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            [March 15, 2014]     
		 
		
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			MATTOON — Friday night was one stellar 
			night for the Railers. They had a point to prove with the 
			Champaign Central Maroons, and they had no trouble proving it. The Maroons walked away with no doubt: 
			The Railers are the better 
			team even if the Maroons did manage to beat them once. 
			The Friday night victory gave 
			the Railers the sectional title for this year. They are now 
			officially members of the Elite Eight, with just three games between them 
			and the state championship. Their next game will be Tuesday 
			night at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. Game time 
			is 7 p.m. 
			As we draw closer to the end 
			of the magnificent season, we have to send a gigantic thank-you to 
			Debbie Olden for all the great photos she has provided us this 
			season. This batch is her best yet, and we encourage you to 
			take a good look at each one of them because they are as stellar as 
			our team! 
			
			Pictures by Debbie Olden  |