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CONSOLIDATED ELECTION RESULTS FOR 4/1/2025
Results will be updated as they come in.

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Strong finishes in recent Fresh-Soph Invitational

News Progress Posted on May 7, 2025 by webmasterMay 7, 2025

•May 7, 2025•

SHS Girls Track had several strong performances at an unscored 16 team Fresh-Soph Invitational on Monday. Avery Renfro led the way with a 1st place finish in the 400 meter at 1:04, while she also finished 4th in the 100 at 13.87. Julia Moody finished 2nd in the mile at 5:58, while the 4 x 100 of Dyer, Smith, Crothers, Renfro finished 2nd in 54.5. 

Miracle Wilson had a career PR in the 800 finishing in 2:45. Mya Dyer placed 6th in the 100 at 13.94 and 6th in the Long Jump at 4.37 meters. Kaylee Smith and Maddie Walters placed 4th and 5th in the Triple Jump at 8.54 meters and 8.31 meters. Kinley Johnson tied for 8th in HJ at 1.27m. 

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SHS’s Gage Simmons signs with Greenville University

News Progress Posted on May 7, 2025 by webmasterMay 7, 2025
On April 30th, Gage Simmons signed his letter of intent to continue his powerlifting career and education at Greenville University this Fall. Said Simmons, “I am really looking forward to working with others on the same powerlifting path. I’m the only Illinois state deadlift record holder as of this past April.” Simmons is currently in the 205-pound weight class, but his goal is the 232-pound weight class. Simmons will be studying Business. Pictured L-R seated, Father Jon Simmons, Gage Simmons, and Mother Carrie Simmons. Standing is head powerlifting coach Scott Voyles of Greenville University.
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Girls track finish middle of the pack in Monticello

News Progress Posted on May 7, 2025 by webmasterMay 7, 2025

•May 7, 2025•

SHS Girls Track finished in 14th place with 14 points at the 20 team Monticello Invitational last Friday against several 2A schools. Riane Bear had a tremendous night winning the high jump at 1.62 meters in a field of 23 athletes. Julia Moody finished 7th place in the 3200 meter run in 13:46, while Avery Renfro finished 7th in the 400 meter in 1:03. The 4 x 200 relay of Dyer, Bear, Crothers, and Hodge also finished 7th in 1:53.

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SHS Shae Ellis Signs with Rend Lake College

News Progress Posted on April 30, 2025 by webmasterApril 30, 2025
On April 24th, Shae Ellis signed her letter of intent to continue her golf career at Rend Lake College this Fall. Said Shae, “I am excited to continue my golf journey. My goal is to make it to nationals, NCJAA.” Shae will be studying Business and Marketing. Pictured L-R seated, Mother Laura Ellis, Shae Ellis, Father Rick Ellis. Standing, L-R: Coaches James Gray (RLC) and Andy Wagner (SHS).
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Girls track sets several personal records

News Progress Posted on April 30, 2025 by webmasterApril 30, 2025

•April 30, 2025•

SHS Girls Track finished in 4th place out of 16 Teams in a very long night at the Tuscola Invite on Monday. Several season PR’s were set as the conditions were finally very favorable for a track meet.

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Local girls compete in 11 team Tri-County Invitational

News Progress Posted on April 30, 2025 by webmasterApril 30, 2025

•April 30, 2025•

The Sullivan Lady Redskins had a strong showing in the April 22 Tri-County Invitational placing third out of 11 teams, just ahead of Okaw Valley.

Athletes with top ten finishes for Sullivan were:

Kelsie Hodge - 4th 100m Dash, 5th 200m Dash

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Sullivan boys top 10 teams in Tri-County Invitational

News Progress Posted on April 30, 2025 by webmasterApril 30, 2025

•April 30, 2025•

The Sullivan Redskins battled nine other teams on Tuesday, April 22 and came out on top with a 16 point margin of victory over second place Shelbyville.

Johnathan Iacobazzi helped lead the way with first place finishes in both the 800m and 1600m Runs. Mason Booker was dominant in the hurdles taking first in the 110m and 300m. Christian Ozier propelled himself to a first place finish in the Triple Jump.

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Redskin track takes first at Warrensburg-Latham Quad

News Progress Posted on April 23, 2025 by webmasterApril 23, 2025

•April 23, 2025•

The SHS Boys track team finished in 1st place at the Warrensburg-Latham Quad Meet on Tuesday, April 15 besting Cerro Gordo-Bement, Central A&M and the host.

The following athletes earned points at the meet:

Kalvin Osborn: 1st 400m 57.07

Charlie Conlin: 1st 800m 2:44.35

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Redskins finish strong at Invitational

News Progress Posted on April 16, 2025 by webmasterApril 16, 2025

•April 16, 2025•

The SHS Boys track team finished in 3rd Place out of 18 teams at the ALAH Invitational on Saturday. The biggest highlight was Mason Booker resetting his own school record in the 110m Hurdles once again with a time of 15.34 seconds. The athletes below earned points at the meet.

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Miller signs with Lake Land

News Progress Posted on April 16, 2025 by webmasterApril 16, 2025
On Wednesday, April 9th, Emily Miller, center, signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Lake Land Community College next year.
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SES Preschool carnival a hit



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On Thursday, May 15th SES and PTO sponsored a Preschool Carnival that included lunch, face painting, bounce houses, snow cone truck, playground activities, and games set up by sponsoring attendees. Pictured is Jasper Rhodes, age 5, who actively enjoyed everything on offer, including chasing bubbles.


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