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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
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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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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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
Pictured above, BRS president Lisa Billingsley, Jackie Brock and BRS treasurer Steve Johnson with a framed jersey donated from the Lou Brock Legends Collection.
Mrs. Brock Pays BRS Museum A Visit
A visit many years in the making, Jackie Brock visited the Bottomley Ruffing Schalk Baseball Museum in Nokomis on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Accompanied by friends Duane and Linda Flowers, formerly of … more
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
Bryant Doubles Up At Havana
It was a big day for Dustin Bryant at Central Illinois Dragway on Saturday, Oct. 7, as the Litchfield racer made two trips to the winner’s circle. Bryant, right, entered three classes and only … more
Walker, Johnson Near Top In NEPG
 Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker and Gillespie’s Collin Johnson are first and second in their respective classes in the National Enduro Series (NEPG), with eight of the nine rounds in … more
The College Report: Fenton Gets Go-Ahead Goal
Litchfield graduate Myka Fenton made it count when she was called upon to score. The Walshville resident, now a freshman soccer player at Principia College, scored Principia’s second goal … more
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Litchfield junior drag racer Brayden Hearn made it to the winner’s circle at the Central Illinois Dragway in Havana on Oct. 7, beating out the competition in the 12.80 class. In front are Venice Harms and Brayden Hearn. In the middle are Michelle Hearn, Timothy Hearn and Brad Gebhardt. In the back are Will Rogers of Team Live On and David Hearn.
Hearn Earns Win At CID
Nine-year-old Brayden Hearn of Litchfield has a little extra spending money after taking the win in his junior dragster class at Central Illinois Dragway in Havana on Oct. 7. Hearn, the son of … more
Duncan Fuehne, grandson of Bob Fuehne of Hillsboro, was named the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association’s 2022-23 national Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Sept. 14.
Fuehne Named National Scholar Athlete
The grandson of one Hillsboro resident has made an impact at the Colorado School of Mines, both in the classroom and in the cross country and track world. Duncan Fuehne, grandson of Bob Fuehne of … more
Pawne Superintendent Tim Kratochvil, a standout at Mt. Olive High School and a SIU-C Hall of Fame baseball player, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23. He was 49.
Sports, School Communities Mourn Loss Of Kratochvil
The Pawnee community and beyond is reeling after the unexpected death of Superintendent Tim Kratochvil on Saturday, Sept. 23. A candlelight vigil was held Sunday night in front of Pawnee High School … more
Herschelman Pitching Coach At QU
Quincy University head baseball coach Matt Schissel has completed his staff for the 2024 season, adding three coaches with NCAA Division II or minor league experience who will help the Hawks maintain … more
Sectional winner Rylee Rogers.
Dragon Softball Players Win Sportsmanship Award
Two Hillsboro Junior High School softball players have been awarded Outstanding Sportsmanship pins by the Illinois Elementary Schools Association for postseason play. Awards were based on overall … more
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More than $22,000 has been raised for the Capital Area Career Center, Panhandle School District special education and other charities during the five years in which the Austin Krager Memorial Golf Tournament has been held. Pictured above are Krager’s family and representatives from two of the organizations the outing has helped. From the left are Austin’s sister Skylar (Krager) Thomas with his nephew, Drew Austin; tournament organizer Matt Jones; Wes Aymer of Capital Area Career Center; Lincolnwood Principal Ken Schuster; Austin’s parents Mark and Jill Krager, Austin’s sisters Cassie and Maddie Krager and Austin’s nephew, Crue Anthony Walker (left) and Drew Austin Thomas.
Golf Tournament Continues To Help Causes Important To Krager Family
Over the last five years the Austin Krager Memorial Golf Outing has raised more than $22,000 for causes that meant a lot to the tournament’s namesake and his family. Krager, who passed … more
College Report: Belsher, Pence Killing It In College
When former Lincolnwood volleyball player and Morrisonville High School grad Hailee Belsher is not on the court, she is learning the sport of college volleyball. But, with her performance and … more
New Montgomery County Trap Club Gives Kids Something To Shoot For
Last year, members of the Litchfield Sportsman’s Club partnered with the Litchfield School District to give 28 young sportsmen the opportunity to represent their community in the sport of … more
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Nokomis' Ryan Janssen
College Report: Detmers, Janssen Wrap Things Up At Millikin
With a 3-0 mark in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin action, one could hardly be surprised that Drew Detmers was one of four pitchers named to the first team. “I felt like I put … more
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