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Litchfield grad Cara Pence (#21) has been one of North Central University’s top hitters this season, putting down 10 kills in the Rams’ first conference win over Crown College.

College Report: Pence Hitting On All Cylinders Up North

Cara Pence, a Litchfield graduate, was fired up. She was not the only North Central University player that was fired up in their 3-0 win over Crown College. But it is fair to say that the Purple … more

9/26/22

WFO Series Wraps Up Summer Swing

After nearly a race a month since February, the WFO Hare Scramble Series is in a bit of a holding pattern. The 12 race series held it’s final three races of the summer on July 31, Aug. 7 and … more

9/15/22

Brayden Hearn, pictured with his parents Michelle and David and older brother Timothy, took home his first junior dragster win on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Kyle Ellis Memorial Race at I-57 Dragstrip in Benton.

Brayden Hearn Picks Up First Victory

While the Hearn Motorsports team scored a victory at the Kyle Ellis Memorial Race at the I-57 Dragstrip in Benton on Saturday, Aug. 13, it wasn’t who the Hearns thought would be in victory … more

9/15/22

Three Rounds Left In Fly Racing Series

Just three rounds remain in the Fly Racing Showdown Series at Lincoln Trail Motosports in Casey and several area riders are chasing points in their respective classes. The latest event in Casey … more

9/15/22

IHSA Discontinues 3-Point Showdown

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Monday, August 22, 2022, where the Board approved 10 action … more

9/6/22

Four Lincolnwood alumni teamed up to take first at the TEAM Play Day, the ninth annual golf outing that raises funds for Lincolnwood High School and Junior High athletics. From the left are Sam Herman, Will Jenkins, Bill Krager and Devin Brown, who have all benefited from TEAM funds, as athletes or coaches.

TEAM An Ace For Lincolnwood

Over the last eight years, the TEAM Play Day at Shoal Creek Golf Course in Raymond has raised $197,000 for Lincolnwood Junior High and High School athletics. With the 2022 edition of the annual golf … more

9/1/22

This year’s winning team at the Nokomis Athletic Club’s Arrowhead Open, from the left, were Brandt Wernsing, Tyler Bramley, Jason Arndt and Tate Clark. The foursome shot a 54 on the day to win by six strokes.

Signs Point To Another Successful Arrowhead Open For Nokomis

A little rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of the ninth annual Arrowhead open on Saturday, Aug. 20, as the Nokomis Athletic club welcomed a full slate of 40 four-person teams to this … more

9/1/22

Hillsboro Youngsters Make Mark In Fly Series

Round five of the Fly Racing Showdown Series took place at Lincoln Trail Motorsports in Casey on Sunday, Aug. 14, with a large contingent from Hillsboro invading the youth ranks. In the 50cc Jr. … more

8/29/22

Cooper Duff, on the #201 Gas Gas motorcyle, took first at round six of the Mid-South Cross Country Series on Saturday, Aug. 13, clinching the overall points title for the series in the 85cc Sr. class. Pictured with Duff are his parents, Ryan and Rachel, and older brother Zach.

Duff Secures Top Spot In Mid-South

After six races and more than 4,000 miles on the road (not including the hours on his motorcycle), Donnellson racer Cooper Duff is bringing home a pretty special memento from his time in Kentucky and … more

8/25/22

With 145 unique entries showing on the grounds of the Waggoner Centennial Building, including this 1993 Chevrolet Silverado Standard Oil truck, the 20th annual Waggoner Car show was what visitors have come to expect from one of the best car shows in the area. Unfortunately, the organizers of the show are taking a break from the rigors of putting on the event, meaning that the 21st edition may have a different look if it is held at all.

20th Waggoner Car Show One To Remember

“The way everything lined up, with it being the 20th show and Aug. 20th, it just seemed like it was time.” Whether it was kismet or just life getting in the way, the 20th annual … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 8/22/22

Chase Saathoff, joined by his father Mike in victory lane, picked up a win and a $2,500 payday in the Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Singles Challenge at the Progressive Black Hills Half-Mile in Rapid City, SD, on Aug. 6.

