Kyra Huber, a Hillsboro graduate, raced down the track to victory.
And it only took the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh sophomore only 8.08 seconds to win the 60-meter dash in a dual meet …
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by Dan Chamness
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2/18/21
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Whether it be from seeing him at the scorer’s table at a basketball game, reading his name in The Journal-News, or recognizing him from his time as a teacher, most Hillsboro residents have …
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by Seth Watson
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2/16/21
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Nearly 800 motorcycle racers would compete in the Sumter National on Sunday, Feb. 7, in the first round of the KENDA AMA National Enduro Championship Series.
Morrisonville racers Jhak Walker and …
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2/11/21
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To close the month of January, Abby Brockmeyer simply continued to show her brilliance and athletic prowess.
While none of the performances led to a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale …
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by Dan Chamness
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2/8/21
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Litchfield native Victoria Francis is one of six captains for USA Wrestling’s Captains’ Cup, presented by Titan Mercury Wrestling Club on Feb. 13-14, in Iowa City, IA.
The event will …
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2/4/21
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There is no love lost between the fans of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah football teams, but the “Holy War” rivalry played second fiddle to compassion for Hillsboro …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/1/21
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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 …
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by Dan Chamness
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1/21/21
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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 …
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1/21/21
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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, …
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1/14/21
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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 …
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1/14/21
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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, …
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1/14/21
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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 …
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1/14/21
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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.
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1/14/21
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“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 …
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1/7/21
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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 …
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1/7/21
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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 …
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by Dan Chamness
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12/28/20
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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, …
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12/28/20
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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 …
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12/24/20
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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 …
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by Dan Chamness
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12/17/20
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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 …
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12/14/20
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