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College Report: Helton, Blueboys Play In DIII Playoffs

Blaze Helton , a Hillsboro graduate, got a football opportunity this year that not many athletes get. The Illinois College football player played in only three games and had three tackles. But, … more

by Dan Chamness | 12/14/23

College Report: Hanner Wins Five To Wrap Up Senior Year

In the 1970s, Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson earned the nickname “Mr. October”. Hillsboro graduate Kaili Hanner might just follow in the legendary slugger’s footsteps in earning … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/22/23

The Litchfield Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team finished with a record of 21 wins and just five losses on the year as the took fourth at the IESA Class 3A state tournament. In front, from the left are Emma Estell, Jada Carroll, Lynzie Reid, Aida Melchert, Sarah Rieke and Kayleigh Morgan. In the back row are Head Coach Drew Logan, Kinley Hemken, Samantha Rieke, Charlotte Reyes, Allison Belusko, McKenna Harmon, Jennah Longwell, Emma Weidner, Manager Halle Rogers and Assistant Coach Jennifer Fleming.

Litchfield Eighth Grade Fourth At State

"It was a season that we didn't want to see come to an end," Coach Drew Logan said. But like all good things, that was the case for the Litchfield Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team, … more

12/21/23

Pictured above, in front, from the left are Rick Zucker of Chesterfield, MO, Carl Riechers of Wentzville, MO and Jeremy Gibbs of St. Peters, MO. In back are Tony Parker of Rochester, Ryan and Jennifer Van Der Karr of Dwight, Chad Kahl of Bloomington, Brian Flaspohler of Chesterfield, MO, Sean Kolodziej of Joliet, Jim Leefers of Coffeen and Bill Pearce of Elmhurst.

Baseball Researchers Meet At BRS

The Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum in Nokomis was recently the venue chosen as the meeting site for a joint venture between two chapters of the Society for American Baseball Research, … more

5/22/23

Stewart Qualifies For IKWF State

Landon Stewart of the Jr. Toppers Wrestling Club finished second in the 60-pound novice boys class at the IKWF South Sectional in Highland on Saturday, March 2, good enough to earn him a qualifying … more

3/7/24

Beckemeyer 2nd Grader Headed To State

Beckemeyer second grader Crosby Michaelis is headed to the IKWF State Tournament after finishing first in the South Sectional in Highland on Saturday, March 2. Michaelis, the son of Chad … more

3/7/24

Camden’s Crew Scramble To Be May 4

Family and friends of Camden Burke are making plans for the sixth annual “Crush for Camden’s Crew Golf Scramble” on Saturday, May 4, at the Indian Springs Golf Club in Fillmore. … more

3/14/24

Litchfield Middle School fifth grader Jayse Ellinger gets a lift from older brother Jayden after taking second at the IESA Vandalia Sectional on March 2. The younger Ellinger is hoping to finish higher at this weekend's state tournament than his older brother

Ellinger Qualifies For IESA State Tournament

There’s nothing like a sibling rivalry to add some motivation, or at least that’s the case for Litchfield Middle School fifth grader Jayse Ellinger. “If you ask Jayse Ellinger … more

3/7/24

Ray Wille, pictured on senior day at Lyon Collge with his parents, Brandon and Beth Wille, swapped colleges and sides of the football during his college career, in which he made an impact on his coaches and teammates both on and off the field.

The College Report: Wille’s Career Marked By Strength, Versatility

At 5-foot-11, 280 pounds, Hillsboro graduate Raymond Wille had the size to play either offensive or defensive line in college. The talent was there also. And so he did. His original college of … more

by Dan Chamness | 7/31/23

White Rolls 800 Series At Litchfield Bowl

For the first time in seven years, a 800-plus series was rolled at the Litchfield bowling alley. Bobby White of Litchfield, bowled a 258, a 279 and a 287 for an 824-scratch series on lanes five … more

12/21/23

Litchfield High School grad Trevor Geggie

College Report: Geggie Wraps Up Track Career At Knox

If you listed the qualities you wanted in a college athlete, in most cases, passion/intensity would be near the top of most people’s lists. It is for recent Knox College graduate Trevor … more

12/21/23

The pickleball courts at Central Park in Hillsboro will be slammed once again as the MoCo Pickleball Club hosts the Central Park Slam Pickleball Tournament on Sept. 8-10.

Central Park Will Be Slammed September 8-10

The distinctive dink of a pickleball bouncing against a paddle will be heard all over Hillsboro on Sept. 8-10 as the MoCo Pickleball Club will be hosting the Central Park Slam Pickleball Tournament … more

9/5/23

New Year, New Ride For Saathoff

After winning rookie of the year in 2022 and scoring a top five finish in the Parts Unlimited American Flat Track Singles series in 2023, Hillsboro’s Chase Saathoff will be hitting the track … more

1/29/24

South Fork Dirt Riders To Start April 21

South Fork Dirt Riders near Taylorville announced their 2024 motocross schedule on Thursday, Jan. 25, with seven dates set for April through November. The season opener for 2024 is April 21, … more

4/17/24

Morrisonville's Hailee Belsher and Tessa Funderburk and Litchfield's Cara Pence have all played a big role for their college clubs this season.

College Report: Belsher, Funderburk, Pence A Hit In College

Former Lincolnwood volleyball player Hailee Belsher is nothing if not efficient. The Morrisonville graduate, who starred for the Lincoln Land Community College Lady Logger volleyball team this … more

by Dan Chamness | 11/9/23

Nokomis High School grade Kate (Singler) Malveaux and her husband Chris are in Oklahoma City this week as the University of Tennessee softball team competes in the Women's College World Series. This is the Malveauxs' second year in Knoxville, having coached at the University of Missouri for three years prior to their move east.

Malveauxs Have Front Row Seat For Vols World Series Run

For the first time in eight years the University of Tennessee softball team is playing in the Women’s College World Series and one couple with Montgomery County ties is going along for the … more

6/1/23

HEAT Tumblers Compete At State Meet In April

On April 22-23, 67 athletes from Hilltop Elite Academy of Tumbling and Trampoline, Inc. (HEAT) traveled to Pana, for the Southern Illinois State Competition to compete against other … more

6/1/23

Pence Named To SLIAC All-Conference Team

Litchfield graduate Cara Pence , a Blackburn College junior, earned third-team all-conference for her work on the volleyball court. The former Lady Purple Panther not only wants to move up to … more

1/16/24

Trevor Geggie, pictured with brother Takoma, mom Dana Geggie and grandfather Wayne Fenton, was smaller in stature but big in heart for Knox College, where he lettered in football and track four times in each sport.

College Report: Geggie Letters Four Times In Football

When asked what was the most important attribute that a college athlete brings to the table, without hesitation, Litchfield graduate Trevor Geggie answered “heart and determination”. … more

by Dan Chamness | 8/10/23

Walker Tops Standings In NEPG

With six top five finishes in as many rounds, Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker is currently in first place in the National Enduro Promotions Group (NEPG) Series with nine races left on the 2023 … more

8/10/23