The Journal-News

Redskins Finish Eighth At Altamont

The Nokomis Lady Redskins played the Lady Rams of Shelbyville on Thursday, Aug. 30, at Nokomis. The first game started well with many good plays, including a key block by Jade Jett. Inevitably … more

by Maddie Sowarsh | 9/3/18

While Mandy Wessell, Rachel Duff and Zach Duff were mud free leading off the 10 a.m. flight at the Big Dawg Dare at Wolff Farms near Litchfield, that wouldn't last long as competitors encountered seven water obstacles and more mud than you could imagine at this year's 5K race. Mild temperatures and a fun-loving field made this year one of the most successful for the Big Dawg Dare, drawing close to 700 participants.

Big Dawg Dare Climbs To 700

More was the keyword on Saturday, July 21, at Wolff Farms near Litchfield, the site of the seventh annual Big Dawg Dare 5K mud run. There was more water, seven obstacles in total, to the joy of … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 7/25/18

2018 Standouts Set To Return In 2019

With the loss of key players like Drew Watson, Connor Engelman, Brayden Sabol and Ben Marley, the 2018 version of the Nokomis High School football team had a bit of a different look to it. After … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 10/31/18

The Nokomis High School baseball team picked up a pair of wins over Morrisonville and Hillsboro to win the 2019 Montgomery County Baseball Tournament on Saturday, April 13, in Hillsboro. Team members, in front, from the left, are Marc Grigoroff, Landon Engelman, Evan Herpstreith, Ryan Janssen, Alex Tosetti, Drew Masset and Adam Lyons. In the back row are Nick Mascher, Cooper Bertolino, Quinten Jamieson, Carter Sabol, Benny Clavin and Jake Johnson.

Redskins Capture Montgomery County Crown

Nokomis' Carter Sabol threw six strong innings in the championship game of the 2019 Montgomery County Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon, April 13, to lead the Redskins to a 5-1 win over the host … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 4/15/19

Morrisonville Edges Litchfield To Avenge Loss, Take Third

The Morrisonville/Lincolnwood baseball team closed out the 2019 Montgomery County Baseball Tournament on a high note by capturing third place with a 10-7 victory over Litchfield on Saturday, April … more

4/15/19

Lincolnwood defender Cody Knodle side-steps Southeast's Trent Minder en route to a loose ball in the first half of their game at the Carlinville Kickoff Classic on Aug. 25. The Spartans made an early goal stick as they defeated the Lancers 1-0, moving Lincolnwood to the fifth place bracket.

Lancers Go 1-1 At Carlinville Tourney

A tough draw and an early goal by Springfield Southeast kept the Lincolnwood soccer team out of the championship bracket at the 2018 Carlinville Kickoff Classic, which began on Saturday, Aug. … more

8/26/18

County Lands 7 On All-SCC Baseball List

Five Hillsboro High School baseball players, along with two seniors from the Litchfield High School baseball team, earned recognition from the South Central Conference coaches for this year's … more

7/18/18

Nokomis Knocks Off Mohawks In County Tournament Opener

The Nokomis Redskins started off their championship run at the 2019 Montgomery County baseball tournament with an 11-1 victory over the Morrisonville/Lincolnwood co-op team on Saturday, April … more

4/15/19

Lady Redskins Fall To Mt. Olive

The last game of the week for the Nokomis High School volleyball team was on Thursday, Sept. 27, against Mt. Olive. The Lady Redskins and the Lady Wildcats were neck and neck, but the Lady … more

by Maddie Sowarsh | 9/30/18

Hillsboro's Chloe Beck makes the stretch at first on shortstop Shelby Houchlei's throw to get Litchfield's Trisha Seipp by half a step in the annual rivalry game between the Toppers and Panthers on Friday, April 12. Houchlei would put an exclamation point on the game with a sixth inning homer as the Hiltoppers beat the Panthers 8-1.

