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Lincolnwood grad and Litchfield’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball recently etched her name into the Southern Illinois University record books as well by becoming the 28th player to score 1,000 for the Carbondale-based school.
The College Report: Brockmeyer Surpasses 1,000 Point Plateau
Abby Brockmeyer, a Lincolnwood graduate and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale junior is already on two career lists for the Lady Salukis.  By the end of the first month of 2021, she … more
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The late Camren Neisler would have been 21 years old on March 3, 2021. While the young man who passed away on Oct. 25, 2018, isn't able to celebrate his birthday, his friends and family are making sure that the celebration of his life continues with the third annual Camren's On The Green Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 27.
Third Annual Golf Tourney Raises Its Glass To Camren
The late Camren Neisler would have been 21 years old on March 3, 2021. While the young man who passed away on Oct. 25, 2018, isn't able to celebrate his birthday, his friends and family are making … more
Jhenner Walker put together a solid second place finish at the Hillbilly Gran Prix event on Sunday, Jan. 10, in Bolivar, MO, even if his bike wasn't as spotless as his run.
Missouri Trip Results In Bad Break, Big Win For Walkers
The Walker Racing family was looking to continue their hot start in the Hillbilly Gran Prix as the off-road motorcycle racing series kicked off it’s fourth round at Kilburn Woods in Bolivar, … more
Lynch Bound For Bristol Dirt Nationals
For 60 years Bristol Motor Speedway has been one of the most popular tracks on the NASCAR circuit, but now “Thunder Valley” is getting a little dirty as it hosts the inaugural Bristol … more
Jason Williamson’s 3x Hillsboro Hustler B-Mod took second place in the Burn It Down 100 non-qualifier feature at Slideways Raceway in Brownstown, giving the radio controlled race team a solid start to the new year.
Hillsboro Hustler Gets Slideways In 2021
It’s early in 2021, but Hillsboro’s Jason Williamson has already been busy with the 3X Hillsboro Hustler RC race team. On Saturday, Jan. 2, Williamson competed in the Burn It Down 100, … more
Chase Saathoff
Saathoff Triples Up At Winter Throwdown
Chase Saathoff picked up three wins at the Winter Throwdown at Callahan Speedway in Callahan, FL, on Saturday, Jan. 9, making a long drive worth it for the Hillsboro motorcycle racer. Competing in … more
Leefers, Patton Named To SLIAC All-Decade Team
Two Hiltoppers turned Panthers were among those recently honored by the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) as members of the conference’s all-decade team. more
The new and remastered version of Nathan Rosario's graphic novel, "Stump", launched recently, with it's main protagonist in full color on the front cover.
Revised Comic Book Set In Hillsboro
“Stump is a story about a working-class super hero,” said author and illustrator Nathan Rosario. “It’s geared towards adults and meant to bring back the nostalgia of watching … more
No Chili, But Big Plans For BRS In 2021
It is yet to be known how COVID-19 will affect the 2021 Major League Baseball season, but the ongoing pandemic has already forced the cancellation of one ritual associated with the national … more
While the COVID-19 pandemic made things a little more challenging, the work Hillsboro grad Jade Scroggins put in at home has paid off at Hannibal LaGrange University in Missouri. The sophomore guard has played in all six games averaging 14 minutes per game. She has eight points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals.
College Report: Scroggins Adjusts To Make Impact At HLG
Different states, different conferences and different athletic governing bodies leads to a different set of rules, both academically and athletically. At Hannibal LaGrange University in Missouri, not … more
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Walker Brothers Take Two Wins At Westphalia
It was another productive trip to the Show Me State for the Walker family as the Morrisonville off-road motorcycle racers competed in the Hillbilly Grand Prix stop at Loaiza Dairy Farm in Westphalia, … more
State Farm insurance agent Tim and Liz Huber of Nokomis presented a $1,000 donation to the Nokomis Memorial Park Pool project on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Above, from the left, are Tim Huber and Tyler Batty, fundraising coordinator for the pool project.
