•August 22, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

In his first year as Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond head football coach, Ryan Jefferson believes the 2018 squad can take the next step from last season’s 3-6 record into making the playoffs this fall.
In 2017, the Knights lost two games by a combined nine points, and with the experience and returning letter winners, Jefferson believes his team can win those games and potentially be playoff eligible at 5-4 or better.
“I believe we have a playoff-caliber team because of the combination of talent, experience, and leadership going for us,” he said, “but I also realize that we are in a challenging conference with a lot of other teams who bring back experienced and talented kids who are going to give their best effort on Friday nights.”
The Knights return six seniors and 13 letter winners, including the entire interior offensive and defensive line.
“We return a lot of speed,” Jefferson said, “and overall the team will have a lot of experience from the upperclassmen since most of them have started on varsity since they were freshmen.”
In practice, he has been working on HEART, which is what he defines as the team’s focus and effort. Read More

•August 22, 2018•

Sullivan hosted a round robin tournament with Teutopolis and Taylorville Saturday. Sullivan took second place. Teutopolis defeated Sullivan 4-1 and Sullivan defeated Tayorville 11-1. Teutopolis also defeated Taylorville 14-13.
Individual results are Rylee Roehrs- one hit, one RBI, one run; Chloe Smith-three hits, one RBI, one run; Bella Brownlee-one B, two RBIs; Izzy Hay-two hits, 1 RBI; Kylie Dyer-one B.
Maddie Probus-Winning pitcher against Taylorvile, one single, two doubles, two runs; Lexie Hay-three hits, two RBIs, three runs; Alaina Moore-three B, one HR, four RBIs, four Rs; Ava Shriver-one R.

•August 15, 2018•

The Sullivan boys’ golf team teed off its season with a third place finish at the St. Anthony Invite Thursday and finished with a team score of 321.
Caden Ellis was Sullivan’s top scorer, placing third with a 73.
Leighton Burcham scored an 80 for ninth place. Read More

•August 8, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team kicked off the 2018 season with its first official practice at the high school Monday.
But for SOV head coach Jeff Myers the first day was just a continuation of the two-straight camps the Redskins had before last week’s IHSA dead week.
Overall, the first day was a good one.
Myers was also pleased to see athletes whom he had not seen during the summer because of summer jobs and other responsibilities.
“We slowed the pace slightly just to get some kids brought up to speed somewhat,” said Myers. “Tuesday, which is another day in just helmets, will be more of the same.” Read More

•August 1, 2018•

Sullivan High School is scheduled to host a mandatory player and parent meeting for football, golf, cheer, cross country, volleyball and swimming members at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 in the high school gym. Read More