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OV Volleyball Takes Third at LSA Tournament

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•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

Okaw Valley volleyball team defeated Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond last Tuesday, lost to Villa Grove Thursday and finished 4-1 to bring home the third-place trophy from the LSA Invitational Saturday.
“We started this season playing much more consistently than we have in the past,” OV coach Sarah McDowell said. “Our seniors have taken on their roles as the team leaders tremendously well and we have been able to add several players to our rotation smoothly after losing so many girls last year. We are starting to find out what works best for our offense and have been able to incorporate some new things as well.”
Senior middle hitter Kate Jeffers earned all-LSA Invitational team with her strong play in all five matches.
Against ALAH, the Timberwolves won in straight sets, 25-21, 25-16.
For OV, Kate Jeffers totaled 14 kills and six blocks, and Paige Coleman collected four kills, two blocks and five digs.
Grace Bunfill tallied 21 assists and five digs, and Macie Fleshner added seven kills and five digs.
April Decesaro led the team with nine kills, and Karson Park served two aces. Read More

Redskins Football Continue to Improve

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Redskin Luke Vander Burgh crossed the goal line for SOV.

•September 18, 2019•
Despite dropping its first three games of the season, the Sullivan-Okaw Valley football has shown improvement not only from last year to this year but also from the first game.
In Friday night’s game, Warrensburg-Latham scored 14 points in the first quarter to take an early lead.
Sullivan scored in the second quarter when Luke Vander Burgh crossed the goal line and cut the lead to 14-7 before the half.
But a strong third quarter for the Cardinals put the game away.
W-L scored 15 points in the third and eventually won 29-7.
SOV will now prepare for Shelbyville at home game at Okaw Valley High School for Okaw Valley’s homecoming week.

Okaw Valley Golf Team Places in Third

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•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley golf team dropped a match against Arcola/ALAH Monday and placed third in a quadrangular against St Anthony, Shelbyville and Meridian last Tuesday.
Against Arcola at the Kaskaskia Country Club, Arcola/ALAH shot a 168, while OV totaled 193.
Dallas Sisk was the medalist with a 39. Read More

Defense Tells the Tale in Knights/Pirates Clash

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•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team scored score 41 points in each of its first two games of the season.
But Friday night against Cumberland, it was the defenses that prevailed in a game that came down to the last play.
In its second-straight home game, ALAH’s defense held the Pirates to 13 points, but the Knights’ offense could not push the ball into the end zone in a 13-7 loss.
“Great game, great atmosphere,” ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson said. “Had a playoff feel to it. Came down to the wire.”
ALAH’s defense gave up a touchdown reception on the first drive of game and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
The Knights tied the score at 7-7 in the second quarter. Read More

Sullivan Cross Country Fourth at Monticello

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•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan cross country boys’ teams finished in fourth against Tuscola, Argenta-Oreana, Tri-County, Bement, Central A&M, Okaw Valley, and Chrisman at Allerton Park in Monticello this past Tuesday night.
Chase McClure ran a 20:19.27 for ninth place to lead the Redskins.
The other individual results include Noah Bates’ 22:37 (32rd), Canon West’s 22:58 (25th), Paul Bates’ 22:59 (26th),Dakota Freese’s 23:00 (27th), Coen Foster’s 23:02 (28th) and Dawson Foster’s 23:20 (29th) Read More

Sullivan Girls Golfing Seniors Recognized

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•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

Sullivan girls’ golf team recognized seniors Miriah Booker and Erin Wallace at Sullivan Country Club Thursday, Sept. 12.
The Redskins hosted Meridian, Okaw Valley, and Shelbyville and finished last.
Alyssa Shriver and Erin Wallace led the way, followed by Abby Kirkwood and Lara Herschberger.
“Congratulations and thank you to seniors Erin Wallace and Miriah Booker for their dedication to the girls golf program,” said Sullivan coach Andy Wagner. Read More

ALAH Volleyball Team Gets Win Over Sullivan

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Addi Tinkle bumps the ball against Okaw Valley last Tuesday night.

•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team finished the week 1-2 this week a win against Sullivan Monday and losses to Cerro Gordo Thursday and Okaw Valley last Tuesday.
Monday night against Sullivan, ALAH took the first set 25-14 and the second 25-19 for the match.
Alisha Frederick combined for 17 assists and three digs, and Mackenzi Bowles totaled nine kills and two digs.
Cheyenne Chupp had five kills, and Charley Condill added four kills and three digs. Read More

Sullivan Redskins Golfers Win Two

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SHS Senior Golfers Recognized
From left to right: Golfers Miriah Booker, Erin Wallace, Colen Wickiser, Aiden Short, Gary Herschberger, and Ian Hill were recognized on Sullivan High School senior night Thursday, Sept. 12.

•September 18, 2019•
The Sullivan boys’ golf team won two meets this past week.
The Redskins defeated Meridian, Okaw Valley, and Shelbyville with a score of 168 at the Sullivan Country Club last Thursday.
Drew Rogers was medalist with a 38, and Leyton Ellis shot a 40.
Aiden Short and Gary Herschberger each shot a 45. Read More

Three Medals for Redskins Runners

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan girls’ and boys’ cross country teams competed in the Charleston High School Invitational at Eastern Illinois University Saturday.
Three individuals medaled for the Redskins.
Tori Turnbaugh placed 22nd with a time of 20:54, and Katherine Kite placed 40th at 21:54.
For the boys’ team, Chase McClure ran an 18:11 for 32nd place. Read More