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ALAH Takes Cumberland, Falls to Sullivan

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Freshman Knight Mallory Nichols (#5) bears down on defense against freshman Redskin Lilly Null.

•December 5, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond defeated Cumberland Thursday (Nov. 9) but lost to Sullivan Monday night.
Against Cumberland at Toledo, the Knights fell behind in the first quarter 10-8 but rallied in the second quarter 16-7 to take a 24-17 halftime lead.
ALAH added to that lead by one by the end of the third quarter and then held on in the fourth quarter for the 40-35 win.
Freshman Alexa Miller scored a game-high 13 points to go with six rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Marissa Herschberger followed with six points, five rebounds and four steals.
Sophomore Mackenzi Bowles, senior Emma Harris and freshman Mallory Nichols each scored five points.
Harris also added a team-high eight rebounds, and Bowles collected six rebounds and two steals. Read More

Runners Make All Area Boys’ Teams

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•December 5, 2018•

The Champaign News Gazette announced its 2018 All-Area boys’ cross-country teams last week.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond had two runners earn honors, and Sullivan had one.
For the Knights, sophomore Layton Hall was named to the all-area second team, and senior Austin Romine earned all-area honorable mention honors.
For Sullivan, sophomore Chase McClure earned all-area honorable mention honors.

Darush Tees Off at JALC

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Darush Tees Off at JALC
Sullivan High School golfer Addison Darush signed a National Letter of Intent to play on the John A. Logan College (Carterville) Volunteer golf team at the SHS gymnasium Monday, Dec. 3. Front row sitting: Larry Wagner (grandpa); Aimee Darush (mom); Addison Darush; Dave Brandt (dad); Kaye Wagner (grandma); Presley Wagner (cousin, not pictured). Back row: Shane Dyel, JALC Golf Coach and Andy Wagner, SHS Golf Coach.

Sullivan Girls Basketball Team Picks Up Pressure for Two Wins

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Sullivan coach Sheri McCain shouts words of encouragement to her players.

•December 5, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan girls’ basketball team picked up more wins this past week by defeating Shelbyville on the road last Thursday (Nov. 29) and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Monday night in Arthur.
Against ALAH, the Redskins fell behind early in the first quarter when the Knights jumped out to a 7-2 and 12-6 leads.
Sullivan made a late first-quarter push with its consistent full–court press and scored the last 13 points to push ahead 19-12.
The Redskins kept the pressure on in the second quarter to outscore the Knights 21-8 for a 40-20 halftime lead.
“It wasn’t a real good shooting night for us as we shot 13-for-53 from the field (2-point field goals),” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “The good news is we crashed the boards and had 54 total rebounds. We played a good first half and became a little complacent in the second half.” Read More

Arthur Okaw Christian Overpower OV Girls

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Okaw Valley’s Kate Jeffers goes after the ball at an Arthur Christian player’s expense in the Okaw Valley game in Arthur, Monday, Dec. 3.

•December 5, 2018•

The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team fell to 1-8 with a 69-29 loss to Arthur Okaw Christian Monday night.
The Timberwolves had no answer for the Franklin sisters, who combined for 47 points.
OV fell behind 29-7 and could not recover.
For the Timberwolves, senior Bella Banning led the team with nine points, including three 3-pointers, and freshman Mia Harris had seven points.
Junior Kate Jeffers contributed six points, and freshman Shyanne Harding, and sophomore Danae Nave and Ciera Perry each added two points to round out OV’s scoring.
The Timberwolves are scheduled to travel to Altamont Thursday (Dec. 6) and then to Martinsville Monday.

Sullivan Redskins Boys Work on Offense and Defense

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•December 5, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

After winning its season opener, the Sullivan boys’ basketball team dropped its next two games last week.
“I think we are heading in the right direction,” said Sullivan first-year coach Craig Black. “The guys are working hard everyday in practice, and they are still trying to learn our defensive and offensive systems. Our goal is to be playing our best at the end of the season, and I think we will be able to do that.”
The Redskins lost to St. Anthony at Effingham Friday and Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor last Tuesday.
St. Anthony overwhelmed Sullivan with a 25-5 first-quarter run and did not look back to its 69-32 victory. Read More

OV Girls Play in Pana Thanksgiving Tournament

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•November 28, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team dropped three games in the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament this past week.
The Timberwolves lost to Mt. Pulaski, Athens and host Pana.
Monday night, OV finished up tournament action with a 63-26 loss to Mt. Pulaski.
OV fell behind 10 points in the first quarter and could not recover.
Senior Bella Benning led OV with nine points, including two 3-pointers, and nine rebounds.
Junior Kate Jeffers collected a team-high 10 rebounds to go with two points. Read More

T-Town Takes Tough Win Over Sullivan Team

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Sullivan’s Esther Miller kept the ball going as she scored 25 points in each of her last two games.

•November 28, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan girls’ basketball team lost its first game of the season to Teutopolis Monday night.
After a tight first quarter, the Wooden Shoes outscored the Redskins 15-5 in the second quarter for a 27-16 halftime score.
Sullivan battled back in the third quarter, outscoring Teutopolis 14-7 to cut the lead to 34-30.
“We played a tremendous second half defensively,” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “Anytime you can hold a T-town team to single digits is a good day. I know the scoreboard has us losing; however, our girls played their hearts out tonight.”
In the fourth quarter, Teutopolis held on for the 48-42 lead.
“In my mind, one single stat was the deciding factor in the outcome of the game, and that was free throws,” McCain said. “We lost by six, and we were 12 for 21 from the line. I am still very proud of this team. This time last year we lost to T-town 59-29.” Read More

Tough Week for Timberwolves Basketball

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•November 28, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team could not find a win in its first four games of the St. Anthony Holiday Tournament this past week.
The Timberwolves dropped games against Tolono Unity, Mattoon, Robinson and Breese Central.
Saturday against Tolono, OV took a 19-16 lead into halftime, but the Rockets exploded for a 21-9 run in the third quarter to take control of the game.
Tolono held on in the fourth for the final 52-41 score.
Individual stats were not available.
Friday, OV lost to Mattoon 66-27. Read More