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Lincolnwood’s Haelee Damm pops a three over Bunker Hill’s Taytem Brooks (#1) and Julianna Scroggins (#13) during the Lancers 41-21 win over the Minutemaids on Monday, Nov. 14. The Lancers have 11 threes in their first two games, with six against Bunker Hill and five in a 45-35 loss to Illini Central on Nov. 15.

From 0-21 to 1-12 to 4-22, the progression of the Lincolnwood High School girls basketball program has been a deliberate one, but if the Lady Lancers’ first two games are any indication, … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 11/17/22

Lincolnwood’s Belsher, Pope Earns IVCA All-State Honors

Morrisonville High School senior Hailee Belsher was named to the first team of the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association All-State team recently, while her teammate and fellow senior, Avery Pope, … more

11/14/22

Rupert, Pope, Belsher To Play In All-Star Game

Twenty-eight of the area’s best volleyball players will participate in the Central Illinois All-Star Match on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Cass Gym on the campus of Lincoln Land Community College in … more

11/7/22

In front of a large crowd of supporters in orange and black, Lincolnwood's Taryn Millburg makes a pass during the Lancers' sectional semifinal game against Mendon Unity on Monday, Oct. 31, in White Hall. Despite their best efforts, the Lancers fell to the Mustangs 25-19, 25-19 to end their season with a record of 34-4.

Mustangs Take The Middle To Ground Lancers

With 34 wins in just 37 games, the 2022 season had already been a great one for the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball game going into their sectional contest in White Hall on Oct. 31. That win … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 11/3/22

Joined by her friends, family and coaches, Morrisonville High School senior Hailee Belsher (seated in the center) made her decision to continue her volleyball career at Lincoln Land Community College official on Tuesday, Nov. 1. In front with Belsher are her sister Emilee Belsher and mom Danielle Smith. In the back, from the left, are Lincolnwood Assistant Coach Melissa Davidson, Springfield Shock Coach John Komnick and Lincolnwood Head Coach Kimberly Denney.

Belsher Ready To Hit It Big At Lincoln Land

For the last four years, Hailee Belsher has been a big hit on the prep volleyball scene. Now, Belsher has the opportunity to do the same at the next level. The Morrisonville High School senior … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 11/3/22

Lancers To Gather For Preview Night Nov. 11

The Panhandle School District community will join together to recognize their local athletes at this year’s basketball preview night on Friday, Nov. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school … more

11/3/22

While senior Avery Pope (#2) celebrates on the court, Kierstyn Denney, Taryn Millburg (#22), Jazmin Seaton-Hobson (#12) and Coach Kimberly Denney celebrate from the bench after Lincolnwood scored the final point in their two-set win over Greenfield-Northwestern at the Lincolnwood Regional championship game on Oct. 27. The title was the Lancers' third straight regional crown and moved them on to the sectional semifinal against Mendon Unity on Monday, Oct. 31, in White Hall at 7 p.m.

Lady Lancers Live Up To Favorite Status

With a 32-3 record entering the regional tournament, wins over each of the other five schools in the regional and home court advantage for the first round of the postseason, the Lincolnwood High … more

10/31/22

Lincolnwood’s Tessa Funderburk (#3) and Nokomis’ Kinley Stolte (#4) converge above the net during the regional semifinal game in Raymond on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Funderburk led the Lancers in kills and service points as Lincolnwood advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a two set victory over the Redskins.

Third Time Charming For Lancers

They say that good things come in threes and for at least one Montgomery County team, that proved to be true on Wednesday, Oct. 26. For the third time this year the Lincolnwood and Nokomis … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 10/27/22

Mohawk Basketball To Host Food Drive, Tipoff

The Mohawks and Lady Mohawks are used to driving to the hoop, but on Friday, Oct. 28, the Morrisonville-Lincolnwood Junior High basketball programs will be doing a different kind of driving. The … more

10/27/22

Lincolnwood's Ian Keller attempts to knock the ball away from Williamsville's Drew Farnsworth during the sectional semifinal game in Virden on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The Bullets broke a scoreless halftime tie in the first minute of the second period to spark a 5-0 victory over the Lancers and advance to Saturday's sectional championship against Sacred Heart-Griffin.

Second Half Shoots Bullets Past Lancers

The postseason came to an end for the Lincolnwood High School soccer team on Wednesday, Oct. 19, as the Lancers fell to Williamsville 5-0 on a cold, clear night in Virden. The game was the epitome … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 10/24/22

For the sixth time in school history, the Lincolnwood High School volleyball program surpassed the 30-win mark, doing so on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Waverly Tournament. From the left are Jazmin Seaton-Hobson, Ella Jenkins, Jasmine Vickery, Taryn Millburg, Tessa Funderburk, Hailee Belsher, Kierstyn Denney, Avery Pope, Morgan Cowdrey, Haelee Damm, Justine Seelbach and Morgan Hampton.

