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The friends and family of Camden Burke will be hosting the third annual Crush for Camden's Crew Golf Scramble on Saturday, May 8, at the Indian Springs Golf Club near Coffeen. Burke is the … more

4/15/21

Camren Neisler may not have been able to be there, but he was with his friends in spirit, and cardboard form, at the memorial golf outing that bears his name. In front, from the left, are Brea Cox, Taylor Lohman, Kayla Stauder, Alyssa Huber and Delaney Clavin. In the back are Hendrix Barnes, Logan Ernst, Hunter Arndt, Isaac Pearse,Andrew Durbin, Bj Chausse, Josh Clymer, Kamden Ransdell and Jake McDonald.

Third Camren’s On The Green Celebrates 21 In ‘21

Camren Neisler didn’t make it to his 21st birthday, which would have been March 3, 2021, but thanks to the love and support of his friends and family, Neisler had quite the party … more

4/15/21

It was a busy weekend for Morrisonville High School senior Jhadyn Walker as he rushed for 172 yards for the South Fork 8-man football team on Saturday, April 10, followed by a 12th place finish in the IXCR race in Greencastle, IN on Sunday, April 11.

Area Racers Invade Indiana

Stop number two on the IXCR cross country racing series schedule was on April 10-11, with racers hitting the hills and hollers of Deer Ridge in Greencastle, IN. Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker … more

4/15/21

It was a good start to the season for Litchfield's Bodee Everett as he took second and fourth in his two feature races at the Spring Shootout at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Everett Scores Two Top Fives In Season Opening Race

Litchfield quarter midget driver Bodee Everett started off his racing season on April 10-11, at Spring Shootout at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Presented by the Christrian County … more

4/15/21

It was the opportunity of a lifetime for Hillsboro's Nathan Lynch, right, pictured with his brother, Evan. Lynch got the opportunity to compete in the Bristol Dirt Nationals, which drew 900 entries to the iconic concrete speedway that was covered in dirt for the March NASCAR race.

Bristol The Opportunity Of A Lifetime For Lynch

While Nathan Lynch is no stranger to racing, the third generation driver’s latest trip was a different kind of experience. In March, Lynch joined 900 other dirt track racers in competing at … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 4/11/21

Racing truly is a family affair for the Lynch Motorsports crew, with four of Art Lynch’s grandsons racing on the dirt tracks of Macon, Tri-City and Fayette County. Nathan, Evan and Brady Lynch and Justin Reynolds all followed in their grandfather’s footsteps, with cousin Jason Williamson and the Lynch’s father, Artie, helping out in the pits. In front, from the left, are Jason Williamson, Nathan Lynch and Artie Lynch. In the second row are Evan Lynch, Brady Lynch and Justin Reynolds.

Family First For Lynch Motorsports... And Hopefully Second And Third

Like gasoline through a fuel line, racing runs in Nathan Lynch’s blood. From racing go-carts as a kid to late models as a teen at Macon Speedway to piloting the 14N on tracks throughout the … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 4/11/21

Cinderella stories are great during tournament season, unless you're the one on the other end. While Victoria Francis (left) lost her bid to become an Olympian after losing to Kylie Welker (right), the 17-year-old 14th seed, Francis still had a phenomenal tournament at the Olympic Wrestling Trials on April 2-3, finishing in third place and earning a spot on the US National Team.

Francis Earns Spot On US National Team

One of the more intriguing part of sports, especially during tournament time, is the potential for upsets. In March Madness, nothing is more exciting than watching Cinderella upset one of the big … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 4/8/21

Jon Durbin rides it out after a jump at the Sunoco Race Fuel Spring Shootout Pro-Am at Lincoln Trail Motosports on Sunday, April 4. Durbin would take first in the Throwback class at the event, his first victory in two decades.

Durbin Scores Win At Lincoln Trail Pro-Am

Hillsboro’s Jon Durbin picked up a win in the Throwback class at the Sunoco Race Fuel Spring Shootout Pro-Am at Lincoln Trail Motosports on April 4, one of several area riders to make the trip … more

4/8/21

Zach Duff of Donnellson (left) was one of the of the big winners at the WFO Promotions hare scrambles in Chandlerville on Sunday, April 4, winning the Super Mini class and finishing atop the youth division.

