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Donnellson's Cooper Duff was one of several area riders to have a good day at the Johnson Grand Prix in Monmouth on Saturday, June 15, as he took second in the Super Mini class and third in the Open B class.

Monmouth Race A Grand One For Local Riders

Points weren’t on the line when the So. IL Off-Road Racing Series headed to Monmouth on June 16, but pride and cash were, which meant some fierce competition at the Johnson Grand Prix. … more

6/20/24

In front, from the left are Elliot Link and Hudson Jackson. In back are Kelly Ondrey of Steve Schmitt Brubaker, Chad Foss, Paige Foss, Dexter Link, Paine Foss, Memphis Jackson, Stacy Carter and Rhonda Jurgena of Steve Schmitt Brubaker.

Litchfield Baseball Accepts Donation

Steve Schmitt Brubaker in Litchfield is helping local athletes this summer with a donation of $500 and other equipment to Litchfield Baseball, Inc. through the Chevy Youth Baseball and Softball … more

6/20/24

The team members of the first place team, the Poach Pirates, from left, are Will Adkins, Kayla Adkins, Ben Loftus and Kevin Guinn.

Poach Pirates First At Central Park Tourney

The Central Park pickleball courts in Hillsboro hosted a MoCo League pickleball event Saturday, June 15. Four teams came to town to compete in this alternative pickleball format, including the Fried … more

6/20/24

Five members of the Litchfield High School and Litchfield Middle School wrestling programs competed in the Midwest Beach Wrestling Nationals on June 8, in West Peoria. From the left are Rilynn Younker, Vincent Moore, Draven Jones, Nick Adam and Pete Younker.

Panthers In The Sand Means Panthers With Raised Hands

Earlier this month, six members of the Litchfield wrestling program competed in the Midwest Beach Wrestling Nationals on June 8, in West Peoria. The group picked up two championships and seven top … more

6/20/24

Hillsboro grad Eli Atkins saved his best for last when it came to his cross country career at Greenville University. Atkins broke 28 minutes four times in the 8,000 meters in his final year with the Panthers, including a 27:08 at regionals.

THE COLLEGE REPORT • Atkins Makes Strides In Final Year At Greenville

It is not unusual for a male athlete to get bigger, stronger and faster as they age and gain more experience in their sport. But, Eli Atkins, a recently graduated Greenville University runner … more

by Dan Chamness | 6/17/24

Dozens of future Topper cheerleaders participated in this year's Little Topper Cheer Camp in June.

Topper Cheerleaders Host Cheer Camp In June

Members of the Hillsboro High School Topper cheerleading squad and coach Abbyjo Chambers hosted the inaugural Little Topper Cheer Camp at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro this June. … more

6/17/24

Walshville racer Travis Lentz has been on quite the roll this year as he has racked up 14 wins in 14 events in the Grand National Cross Country Series, The IXCR Cross Country Series and the Crossroads Cross Country Series this year. Lentz, pictured above with his latest first place plaque from the Pleasant Ridge IXCR race in Canaan, IN, also finished first in youth bikes in all six IXCR and Crossroads races in which he raced.

Lentz Still Unbeaten In GNCC And More

Travis Lentz’s dominance in the Grand National Cross Country Series has continued since J-N Motorsports’ last update in April as the Walshville off-road motorcycle racer is still … more

6/13/24

Butler’s Briar Kuhl makes his way through the trees at Tunnel Valley in English, IN, the third round of the Crossroads Cross Country Racing Series. Kuhl had to bow out early due to a mechanical issue, but he’s still fifth in the Super Mini class standings in the Indiana-based racing series.

Kuhl In Third In GNCC Standings

Briar Kuhl added three more top five finishes in the three most recent rounds Grand National Cross Country Series as the Butler ATV racer currently sits in third in the standings in his class. … more

6/13/24

After finishing tenth in the overall club rider ranks last year at the FIM International Six Days Enduro in Argentina, Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker is heading back to the gruelling off-road endurance race, which will be held in Galicia, Spain on Oct. 14-19.

Walker Qualifies For Second International Six Day Enduro

For the second year in a row, Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker will be competing in one of the most difficult off-road motorcycle races in the world as a part of the United States contingent at the … more

6/13/24

Duff First In Crossroads Standings

It’s been a strong start to the season for Cooper Duff as the Donnellson racer is currently first in one class and third in another in the Crossroads Cross Country Racing series. Duff has … more

6/13/24

Area Racers Compete At The Hoosier

Several Journal-News Motorsports area racers who don’t compete in the Grand National Cross Country Series for all 13 events made the short trip to Crawfordsville, IN, on April 27-28 for this … more

6/13/24

Auburn Names Chris, Kate Malveaux Co-Head Coaches

Chris and Kate (Singler) Malveaux have been named Auburn softball co-head coaches, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Wednesday, June 5. Both come to Auburn after serving as assistant coaches at … more

6/10/24

Bryant Snags 10K Title At Midstate

Phil Bryant of Litchfield won Sunday’s main event at the Twin 10K races on June 1 and 2, at the Midstate Dragway in Havana. From the left are Corey Wood, Dustin Bryant, Phil Bryant, Chris … more

6/10/24

Wood Wins All-Litchfield Final At Havana

With a large number of family and friends in attendance, Litchfield’s Corey Wood defeated fellow Litchfield racer Dustin Bryant in the final of the $2,500 box/no box combo race at the Midstate … more

6/10/24

Team Penske's familiar No. 2 Ford received the checkered flag first at the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, June 2, as Austin Cindric won for the first time since the 2022 Daytona 500. For more photos, go to www.thejournal-news.net.

Cindric Wins Enjoy Illinois 300 To Snap 85-Race Skid

Sometimes it takes a little luck to go along with all that horsepower and talent to win in the ultra-competitive NASCAR Cup Series. Team Penske’ Austin Cindric capitalized on teammate Ryan … more

6/6/24

NASCAR fans from all over came to meet the professional racer Christian Eckes. Eckes is currently ranked number one in the Craftsman Truck Series.

NASCAR Driver Meets Locals At McKay NAPA

Racing fans and curious locals alike were treated on Thursday, May 30, when NASCAR driver Christian Eckes (#17) visited town. McKay NAPA hosted a meet and greet lunch outside their headquarters on S. … more

6/3/24

A record number of teams signed up for the 2024 edition of the Crush for Camden Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 4, which raises money in honor of its namesake, Camden Burke. Pictured above are Camden and his parents, Gina and Jason Burke, and sister Renna.

Camden’s Crew Crushes Tournament Turnout Record

On Saturday May 4, golfers once again hit the links at Indian Springs Golf Club in Fillmore for the sixth installment of the annual Crush for Camden’s Crew Golf Outing. This year was extra … more

5/30/24

Snyder First At Florida Junior Tour

Alexandra Snyder shot a 67 in her final round at the Florida Junior Tour’s Indian Springs Open on May 5, to capture her second win in the tour’s 13-15 girls division of the season. … more

5/30/24

Litchfield racer Ryan Komor leaves a flurry of mud in his wake as he continues his lap in round two of the SO. IL Off Road Racing Series in Carlinville on May 19. Komor went on to finish third in the Open A class.

SO. IL Series Makes Stop In Carlinville

Round two of the So. IL Off-Road Racing Series hit the trails near Carlinville on Sunday, May 19, with 126 entries spread out between the adult and youth classes. In the youth classes, … more

5/30/24

THE COLLEGE REPORT • Janssen, Detmers Earn Success At Millikin

On the baseball diamond, Nokomis graduate Ryan Janssen’s offense was very good. His defense behind the plate: even better than his offense. It might be the primary reason the former … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/28/24