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Nokomis senior Ian Keller threads a pass between St. Anthony defenders Will Fearday and Keenan Griffith during the regional semifinal game in Moweaqua on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Bulldogs ended Nokomis' season with a 45-23 victory, en route to picking up their third regional championship in four years.

It was difficult not to think about the St. Anthony offense prior to Nokomis’ regional semifinal game at Central A&M High School in Moweaqua, but ultimately it was the Bulldogs’ … more

3/3/25

Nokomis' Kannon Jonas looks for a way around Blayzz Verdeyen of Windsor/Stew-Stras during the Redskins' regional opener in Strasburg on Monday, Feb. 24. Jonas led Nokomis with 14 points, including four free throws in the fourth quarter, to help the Redskins come away with a 56-42 victory over the Hatchets.

Redskins Chop Down Hatchets At Regional

The Nokomis boys basketball team saved their best for last as they pulled away from Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in the fourth quarter for a 56-42 victory in their regional opener on Monday, Feb. 24. … more

2/27/25

Calhoun's Kate Zipprich (34) and Nokomis' Kinley Stolte (24) battled for much of the regional championship in White Hall on Friday, Feb. 21. Stolte didn't let the Warriors' length and athleticism faze her, scoring a team-high 18 points, but Zipprich made the most of her opportunities as well, scoring 13 points, including six on offensive rebounds, as Calhoun pulled away late for a 53-37 win.

Lady Redskins Find Third Time Even Less Charming

“Snakes. Why does it have to be snakes?” Replace the word “snakes” from Indiana Jones’ exasperated plea with the word “Calhoun” and you know how Nokomis High … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 2/24/25

Nokomis' Natalie Brownback looks for an opening in the South Fork defense during the Redskins' regional semifinal game in White Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Brownback scored 12 points, had six rebounds and four assists in Nokomis' 66-32 victory over the Ponies, which punched their ticket to Friday's regional championship game at North Greene High School.

Second Half Sets Up Rematch For Lady Redskins

With two 1,000 point scorers in their starting five, Nokomis knew better than to look past MSM Conference foe South Fork-Edinburg when the Redskins opened up regional play on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in … more

2/20/25

Redskins Finish Regular Season With Win

The Nokomis boys basketball team survived a three-point barrage from Tri-City/Sangamon Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 18, as they defeated the Tornadoes 56-45 in their regular season finale. The … more

2/20/25

Fourth Quarter Pushes Redskins Past Minutemen

Ian Keller and Kannon Jonas combined for 16 of Nokomis’ 19 fourth quarter points as the Redskins defeated Bunker Hill 55-46 on Thursday, Feb. 13. While Keller and Jonas both had eight points in … more

2/18/25

Lady Redskins Roll In Regular Season Finale

If the Nokomis girls basketball team needed one last game to make sure they were clicking on all cylinders entering the postseason, their match-up with North Mac did the trick. Playing on the … more

2/18/25

For the third consecutive year the Nokomis girls basketball team captured the MSM Conference title as they finished off a 7-0 conference mark with a 45-29 victory over South County on Feb. 10. In front, from the left, are Kalasandra Cook, Brooklyn Marley, Hannah Tarter, Grace DeWerff, Camryn Engelman and Becca Hill. In the back are Cloey Dirks, Lizzy Hill, Kendree Dean, Alivia Sabol, Natalie Brownback, Carsyn Bertolino and Kinley Stolte.

Third Time Just As Charming For Nokomis

As a competitor, the game between the Nokomis and South County girls basketball teams was everything you could want. As a Lady Redskin, the outcome was pretty good, too. The two teams entered … more

2/13/25

Pawnee Scores First Win Over Nokomis In 16 Years

Pawnee senior Carson Wort scored ten of his team-high 16 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indians knock off Nokomis 45-36 on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Pawnee’s first victory over Nokomis in … more

2/13/25

Nokomis' Atticus Bertolino boxes out Hillsboro's Jackson Tuetken during the Redskins' home game on Saturday, Feb. 8. Nokomis improved to 13-15 with a 59-49 victory over the Hiltoppers, who fell to 10-15 on the season.

Redskins Pick Up Win Over Hiltoppers

Hillsboro’s boys junior varsity and varsity basketball teams suffered the same fates in the Nokomis High School gym when the team tangled Saturday night, Feb. 8; the Redskins 1-2-2 zone press … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 2/10/25

Lizzy Hill (#33) peeks back at the court as she and her fellow seniors, Natalie Brownback, Grace DeWerff and Becca Hill embrace near the end of Nokomis' game on Feb. 6. After two overtimes, the Lady Redskins scored a victory on senior night, beating Cowden-Herrick-Beecher City 61-54 to finish with a perfect 12-0 record at home.

