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Kailey Weiss' teammates helped her celebrate passing the 500th kill milestone after the Toppers' thrilling three-set win over Nokomis on Monday, Sept. 28. Weiss needed two kills to reach 500 going into the game and put down a career-best 18 kills in the win. From the left are Kaya Connor, Liberty Helton, Lydia Collins, Kinley Greenwood, Tenleigh Schulte, Peyton Chappelear, Aubrey Huber, Kailey Weiss, Bailey Chappelear, Kaelin Cress, Sloan Bertolino, Amya Greenwood and Briley Kirby.

Rarely does the sequel live up to the original, but on Monday, Sept. 28, that was the case when the Hillsboro and Nokomis volleyball teams met for the second time this season. In round one, Hillsboro … more

10/1/26

Lancers, Barnes, Fuller Are Sectional Bound

The Lincolnwood-Morrisonville-Pawnee boys golf team, Nokomis' Coda Barnes and Hillsboro's Owen Fuller all earned trips to the sectional on Monday, Oct. 5, by virtue of their performances at … more

10/1/26

Nokomis' Brooklyn Marley looks for a way past the block of Lincolnwood's Sophia Painter and Lilyan Hill. The Lancers finished the game with 11 blocks as they handed Nokomis their first MSM Conference loss since 2023.

Lancers Hand Nokomis First MSM Loss

Ultimately, Tuesday night’s game at Lincolnwood High School may end up being beneficial for both the host Lancers and their opponents, the Nokomis Redskins. For the Lancers, the game provided some … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 10/1/26

Ramsey-Nokomis Golfers Wrap Up Regular Season

After more than a week away from matches due to the heat, the Ramsey-Nokomis golf team got back on the course on Wednesday, Sept. 23, when they hosted Vandalia and Bunker Hill at Ramsey Lake Golf … more

10/1/26

Settled in behind blocker Dominic Hammond (#60), Nokomis' Grady Taylor looks for running room during the Redskins' homecoming game against Sangamon Valley on Friday, Sept. 25. Taylor went on to run for over 100 yards and three touchdowns in Nokomis' 20-14 victory over the Storm, which improved their record to 4-2 on the year.

Redskins Bounce Back With Win Over Storm

Grady Taylor ran for 110 yards and three touchdowns on Friday, Sept. 25, as Nokomis ground out a 20-14 homecoming win over Sangamon Valley/Tri-City to improve to 4-2 on the season. “After last … more

9/28/26

Nokomis Handles Tornadoes

It was another conference foe and another short night for Nokomis on Thursday, Sept. 24, as the Lady Redskins defeated Tri-City in two sets to improve to 4-0 in the MSM Conference. Nokomis, who … more

9/28/26

Ramsey-Nokomis Gets Back On The Course

After more than a week away from matches due to the heat, the Ramsey-Nokomis golf team got back on the course on Wednesday, Sept. 23, when they hosted Vandalia and Bunker Hill at Ramsey Lake Golf … more

9/28/26

Nokomis Volleyball Crushes Crusaders

Six days of rest did a world of good for the Nokomis High School volleyball team as they improved to 3-0 in the MSM Conference with a decisive 25-4, 25-12 victory over Springfield Lutheran. … more

9/24/26

Nokomis' Tyler Heiman rises up over Villa Grove sophomore Maddox Piercy for the Redskins' first touchdown in their game against the Blue Devils on Sept. 18. Heiman had seven catches for 90 yards, but a late touchdown from Villa Grove gave the hosts a 31-26 win over the Redskins.

Villa Grove Sneaks Past 'Skins

A two-yard scramble by Jackson Gire put Villa Grove up by five and kept the Nokomis High School football team from their fourth win of the year on Friday, Sept. 18, as the Redskins fell to the Blue … more

9/21/26

Lady Redskins Hold Off Vandalia In Three

The Nokomis High School volleyball team went three sets for just the fifth time in 29 games this season on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as they pulled off a 25-18, 23-25, 25-18 win over Vandalia. In the … more

9/21/26

Nokomis Stays Perfect In MSM Conference

The Nokomis High School volleyball team picked up another MSM Conference win and improved to 16-1-1 on the season with a 25-18, 25-19 victory over South County on Monday, Sept. 14, in Franklin. … more

9/21/26

Nokomis' Alivia Sabol goes up for a kill against the Hillsboro block of Lydia Collins and Peyton Chappelear during the Gold Bracket semifinal on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Montgomery County Invitational. The two teams split the first two sets of the showdown, with Hillsboro escaping with a 17-15 win in the third set to move on to the championship game.

Hillsboro/Nokomis Semi An Instant MCI Classic

As satisfying as the championship game of the Montgomery County Invitational was for the Hillsboro High School volleyball team, the game of the tournament may have been the semifinal before that. … more

9/17/26

Nokomis Gets Past Lancers To Take Third

Death, taxes and a close game between the Lincolnwood and Nokomis volleyball teams have been the few certainties in life the last few years and the third place game at the Montgomery County … more

9/17/26

Lady Redskins Make It Back To Gold Bracket

After winning the Montgomery County Invitational for the first time last year, the Nokomis High School volleyball team was looking to add another trophy to their case when the tournament kicked off … more

9/17/26

Grace Trophy Goes Home To Hillsboro

After finishing third three times, the Hillsboro High School volleyball team finally brought home the title at the Montgomery County Invitational, also known as the Grace Tournament. The Hiltoppers … more

9/14/26

There wasn't much that Tri-County could do to stop Nokomis' Colby Wilson (#88), Griffin Engelman (#66) and the rest of the Redskin defense on Friday, Sept. 11, as the Titans were held scoreless in three of the four quarters. Nokomis overcame a pair of fumbles in the first half to outscore the Titans 14-0 in the second half, en route to a 20-6 victory that bumped them to 3-1 overall.

Nokomis Bounces Back With Win

After a tough loss to Sullivan in week three, the Nokomis High School football team bounced back with their third win of the season on Friday, Sept. 11, as they defeated Tri-County 20-6 in Oakland. … more

9/14/26

Rams Second At Home, Split At Oak Terrace

After a break for the heat, the Ramsey-Nokomis golf team got back on the course this week as they played Greenville at the Greenville Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 9, followed by a trip to Oak … more

9/14/26

County Teams Score Wins Before Tourney

Before starting the Montgomery County Invitational on Friday, Sept. 11, all four Montgomery County volleyball teams picked up wins on Thursday, Sept. 10, with three of those victories coming in … more

9/14/26

Lady Redskins Extend Conference Win Streak

The Nokomis High School volleyball team extended their MSM Conference win streak to 24 straight wins and remained unbeaten on the season on Tuesday with a 25-23, 25-15 victory over Calvary Academy on … more

9/10/26

For the third year in a row the Nokomis High School volleyball team came home with the championship trophy from the Altamont Tournament. In front, from the left, are Adalyn Gillock, Cloey Dirks, Mackenzie Mehochko, Alivia Sabol, Fallon Knodle and Hannah Tarter. In the back are Head Coach Megan Mehochko, Assistant Coach McBride, Quincee Riebe, Lily Broers, Addilynn Cress, Carsyn Bertolino, Lauren DeWerff, Brooklyn Marley, Ilexia Doyen and Assistant Coach Amy Stolte.

Lady Redskins Score Third Straight Title At Altamont

For the third year in a row, the Nokomis High School volleyball team returned from the Altamont Tournament with the first place trophy, going 4-0-1 in five games and avenging the lone tie in the … more

9/8/26