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Boys track cruise to easy victory in rain shortened meet; girls take second

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•April 24, 2024•

by E. Scott England  

The entire Midwest was watching the weather radar last Tuesday as storms swept most of the area. For Sullivan, they were hoping the rain would continue to hold out so they could get their Tri-County track meet in plus honor the seniors of this year. Unfortunately, with the second heat of girls in the blocks for the 400m relay, lightning let loose triggering the 30 minute relay. With continued lightning over the next 30 minutes, officials decided to end the meet. 

In field events for the girls, Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly went one, two in high jump. Bear cleared .05m more for the win. Emily Miller also picked up points with her fourth place finish. Lily Moxley vaulted 1.83m for a fifth place finish in pole vault. Eiley Poe jumped 4.50m in long jump earning her third place. Devon Richardson took home second in triple jump with a jump of 9.76m. Kelly finished fourth in the triple jump. Read More

Local standouts recognized

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•April 24, 2024•

In a celebration of local talent and dedication on the basketball court, four standout athletes from Sullivan have been recognized in the prestigious Journal-Gazette All-Area Girls Basketball Team.

Addison Minor and Kiley Dyer have both received Special Mention for their outstanding contributions to the sport. Known for their skill, determination, and leadership on the court, Minor and Dyer have captured the attention of fans and opponents alike with their impressive performances throughout the season. Read More

Sullivan softball struggles continue; one win on the week

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•April 24, 2024•

by E. Scott England  

Even with inclement weather scattered around central Illinois, Sullivan softball was still able to get in all seven games scheduled. Unfortunately, after posting a win in the first game of the week, the ladies found themselves on the losing side of the column for the remaining six games.

The week started off on the road against Tri-County. Kylee Freese led the team in batting going two for two with an RBI and two runs scored. Aeralyn Thrasher and J’Nai Webb each batted .500 and combined for three RBIs. Harmony Ray was one for three with a homerun and two RBIs.

Tabitha Webb was the winning pitcher. She threw seven innings giving up just five hits and one run while striking out 11. She was helped out in the field behind her with the team going error free in the game. Final score was 6-1. Read More

Sullivan baseball flips script; goes 2-1 last week

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•April 24, 2024•

by E. Scott England  

After posting a couple of back-to-back weeks of one win and a loss, Sullivan baseball posted a couple solid wins last week. They enter this week 6-12 on the season and 2-3 in conference play.

Last week began on the road with a conference game against Argenta on Monday. Sullivan struck first in the second inning when Adan Mills scored on an A-O error. Mills was just one for three on the day. In fact, all of Sullivan’s bats struggled throughout the game. Marshall Robison, Tristan Wright, and Kolton Wiley were the only other players to have a hit. Fallon Rose added a stolen base after reaching base on a fielder’s choice. Read More

White earns Academic All-Conference

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•April 17, 2024•

Emily White, a junior nursing student from Sullivan, earned 2023-24 Winter Sports CCIW Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference for basketball. To be recognized, the student-athlete must be enrolled as a full-time student; completed two semesters of study at Millikin; must participate in a varsity sport during the 2023-24 winter season; and must carry at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average. The list below is the team members from Millikin for the winter 2023-24 season.

Sullivan girls place sixth at Invitational

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•April 17, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

Sullivan girls track traveled to Tolono last Friday for an invitational meet. Nineteen teams braved the cold and the wind. Tuscola won the meet with 111 points. Sullivan finished in sixth with 32 points.

Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly went second-third in the high jump, both clearing 1.49m. Devon Richardson also scored points for the team in the triple jump. The sophomore landed a 9.74m jump that placed her in third. Read More

Sullivan baseball has another 1-2 week

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•April 17, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

With weather cooperating just a little bit, Sullivan was able to get in three games. They took to the road in Bethany last Monday, played host to Villa Grove the following day, and then capped off the week with a road game in Neoga.

As if a conference matchup wasn’t enough, the first game of the week against Okaw Valley also has a feel of a bragging rights matchup. Many of these athletes know each other from other sports or functions, or from just the fact that their home turfs are separated by seven miles.  Read More

Sullivan boys and girls capture 1st Place

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•April 17, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

Sullivan track journeyed to Cerro Gordo for the CGB Quad Rotational meet. Six teams from four counties all vied for the top spot, but both Sullivan boys and girls walked away with first place tightly secured.

In field events, senior Dirk Lane threw to second place in the shot put and third place in the discus. Lucas Floyd followed Lane in the discus with a fifth place finish. Claire Welch also finished fifth in discus for the girls. The ladies had a good showing in the long jump. Mya Dyer finished second with Addison Minor right behind her in third and Eiley Poe in fifth. The boys went one-two in the long jump. Deaiden Arnold’s first place jump of 6.20m edged out Aian Fryman’s 6.12m. Cooper Christensen placed fourth. Read More

Lady Redskins awarded

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Lady Redskins awarded
The Lady Redskins held their basketball banquet last week and the following individuals received awards: (left to right) Addison Stollard - Lady Redskin Award, Emily Miller - Defensive Award, Addison Minor - Rebounding Award, Brooklyn Booker - Most Improved Player, Shae Ellis - Offensive Award, Devon Richardson - Free Throw Award, Kiley Dyer - Assist Award & Hustle and Heart Award and Marissa Fleshner - Redskin Spirit Award.