The Journal-News

Ramsey-Nokomis Girls Score Second Victory

The Ramsey-Nokomis co-op golf teams were in action on Sept. 23 and 24 this week as the Rams hit their home fairways at the Ramsey Lake Golf Course. In Wednesday’s match, Ramsey played well … more

9/28/20

Nokomis senior Dallas Sneddon shot a 46 at the Vandalia Country Club on Thursday, Aug. 27, helping the Ramsey-Nokomis co-op team to a second place finish.

Rams Score Wins At Vandalia

The Ramsey-Nokomis boys golf team picked up another win and the Lady Rams fielded a full team for the first time this year on Thursday, Aug. 27, as the squads hit the links at the Vandalia Country … more

8/31/20

With encouragement from Bryant Wright (far right), Den O’Malley (left) and Mark Sowarsh measure up their next shot during the Arrowhead Open on Saturday, Aug. 15. O’Malley and Wright pulled double duty as they also worked the fun hole in honor of the late Ayden O’Malley. This year, the hole raised money for scholarships to any and all Nokomis High School seniors who go on to play sports or cheer at the college level in memory of Den and Ros O’Malley’s daughter.

Arrowhead Open Brings The Tribe Out In Force

On Saturday, Aug. 15, Indian Springs Golf Course was buzzing with activity as the seventh annual Arrowhead Open teed off. With athletics in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funds raised by … more

8/24/20

Ramsey-Nokomis Boys Start Season With Two Victories

The Ramsey-Nokomis boys golf team started off the season in fine fashion on Wednesday, Aug. 19, as they picked up a pair of wins over Clinton and Shelbyville at Eagle Creek Golf Course in … more

8/24/20

Prior to the shelter-in-place order, members of the Nokomis Athletic Club elected new officers and honored their retiring officers for their years of dedication. In front, from the left, are retiring officers Missy Keiser, Julie Knodle and Cheri Herpstreith. In the second row are new officers Sheila Keller, Amy Stolte and Jane Aumann.

Nokomis Athletic Club Plans For Arrowhead Open

The Nokomis Athletic Club is moving forward with plans for their annual golf outing, the Arrowhead Open. The seventh annual Arrowhead Open is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Indian … more

6/1/20

The lights were on at football fields and other sports fields across Montgomery County and the state on Friday night, but not for the usual reason. Schools throughout Illinois turned on the lights at their playing fields as a part of Lights For The Fight, a show of support for the Class of 2020, who had their senior year cut short on Friday by order of Governor J.B. Pritzker. The lights glowed from 8:20 (20:20 military time) to 8:40 at Nokomis (above), Litchfield, Lincolnwood and Hillsboro on Friday, with the project also a way for those communities to show support for healthcare workers, first responders and all other essential workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lights Out For Sports For 2020?

Whatever slim hopes there were for even a short sports season for Illinois high school athletes may have been dashed on Friday, April 17, with Governor J.B. Pritzker’s declaration that school … more

4/20/20

The message on the backstop at the Nokomis High School baseball field says it all as the Redskins hope what could have been a special season isn't lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The message, installed by Erin, Audrey and Liv Sabol, features the word "Hope" along with two baseballs and the rallying cry of "Noko Proud." With 12 returning letter winners and eight seniors, Coach Brian Pesko's team had its sights set on a deep postseason run, and possibly Nokomis' first trip to the state baseball tournament since 1977.

Redskins Hope Season Happens

As revered as the Nokomis boys basketball program is, it’s difficult to argue that the Redskins baseball program hasn’t been just as good the last few years. The Skins have four … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 4/13/20

Sabol Honored By IBCA

Originally scheduled for early June, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association all-star basketball games have been cancelled for this year. “We will still be naming student-athletes to … more

4/9/20

Six Nokomis basketball players were named to the Prairie State All-Conference basketball teams. Clockwise, from the top left, are Macee Eisenbarth, Audrey Sabol, Mia Fesser, Evan Herpstreith, Carter Sabol and Alex Tosetti.

