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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
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Litchfield High School senior Camden Quarton saved the best run of his cross country career for last as he set a new personal record with a time of 15:15.66 on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the IHSA Class 1A State Finals in Peoria. The time put Quarton in 15th and gave him his second state medal in cross country.
Quarton Saves Best For Last
In 2021, a Litchfield sophomore with a strong running pedigree finished 23rd at the IHSA Boys Cross Country State Finals to win the schools first state medal in boys cross country, running a time of … more
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Hillsboro and Litchfield both landed three players on the South Central Conference volleyball all-conference team, which was released last week. On the top row are Hillsboro's Addison Lowe, Kennady Clayton and Amya Greenwood. On the bottom row are Litchfield's Amy Frerichs, Annika Rhodes and Gina Painter.
Three Toppers, Three Panthers On All-SCC Volleyball Teams
Hillsboro and Litchfield both landed three players on the South Central Conference volleyball all-conference team, which was released last week. Hillsboro’s Kennady Clayton and Addison … more
Center and Guard: 2023 Special For Nokomis, But Best May Be To Come
“I knew we had potential this year. I just didn’t know how it was gonna play out,” Nokomis Volleyball Coach Megan Mehochko said of the 2023 season. “And I think they exceeded … more
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Four Litchfield Middle School runners competed in the IESA Cross Country State Finals on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Maxwell Park in Normal. From the left are Coach Jenny Schwab, Madi Betz, Maggie Schwab, Jake Wilson, Nolan Engstrom, Coach Robyn Engstrom and Coach Vincent Fanelli.
Panther Cubs Compete At IESA State
Nearly 1,800 students from schools all over the state competed in the IESA Cross Country State Finals on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Maxwell Park in Normal, including four from the first-year program at … more
Nokomis Boys Basketball To Offer Reserved Seating
Tired of people taking your favorite spot when you’re trying to watch the Redskins? The Nokomis High School boys basketball program is offering reserved seating for the 2023-24 season. If … more
Nokomis' Addison Glenn (right) and Valmeyer's Kierstin Miller (left) go up for a free ball during the sectional semifinal in Nokomis on Oct. 30. Glenn led Nokomis with 15 kills, but Miller and the Pirates escaped with a three-set win to advance to the sectional final.
Redskins, Pirates Put On A Show
On Nov. 1, 2007, the Nokomis and Valmeyer volleyball teams met up in the semifinal of the Trico Sectional in Campbell Hill. Both teams were under .500 at the time, but records don’t mean as … more
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Litchfield senior Anthony Bader earned first team all-conference honors this past year, his second straight selection after being a second team pick last year as a junior.
Panthers, Toppers Get Seven Each On All-SCC
A round of penalty kicks was the only difference between the Litchfield and Hillsboro boys soccer teams in conference play so it was fitting that the two teams tied for the most players on this … more
College Report: Atkins, Ulrich Lead Panthers To SLIAC Title
Greenville University is the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Cross Country Champions once again on the men’s and women’s level. And they did it with scores that were close … more
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Wyatt Pence (left) and Doug Graham were the last two standings in this year’s club championship tournament at the Litchfield Country Club, which wrapped up on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Just one hole separated the two friends at the end of the day as Graham won 1-up over Pence to win his first club title.
After 40 Years, Club Title A Sweet Win For ‘Shug’
It took 40 years and four attempts in the final match, but Doug “Shug” Graham finally captured his first Litchfield Country Club club championship on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Graham … more
Doug Taylor (left) defeated John Martin on Oct. 17, to win the inaugural Litchfield Country Club senior club championship. Taylor and Martin were the final two in the 12-player tournament, which began in June.
Taylor Wins Inaugural Senior Club Championship
Doug Taylor took the win in the inaugural Litchfield Country Club senior club championship on Tuesday, Oct. 17, beating out John Martin for the top spot. Taylor and Martin competed in an 18-hole … more
The Nokomis Lady Redskins claimed their first volleyball regional championship since 2007 on Thursday, Oct. 26, beating Lincolnwood in three games in Raymond. Team members, in front, from the left, are Camryn Engelman, Maddison DeWerff, Grace King, Presley Mehochko, Reaghan Jonas and Becca Hill. In the back row are Head Coach Megan Mehochko, Kinley Stolte, Mackenzie Mehochko, Addison Glenn, Remi Tester, Lizzy Hill, Natalie Brownback and Assistant Coach Amy Stolte.
