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OV defeat the Pirates
The Timberwolves defeated Cumberland Monday in the 49th Annual Vandalia Holiday Tournament 36-31. The tournament continues through Thursday. Pictured is guard Tyson Montgomery driving to the hoop.
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Athlete of the Month for November
Alexis Swaim was recently named Sullivan High School’s Athlete of the Month for November. She was nominated by her cheer coach, Mrs. Earl. Per Mrs. Earl “Alexis leads by example. She is always willing to do what needs to be done, and teach those who are struggling. Alexis is willing to try new things and actively looks for ways to improve herself and her squad. She handles conflict with grace, and carries herself with poise and dignity.” Alexis received a certificate and $20 in Sullivan “Chamber Bucks” that can be used at local businesses.
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Sullivan Boys Basketball
Sullivan Varsity Boys Basketball lost to Okaw Valley last Tuesday. The final score was OV 50 and Sullivan 24. Last Friday, Sullivan lost to Neoga in an away game. The final score was Neoga 41, Sullivan 38. On Saturday, Sullivan had a victory over Heritage 53-32.
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Sullivan plays Windsor Stewardson
Strasburg
Sullivan lost to Windsor Stewardson Strasburg last Tuesday night at home. That night was also Military Appreciation Night.
•December 8, 2021•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins participated in a home meet on November 13. The high point winners were as follows: In the open division for the girls: 1st Madalyn Booker, 2nd MacKenzie Erixon, 3rd Lilly Graham. In the open division for the boys: 1st Ethan Schmohe, 2nd Matthew Wesselman & Isaac Chambers, 3rd Miles Kersten. In the 13-14 year olds for the girls: 1st Emily Crosier, 2nd Zoe Conlin, 3rd Libby Henry. In the 13-14 year olds for the boys: 1st Johnathan Iacobazzi, 2nd Liam Donovan, 3rd Carson Swinford. In the 11-12 year olds for the girls: 1st Alivia Melvin, 2nd Cadence Schmohe, 3rd Ellie Lehman. In the 11-12 year olds for the boys: 1st Grant Martin, 2nd Henry Wooler, 3rd Jaden Miller. In the 9-10 year olds for the girls: 1st Claire Standerfer, 2nd Emma McCain, 3rd Kiley Grooms. In the 9-10 year olds for the boys: 1st Eli Crosier, 2nd Tyson Schmohe, 3rd Rowdy Fayhee. In the 8 year old and younger for the girls: 1st Scarlett Perrott & Hope Connor, 2nd Michaela Blickensderfer, 3rd Avery Hess. In the 8 year old and younger for the boys: 1st Tyler Blickensderfer, 2nd Mack Pogue,3rd Braxton Gilbert.
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Class 3A Regional Champions
On Thursday, December 2 the Sullivan 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball team won the Class 3A Regional Championship. They will advance to sectionals on Wednesday, today, in Robinson, against Marshall at 6:30 pm. If they win they will advance to state. Front Row (left to right): Kate Bushue, Aeralyn Thrasher, Devon Richardson, Riane Bear, Kaylee Smith. Back Row (left to right): Coach Micah Heddins, Mary Crist, Mae Dawkins, Eiley Poe, Nevaeh Wilson, Mikayla Mathias, Coach Erin Wade.
•December 1, 2021•
The Okaw Valley girls fell to Williamsville last Friday during the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament 42-29 before bouncing back Saturday. Saturday afternoon they scored a close victory over Central A&M 44-40.
Against Williamsville, Mia Harris scored seven of her team leading ten in the fourth quarter. Bailey Bennett and Rissa Montgomery each added seven, Madison Whitney drained a three and Megan Roley rounded out the scoring with two.
In the win Saturday against Central A&M, three scored in triple digits. Bennett led the team with 14, Harris had 12 and Montgomery 11. Roley contributed five points in the win including one of the teams four three pointers and Reagan Reedy had a basket in the fourth quarter.
The girls are now 3-5 on the season and hosted St. Anthony Monday night.
•November 24, 2021•
The Okaw Valley girls basketball team traveled to the Pana Turkey Tournament last Friday to take on Central A&M. The Timberwolves were unable to overcome a low scoring first half and fell 45-41. Junior Bailey Bennett led the team wi 17 points, Senior Mia Harris knocked down a couple three pointers on her way to ten points and Lexi Bartimus, a Junior, chipped in seven. Rounding out the scoring were Sophomore Rissa Montgomery with six and Junior Reagan Reedy with a made free throw..
•November 24, 2021•
Sullivan jumped out to an earlier first quarter lead over Maroa on Tuesday, November 16 and held on for the 53-46 win. Izzy Hay scored 13 of her team high 17 in that quarter helping the Lady Redskins take the 23-9 lead. Read More
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Sullivan Blue Dolphins Bring Home First Place
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed in the Halloween Splash Terre Haute meet over Halloween weekend, bringing home the 1st place team trophy with 1700 points. The 2nd place team had 876 points. Head Coach Jason Drury said the amount of points accumulated for the team shows that it was a true team effort by all swimmers. Bringing home individual awards were 8 and under boys 2nd place Tyler Blickensderfer, 13-14 division 1st place Emily Crosier, 2nd place Johnathan Iacobazzi, Open division 1st place Madalyn Booker and Ethan Schmohe.