Marion Day

The John A. Logan College Athletic Department will host Marion Day on Saturday, January 17. The Volunteers and Lady Vols will play Olney Central College in an important conference doubleheader. The women’s game begins at 1 p.m., and the men’s game tips off at 3 p.m.

All Marion residents will receive free admission to the games and can enjoy free popcorn and Pepsi, compliments of the Bank of Marion. Entertainment will be provided by the Marion High School band and cheerleaders. Marion school teams and organizations will be recognized at the games. Prizes will be raffled off during both games and Black Diamond Harley-Davidson and Old National Bank are sponsoring T-shirt giveaways. A few lucky fans can compete for prizes in halftime contests.

A couple of Southern Illinois Miners’ players will be on hand and available to sign autographs at the 3 p.m. game.

For more information about Marion Day, please contact John Homan at 618-985-2828 or 618-457-7676, Ext. 8302.