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Nokomis' Ryan Eisenbarth dives for a loose ball just ahead of Lincolnwood's Jonah Elvidge during the showdown between the two Montgomery County rivals on Friday, Jan. 7. Eisenbarth entered the game averaging seven points per contest but exploded for 22 points, 20 in the first half, in Nokomis' 64-25 MSM Conference win.

On a night where Nokomis honored one of the best post players in the program’s history, the Redskins dominated down low in a 64-25 victory over Lincolnwood. By the time the Redskins honored … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 1/10/22

Saints Shoot Down Redskins In Springfield

The Calvary Saints shot 57 percent from the field on Thursday, Jan. 6, as they handed Nokomis a 63-57 loss in Springfield. The two teams would be tied at 14 going into the second quarter when … more

1/10/22

Lady Redskins Bounce Back Against Bombers

After a pair of single digit losses at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament snapped a 10-game win streak for Nokomis, the Lady Redskins hit the road on Monday, Jan. 3, in search of a new streak in a … more

1/6/22

Seconds before being mauled by teammate Ryan Eisenbarth (right), Nokomis' Elijah Aumann points skyward after hitting an off-balance fadeaway buzzer beater that gave the Redskins a 53-51 victory over Vandalia in the fifth place game of the Vandalia Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30.

Aumann Drops The Hammer On The Vandals

With nine and a half seconds left in the fourth quarter of the fifth place game at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament, the Nokomis Redskins had one last chance to get off a quality shot and break a … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 1/3/22

Eight players from six teams were honored with a spot on the all-tournament team at the conclusion of the girls' side of this year's Carlinville Holiday Tournament. From the left are Madison Roberts and Tylie Barton of Williamsville, Alexis Pohlman and Kylie Kinser of Greenfield-Northwestern, Jill Stayton of Carlinville, Audrey Sabol of Nokomis, Jaeylyn Hill of Calhoun and Kenna Bixby of South County.

Nokomis 4th, Sabol All-Tourney At Carlinville

Seeing Nokomis and South County play each other in the crossover game at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament shouldn’t have been any surprise, but the fact that the Lady Redskins and Vipers … more

1/3/22

2021-22 Holiday Basketball Tournaments

Wondering where your favorite high school team is hooping it up this holiday season? Don't worry. We have you covered below. Riverton Christmas Girls Tournament Pool A: Auburn, Mt. … more

1/2/22

Nokomis' Audrey Sabol scored 14 points in the Lady Redskins 33-21 win over Carlinville on Monday, Dec. 27, as they started out the Carlinville Holiday Tournament on a high note.

Lady Redskins Shoot For 3rd

The Nokomis Lady Redskins rolled to a pair of victories in their first two games at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27 and 28, but an equally hot Greenfield-Northwestern squad kept the … more

12/30/21

Nokomis' Jake Johnson goes up for two of his eight points in the Redskins' 46-41 upset win over third seeded Flora at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The Redskins would also defeat Father McGivney in pool play as they finished 2-2, with losses to Pana and Shelbyville.

Redskins Go 2-2 In Return To Vandalia

It’s been a while since the Nokomis boys basketball team has been at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament, which tipped off on Monday, Dec. 27. The Redskins have some history at the … more

12/30/21

Hillsboro senior Magnus Wells was a three-time all-conference selection this year by the coaches of the South Central Conference. Recently, Wells received another honor as he was selected to play in this year’s Illinois Coaches Association Shrine All-Star Football Game on June 18 in Bloomington.

Two From County To Play In Shrine Game

Two Montgomery County athletes will be suiting up with some of the best football players in the state at the 2022 Illinois Coaches Association Shrine All-Star Football Game on June 18 in … more

12/27/21

After making the playoffs for the second year in a row, with a 6-0 COVID campaign in between, the 2021-22 Nokomis High School football team celebrated a successful season with their annual awards banquet. Above are this year's award winners. From the left are Tanner Woolard, Offensive Lineman of the Year; Matthew Hill, Offensive MVP; Cooper Bertolino, Defensive Lineman of the Year; Jake Watson, Skins Award; Jake Johnson Defensive MVP; and Landon Engelman, Matt Cole Award, named after the 2001-02 Redskin captain who died in a car accident in 2008.

Senior 'Skins Leave Their Mark

The 2021-22 season of Nokomis High School football was the 100th in the program’s history and it was definitely a memorable one for all of those involved. The team went 7-3 overall, earning … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/27/21

Nokomis senior Jake Watson (#28) was an integral part of the Redskins success this season, rushing for more than 800 yards to help Nokomis go 7-3 on the year with their second straight trip to the playoffs. Watson’s individual excellence was recognized recently by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association with a spot on the 16-player Class 1A all-state honorable mention list.

