•November 1, 2023•
Moultrie Amateur Radio will hold Hamfest on Saturday, November 4 from 7 to 11 am at the Sullivan American Legion. A fox hunt will be held immediately at 11 am. Admission is $5, table rental is $10. Items for sale will include outdoor tools, electronics and ham radio gear. For more information contact Ralph Zancha at 217-254-7574.
•November 1, 2023•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their November Quarter Auction on Wednesday, November 8 , 2 0 2 3 . The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Tribe 12 U Softball Team. This is the second year for the existence of this organization. Players on the team range from 10 -12 years old and are from Shelbyville, Mt. Zion and Sullivan. Tribe 12 U is a semi travel softball team based out of Sullivan. The Tribe coaches for this team focus on teaching fundamentals of softball and life with a goal for the girls on the team to learn confidence, competition, self worth, teamwork, discipline and so much more. Your support at this event will allow us the opportunity to buy some team tools to help our girls learn and grow. At the November Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Plunder Jewelry, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, pawTree, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One PLUS different craft vendors, hair bows, laser engraved designs and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. The Tribe 12 U Softball Team will also hold a Silent Auction and Bake Sale during the event. Food will be available for purchase in the parking lot with Highway Heartburn Food Truck. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.
photo by Jeni Yantis
OV Volleyball Senior Night
OV volleyball celebrated senior night on October 16. Pictured are seniors Rissa Montgomery and Megan Roley.
Members of the SOV JFL Heavyweights are: 00 Karson Ragsdale, 1 Aceon Fryman, 3 Alex Ingram, 5 Caysen Dyer, 6 Madyx Schwass, 7 Nixon Dundee, 11 Koda Plumb, 12 Ethan Smith, 13 Kaiden McKinney, 14 Kolton Kirby, 17 Liam Crouch, 20 Ethan Sims, 22 Rowdy Fayhee, 23 Ty Szabo, 40 Heath Tidwell, 43 Ronin Woods, 70 Cooper Husketh, 72 Asher Henry, 99 Kaeson McCoy.
•October 25, 2023•
Members of the SOV JFL Lightweights are 2 Mason Miller, 5 Kayden Randol, 6 Maddox Crist, 7 Colbert Harbin, 8 Axton Fryman, 11 Griffin Woods, 13 Zeke Hardesty, 15 Everett Finn, 16 Jesse Jones, 18 Cooper Pearce, 19 Jackson Williamson, 21 Boddie Collins, 23 Keegan Weaver, 26 Owen Moomaw, 34 Payton Schum, 36 Corbin Jungiewicz, 42 Luke Clevenger, 43 Cade Thompson, 45 David Ryherd, 49 Tyler Blickensderfer, 51 Wyatt Adams, 52 Jaxson Doty, 56 Will Flexser.
On Saturday, October 7, for the first time ever both Heavyweights and Lightweights won together undefeated (7-0) division conference championship against Tuscola. The Lightweight score was 67-13 and the Heavyweight score 24-18 with a triple overtime.
The boys celebrated at the SOV JFL banquet on Sunday, October 22nd at the VFW in Sullivan. To the community, family and friends “We are so proud of both teams and all their hard work and dedication this season. We’ve had an outstanding coaching staff . Thank you for volunteering your time and energy, getting to know each player and making them like family. We would also like to say thank you to everyone who supported all the boys and coaches, helping them this year be successful taking them to the next level. We’re all very proud of each and everyone of you. This one’s for you boys”
REDSKINS ON 3
1…2…3… REDSKINS
photo by Greg Floyd
Demarkus Moore (0) and Marshall Robison (53) stop ALAH’s Jayce Parsons.
•October 25, 2023•
by E. Scott England
Each team knew going in that one of the undefeated teams would have to walk off the field with their first loss of the season. Both Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Sullivan/Okaw Valley had already clinched playoff berths heading into Friday’s regular season finale, but the battle in Arthur was for the undisputed conference champion title and the much sought after undefeated record. In the end, the Knights came out victorious, delivering a stunning defeat to the Redskins with a final score of 42-13.
