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In the 51 years of the Litchfield High School wrestling program, the Panthers have accomplished a lot: seven regional titles, two team state trophies, 20 individual medalists and seven runner-up …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/24/20
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As often happens when Hillsboro and Litchfield compete in a high school basketball game, the Purple Panthers’ 61-60 win on Friday night, Feb. 21, had something for everyone.
If anyone in the …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/24/20
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If making it to state was fulfillment of a dream for Litchfield High School senior Jefferson Thomas, winning a match on his sport’s biggest stage had to be the icing on the cake.
Thomas, who …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/24/20
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For the last 12 years, the name Quarton has been associated with success at Litchfield High School, be it on the track, the cross country course, or in the classroom.
First it was Victoria, who …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/20/20
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In life, in sports, when things do not go your way, all the problems begin to pile up on you. When the negatives attack you it is not always the result that is looked for, but how you handle the …
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2/20/20
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Thousands of snow geese dotted the fields just outside of Coffeen along the route from Litchfield to Vandalia on Saturday, Feb. 15, but the feathered flocks weren’t the only ones ready for a …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/18/20
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Simmons Gym would be rockin’ for the last time in the 2019-2020 season on Friday, Feb. 14, when Litchfield hosted South Central Conference opponent, the Carlinville Cavaliers.
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2/18/20
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A vigorous man-to-man defense and a 5’9” sophomore forward helped eliminate the Litchfield Lady Panthers from the IHSA Class 2A basketball regional Monday night, Feb. 10, at Carlinville …
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2/13/20
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The 2020 portion of the Litchfield basketball schedule has been a challenge for the Litchfield Purple Panthers, and it did not get any easier on Tuesday night, Feb. 11.
After finishing 2019 …
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2/13/20
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After placing fourth in the IESA State Tournament last year as seventh graders, the Litchfield Middle School eighth grade boys basketball team started the postseason off on the right foot with a …
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2/13/20
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Last year the Litchfield wrestling team took seven wrestlers to regionals. This year, nearly that many made it out as six Panthers and one alternate punched their tickets to the sectional tournament …
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2/10/20
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Carly Boden, Carson Jackson and Emily Senjan played their last high school game in Simmons Gym last Thursday, Feb. 6, and it ended on a positive note for the Litchfield Lady Panthers as they handed …
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2/10/20
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The Purple Panthers’ upset bid in the battle of the Panthers would come up short Friday night, Feb. 7, as the Pana Panthers defeated the Litchfield Purple Panthers 61-46 in a South Central …
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2/10/20
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A strong first half powered by Carson Jackson's 14 points was enough to offset a sluggish second half as the Litchfield Lady Panthers claimed their eighth home win of the season, a 41-31 decision …
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2/6/20
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A slow start out of the gates for the Purple Panthers would give the Auburn Trojans a boost as the Trojans would knock off Litchfield 69-51 in a non-conference boys basketball game in Simmons …
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2/6/20
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Six of Litchfield's nine wrestlers who competed in the Panthers’ home tournament on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, finished in the top six at the Rich Lovellette Panther Invitational, helping the team …
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2/3/20
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Trailing 36-28 in the fourth quarter, the Litchfield Lady Panthers went on an 8-0 run to tie the score at 36 and send the game in to overtime at Piasa Southwestern Thursday evening, Jan. 30. …
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2/3/20
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Threes were raining inside Alton High School Gymnasium in the opening contest of the inaugural Alton Shootout. Metro-East Lutheran would come out of the gates draining three straight threes as they …
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2/3/20
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Balanced scoring and an active defense helped the Litchfield Lady Panthers build a 32-14 halftime lead against Riverton Monday night, Jan. 27, and it was all they needed as they posted a 58-36 non …
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1/30/20
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The Litchfield wrestling team traveled to Olney for the Strength of the South duals on Saturday, Jan. 25, and flexed a little muscle on their opponents.
In their four matches in Olney, the …
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1/30/20
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