Watson Honorable Mention For IHSFCA All-State Team

Post-season accolades continue to come in for the Nokomis High School football team after a successful 7-3 season and a second straight trip to the playoffs. In November, Nokomis senior Jake … more

12/23/21

Nokomis' Elijah Aumann drives and dishes late in the fourth quarter of the Redskins' game with Auburn on Saturday, Dec. 18. Aumann led the team in points (18) and assists (4) as the Redskins knocked off the Trojans 60-45 in Nokomis.

Redskins Knock Off Trojans In Nokomis

The Nokomis boys basketball team improved to 5-4 on the season on Saturday, Dec. 18, with a 60-45 victory over a tough Auburn team. While the Redskins led by double digits for most of the second … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/20/21

Lady Redskins Put It All Together In Wins

The Nokomis girls basketball team has had plenty of good performances during their current winning streak, but on Thursday, Dec. 16, everything seemed to click. The Lady Redskins posted a 58-24 … more

12/20/21

Win Streak Grows To Six For Lady Redskins

The month of December continues to be kind to the Nokomis girls basketball team as the Redskins defeated Pawnee 45-20 for their sixth win in a row and their fifth in the final month of 2021. It … more

12/16/21

Greenville's Abby Sussenbach (#23) and Nokomis' Cydney Bertolino (#40) battle for a rebound during the 5 p.m. game at the T. Todt Shootout in Nokomis on Saturday, Dec. 11. Less than two weeks after beating the Comets by three in regulation, Nokomis knocked off Greenville again, this time 42-37 in overtime.

Redskins Beat Comets In Rematch

Less than two weeks after beating Greenville by three on the Comets’ home floor, the Nokomis girls basketball team welcomed the Comets to Redskin Territory for the T. Todt Shootout on Saturday, … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/13/21

Madison's Vant Tucker (#23) and Kerwin Baker (#24) contest Elijah Aumann's drive to the basket during Nokomis' game against the Trojans at the T. Todt Shootout on Saturday, Dec. 11, on the Redskins' home floor. Aumann had a game-high 19 points, but Madison knocked off the Redskins 59-37 in the last of eight games at the shootout, which raised money for the Montgomery County Cancer Association in memory of late broadcaster Terry Todt.

Trojans Start Strong To Beat Redskins

A strong start set the tone for the Madison Trojans on Saturday, Dec. 11, as they defeated Nokomis 59-37 in the last of eight games at the T. Todt Shootout on the Redskins’ home floor. The … more

12/13/21

Litchfield's Elise Walch and the rest of the Panthers had their hands full in guarding Hillsboro guard Layne Rupert on Saturday, Dec. 11. Rupert poured in 30 points in the Toppers' 52-26 win over Litchfield, a new girls' record for points scored at the T. Todt Shootout.

T. Todt Notes: Thoughts On The 3rd T. Todt Shootout Vs. Cancer

It was a great day of basketball in honor of one of the great people from Montgomery County on Saturday, Dec. 11, as 16 teams participated in the third T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer, which benefitted the Montgomery County Cancer Association. more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/13/21

Mason Stauder (#10), accompanied by Nokomis teammates Kamron Coss (left) and Jake Johnson (#34), pestered Bryan Jubelt and the Gillespie offense throughout Tuesday’s game in Gillespie, holding the Miners without a field goal for the first 10 minutes of the game. Gillespie would come back to tie the contest in the second half, but Nokomis persevered the rally and picked up a 50-40 win.

Shorthanded ‘Skins Knock Off Miners

With four players out due to illness or injury, the Nokomis boys basketball team had a slightly different look to it on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The Redskins would make the most of what they had … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 12/9/21

Nokomis 'D' Stymies Knights

The Nokomis girls basketball team held Metro-East Lutheran to just three second half points on Monday, Dec. 6, as they picked up a 51-20 victory over the Knights. While the Redskins padded their … more

12/9/21

Long-time broadcaster Terry Todt (right) called some of the action at the inaugural T. Todt Shootout with Don Huddleston (left) in Carlinville in December, 2018. While Todt succumbed to cancer in May 2019, his legacy lives on with the shootout that bears his name and benefits the Montgomery County Cancer Association. This year’s event will be Saturday, Dec. 11, at Nokomis High School, with the first of eight games starting at 9:30 a.m.

Nokomis Hosts Third T. Todt Shootout

The legacy of longtime WSMI radio broadcaster Terry Todt will be on display on Saturday, Dec. 11, as the third annual T. Todt Shootout takes place at the Nokomis High School gym after a year off due … more

12/9/21