The Journal-News

The College Report: Witt Native Earns National Championship

Witt native David Martin is the national champion in the decathlon again. For the second year in a row, the Greenville University Panther, a graduate of the First Baptist Christian Academy, … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/20/19

The College Report: Detmers Helps Louisville With Big Win

Reid Detmers, a Chatham-Glenwood graduate, has probably never topped a team by 31 runs. The nationally-ranked University of Louisville Cardinals blasted Alabama A&M University 32-1 … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/9/19

Tourney Veteran Finishes On Top At Hillsboro Open

A veteran of the tournament held off last year's runner-up in the championship match to win the 30th annual Hillsboro Table Tennis Open on Saturday, May 4, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in … more

5/6/19

Wrapped up by the Mercenaries' Ethan Dixon, a member of the Springfield Celts rugby club gets rid of the ball during the Gavin Twitty Memorial Game on Saturday, April 27, in Hillsboro. The game was held in honor of the late Gavin Twitty, a Hillsboro High School graduate who played for the Mercenaries and lost his life in a car crash in November 2018.

Mercenaries 'Send It' For Fallen Friend

You could hear the hits from the parking lot on Saturday, April 27, at the inaugural Gavin Twitty Memorial Game between the Mercenaries Rugby Club and the Springfield Celts. It's something … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 5/2/19

College Report: Throne Takes Crown At Bellarmine

Lexi Throne, a Litchfield graduate, might not like running a 10,000-meter run on the track. Most athletes find it not as interesting as running on the roads or on a cross country course. … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/2/19

A large group of Camren Neisler's close friends and classmates were on the course for the inaugural Camren's On The Green Memorial Golf Tournament, at Oak Terrace Resort in Pana on Saturday, March 23. The tournament not only raised more than $28,000 for scholarships and a nine-hole mini-golf course at Shane Cole Park, but it also was a celebration of all things Camren. In the photo the group is holding up is Neisler, wearing one of his sister Haily's dresses for red carpet day during spirit week his sophomore year. To the surprise of no one, he won the prize that day.

Camren's On The Green A Fitting Tribute

It was only fitting that the start of the inaugural Camren's On The Green Memorial Golf Tournament started with a bang on Saturday, March 23, at the Oak Terrace Resort in Pana... literally. more

4/25/19

Members of the Purdue Northwest University softball team welcomed seven-year-old Grace Herschelman of Hillsboro and her family to the Pride's game on Saturday, April 13, for the third annual Grace Filled Journey game. To Grace's right is Tessa Steffens of Litchfield, who had three hits and scored twice in the Pride's two wins over Ferris State on the day and caught the ceremonial first pitch by Grace's two-year-old sister Charlotte.

College Report: Steffens Ups Her Average

It took only two weeks for Tessa Steffens, a Litchfield graduate, to raise her batting average 66 points. On April 2, the Purdue University-Northwest senior was hitting .238. By April 16, … more

4/22/19

Hillsboro Ping Pong Tourney Set For May 4

The annual Hillsboro Table Tennis Open has been set for Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8:45 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. The 30th annual tournament is sponsored by The … more

4/22/19

College Report: County Duo Help Back Blackburn

Blackburn College used the first six games of April to even up their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They won their first six games of April and Litchfield graduates Tessa … more

by Dan Chamness | 4/18/19

The Mercenaries Rugby Club will honor the memory of one of their own on Saturday, April 27, as they play the Springfield Celts in honor of the late Gavin Twitty. Twitty, number 15, was also a standout athlete at Hillsboro High School before serving in the military and finding rugby as another love.

Mercenaries Rugby To Honor Twitty On April 27

Mercenaries Rugby will be hosting a match against the Springfield Celts on Saturday, April 27, in memory of former Mercenary and Hillsboro High School grad Gavin Twitty. Twitty, who was a … more

4/11/19

Litchfield grad Lexi Throne (#5) finished fifth in the women's 1500 meters at the Big Blue Invite in Decatur on Saturday, April 6. Throne, who runs for University of Illinois-Springfield, also competed in the Washington Invite on March 29, placing 82nd in the 5000 meter run.

College Report: Jacob, Hannibal-LaGrange On A Hot Streak

Kendra Jacob, a Hillsboro graduate, has helped Hannibal-LaGrange University's softball team win eight in a row. Thus far. Jacob has had hits in three of those eight games, including … more

by Dan Chamness | 4/8/19

College Report: Brockmeyer Finishes Second Year At SIU

In two years of college basketball at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Abby Brockmeyer has scored 626 points. more

4/1/19

THE COLLEGE REPORT: Detmers Off To Hot Start

Just how good is Nokomis native Reid Detmers, who pitches for University of Louisville? At press time, the former Redskin pitcher, who also pitched for Chatham-Glenwood during his high school … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/25/19

Walk-Off Grand Slam Caps Big Florida Week For Jacob

The Hannibal-LaGrange University women's softball team finished a 6-4 week at the PFXA Spring Games in Clermont, FL, with a 7-6 win over Cornerstone University, thanks to a walk-off grand slam by … more

3/18/19

The College Report: Things Heating Up For County Players

Abby Brockmeyer, a Lincolnwood graduate, is ending her basketball season simply on fire. While she is ending on fire for the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Salukis, Kendra Jacob, a … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/14/19

College Report: Finally Healthy, Cameron Makes Impact At IC

Hillsboro graduate Carly Cameron wanted to get through the Illinois College women's basketball season by being injury free. She finished not only injury free, but as one of two Illinois … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/11/19

The College Report: Schneider Heads To National Tourney

Ashley Schneider, a Nokomis graduate, and the rest of the Illinois Wesleyan University basketball team is headed to the NCAA Division III Nationals. The former Redskin player has a great … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/4/19

College Report: Grabow Named All-Conference Lineman

Last year, Austin Grabow, a Hillsboro graduate, had a goal to be named a Midwest Conference-South Division All-Conference lineman. The Illinois College center did not achieve the goal in 2017, but … more

by Dan Chamness | 12/12/18

On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Hillsboro High School grad and current Lewis and Clark Community College sophomore Lindsey Major signed to play volleyball for NAIA power Missouri Baptist University next fall. Pictured with Major is the Spartans' head coach, Chris Nichols.

Journal-News On The Line:Major Finds New Home At MoBap

Lindsey Major has already struck gold once in her search to continue her athletic and academic pursuits, but now the Hillsboro High School grad is hoping that the second time is just as … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/5/18

College Report: County's Best Go Up Against Nation's Finest

Both Ashley Schneider, a Nokomis graduate, and Abby Brockmeyer, a Lincolnwood graduate, along with their teams, had a chance to test themselves against two of the best ranked teams in the country in … more

by Dan Chamness | 12/2/18