•March 6, 2019•
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Local Wrestlers Advance to Sectionals
•February 27 2019•
Lincoln Scroggins competed in the IKWF (Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation) Central Regionals over the weekend. He placed second and will advance to IKWF Central Sectionals in Springfield Saturday, March 2. Scroggins wrestles for Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club and attends Lovington Elementary School. His record so far this year is 21-5.
Brady Foster competed in the Freshman Sophomore IWCOA (Illinois Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association) Central Regionals. He was the Regional Champion and will advance to Sectionals in Heyworth Sunday, March 3. Foster, who attends ALAH, is a coach for Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club and a national wrestling competitor.
OV Boys End Season
•February 27 2019•
The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team season ended last Wednesday with a loss in the Class 1A Edinburg Regional.
Central A&M defeated the Timberwolves 73-40.
No other details were available.
Okaw Valley finished the season with a record of 11-20.
A Good Time for a Swim at the IHSA State Meet
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Brodie Goss swims at state.
Goss Breaks School Record
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Sullivan senior Brodie Goss picked the perfect time to swim his best races.
Heading into the Sectional meet at Centennial High School Feb. 16, Goss knew he had a good chance of making his first trip to state.
This had been a goal Goss had set when he was a freshman.
“He knew going into the state meet that this was a goal that was certainly attainable,” said coach Nichole Hendry. “He proved (us) correct, meeting that goal.”
He took advantage of the opportunity at sectionals and swam a personal-best time in the 100-meter breaststroke at 59.96.
“I surprised myself at sectionals,” Goss said. “I dropped two seconds which won the race and put me close to the school record.”
Brock Bales set the Redskin 100-meter breaststroke record with a time of 59:86 in 2013, which was also the last time a Sullivan swimmer advanced to state. Read More
Two Receive All State Honors
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All-state second team member Marissa Herschberger gets fouled in the Pana Regional championship game. Herschberger also earned all-conference honors this week.
•February 27 2019•
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its All-State Class 1A and 2A teams.
Two area players earned honors.
In Class 2A, Sullivan’s Sullivan senior Esther Miller earned all-state second team honors with nine other players.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Marissa Herschberger earned a spot on the 30-player special mention team.
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All-state second team member Esther Miller drives to the basket against ALAH.
Kaden Connects
•February 27 2019•
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Kaden Connects
Okaw Valley High School freshman Kaden Miller connected on 12 of 15 three-pointers to advance to the Altamont Sectional competition on Friday, March 1. He will compete at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to advance to the state tournament.
All-Conference Honors for Area Players
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Marcy Petersheim (right) defends Madison Vogel (with ball) in a game at Arthur earlier in the year.
•February 27 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Little Okaw Valley Conference announced its All-Conference honors Sunday.
Several area players earned LOVC Northwest Division honors including two unanimous selections.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Marissa Herschberger was a unanimous selection. Herschberger, a unanimous first-team pick last year, averaged 16.4 points per game.
Okaw Valley senior Madison Vogel also was a unanimous selection. Vogel averaged 12 points a game and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Two other area players made the LOVC NW first-team honors. Read More
Sullivan Senior Coop Swimmer Qualifies for State
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Addison Graham swims in the 200-yard medley relay race during the Champaign Centennial Sectional Saturday.
•February 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan coop boys’ swim team placed eighth with 53 points in the IHSA Sectional meet at Centennial High School Saturday, and one Redskin advanced to the state meet.
Senior Brodie Goss qualified for state in the 100-yard breaststroke with a first-place finish and a time of 59.96 16.
“Brodie is a senior USA regional and state qualifier who is now an IHSA 100 breaststroke state participant,” said coach Nichole Hendry. “He’s worked endlessly toward this accomplishment and has earned respect from teammates and coaches alike.” Read More
Okaw Valley Celebrates Seniors
•February 20, 2019•
On Tuesday Feb. 12 Okaw Valley High School celebrated senior night for boys’ basketball, cheerleaders, and band members.
The seniors who were recognized are pictured. Photos by Jeni Yantis.
OVHS Band: Bailey Suarez, Shelby Harding, Bella Benning, Kailey Taylor, Shelby Hagerman, Madison Vogel, Riley Kesterson, Colten Lash and Connor Powers.
OV Senior Cheerleaders: Bella Benning, Sadie Zimmerman, Kailey George, Angela Robinson and Riley Kesterson.
Boys basketball seniors: Sam Hagerman, Parker Perrine, Talon Russell, Case Crawford and Beau Atchison.
Wooden Shoes Derail Redskins Post Season
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Zoe Walton deflects the ball against T-Town Thursday night at the Tuscola sectional championship.
•February 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
For the second straight year, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team could not break through the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes for a trip to the Elite Eight.
“Although I do not think we played well in the first half, I am happy that we finished strong in the second half,” Coach Sheri McLain began.
T-Town (31-4) took advantage of a strong second quarter to pull away and then maintained its lead the rest of the game for the 53-31 win.
“Teutopolis only outscored us by 3 points in the second half,” she continued. “You have to take care of the ball and own the boards against a talented team like Teutopolis.”
With 1:07 left in the first quarter, Josie Orris hit a 3-pointer to cut the Shoe’s lead to 14-7.
Sullivan hit an 8-minute cold streak from the field and did not score a point until Esther Miller hit a free throw with 1:07 left in the second quarter. Read More