Lancers Second At Waverly, Get 30th Win

The Lincolnwood High School volleyball team waded into the deep end of the pool at the Waverly Tournament and emerged with a second place finish on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Lancers were in a loaded … more

10/20/22

With teammate Haelee Damm (right) as back up, Lincolnwood’s Avery Pope gets under a ball during the Lancers’ match-up with Lutheran on Thursday, Oct. 13. Despite their best efforts, the Lancers fell to Lutheran in three games for their first MSM Conference loss of the season.

Crusaders Hand Lincolnwood First MSM Loss

Before finishing second overall at the Waverly Tournament, the Lancers were dealt their first MSM Conference loss of the season by parochial powerhouse Springfield Lutheran in three games on Oct. … more

10/20/22

Lady Lancers Close Out Regular Season With Win

The Lincolnwood High School volleyball team closed out the regular season with a victory on Monday, Oct. 17, with a two-set win in Pawnee. The Lancers scored a 25-17 win in game one, then finished … more

10/20/22

From the left, Lincolnwood's Braden Whalen, Gabe Armentrout, Elijah Aumann and Cade Johnson celebrate their 1-0 victory over Hillsboro in the regional championship game at Terry Todt Field in Raymond on Saturday, Oct. 15. Johnson scored the lone goal in the win, netting his third goal of the year with fewer than 17 minutes to play.

Ready, Willing And Able

Ready. That’s how you could describe both Lincolnwood and Hillsboro as they stepped onto Terry Todt Field in Raymond for the championship game of the Class 1A Regional on Saturday, Oct. … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 10/17/22

Lincolnwood’s Mason Stauder (#6) keeps Vandalia’s Issac Sachan from advancing the ball past midfield during the Lancers’ regional semifinal game on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Terry Todt Field in Raymond. Stauder and company held the Vandals scoreless in a 6-0 decision that earned Lincolnwood a shot at their first regional title since 2016.

Lancers Earn Chance To End Title Drought

The Lincolnwood High School soccer team took their first step in ending a six-year regional championship drought on Tuesday, Oct. 11, but step two is a bit steeper. The Lancers dispatched Vandalia … more

10/13/22

Seven members of the Lincolnwood High School volleyball team were honored on Tuesday, Oct. 11, as the Lancers celebrated senior night prior to their victory over Mt. Olive. In front, from the left are Jasmine Vickery, with mother Andrea Shreve; Amanda and Justine Seelbach, with parents Steve and Cindy Seelbach; Avery Pope, with parents Lindsay and Gabe Pope; Tessa Funderburk, with mother Stephanie Funderburk; Haelee Damm, with parents Megan and Cory Damm; and Hailee Belsher, with mother Danielle Smith.

Seniors Score Win For Lancers

It was all seniors, all the time at the Woodshed in Raymond on Tuesday, Oct. 11, as the Lincolnwood High School volleyball team defeated Mt. Olive in two games on senior night. With seven … more

10/13/22

The three senior members of the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville golf team were honored during what should have been their final home match at Shoal Creek Golf Course in Raymond on Friday, Sept. 23, had Mother Nature not had other plans. From the left are Nate Brockmeyer, Jhia Walker and Drake Germann.

Seniors Pace Lancers In Season Finales

It was senior sendoff for the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville golf teams as the Lancers took time to honor three of this year’s players for their contribution to the program. Nate Brockmeyer and … more

10/13/22

The Lincolnwood/Nokomis/Morrisonville/Pawnee soccer celebrated its five seniors on Thursday, Oct. 6, prior to their game against Williamsville at Terry Todt Field in Raymond. From the left are Braden Whalen, with mom Angie Whalen; Wyatt Kistner with parents Larry Kistner and Lynda Harden; Logan Farrar, with mom Laura Farrar; Yasmin Carrillo, with parents Maria and Fredy Carrillo; and Elijah Aumann, with parents Jane Aumann and Kurt and Kelly Aumann.

Lancers Celebrate Seniors In Season Finale

Thursday, Oct. 8 was senior night for the Lincolnwood soccer team, with the Lancers taking time to honor a group that truly represents the four-school co-op program. The five seniors represented … more

10/13/22

Lancers Now 26-1 After Win Over Tri-City

The Lincolnwood High School volleyball team improved to 26-1 overall and 5-0 in the MSM Conference with a decisive 25-9, 25-17 victory over Tri-City on Friday, Oct. 7, in Buffalo. Of … more

10/11/22

Lincolnwood’s Nate Brockmeyer watches his tee shot on the 15th hole at the Effingham Country Club during the IHSA Class 1A Effingham St. Anthony Sectional on Monday, Oct. 3. Brockmeyer finished the round with an 82, and was in a five-way tie for the final three state qualifying spots before bowing out on the first playoff hole.

Brockmeyer 15th At Sectionals

Lincolnwood senior Nate Brockmeyer came as close as you can get to advancing to state without actually doing so at the IHSA Class 1A Effingham St. Anthony Sectional at the Effinham Country Club on … more

10/6/22