Saathoff Wins Dash For Cash, Takes 5th At Peoria

Chase Saathoff had 2,500 reasons to smile on Saturday, Aug. 6, as the Hillsboro motorcycle racer picked up a win and $2,500 in the Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Singles Challenge. Part of the … more

8/11/22

On Aug. 6, Litchfield racer Corey Wood picked up a win in the pro class at the Ed Dixon’s Race For The Gold at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison. Pictured in Victory Lane are Roger Burdell, Kenden Longwell, Corey Wood and Phil and Sharon Bryant, with Burdell and Bryant also racing on Saturday.

Wood Strikes Gold At Madison

On Aug. 6, Litchfield racer Corey Wood picked up a win in the pro class at the Ed Dixon’s Race For The Gold at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison. After qualifying fifth, Wood worked … more

8/11/22

Nathan Lynch’s 14N and Evan Lynch’s 14E were both in action on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Leaps of Love Night at the Races at Highland Speedway. Nathan finished 11th and Evan finished sixth in the UMP ProModified class, where Evan currently sits fourth in the overall standings.

Lynch Motorsports Takes A Leap

Two of the Lynch Motorsports cars were in Highland on Saturday, Aug. 6, for the Leaps of Love Night at the Races. more

8/11/22

With the sun going down at World Wide Technology Raceway, Joseph Beal prepares for his run in the finals of the 4.50 index class at the Builders Brawl on July 30. The Waggoner native went on to take the win in the final, the first victory of his racing career.

Beal Takes Title At Builders Brawl

Joseph Beal picked a pretty good time to pick up his first ever finals win as the Waggoner native and his 1978 Chevrolet Malibu took home first in the 4.50 index class at the Builders Brawl on … more

8/11/22

Jhak Be Quick In Indiana

Morrisonville racer Jhak Walker was first in the pro class and first overall in P.M. Bikes at the IXCR Series stop in Attica, IN, on Sunday, Aug. 7. Walker ran a time of 1:57:50 for six laps to beat … more

8/11/22

Ducks Unlimited Banquet To Be September 17

The Montgomery County chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be holding their 43rd annual membership banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Raymond Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with … more

8/11/22

Judged best of show at the Old Settlers Car Show on Sunday was a 1956 Chevy Bel Air owned by Jim Shepherd and showed by Paul Shepherd. The winner was presented a spectacular trophy crafted by Tony Marcolini and sponsored by McKay Napa Auto Parts, and $100 from Brown Insurance Agency. Celebrating in the photo, front row from the left, are car show organizers Rod and Amy Stewart. Back row: McKay Napa President Earl Flack, Jim Shepherd, Tony Marcolini, Paul Shepherd, and Dot Shepherd.

Their Cars Shined Brightest At Show

Paul and Jim Shepherd won the spectacular “best of show” award for a 1956 Chevy Bel Air at the Old Settlers car show on Sunday, Aug. 7, in downtown Hillsboro. more

8/11/22

With nearly 30 participants, a half dozen volunteers from the Montgomery County Cancer Association and M&M Multisport Club and a weather forecast that didn’t include rain for the first time in a few years, the Old Settlers Fun Run and Walk was a good way to kick off the annual celebration on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Fun Run Kicks Off 2022 Old Settlers

It was a little hot and the menacing hill at the end of the course hadn’t flattened out any in a year, but all told, the first event of the 2022 Old Settlers celebration was a great way to get … more

8/8/22

With her biggest fan in her arms, daughter Saylor Bailey, Hillsboro grad Jade Scroggins has been working to get back into playing condition for her senior year on the basketball court at Hannibal-LaGrange University.

College Report: Scroggins Balances Motherhood, College, Basketball

When she takes the court as a senior in college, Jade Scroggins’ smallest fan will also be her biggest fan. Because, when she resumes her career, one of the fans in the stands witnessing the … more

by Dan Chamness | 8/4/22

Eickhoff Transfers To SIUE

One of Hillsboro High School’s best is moving a little closer to home for his final three years of college golf. After two seasons at the University of Minnesota, former Hiltopper Alex … more

8/4/22