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Soccer Rocker’s program donated $5,241.12 to the Hillsboro Sports Association for the Hillsboro High School Soccer Programs on Saturday, Oct.13. Pictured above are volunteers from the event. From the left, Brady Stritzel, Sophia Mullen, Elliot Lentz, Hunter Payne, Chloee Kenny, Audrey Evans, Emily Lowe, Kendall Peterson Dave Matton, Bill Christian, Haley Lynch, Mark Mattson, Kyle Holcomb, Noah Andrews, Isaiah Hopley, Jaxon Wittenmyer, Amelia Fuller, Blake Cullison and Mason Currie.
Soccer Rockers The Future Of Topper Soccer
Hillsboro Soccer Rocker’s program donated $5,241.12 to the Hillsboro Sports Association for the Hillsboro High School Soccer Programs last Saturday, October 13, 2023. Soccer Rocker program … more
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Local Swimmers Ready For Regionals
Members of the Capital Area Aqua Phoenix Swim Club (CAAP) are currently looking forward to the postseason. The club consists of many local swimmers and practices are held at Hillsboro Health Fitness … more
The Nokomis eighth grade girls basketball team won a regional title on Wednesday, Nov. 22, beating regional host Springfield Blessed Sacrament 36-8. In front from the left are Avery West, Quincee Reibe, Hannah Tarter, Addi Cress, Joelle Jackson and Kennedi Aumann. In the back row are Coach Sean Hendrickson, Kara Beaty, Brooklyn Marley, Kendre Dean, Carsyn Bertolino, Lily Broers, Emily Harston, Paige Suslee, Nina Johnson, McKenna Sanders and Evan Duff.
Lady Braves Take Next Step Toward State
Last year, the Nokomis seventh grade girls basketball team defeated Springfield’s Blessed Sacrament 39-13 in the regional semifinals, the first step on their journey to a fourth place finish at … more
The College Report: Pence Is Blackburn Bound
Litchfield graduate Cara Pence is coming home. Or about as close as you can get and play college volleyball. After spending the last two volleyball seasons at North Central University, Pence … more
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This year’s FCA Power Camp in Litchfield had more than 75 young athletes attend, with a staff of 30 local coaches and high school and college students volunteering. The theme for this year’s camp was ‘Greater’. The camp is organized by Rob and Patrice Corso of Litchfield.
Young Athletes Thrive At Power Camp
More than 75 campers attended this year’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp in Litchfield. The free three-day, sports-focused camp for fifth through eighth graders was organized … more
College Report: Schreiber Leaves Her Mark On Kaskaskia Soccer Program
Abbigail Schreiber , a Hillsboro graduate, did not get much of an opportunity to score as a Kaskaskia College defensive soccer player. The 5’5”, sophomore defensive player did take … more
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Pictured above, Litchfield graduate Alex Bishop takes a swing at a recent golf tournament. Bishop, who’s collegiate career ended in May, is pursuing a professional golf career.
Bishop’s Swinging For The Big Time
by Isaiah Atkins For many people, the chance to go ‘pro’ in a sport is something one can only dream of. For Litchfield native Alex Bishop, its something he’s chasing. Over this … more
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Helping to dedicate the new grandstand were Missy Dean, Junior Miss Nataleigh Jackson, Little Miss Karsyn Jones, Miss Montgomery County Fair Alexis Lessman, Debbie Compton, Montgomery County Fair Board President Mary Bishop, John Eickhoff and Terry Leitschuh.
County Fair Honors Four Longtime Volunteers
Before this year’s first full pull, members of the Montgomery County Fair Board took a few minutes to pay tribute to four long-time volunteers at the fair’s truck and tractor pulls on … more
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Adam Meisenheimer of Litchfield took first in the MITTP Super Stock Four-Wheel Drive class at the Montgomery County Fair truck pulls on Sunday, June 25, pulling 339.61 feet to take the top spot.
Fair Holds First Pulls Without Walker, Leitschuh
Two staples of the Montgomery County pulling community were absent from the announcers booth for the 2023 Montgomery County Fair tractor and truck pulls in Butler on June 25, but those who … more
The College Report: Wells Comes Up Big
At the Washington University Mini-Meet, the Augustana College Vikings scored a total of 32.50 points to finish fifth. Magnus Wells, an Augustana freshman thrower and Hillsboro graduate, scored 22 … more
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The Duff Boys Racing Team picked up some hardware and an addition to their wardrobe on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the AMA District 17 banquet in Ottawa. The trio finished the 2023 racing season with top five finishes in the standings in 13 classes in the District 17, Full Gas Sprint Enduro and Fox Valley Off-Road series.
Duff Boys Kick Off 2024, Celebrate 2023
Donnellson brothers Zach and Cooper Duff kicked off the 2024 racing season at Woods Night at Megatraxas indoor course in Mendota on Jan. 20. Cooper Duff took the top spot in the 85cc/Super Mini … more
WFO Hare Scramble Season Starts March 3
The WFO Hare Scramble Series will start its 2024 season on March 3, in Keithsburg, and if the 2023 season is any indication, chances are that someone from the Journal-News Motorsports area will be … more
Walshville Teen Finishes On Top Of IXCR Standings
Four local racers competed in the IXCR Cross Country Racing series in Indiana, including one who came home with a class championship. Walshville racer Travis Lentz finished first in the Super Mini … more
Duffs Dominate In Fox Valley Off Road Standings
The Fox Valley Off Road series has been a favorite of the Duff Boys Racing Team and for good reason as Cooper and Zach Duff, along with their father Ryan, have had more than their fair share of … more
Litchfield junior drag racer Greyson Hopley went 4-for-4 in the 2023 Midwest Junior Drag Racing Super Series season to take first in the 13.90 Index class.
Hopley Takes The Title At Midwest Super Series
With four wins in four events, Litchfield’s Greyson Hopley wrapped up a series championship in the 13.90 Index class of the Midwest Junior Drag Racing Super Series with the series banquet on … 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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Ella Greenwood (left) and Anika Camp (right) had plenty of opportunities to flash the “W” during their summer season with the 16U Lady Roughnecks as the team went 27-9 with four tournament wins.
Duo Pick Up ‘W’s With Roughnecks
The 2023 season was a banner year for Hillsboro High School’s Ella Greenwood and Anika Camp on the softball field as the pair batted .322 and .448 respectively, with Camp earning a spot on the … more
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
Litchfield Sports Boosters Plan Bowling Tournament
Strike up some fun with the Litchfield Sports Boosters as they host a bowling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17. Doors open at the Litchfield Bowling Alley at 5 p.m., and the tournament begins at … more
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