Redskins Put Six On Prairie State All-Conference Lists

Six Nokomis High School basketball players earned all-conference honors from the coaches of the Prairie State Conference, with three on the girls team and three on the boys team. For the second … more

3/26/20

2019 A Return To Glory For Redskins

With the entire sporting world shut down, the Nokomis Football Twitter account came rushing to the aid of those in need of something to quell their lust for competition. “Need a sports fix? … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 3/23/20

For the third time in his high school career, Nokomis' Carter Sabol earned a spot on the IBCA boys basketball all-state team, taking first team honors during his senior season.

Sabol A First Team Pick On IBCA All-State Team

Nokomis High School senior Carter Sabol was one of ten players selected by members of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association for this year’s Class 1A all-state first team. Sabol, who … more

3/19/20

2019-2020 Nokomis High School Boys Basketball Statistics

2019-20 End Of An Era For Skins

It’s difficult to not sound like a broken record when recapping a season for the Nokomis Boys Basketball team. Twenty win season? Check. Mohawk Classic title? Check. Opponents average fewer … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 3/9/20

2019-2020 Nokomis High School Girls Basketball Statistics

Lady Redskins Gain Experience

The 2019-2020 season was the year of the youth movement for the Nokomis girls basketball team as nine of the 13 players on this year’s roster were freshmen. While there were some growing … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 3/9/20

Nokomis Head Coach Steve Kimbro receives a standing ovation after being honored by the officials at Meridian High School in Macon, following the Redskins' 58-43 regional championship loss to Central A&M on Feb. 28, that signified Kimbro's 1,146th, and last, game as head coach.

Redskins Bid Farewell To Season, Kimbro

The regional championship game in Macon on Friday, Feb. 28, wasn’t just the end of the season for the Nokomis boys basketball team, it was the end of an era. After more than 1,100 games as … more

3/2/20

Nokomis' senior three-sport standout Alex Tosetti made his decision to play football for Augustana College official on Thursday, Feb. 20, signing his letter of intent to the Rock Island-based school. Sitting, in front, with Tosetti are his parents, Joe and Stacy Tosetti. In the back, from the left, are Nokomis football coaches Frank Steele, Head Coach Paul Watson, Nick Fox and Corey Black.

Gridiron Calling To Three-Sport Star Tosetti

When preparing for the next step in regards to his educational and athletic pursuits, Nokomis senior Alex Tosetti didn’t have to just pick where he was going to school, but what he would be … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 3/2/20

Ten sets of eyes were focused on Meridian guard Riley Day (#11) during Nokomis' regional semifinal game against the Hawks on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Macon. The Nokomis defense, from the left, is Jake Johnson, Alex Tosetti, Evan Herpstreith, Carter Sabol and Seth Johnson.

Redskins Roll Past Hawks In Semifinal

The Nokomis Redskins had zero games over 70 points scored in their 30 regular season games, but after scoring 77 against Cowden-Herrick Beecher City on Feb. 25, the Skins picked up 71 points in their … more

3/2/20

Nokomis' Jake Johnson drives past Kenney Robbins of Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City during the Redskins' opening game at the Meridian Regional in Macon on Feb. 25. Johnson had six points and helped out on the boards in Nokomis' 77-19 win over the Bobcats.

Redskins Roll In Regional Opener

Six times this season the Nokomis boys basketball team has won while scoring fewer than 50 points in a game. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Meridian Regional in Macon, the Redskins reached that mark by … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 2/27/20

Nokomis, Lincolnwood To Play For Titles

Montgomery County's two Class 1A boys basketball teams are both headed to regional championship games on Friday, Feb. 28, after wins in the semifinals on Feb. 26. Nokomis and Lincolnwood both won … more

2/26/20

Nokomis boys basketball Coach Steve Kimbro raises the plaque given to him by his children, Lukas, Wade and Kasey, in honor of his last home game at Nokomis High School on Friday, Feb. 21. After 39 years and 836 wins as head coach of the Redskins, Coach Kimbro is retiring at the end of this season.

Nokomis Honors Its Legends

Anyone expecting Steve Kimbro to stand up and brag on himself after he was handed the microphone following his final game as boys basketball coach at Nokomis High School probably doesn’t … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 2/24/20

Tosetti, Sabol Score Big On Senior Night

The Nokomis boys basketball game on Friday, Feb. 21, was about endings as the school celebrated the accomplishments of two legendary coaches, Head Coach Steve Kimbro and Assistant Coach Brian … more

2/24/20