in the opening round of the Regionals, 53-34, on the road Monday night. It … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Paris boys struggle as season wanes - The Prairie Press
Paris boys struggle as season wanes By Dan Dundas and Clay Bess dandundas82@gmail.com Posted 2/17/24 Charleston 69, Paris 47 The Paris Tigers’ last road game of the season ended in rough fashion, losing 69-47 to the Charleston Trojans at Baker Gymnasium on Feb. 14. The final score did not … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Tigers back on track - The Prairie Press
Tigers back on track By DAN DUNDAS, CLAY BESS and TIM HENDERSHOT dandundas82@gmail.com Posted 12/15/23 After a rocky start to the season, the Paris Tigers boys basketball team snagged a pair of wins last week, snapping a five-game losing streak and building confidence before the holiday break. The … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Paris basketball still searching for second win(d) early in the year - The Prairie Press
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Lady Tigers upset in first round - The Prairie Press
A familiar stage was set for the Paris Lady Tiger softball team Monday, hosting the Pana Panthers to begin their postseason play, a setting reminiscent of the 2021 spring playoff. In that game, Paris let Pana hang around for a few innings before winning 12-2 in route to a Sweet 16 appearance. 2023’s opener was anything but in favor of the Lady Tigers.
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