Trotting out onto the field for the first offensive set was a familiar number as Aian Fryman returned after missing the last two weeks due to an ankle injury. Fryman was tapped for the first handoff of the game, a three yard gain. After losing three yards on the next run, the junior running back picked up only four more yards on that drive. He would finish with just five yards rushing for the game. The Redskins’ first drive ended with a 48 yard touchdown pass from Cooper Christensen to Aiden Ballinger.
ALAH answered on their first possession as well. The Knights’ leading rushers, Jayce Parsons and Landon Waldrop showed the Redskins’ defense right off how difficult they would be to stop all evening. The Knights also effectively managed time, controlling much of the clock all game. The initial drive resulted in a touchdown off a one yard quarterback keeper by Parsons on a third and goal.
It looked as though momentum would shift to ALAH on the following kickoff when SOV mishandled the kick and the Knights recovered. Threatening to score for a second time in just two minutes, a bad snap from the one yard line resulted in a loss of 13 yards. The Knights couldn’t recover on that possession, eventually turning the ball over on downs. It appeared from there the game would continue to be a back and forth. SOV’s next possession was a three and out. ALAH fumbled on the first play of their next possession; SOV recovered. SOV fumbled on the first play of that possession; ALAH recovered. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
The 46th Annual Lake Shelbyville Eco-Meet, coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was held at Camp Camfield Ecological Study Area on October 19th.
The Eco-Meet is an environmental competition for school students that are in junior high and high school. Junior Varsity teams are comprised of four students from grades seven and eight. Varsity teams are made up of four high school students from grades nine through twelve. A total of 140 students from 35 schools competed in this year’s event. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Redskins concluded regular season play for this volleyball season. The team picked up one win on the road last week while dropping two home matches. They finish the regular season with a record of 9-22.
Sullivan hosted Shelbyville last Monday. The Rams came into town looking to add to their 20-10 record. The Redskins struggled to put together anything on offense or defense. The team only recorded eight kills and one ace in the evening. Tessa Seeley led with three kills. Kiley Dyer had the team’s lone ace. Sullivan dropped the match in two sets 10-25, 16-25. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
by E. Scott England
The IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Regional was held at Tabor Park last Saturday. The conditions were near perfect for the mid-morning meet. Fifteen teams competed with Tuscola winning the for the boys and Tolono (Unity) taking home first for the girls.
The runners left nothing in the tank as they set off through the three mile course. The Lady Redskins ran first with Julia Moody crossing the line first for the team in 37th place. She was followed by Eiley Poe, Miracle Wilson, Allison Cullen, Bella Harden, and Brooklyn Booker. Unfortunately, neither the team nor individuals qualified for sectionals. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
by E. Scott England
Last season, the Sullivan/Okaw Valley Redskins went into the final week of the regular season with a 4-4 record. A win would secure a playoff spot. A loss would end their season. Standing in their way were the Clinton Maroons.
Rematch at Victory Field
Last year, Clinton arrived in Sullivan having already been eliminated from the playoffs. SOV had opened the season 4-1 before dropping three straight. They were also facing a situation they didn’t think they would have to face. Two weeks prior, quarterback Cooper Christensen broke his leg, sidelining him for the rest of the season. The signal calling duties shifted to Seth Forlines in week eight, but an injury to him put Kyle Corkill behind center for the matchup against Clinton. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
Lake Land College is celebrating Veterans Appreciation Month by recognizing and honoring local Veterans throughout the month of November.
During the week of Nov. 6-10, all Veterans throughout the Lake Land community are invited to add a photo from their time of service to a display in the Luther Student Center. Family members and friends are also invited to display a photo of a loved one who served. Picture frames and information cards will be provided. All photos can be picked up at the end of the week. Read More