•March 30, 2022•
by Dillan Schorfheide
NP Guest Writer
A standout from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond’s football team just initiated the next step of his football career by committing to play in college.
Kaden Feagin, a senior for the ALAH program this past season, recently announced that he is going to be playing collegiate football for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Read More
•March 23, 2022•
The 2021-22 Central Illinois Conference has announced those named to girls’ basketball all conference. Alaina Moore was named to second team and Izabelle Hay was named honorable mention. Both girls are from Sullivan.
•March 9, 2022•
by Mae Dawkins
Eighth-grade language arts
Sullivan Middle School
Mr. Stewart’s class
The aroma of the Robinson gym was insane. Everyone was on their feet: parents, students, coaches. I couldn’t hear myself think, but that was a good thing. I didn’t need to think of much, all we had to do was play our game and we had it in the bag. The Lady Redskins couldn’t handle nerves at the sectional championship. Confidence is key. If we win this game, we advance to state. The elite eight. Today was Wednesday, December 8th and that night we could not accept failure.
The clock had run to one minute, it was game time. We ripped off our warmups and ran to the huddle. I was matched up on number fourteen. I eyed her with a glance. She was quick and their leading scorer, so I had to be on my A game. The team had to be on our best game. We entered the huddle with serious faces. Read More
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Sullivan Blue Dolphins Regional Championship Meet
The weekend of February 25 through 27, twelve members of the Sullivan Blue Dolphin swim team competed in Peoria at the Regional Winter Championship meet. To attend the meet, you must make the cuts in the events you are swimming. With Illinois having some of the toughest time standards to make, Head Coach Jason Drury was proud of the team’s representation. The Dolphins had twelve swimmers entered in 75 events of those events 68 times the Dolphins hit the podium for awards. Drury said that speaks volumes to the hard work the swimmers are putting in to achieve their times and goals. Championship team pictured left to right, showcasing their well-earned Championship shirts. Pictured are Johnathan Iacobazzi, Candence Schmohe, Liam Donovan, Isaac Chambers, Ethan Schmohe, Matthew Wesselman, Miles Kersten, Mackenzie Erixon, Madalyn Booker, Emily Crosier, Alivia Melvin. Not pictured Lilly Graham.
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SHS Senior Night
The Sullivan Boys Basketball team recently had their senior night. Front row (left to right): Mikaela Moore, Maelyn Gaither. Back row (left to right): Dakota Freese, Jadon Troxell, Ryan Villalobos, Alec Keller, Kahlil Walker, and Ben Bushue
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Sullivan Boys Basketball Senior Night
Sullivan boys basketball played their final home game Friday, Feb. 18 against Tuscola. They came up short but the 2022 seniors in boys basketball and cheer were recognized. The student section was in full force cheering them on.
•March 2, 2022•
A group of SOV Football players competed at the Taylorville Weightlifting Meet on Saturday. The team competed in the Bench Press, Back Squat, and Power Clean, with the group finishing in 2nd place in the team competition. These athletes also placed individually in their divisions:
Aian Fryman 1st Place (Bench-215, Squat-315, Clean-205)
Elijah Beeler 1st (Bench-210, Squat-315, Clean-200)
Hayden Moody 2nd (Bench-150, Squat-230, Clean 140) Read More
•February 23, 2022•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins hit the water again January 28-30 in Paducah, Kentucky at the PST Swimfest. This swim meet had some special challenges that swimmers brought home awards. The Triple Crown award (swimming three 50M events on Friday with the fastest total time) was earned by Madalyn Booker and Ethan Schmohe. Emily Crosier was brought home the Championship ring in the Iron Wolf competition for having the fastest combined time in the 400M IM, 500M freestyle and 1000m freestyle. Read More
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Okaw Valley Boys’ Basketball Seniors
Senior Night for boys’ basketball at OV was held on February 8. Seniors are Lathen McLain, Miles Harlin, Kadan Miller, Tyson Montgomery, Jakob McQuire, Cale Roley and Seth Webner.
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Okaw Valley Senior Cheerleader
Pictured is Okaw Valley Senior Cheerleader Shaukana Tipsword.
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Okaw Valley Girls’ Basketball Seniors
Senior Night for the Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team was held on January 31. Seniors are Mia Harris, Saskia Breeuwsma and Evelyn Ashley.
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OVHS Senior Night Band Members
Senior Band members are Mikhayla Ward, Savannah Hagerman and Lincoln Dickens.
•February 16, 2022•
Sullivan Youth Baseball/Softball registration for 2022 is now open. Signups are open now until Saturday, March 5 at 9:00 pm. SYB/SYS has leagues for many ages levels, beginning with T-Ball for children entering Kindergarten in the fall. The leagues are as follows:
(Grade Entering)
Teeball - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Read More
•February 16, 2022•
The Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves put up a good fight against Nokomis last Wednesday, February 9, but ultimately fell 61-41.
Two Timberwolves reached double digits in scoring. Rissa Montgomery led the team with twelve and Mia Harris dropped in eleven. Montgomery nailed three three pointers and went 3-4 from the line and Harris also drained a three and went 4-6 from the line. Lexi Bartimus hit two threes for her six points, Reagan Reedy contributed five, Bailey Bennett four and Megan Roley hit a three of her own.