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Nokomis' Drake Taylor lofts a hook shot over the outstretched hand of Litchfield's Nathan Schaake during the second half of their game in the Rick McGraw Memorial Invitational in Litchfield on Monday, Jan. 20. Taylor had 14 points and ten rebounds in the Redskins' 48-42 win over the Panthers.

Nine days after Litchfield swiped a win from Nokomis on the Redskins’ home court, the two Montgomery County foes met again, this time in pool play at the Rick McGraw Invitational in Litchfield … more

1/21/25

Shelbyville's Tailyn Hancock is guarded by Nokomis' Lizzy Hill during the Lady Redskins' home game on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Hill and company held Shelbyville to nine first half points in their 71-37 victory, their 16th of the year.

Lady Redskins Roll Past Rams, Blackhawks

The Nokomis girls basketball team picked up a pair of victories on Jan. 15 and Jan. 17, beating Shelbyville and Sandoval to improve to 17-3 on the season. The Lady Redskins recorded their third … more

1/21/25

Win Over Nokomis Keeps Wildcats Perfect In MSM

Treyton Davis and Alex Peacock combined for 40 of Edinburg-South Fork’s 51 points to keep the Wildcats undefeated in the MSM Conference on Friday, Jan. 17, as they defeated Nokomis 51-36. It … more

1/21/25

Nokomis' Kannon Jonas goes airborne to try to impede Augst Frankford's path to the hoop during the Redskins' game against Civic Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Rick McGraw Memorial Invitational in Litchfield. A returning all-tournament pick from a year ago, Frankford had 11 points in the Eagles' 53-37 win over the Redskins.

Eagles Push Past Nokomis In McGraw Opener

The Nokomis boys basketball team had a tough task in their opening game of the Rick McGraw Memorial Invitational in Litchfield on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Redskins drew the second seeded Eagles of … more

1/21/25

South Fork threw a lot at Nokomis' Alivia Sabol (#45) during the MSM Conference game on Monday, Jan. 13, but not much could stop the Redskin sophomore as she scored 22 points in Nokomis' 67-37 victory over the Ponies.

Nokomis Lives It Up Against Ponies

The Nokomis girls basketball team passed the halfway point of their conference season on Monday, Jan. 13, and are still in contention for their third straight MSM Conference championship. The Lady … more

1/16/25

The Nokomis boys basketball team took time to recognize one of the program's best teams on Saturday, Jan. 11, prior to their varsity game against Litchfield. The 1974-75 team went 27-1 before falling to eventual state champion Venice in the sectional championship game. From the left are Mike Adden, Tony Strazar, Darold Johnson, Steve Gonet, Earl Alexander, Roger Archibald, Ron DeWerff, Mark Kirk, Coach Loren Wallace and Asst. Coach Carl Fieldbinder. Not able to be at the event were Mark Franzen, Randy Frazier, Greg Parsons, Bud Foster and Asst. Coach Roger Craft.

74-75 Redskins Still One Of Nokomis' Greats

Nothing was going to keep Loren Wallace from getting to Nokomis on Saturday night, Jan. 11. Not flight delays, not airplane issues, not anything. “My wife Barbara said, ‘Do you really … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 1/16/25

Mater Dei Surges Past Nokomis In Second Half

A 34-19 second half pushed Mater Dei to their 13th win of the season as they defeated Nokomis 64-46 on the Redskins’ home court. The Redskins trailed by as many as six with 5:10 to play in the … more

1/16/25

Nokomis' Carter Wexstten tries to cut off Brayden Ronco's path to the basket during the Redskins' home game against Litchfield on Saturday, Jan. 11. Ronco had a game-high 14 points for the Purple Panthers, who scored a 36-34 win over Nokomis to improve to 7-9 on the season.

