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Robinson Breaks Record at Thanksgiving Tournament

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•November 29, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team avenged an earlier loss and defeated Central A&M to place third in the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament this past week. Then they knocked off Mount Pulaski Monday night.

In the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament, Paige Robinson broke her own tournament scoring record.

In five games, she totaled 107 points and was named to the all-tournament team.

To win third place, the Timberwolves knocked off Central A&M 45-35 after losing to the Raiders 44-33 the previous Saturday. Read More

ALAH Split Nonconference Matches

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ALAH Knight Hannah Wallen 24 moves into position as Mackenzi Bowles 13, blocks Monticello’s 30 Emily Wilson.

•November 22, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team split a pair of nonconference games this past week.

The Knights defeated Shelbyville Monday but lost to Monticello Friday.

Against the Rams, ALAH doubled Shelbyville’s scoring in the first quarter 20-10.

The Rams countered in the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 15-4.

ALAH took over in the second half.

With a 33-28 lead entering the fourth quarter, the Knights went on a 24-6 run to end the game. Read More

OV Boys Taken at Turkey Tourney

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•November 22, 2017•

The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team dropped its season opener in the first round of the St. Anthony Turkey Tournament Monday night.

OV fell behind five after the first quarter and nine at the half.

St. Anthony kept the pressure in the second half for the eventual 65-31 win. Read More

Sullivan Girls Knock off Mt. Zion and Arcola

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•November 22, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Sullivan girls’ basketball team bounced back from its season opening loss to knock off Mt. Zion 36-35 last Tuesday and Arcola Monday.

Against Mt. Zion, with eight seconds left in the game, Lizzie Green converted two free throws to put the Redskins ahead by one point.

“We were then able to play great defense the remainder of the game to prevent Mt. Zion from scoring,” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain.

Sullivan took a 22-12 lead into the half, but the Braves battled back to outscore the Redskins 13-5 in the third quarter. Read More

Knights Return Starter Rich Squad

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•November 22, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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In his 14th year coaching Arthur boys’ basketball and 30th coaching Arthur teams, Dale Schuring returns all starters but one to a squad that went 9-18 last season.

But that one starter, Shandon Herschberger, who graduated, was Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s most powerful offensive punch.

To make up for the lost offense, Schuring knows his team will have to rebound, play hard and outwork opponents to be successful.

“We will need to be a solid team defensively that dominates the boards at both ends of the floor,” said Schuring. “We must be willing to outwork our opponents and gain an advantage by doing all the ‘dirty’ work that doesn’t get headlines or accolades.” Read More

OVHS Girls Advance At Thanksgiving Tournament

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•November 22, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team finished the week 3-1 after a home match and three games in the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament.

In the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament, OV defeated host Pana and Athens but lost to Central A&M.

“We are very excited to advance to the winner’s bracket/semi-finals Friday in arguably the best 1A/2A/3A thanksgiving tournament around,” said OV coach Brad Ackers. “We played three quality teams very well, going 2-1 against Pana, A & M, and Athens.” Read More

ALAH School Board Approves Tentative Tax Levy

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Transportation Funds Delayed

•November 22, 2017•

By Ariana Cherry
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Superintendent Kenny Schwengel reported that the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond district’s current balance at the end of October was $8,274,214.57. So far, they have received 85% of the district’s’ property tax money but no state funding for transportation this year. One payment has been processed but has not been released.

Schwengel also noted that the Eberhardt Village has appealed its property taxes. The school district will have to pay back its portion of $18,614.47 which was collected through property tax payments.

School board members also discussed the tentative 2017 tax levy. The total tentative tax levy is $7,827,550 at 5.91% with a tax rate of $3.58. A levy hearing is scheduled for the next board meeting in December. Read More

Swimmers Compete at Winnetka

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•November 22, 2017•

The Sullivan/Okaw Valley/Shelbyville girls’ swim team competed in the Girls’ Swimming and Diving State meet in Winnetka (New Trier) Friday and Saturday.

Natalie Drury, Alison Oligschlaeger, McKenna Kull, and Anna Wooters competed in the 400-meter relay event and finished 34th with a time of 3:42.89.  Read More

OV’s Robinson Signs with Drury University

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Parents Brett and Lori Robinson accompany Paige while her teammates stand behind her during the OVHS athlete’s letter of intent signing ceremony for Drury University.

•November 15, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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Earlier this year, Okaw Valley senior Paige Robinson verbally committed to play basketball at Division II Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.

Robinson made it official when she signed her national letter of intent at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany Friday.

Robinson will play for coach Molly Miller who enters her fourth season as Drury University’s head women’s basketball coach.

Robinson will be entering a successful basketball program. Drury is currently ranked No. 7 in the nation. Read More