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Nokomis, Mt. Olive Combine For 140 Points

The Nokomis and Mt. Olive girls basketball teams combined for 140 points scored on Thursday, Dec. 18, with the Lady Redskins picking up their third MSM Conference win of the season with an 80-60 … more

12/22/25

Nokomis freshman Avry West (right) rises up for two of her four points in Nokomis' 73-14 win over Central A&M on Monday, Dec. 15, West's first points of her varsity career. The win was one of two for the Lady Redskins, who also beat Pawnee 48-43 on Dec. 16.

Lady Redskins Take Two At Home

Hannah Tarter hit a pair of threes and had 11 of her team-high 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Nokomis girls basketball team pulled out a 48-43 win over the Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran co-op team … more

12/18/25

Redskins Roll Past Pana

The Nokomis boys basketball team held Pana scoreless for nearly five and a half minutes in the fourth quarter to give the Redskins a 53-44 victory on the Panthers’ home court. more

12/18/25

Nokomis senior Kadynn Petty obstructs Max Grejtak's view of the court during the second half of the Redskins' home game against Mt. Olive on Friday, Dec. 12. Petty and the Redskins stifled the Wildcats, holding them to single digits in all four quarters for a 64-20 victory.

Nokomis Stays Unbeaten On The Season

A strong finish helped the Nokomis boys basketball team remain undefeated on the year as the Redskins defeated Madison 39-34 at the T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer on Saturday, Dec. 13. The game was … more

12/15/25

T. Todt Opens With A Barn Burner

Game one of the seventh annual T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer was everything its namesake could have asked for. Terry Todt, who passed away in 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer, called state … more

12/15/25

Nokomis Girls Fend Off Altamont

The Nokomis girls basketball team faced their toughest test to date on Thursday, Dec. 11, as they traveled to Altamont to take on the Indians. The Lady Redskins survived foul trouble and a … more

12/15/25

Lincolnwood To Host T. Todt Shootout

Lincolnwood High School will host the seventh annual T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer on Saturday, Dec. 13, to honor a man who gave so much of his time to the Raymond community and the area as a whole. … more

12/11/25

With 21 wins, three playoff appearances and 13 spots on this year's Lincoln Prairie Conference all-conference football team, the class of 2026 has left its mark on the Nokomis football program. In front, from the left, are seniors Riley Reynolds, Kadynn Petty, Daryl Evans and Izaak Doyen. In the back are Noah Simonton, Nicholas Huston, Caleb Bauer, Nolan Herpstreith and Levi German.

Nokomis Seniors Earn All-Conference

Eight Nokomis football players were among those honored with all-conference accolades by the coaches of the Lincoln Prairie Conference this season, taking up 14 spots on the first and second teams … more

12/11/25

Nokomis D’s Up To Take Down Sullivan

A strong defensive effort in the third quarter helped Nokomis to their fifth win in as many games on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as the Redskins (of Nokomis) defeated the Redskins (of Sullivan) 40-36 in … more

12/11/25

Redskins Gather To Celebrate Season

The Nokomis High School volleyball team recently gathered to celebrate the 2025 season and their accomplishments, including a record of 33 wins and just three losses. Award winners, in front, … more

12/11/25

Nokomis Goes Inside To Beat Bunker Hill

The Nokomis High School girls basketball team didn’t make a three for the first time in five games this season, but as it turns out, they didn’t need to. In a 52-21 win over Bunker Hill … more

12/8/25

Redskins Surge Past Auburn

A 14-2 run in the final five and a half minutes of the game gave Nokomis their fourth win of the year on Friday, Dec. 5, as they defeated Auburn 51-37 in Nokomis. The Redskins led 14-9 after the … more

12/8/25

Nokomis Beats Lutheran In Conference Opener

The Nokomis boys basketball team picked up their first MSM Conference win of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 2, defeating Springfield Lutheran 44-32 in Nokomis. The Redskins struggled out of the … more

12/4/25

Sandwiched in between Nokomis' Konnor Reynolds (left) and Glavine Himes (right), Greenville's Austin Swalley tries to get a shot off in the lane during the season opener for both teams in Nokomis. Greenville led early on in the game, but the Redskin defense held the Comets to just three points in the fourth quarter to score a 39-33 victory.

Redskins Start Season With A Win

The Nokomis boys basketball team survived a first quarter three-point barrage by Greenville to win their season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 39-33 over the Comets. Christian Swalley got the Comets off … more

12/1/25

Nokomis High School senior Kinley Stolte was honored along with the other Class 1A all-state recipients at the IHSA Volleyball State Finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal on Nov. 14-15.

Nokomis' Stolte Makes First Team All-State List

Four Montgomery County volleyball players earned all-state recognition on this year's Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team, including one first team selection. Nokomis senior … more

11/26/25

For the third consecutive year, the Nokomis Lady Redskins went 3-0 at their home tournament to win the championship at the Nokomis Tip-Off Classic. In front, from the left, are Addi Cress, Kalasandra Cook, Joelle Jackson, Camryn Engelman, Hannah Tarter, Brooklyn Marley and Avry West. In the back are Manager Laura Falcetelli, Vera Garcia, Paige Suslee, Kinley Stolte, Alivia Sabol, Carsyn Bertolino, Kendree Dean, Cloey Dirks and Blair Lim. James Ryan/NokoPhoto

Nokomis Beats Birds For 3rd Tip-Off Title

For the third year in a row, the Nokomis girls basketball team took home the championship plaque in their home tournament with a strong defensive effort that yielded just 66 points in three games. … more

11/24/25

Nokomis Basketball Honors Eighth Grade Lady Braves

It was eighth grade night for the Nokomis Lady Braves on Wednesday, Nov. 19, as the Nokomis Junior High Girls Basketball program honored its six eighth graders prior to their 27-21 win over … more

11/24/25

Closely guarded by Litchfield’s McKenna Harmon (left) and Jennah Longwell, Nokomis senior Kinley Stolte looks for some help after snagging a rebound during the season opener for both teams on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Stolte had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Redskins, who scored a 61-46 victory over the host Purple Panthers.

Nokomis Picks Up Early Season Win Over Litchfield

Six different players scored in double figures on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Simmons Gym in Litchfield as the Lady Panthers hosted Nokomis for the season opener for both teams. Four of those six players … more

11/20/25

After a successful four years playing for Nokomis, senior Addison Glenn signed to play volleyball for John A. Logan College in Carterville on Thursday, Nov. 13. Pictured with Glenn are her parents, Lacy Glenn and Matt Glenn, and John A. Logan Head Coach Bill Burnside.

Glenn To Play For John A. Logan

“There’s something special about playing for your small town and knowing the whole community is behind you and your best friends.” That’s how volleyball has been for … more

11/20/25

Nokomis seniors Riley Reynolds (#57) and Kadynn Petty (#11) carry the Nokomis and American flags onto the field as the Redskins made their entrance on Saturday, Nov. 8. Nokomis' season came to an end on Saturday in the second round of the playoffs, with Casey-Westfield scoring a 48-14 win to advance to the quarterfinals.

Warriors Go Big To Go Home With Win Over Nokomis

With 12 items in the Guinness Book of World Records for “World’s Largest,” Casey is known for being a small town full of big things. On … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 11/10/25