Lady Toppers One-Hit Purple Panthers

The Hillsboro softball team got a late three-run homer from Shelby Houchlei and a 12-strikeout one-hitter by Kai Hanner allowed the Lady Hiltoppers to score an 8-1 victory over rival Litchfield on … more

4/15/19

Toppers Prepare For Start Of Season

Hillsboro Coach Joe Vanzo and his fellow coaches (junior varsity coach Chase Connor, freshman coach Chad Zimmerman, and big men coach Jeremy Connor) greeted a relatively small squad, both in number … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 11/14/18

Nokomis' Emily Cesaretti slides safely into third base, and the Edinburg third baseman, during the Lady Redskins' 6-1 loss to the Wildcats on Friday, April 12. The game was one of four Nokomis played in three days, with a trip to Taylorville and two games at their home tournament also on the schedule.

Lady Redskins Stay Busy To End The Week

The Nokomis Lady Redskins continued play on Thursday, April 18, with a road game against Taylorville. The Lady Redskins came out with momentum taking the early lead. The Lady Tornadoes of … more

by Maddie Sowarsh | 4/15/19

Hillsboro Softball Second At Ramsey Tournament

The Hillsboro softball team went 2-1 at the Ramsey Invitational Tournament on Saturday, April 13, to finish second in this year's four-team round robin. The Lady Hiltoppers' only loss came in … more

4/15/19

Lady Toppers Fall To Marquette

After outscoring Centralia and Gillespie 10-2 to start the week, the Hillsboro girls soccer team got a taste of the other side of that scoreline on Friday, April 12, against Alton Marquette. The … more

4/15/19

Lincolnwood's Sam Terneus battles for possession during the Lancers' 3-0 loss to Williamsville on Oct. 4.

First Night At Todt Field A Very Busy One

With the dedication of Terry Todt RHSA Field and senior night, it was a busy night for the Lincolnwood soccer team on Thursday, Oct. 4. Seniors honored before the game were Cambria Underwood, Cody … more

10/8/18

Hillsboro's Landon Carroll got the better end of a mid-season pitching duel on Friday, April 13, as he allowed just one run on four hits while striking out six batters in six innings in Hillsboro's 8-1 victory over Litchfield.

Toppers Outlast Panthers In Tournament Prequel

For four innings Litchfield's Billy Beckman shut out Hillsboro on the Toppers' diamond when the teams met Friday night, April 12; then the usual designated hitter Tanner Mullen smacked a bases … more

4/15/19

Lady Panthers Fall To Staunton In SCC Clash

The Lady Bulldogs of Staunton fetched their 13th win of the season and third conference win at Litchfield last Thursday evening, Sept. 27, after posting a 25-17, 25-19 decision over the Panthers, who … more

9/30/18

Hillsboro's Katie Schaake narrowly beats the throw to Lincolnwood catcher Sidney Glick during a three-run sixth inning by the Toppers in their game in Raymond on Thursday, April 11. Hillsboro would earn a 13-6 win over the Lady Lancers for their 11th victory of the year.

Hillsboro Knocks Off Lancers In Seven

The Hillsboro softball team had some timely hitting in the early going to beat a scrappy Lincolnwood squad on Thursday, April 11, by a 13-6 final score in Raymond. The Toppers staked starting … more

4/15/19

The Hillsboro High School volleyball team went 4-1 at the Morrisonville Tournament on Sept. 26-29, finishing third overall in the ten team tournament. In front, from the left, are Jayda Maguire, Reagan DeVaisher, Ally Devore, Jordan Jacobs and Chloe Beck. In the back row are Kaci Papin, Kayli Ward, Emma Miller, Haley Major, Emily Reynolds and Paige Roemelin.

Lady Toppers Third At Tourney

The Hillsboro High School volleyball team took third place in the 32nd Lady Mohawk Volleyball Tournament in Morrisonville on Sept. 29, going 4-1 in the ten team tournament. The Lady Hiltoppers … more

9/30/18

Litchfield graduate Hope Brakenhoff sewed up a stellar soccer career last year with Greenville University.

College Report: Brakenhoff Finds Second Family At Greenville

Her senior year was a mere sampling. But, what a sampling it was for Hope Brakenhoff, Greenville University's senior goalkeeper in 2017. In 448 minutes, 31 seconds of play, she finished with a 2-2 … more

by Dan Chamness | 8/26/18