Double OT Victory Keeps 'Skins Unbeaten At Home

The Nokomis Lady Redskins finished off a perfect 12-0 home record for this season on Thursday, Feb. 6, but the Bobcats from Cowden-Herrick-Beecher City (CHBC) didn’t make it easy for the home team on senior night. more

2/10/25

Three senior basketball players and two senior cheerleaders were recognized for their contributions before the start of Nokomis’ MSM Conference game against Calvary on Saturday, Feb. 8. From the left are Marcie Carroll, with parents Misty Combs and Matt Combs; Jahna Guinn, with mom Janelle Jaros; Atticus Bertolino, with parents Adam Bertolino and Meghan Bertolino; Ian Keller, with parents Sheila and Paul Keller; and Drake Taylor, with parents Vanessa Taylor and Randy Taylor.

Saints Stay Red Hot With Win Over Redskins

The Calvary boys basketball team picked up their sixth MSM Conference victory of the season on Friday, Feb. 7, as they defeated Nokomis 80-62 on the Redskins’ home court. The Saints … more

2/10/25

Redskins Ground Bombers

Slice it up however you want, Tuesday night was a signature victory for the Nokomis girls basketball team. From a five-point halftime lead to a dominating 54-36 victory over Brownstown-St. Elmo, the … more

2/6/25

Nokomis Now 6-0 In MSM

After a tough finish to their tournament run in Carrollton, the Nokomis girls basketball team rebounded with a 74-32 road win on Monday, Feb. 3, to remain undefeated in the MSM Conference. … more

2/6/25

Nokomis senior Natalie Brownback was named to the 2025 Lady Hawk Invite for her play over the Lady Redskins' four games in Carrollton.

Lady Redskins Fourth At Carrollton Invite

The Lady Hawk Invitational in Carrollton may not have ended how Nokomis would have liked, but the Lady Redskins will definitely be battle-tested once the postseason comes around. In their final … more

2/6/25

Lincolnwood's Jonah Elvidge (left) guards Nokomis' Blain Goodwin during the first half of the Lancers' home game on Saturday, Feb. 1. Goodwin had five key points to help the Redskins pull away in the third quarter as they went on to win 54-43 in Raymond for Nokomis Coach Dan DeWerff's 200th career victory.

DeWerff's 200th Adds To Redskin/Lancer Rivalry

When Lincolnwood-Morrisonville boys basketball coach Matt Millburg picked up his 200th career victory earlier this year, it made him wonder where his counterpart … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 2/3/25

For the past 11 years, the Nokomis Athletic Club has been keeping the Redskins on an equal playing field with donations from the Arrowhead Open, donations that have been used for camp fees, equipment, uniforms and other items to better the experience of Nokomis athletes. On Friday, Jan. 31, the Arrowhead Open committee announced that the proceeds from this year’s golf outing totaled $24,514.49, with plans already in the works for the 12th Arrowhead Open on Aug. 16, 2025. Pictured above, in front, from the left, are Beth King, Mandy Swick, Shelia Keller, Liz Engelman, Deanna Tarter and Paul Watson. In the back are Amy Stolte, Alycia Gillock, Brandon Engelman, Principal Rachelle McDowell and Superintendent Dr. Scott Doer.

Redskins Get Big Win, Big Check On Friday

There was a lot going on Friday night in Nokomis as the Redskins hosted Meridian on Jan. 31. Not only was it Military Night at NHS, but the Nokomis Athletic Club donated more than $24,500 to Nokomis … more

2/3/25

The Morrisonville-Lincolnwood seventh grade boys basketball team defeated New Berlin 52-47 in overtime on Jan. 30, to win the IESA Class 7-2A Waverly Regional. In front, from the left, are Mika Deardorff, Maddie Yard, Kessa Stephens, Addy Stone, Carly Brockmeyer, Emma Grundy and Delilah Mendoza. In the middle row are Carley LaMacchia, Paxton Sidwell, Kaden Lawson, Case Sorrill, Junior Edwards, Keegan Nudo, Greyson Schneider, Levi Miller and Charlotte Grundy. In the back are Coach Michael Daugherty, Nic Clavin, Logan Lush, Logan Dunkirk, Korbin Rovey, Aiden Edge and Coach Chris Paproth. Edge was also recognized with the IESA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award after the game.

Seventh Grade Mohawks Win Regional Title

The Morrisonville-Lincolnwood seventh grade boys basketball team will play for a sectional title tonight after winning the IESA 7-2A Waverly Regional on Thursday, Jan. 30 Now 22-4, the Mohawks … more

2/3/25

Nokomis' Camryn Engelman and Pana's Jaclyn Swenny go for a loose ball during the Redskins' 48-36 win over Pana on Jan. 24. The win was Nokomis' first over the Panthers since 2015.

Lady Redskins Pick Up 20th Win

Going into the 2021-22 season, the Nokomis girls basketball program hadn’t had a 20-win season since the 2000-01 campaign, when they went 28-5. On Saturday, the Lady Redskins secured their … more

1/27/25

Nokomis Holds Off Resurgent Rivals

The Nokomis and Lincolnwood girls basketball programs have a lot of history. They were co-op partners during some of the program’s most successful years, including the back-to-back state … more

1/27/25