Duff, Lentz, Walker Find Wins At Easter Hare Scrambles

A slew of riders from the area spent Easter in their favorite way possible, navigating the twists and turns of a hare scramble course. Two dozen competitors from the Journal-News Motorsports area … more

4/8/21

Area racers Trenton Kimbro (left) and Ryan Petroski will have to find some space in their trophy cabinet after racing at Midwest Motosports Club in Chandlerville on March 21. Kimbro took first in the Super Mini and 85cc Senior classes, plus second in the Schoolboy class, while Petroski was fifth in the 250 C class.

Kimbro Collects Wins At Chandlerville Moto

Chandlerville was the place to be for area several motocross racers on March 21, as the Midwest Motocross Club hosted the second event of the AMA District 17 schedule. Trenton Kimbro of Taylor … more

4/8/21

Litchfield grad Emily Senjan is off to a hot start for the Parkland Cobras, racking up a record of 7-1 this year.

The College Report: Senjan Helps Parkland Keep Winning

Don’t ask Emily Senjan, a Litchfield graduate and Parkland College freshman, which she likes better, pitching or hitting. She does not know. But, what is very clear is she is a major … more

by Dan Chamness | 4/5/21

The College Report: Houchlei A Godsend For Blue Angels

Shelby Houchlei, a Hillsboro graduate, is a Kaskaskia College freshman that is contributing, not only at the plate, but on the hill as well. The KC Blue Angels thus far have posted an … more

4/1/21

Three Score Wins At Keithsburg

WFO Promotions was back in Keithsburg on Sunday, March 21, for their second hare scramble of the season. It was a productive day for the racers from the Journal-News coverage area as three came away … more

3/29/21

Litchfield grad Billy Beckham is off to a quick start at Lewis and Clark Community College, leading the team in batting average, slugging percentage and on-base percentage.

College Report: Beckham Tearing It Up For Lewis And Clark

Billy Beckham, a Litchfield graduate, is off to a very quick start to the season at Lewis and Clark Community College. In the first dozen games, Beckham has a batting average of .417, which … more

3/29/21

Hilltop Elite Academy of Tumbling and Trampoline, Inc., has been able to reintroduce their athletes back into the gym with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Above, junior coaches Summer Spencer (masked, left) and Amya Greenwood (masked, right) lead stretching in the mid-level (advanced beginner to novice levels) class while Hannah Huber coaches an athlete on the trampoline in the background.

Local Gyms Persevere Amid Pandemic

“Our kids gain so much from being in the gym. They are developing strength, coordination and learning how to push their bodies to achieve their goals, all of which are important for their … more

3/22/21

Brothers Zach (left) and Cooper Duff each finished atop their respective divisions at the Midwest Motocross Club Gran Prix on Sunday, March 14, in Chandlerville. Zach, who earned the win in Super Mini, also took first overall in the youth division, while younger brother Cooper finished third overall. Their father, Ryan, also raced, finishing fifth in his class.

On Track With Journal-News Motorsports: Saathoff and Company Collect Wins

Hillsboro High School freshman Chase Saathoff has been in a southern state of mind this month, competing in races in Georgia and Florida in March. Satthoff competed in Steve Nace Racing … more

3/18/21

The College Report: Brockmeyer Returns For Salukis

After six weeks, Abby Brockmeyer, a Lincolnwood graduate, returned to the court for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. In the two games in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, … more

3/15/21

Walshville's Travis Lentz was the baddest (and possibly the muddiest) at the Battle of the Badlands on Feb. 28, taking first in the 65cc class for his age group.

Motorcycle Racers Back On Track In 2021

It was the start of the race season on Feb. 20-21 for the Lentz family as Travis Lentz competed in the first round of the Grand National Cross Country series at Big Buck Farm in Union, SC. With … more

3/11/21

The College Report: Greenville Track Earns Conference Title

Since there has been a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Track and Field Championship, indoor or outdoor, there has only been one champion. That men’s champion has been the … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/8/21

The College Report: Scroggins Ends Regular Season On A High Note

For the Hannibal-LaGrange University women’s basketball team, wins have been hard to come by. A winning streak seemed completely out of the question. But, that is exactly how HLG, … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/1/21