Panthers Steal One From Nokomis

Fans looking forward to the 2025 Rick McGraw Memorial Invite in Litchfield got a preview on Saturday night Jan. 11, as Litchfield faced the Redskins just 24 hours after it was announced that the two … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 1/13/25

Lady Redskins Roll Past Okaw Valley

The Nokomis girls basketball team shot 42 percent from the field and scored a season high in their 75-19 win over Okaw Valley on Saturday, Jan. 11, as the Lady Redskins moved to 14-3 on the season. … more

1/13/25

Nokomis To Honor 1974-75 Redskins This Saturday

The Nokomis High School boys basketball team will recognize one of the program’s greatest teams on Saturday, Jan. 11, prior to the tip off of the varsity game between the Redskins and the … more

1/9/25

Vipers Hand Nokomis First MSM Loss

The snow didn’t come until later on Saturday, Jan. 4, but a cold snap inside the Franklin High School gym knocked Nokomis from the top of the MSM Conference boys basketball standings as they … more

1/6/25

Gillespie Girls Get Past Nokomis In OT

The Gillespie Lady Miners outscored Nokomis 13-3 in the overtime period to beat the Lady Redskins 60-50 on Thursday, Jan. 2, and avenge a four-point loss at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament five … more

1/6/25

Nokomis' Drake Taylor drew the attention of Flora defenders Gage Dugan (#30) and Parker Helm (#5), but there wasn't much stopping the senior forward in the fourth quarter of the seventh place game at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament on Monday, Dec. 30. Taylor had eight of his team-high 12 points in the final eight minutes, including a putback at buzzer that gave the Redskins a 43-41 victory.

Taylor Made: Buzzer Beater Gives Nokomis Win In Seventh Place Game

With 17 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the seventh place game at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament, Nokomis senior Ian Keller drove the baseline and bounced a behind-the-back pass … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 1/2/25

Nokomis' Hannah Tarter and Gillespie's Corinne Fellin tie up a loose ball during the second half of the third place game at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tarter had seven points in Nokomis' 47-43 victory over the Miners, who they'll play again on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Nokomis Girls Third At Carlinville Tourney

The Nokomis girls basketball team ended their run at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament on a high note as they defeated Gillespie 47-43 in the third place game on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Miners … more

12/30/24

Redskins To Play For Seventh At Vandalia Holiday Tourney

It was a slow start, but a strong finish to the Vandalia Holiday Tournament for the Nokomis boys basketball team, but the Redskins are hopeful that they can keep that momentum for their final game in … more

12/30/24

Boys and Girls Holiday Basketball Tournaments

2024 Carlinville Holiday Boys Tournament at Carlinville HS Thursday, December 26 Game 1: 1:30 p.m. - #2 Calhoun vs. #7 Bunker Hill Game 2: 3 p.m. - #3 Litchfield vs. #6 East … more

12/23/24

Lady Redskins Beat 'Cats For Third MSM Victory

The Nokomis girls basketball team improved to 3-0 in the MSM Conference with a 59-32 win over Mt. Olive on Friday, Dec. 20. The Lady Redskins caught the Wildcats on a four-game losing streak, … more

12/23/24

Pretzels Defense Salty In Nokomis Win

New Berlin held Nokomis to single digits in all four quarters as the Pretzels defeated the Redskins 37-26 on Friday, Dec. 20, at the Pretzel Dome. New Berlin entered the game having held … more

12/23/24

As Tom Petty once sang, "the waiting is the hardest part," and as these players can attest. From the left, Brayden Carlson, Cash Lynch, Blain Goodwin, Drake Taylor and Hayden Blackwell wait for a ball to come off the rim during the showdown between Pana and the host Nokomis Redskins on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Close throughout the second half, Pana came away with a 42-36 win to halt a three game losing streak.

Panthers Snap Skid With Win Over Redskins

Two neighbors locked horns in a defensive battle on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Nokomis as Pana defeated the host Redskins 42-36 for their second win of the season. The Panthers entered the game with a 1-4 … more

12/19/24

Lady Redskins Rally To Beat Pawnee

The Nokomis Lady Redskins finished off a fourth quarter comeback to defeat Pawnee for the second time this season on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as they beat the Indians 37-33 in Pawnee. Nokomis held a … more

12/19/24