•July 26, 2017•
Tryouts for the Mo-Co Rush girls’ traveling softball will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6 on the west diamond of Jurgens Park in Arthur. The diamond is located next to ALAH high school and the four-way stop on 133. The day will start with the 10U tryouts from 10 a.m –12:30 p.m., 11/12U will be from 12:30–3 p.m., and 14U will be from 3–5:30 p.m. Registration and warm-ups will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Read More
•July 19, 2017•
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond sports was ranked No. 4 in overall girls’ programs by the News-Gazette last week.
The judges used a formula which combines volleyball, basketball, and softball wins together.
State champion Logan Hall (Class 1A 3,200 meter run) was listed on the 10-member all-interview team, and Kenli Nettles was listed as one of 10 fantastic freshmen in an area that includes Urbana, St. Joseph-Ogden, Champaign Central and Centennial, and Tolono Unity and Danville, just to name a few.
A-L-A-H boys’ and girls’ sports programs ranked 10th overall. Read More
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At the Indoor MVC Meet, Amanda McClain holds the team’s second place trophy.
•July 19, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
In the last two years at Illinois State University, Amanda McClain has collected several accolades and was seen competing at the highest level of Division I track and field on ESPN and other national sports channels.
That has not stopped her from setting higher goals for next track and field season.
McClain already has her sights set on making it to the indoor nationals and winning both conference titles as a team.
For now, though, she is enjoying the summer at home with friends and working out.
When the school year begins, she will no doubt be back to adding to her accomplishments. Read More
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•July 19, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
Saturday, Okaw Valley baseball catcher Garrett Fritz made a verbal commitment to play at Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill.
“It was a good offer so I couldn’t really turn it down,” said Fritz. “And I talked to all my coaches and parents, and it just turned out to be the right fit for me.”
“He is one of the most competitive young men I have been around,” said OV coach Andrew Hagerman, “and I can tell you Rend Lake, as much as they may think they know about him now, landed a gem here. I look forward to his senior year here and following his success at the next level.”
Part of the good fit was the familiarity Fritz has with the Warriors and the distance.
He already knew a couple players who play for Rend Lake and a few more the Rend Lake coaches had interest in. Read More
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Luke Harlan throws the ball.
•July 19, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
New Sullivan-Okaw Valley football coach Andy Kerley has had to use this summer as a crash course in familiarizing himself with his team and assistant coaches.
“It’s going well, I think,” he said. “It’s been a process both for the players and me. Me getting used to them and the new situation, and them adjusting to new things and me. I think in the past two-three weeks we’ve been gelling well.”
The summer has given Kerley a good idea of what strengths and weaknesses the team might have. Read More
•July 19, 2017•
U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Shelbyville, is looking for volunteers to assist with the construction and installation of hunting blinds that are used for their annual deer hunt for wounded veterans and people with disabilities. With generous monetary donations from Ameren, Scheels, CC Fire Equipment Co., and the Whitetails Unlimited Land of Lincoln Chapter, materials were purchased to completely remodel 11 hunting blinds. These improvements will provide greater accessibility for participants. Read More
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Siblings Place at Summer Stream
Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed the weekend of June 23 in the Terre Haute Summer Steam Long Course Meet. Nineteen swimmers represented SBD and had several fast swims. Head coach Jason Drury said he could not have asked for more for the swimmers coming into a 50 meter long course meet. Siblings, Alivia Melvin and Aidan Melvin brought home second place high point trophies. Alivia in the eight and under division and Aidan in the six and under division. Submitted by J.D. Graham
•July 12, 2017•
Tryouts for the 2018 Rockers 10U baseball team are from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 on the Sullivan Wyman Park north field.
A second tryout date is from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, July 30 on Shelbyville’s Forest Park west field. Read More
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Championship Game
Okaw Valley and Sullivan 1 come together for a group picture after their championship game in Arcola June 29th. Okaw Valley won first place in the tournament and Sullivan 1 finished with 2nd place. Players are 11-12 years old.
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Coach of the Year Jerry Lane.
•June 28, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond softball coach Jerry Lane earned Coach of the Year honors from the Herald and Review last week.
“I am honored by the award,” Lane said, “but it wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for two amazing assistant coaches, Dana Tinkle and Tabitha Davis, as well as a fantastic group of young ladies that work great as a group and work hard to keep getting better.”
The Knights averaged 9.2 runs per game this season and finished with a 21-4 record. Read More