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Neuhauser’s 24 Lifts Sullivan 65-32 Over OV

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Photo by RR Best OV’s Paige Harlin tries to get around Sullivan’s Brittin Boyer during last Thursday’s matchup.

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OV’s Paige Harlin tries to get around Sullivan’s Brittin Boyer during last Thursday’s matchup.

11 turnovers in first hard to overcome for T-Wolves

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

Sullivan never trailed against Okaw Valley in their non-conference meeting last Thursday in Bethany, which had a turnover in the style of play compared to their first game against Teutopolis.

By the end of the first quarter Sullivan forced more turnovers (11) than they did the whole game Monday (eight). Junior Emily Neuhauser and senior Maggie Plank each accounted for three steals in the first quarter.

“Our effort was greatly improved from Monday,” Redskins head coach Sheri McCain stated. “The girls came out ready tonight. I don’t know if they were quite ready for T-town, but we turned it up a notch on defense tonight. We wanted to start with our press and get some deflections. The whole goal was to get easy buckets and get out ahead, and they did a fabulous job.”  Read More

LOVC Volleyball Selections

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The following girls were selected to this year’s All-LOVC volleyball teams:

First team: Karly Goodman and Emily Seegmiller, both of Arthur-Lovington.

Second team: Sherelle Coller, Arthur-Lovington; Shelby Dash, Okaw Valley; Kaitie Wildman, Atwood-Hammond.

Honorable mention: Chantell Bonham and Reilly Ferrell, both of Atwood-Hammond.

Lady Red Overwhelmed By Lady Shoes

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Photo by Keith Stewart Sulilvan’s Brittin Boyer battles Anna Hartke for the ball Monday night in Teutopolis. Boyer led a stingy offensive night for Sullivan with just 10 points, while the Wooden Shoes easily outdid the Lady Red 67-24.

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Sulilvan’s Brittin Boyer battles Anna Hartke for the ball Monday night in Teutopolis. Boyer led a stingy offensive night for Sullivan with just 10 points, while the Wooden Shoes easily outdid the Lady Red 67-24.

Returning super sectional team
devours Sullivan

by Keith Stewart
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Sullivan opened the season Monday night at powerhouse Teutopolis–as in, the Teutopolis that graduated zero seniors from last year’s team that reached the super sectional and lost to Nashville by seven points…Nashville, as in the team that went on to win the state championship. And as if to be loud and clear of their intentions this year, T-Town’s caliber was clearly still in tow as they cruised to a 67-24 win over Sullivan.

“They play exceptional basketball,” said head coach Sheri McCain. “The tradition down here, it is what it is, and that’s why they’re a great team. In one aspect, it’s tough to play them at the beginning of the season, but the next aspect is it’s going to be one of the best team’s we’ll see all season.” Read More

Lady T-Wolves Nab Opening Win

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McClain scores 14 in victory over Rams

By Emily Scott
Bethany Reporter

In the first game of the Okaw Valley girls’ basketball season, the Lady Timberwolves were able to pull out a 44-31 win over the Shelbyville Rams.

But the game began with a scare when OV junior Amanda McClain was taken out five seconds into the game after falling, going for a rebound.  Read More

Stuff ‘N Puff 5k Nov. 30

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The SOV cross country team will host a Stuff ‘N Puff 5k Saturday,November 30 at the high school. 

Early registration should be completed by November 15 for a reduced entry cost, which includes a T-shirt (sizes YL - XXL).

Registration is available up until race day, but the cost of the 5k increases and T-Shirt availability is not guaranteed. For more information, contact Ted Walk at Sullivan High School.

Lancers End Historic Season with Sectional Championship Loss

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Cornwell goes out with best season ever

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

The wonder season came to a close last Thursday night in Arcola in the Sectional championship game against Stewardson-Strasburg.

The Lancers (27-3, 9-1 LOVC) fell in two sets to the Comets 25-18, 25-19 in what turned out to be head coach Val Cornwell’s final game coaching volleyball. Read More

Nearly a Knight Upset, Trojans Score Late to Win

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Photo by Darian Hays The Knights’ tenacious linebacker Logan West lets off some excitement during Saturday’s contest against Maroa-Forysth. West recorded 11 tackles on the day, including eight individually.

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The Knights’ tenacious linebacker Logan West lets off some excitement during Saturday’s contest against Maroa-Forysth. West recorded 11 tackles on the day, including eight individually.

Late interception ends contest

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

For the first time since 2006, Arthur was the site of a second round IHSA playoff football game. Saturday the Knights took on top seeded Maroa-Forsyth and gave the best team in the state in Class 1A all they could handle and then some.

Maroa was held to its lowest point total—24 points—all season, even dating back to last season, and the Knights were the only team to have a second half lead on the Trojans this season as well.

The Knight defense came out strong and held the vaunted Trojan offense—headlined by Jack Hockaday, a Division I caliber athlete with scholarship offers from multiple Big 10 schools—to just six points in the first quarter and 18 in the first half. Read More

Harlin Takes Middle of the Pack and Two Lessons Away From State Trip

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Junior sets personal best on day one, stumbles on day two

by Keith Stewart
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For Okaw Valley junior and golf humdinger Paige Harlin, her 56th place finish at the state golf meet October 18 and 19 came with two very different lessons.

Day one, Harlin stepped up to the biggest stage in high school golf, shooting a personal best 86 after 18 holes, and sitting tied for 39th place.

“I felt really good about day one,” Harlin said.

“Her swing on Friday was so much freer,” said her head coach Andy Wagner. “Her golf swing that first day, it was loose, it wasn’t rushed. She was very confident. I haven’t see her that confident on the golf course all year. It was to the point where she’d hit a shot, and she had a little giddy-up and looked back and smiled. Doing that I knew things were going well.” Read More