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Minor earns Special Mention from IBCA

News Progress Posted on April 9, 2025 by webmasterApril 9, 2025

•April 9, 2025•

Sullivan High School standout Addison Minor has been recognized with a Special Mention honor by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) for her contributions to the Lady Redskins basketball program. This prestigious recognition highlights Addison’s talent, dedication, and impact on the court throughout the season.

As a key player for the Lady Redskins, Minor demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and determination, helping to drive her team forward in a competitive season. Her ability to contribute offensively and defensively made her a standout athlete, earning respect from both teammates and opponents alike.

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Minor signs with Illinois College

News Progress Posted on April 2, 2025 by webmasterApril 2, 2025
Last Thursday, Lady Redskin Addison Minor, with her family signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Illinois College. Addison, who has played basketball since 6th grade, shared, “I’m really looking forward to playing basketball for four more years, and at-tending Illinois college allows me to be away from home, but not too far away. It’s been a dream of mine to play basketball at the collegiate level, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join Illinois College,” said Minor. “I want to thank my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I’m excited for this next chapter.” Pictured with Addison, L-R, are parents Laurrie and Jim Minor, and standing is her brother, Kuper Minor.
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New Redskin school record in 110m hurdles

News Progress Posted on April 2, 2025 by webmasterApril 2, 2025

•April 2, 2025•

The Sullivan mens track team dominated the six team meet they hosted last Wednesday night, finishing 48.5 points ahead of second place Villa Grove. Redskin Mason Booker was a standout as he reset his own school record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.89. The following Redskin athletes earned points.

Mason Booker: 2nd 110m Hurdles, 2nd 100m 

Colt Wilson: 6th 100m

Deaiden Arnold: 1st 200m, 3rd Long Jump

Rhett Lehman: 2nd 400m

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Dolphins compete at Winter Regional Championships

News Progress Posted on March 26, 2025 by webmasterMarch 26, 2025
Kinsley Eads

•March 26, 2025•

Blue Dolphins had a great showing at Winter Regional Championships sending 17 swimmers who swam 72 individual events. 

Blue Dolphins went to the podium 48 individual times and every swimmer finished in the top 20 of all 72 events. SBD also two swimmers who qualified for state in their individual events. Kinsley Eads qualified in the Girls 10&u 50 butterfly and 10&u 100 butterfly. Emily Crosier qualified in the girls 1,000 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, and 50 breaststroke. 

Emily Crosier

Crosier also qualified for the Central Zone North Speedo Championship in Rochester, MN where she swam the 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 50 freestyle, and 200IM.

A full list of swimmers and their finishes is available on the NewsProgress Facebook page.

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8th Grade Lady Redskins fall to Morris Saratoga

News Progress Posted on March 26, 2025 by webmasterMarch 26, 2025

In last Friday’s State tournament held in Pana, Sullivan’s Lady Redskins fell to Morris Saratoga in two sets 25-9, 25-3. On the upside, it was the First State Tournament appearance in school history, Sectional Champions, and Regional Champions. Emma Drake and Elin Watkins were awarded the IESA Sportsmanship pin for showing outstanding sportsmanship in the Regional Championship and Sectional Championship games for showing a positive attitude towards teammates, opponents, and officials as well as elevating the play and behavior of their peers.  

A pep rally was held last Friday to send the girls off. The team finished the season 18-6.

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Sullivan High School’s Schafer Ogle inks for Millikin

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

Schafer Ogle signed his letter of intent Tuesday, March 4th to play baseball at Millikin next year. 

L-R Seated: mother Becky Ogle, Schafer Ogle, father Nathan Ogle, coach Jason Badman. Standing: brother Christian Ogle

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Aian Fryman inks with Millikin

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

Sullivan High School’s Aian Fryman signed his letter of intent Thursday, March 14th to play football and compete in track at Millikin University next year. 

L-R seated: Airica Hanna, Aian Fryman, Andrew Fryman. Standing: L-R David Hanna, Heather Fryman

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Libby Henry signs with Hannibal LaGrange

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

Libby Henry of Arthur Christian School signed her letter of intent Tuesday, March 11th to continue her academic and soccer career at Hannibal LaGrange University next year.

Libby Henry pictured center.

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Iacobazzi competes

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

•March 19, 2025•

Sullivan Track Athlete Johnny Iacobazzi received an invitation to run at the Central Illinois High Performance Classic Indoor Meet held at Illinois College on Saturday, March 15th. Iacobazzi had a great performance, earning 3rd place in the 1600m with a time of 4:31.51, amongst some of the strongest distance runners in the state of Illinois. 

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SHS boys track team compete

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

•March 19, 2025•

Invitational last Wednesday in a non-scored meet. Many of the Redskins had strong performances. The following are the individuals who earned places at the meet:

Johnny Iacobazzi: 2nd 3200m 10:02.24, 8th 800m 2:07.74

Mason Booker: 4th 60m Hurdles 8.87

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Helmeth receives Amtryke



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River Helmeth received an Amtryke from the Sullivan AMBUCS at their fundraising cookout last Saturday, May 9th, in the Kirby Foods parking lot. River rode her new Amtryke for the first time like a pro as her mom Stephanie, looked on. With a big smile and look of determination, River showed everyone how well she could ride.


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