Donations Rolling In For Nokomis Pool
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Nokomis Memorial Pool project received a big boost from a fixture of the Nokomis business community. Five days later, they got even more good news. State Farm Insurance … more
After having her best year at UIS, Litchfield's Lexi Throne (far right) will have an extra year with the Prairie Stars due to the coronavirus.
The College Report: Throne Gets Extra Year With Prairie Stars
Most college athletes do not know if they are going to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility because of the coronavirus.  But, University of Illinois-Springfield cross country and … more
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A rooster tail of dirt flies up from the rear tire of Jhak Walker’s bike as he takes a corner at the MXC Series race in Prophetstown on Sunday, Nov. 22. Walker would finish first in the Open B class at the hare scrambles in northwestern Illinois. Walker would be one of two area racers to pick up two AMA District 17 titles in 2020, joining Hillsboro's Chase Saathoff.
Seven Claim AMA District 17 Championships
One of the missions for District 17 of the AMA (American Motorcyclist’s Association) is to establish a point system for motorcycle riders, young and old, in their respective events. For the … more
It’s been a banner year for Chase Saathoff, with two national championships and two AMA District 17 titles to his credit. Saathoff added on to his trophy haul this past weekend, scoring eight wins and two championships at the Panhandle Clash World Championships in Pensacola, FL on Dec. 10-12.
Saathoff Shines Bright At Panhandle Clash
For 15-year-old Chase Saathoff, the Panhandle Clash World Championships weren’t just a chance to get some more racing in, it was an opportunity for the Hillsboro High School freshman to get … more
Good weather and a good cause meant that more than 100 participants were able to get outdoors for the third annual First Noelle 5K in Nokomis on Saturday, Dec. 5.
First Noelle 5K Spreads Cheer In Honor Of Ayden
Good weather and a good cause meant that more than 100 participants were able to get outdoors for the third annual First Noelle 5K in Nokomis on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event, which raised money for … more
Jhenner Walker, middle, #450, took second in the PeeWee 8-and-Under A class at the Hillbilly Gran Prix race at Hardwood Hills Ranch in Mansfield, MO, on Sunday, Nov. 29. Jhenner’s brothers also raced that day, with Jhadyn finishing sixth in pro and Jhak finishing first in B Junior.
Walkers Make Grand Debut At 2020 Hillbilly Grand Prix
It was round two of the Hillbilly Gran Prix on Sunday, Nov. 29, and three of the Walker siblings from Morrisonville were ready to hit the trails at the Hardwood Hills Ranch in Mansfield, MO, for the … more
A rooster tail of dirt flies up from the rear tire of Jhak Walker’s bike as he takes a corner at the MXC Series race in Prophetstown on Sunday, Nov. 22. Walker would finish first in the Open B class at the hare scrambles in northwestern Illinois.
Jhak Wins, Jhadyn Makes Pro A Debut As Walkers Hit Midwest X Country Series Finale
A delay pushed back the Midwest X Country (MXC) Series finale to Sunday, Nov. 22, which meant that Jhadyn and Jhak Walker of Morrisonville were able to get one more ride in at the course in … more
Hunting season is in full swing in Illinois, including Montgomery County, where John Fenton took this monster buck in South Litchfield near Walshville on Friday, Nov. 13. Fenton’s buck, which weighed 241 pounds field dressed, was one of 814 deer that have been harvested in Montgomery County during archery season this year, which continues through Jan. 17. In the first weekend of shotgun season hunters harvested 540 deer in Montgomery County, up 20 from last year’s first weekend.
Early Deer Numbers Up In County
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 47,147 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season Nov. 20-22 compared with 50,173 deer taken during the first firearm … more
Travis Lentz of Walshville picked up another win on Sunday, Nov. 15, as he earned first in the 65cc class at the WFO Productions hare scramble in Keithsburg.
Motorcycle Racers Top Podium At Keithsburg
It was a cool and windy day at Sandy Oaks MX in Keithsburg as WFO Promotions closed out its 2020 hare scramble series on Nov. 15. More than 200 racers attended the event, including several from the … more
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