It's Nokomis' Turn For A Title
Nokomis Head Coach Megan Mehochko remembers the last time that the Lady Redskins won a volleyball regional championship, or at least the part she shared with her oldest daughter. “Presley … more
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Litchfield's Camden Quarton sprints toward the finish line at the St. Teresa Sectional in Decatur on Saturday, Oct. 28, passing his father, Brian Quarton (left). The youngest of Brian and Lori Quarton's four children earned his third consecutive trip to state on Saturday, finishing 14th overall in a time of 16:14.60.
Quarton Headed Back To State
As a sophomore, Camden Quarton became the first Litchfield High School runner to medal at the IHSA Boys Cross Country State Finals. This Saturday, he’ll see if he can become the second as well. … more
Litchfield's Martavious Jones had six catches for 117 yards in the Purple Panthers' playoff game against Olympia on Saturday, Oct. 28. Jones and the Panthers nearly knocked off the Spartans for their first playoff win in the program's history, but fell 20-17 to end their season.
Purple Panthers Leave Their Mark On Playoffs
In many different ways the 2023 Purple Panthers football club did something important that will have a lasting effect, they left their mark. These young men, brought a winning football program back … more
Senior Saint Newman (#3) provide two of the highlights for Nokomis in their 52-13 playoff loss to Greenfield-Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 28. The first-year football player avoided all the would-be tacklers above for a 56-yard touchdown run, his second score of the day, along with an 85-yard kickoff return.
Tigers Defend Their Turf Against Nokomis
You hear Fleur De Lis Field before you see it. Nestled into a natural amphitheater behind Greenfield High School, the home field of the Greenfield-Northwestern Tigers is a one of a kind venue that … more
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Sign-Ups For Jr. Toppers Set For November 2nd
Don’t know the difference between a single-leg and a singlet, but have a kiddo who is interested in wrestling? The Hillsboro Jr. Topper Wrestling program can help you out. Coach Paul … more
Litchfield senior Kendall Stewart tries to tip a shot over the top over Hillsboro blockers Addison Lowe (#14) and Ellie Miller (#12) during the regional semifinal game in Vandalia on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Despite the best efforts of the Panthers, who won game one 27-25, Hillsboro held off their intracounty rival 25-14, 25-18 in games two and three to advance to Thursday's regional championship game against Shelbyville.
Hiltoppers Hold Off Panthers To Secure Title Shot
For seniors, this time of year isn’t life or death, but it is a half step below that. The postseason is in full swing in several fall sports, including volleyball, where 12 seniors (four … more
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With official extraordinaire Rodney Smith and Nokomis Head Coach Megan Mehochko looking on, Grace King makes a pass during the Redskins regional semifinal game against Christ Our Rock Lutheran on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Raymond. King had an astounding 23 service points, including seven aces, in Nokomis' 25-15, 25-7 win over the Silver Stallions that put the Redskins in the championship game of the regional against Lincolnwood. Journal-News/Kyle Herschelman
Grace And Company Amazing In Win Over Christ Our Rock
Grace is usually a good thing in the world of religion, but for the Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School volleyball team, it may haunt them for a while. The Silver Stallions from Centralia were … more
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Lincolnwood's Ella Jenkins tips a shot over the net and past Mulberry Grove's Abby Emig during the Lancers' regional semifinal game in Raymond on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The Lancers beat the Aces 25-10, 25-16 to advance to Thursday's regional championship against Nokomis.
Lancers Deal Aces A Loss
The Lincolnwood High School volleyball team punched their ticket to the regional championship with a 25-10, 25-16 win over Mulberry Grove on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the semifinals on their home court. … more
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Nokomis' Becca (left) and Lizzy Hill helped the Redskins to a 25-4, 26-6 win over Sandoval on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the opening round of the Lincolnwood Regional. Becca Hill had 18 service points, while Lizzy had 16, with both sisters serving up seven aces.
Nokomis Win? Hill Yeah They Did
The Nokomis High School volleyball team made short work of Sandoval in their regional opener on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Raymond as the Lady Redskins beat the Blackhawks in 25-4, 25-6 to advance to … more
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