•October 18, 2023•

Ethan Schmohe from Bethany, who is studying Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk men’s swimming and diving team for the 2023-24 season. The Warhawks finished fourth at last year’s Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships. UW-Whitewater is coached by Elise Knoche, who enters her sixth season at the helm of the program. The team garnered the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America Award for the third straight season in 2022-23.

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Kyle Corkill (2) looks downfield as he completes his 67 yard touchdown reception during the Friday, October 13 game against Tri-County.

•October 18, 2023•

by E. Scott England

Though the temperatures were warmer, the field conditions were wet and muddy as the Tri-County Titans came to Sullivan in search of their first win of the season. That elusive win wouldn’t be found at Victory Field for the Titans as the Redskins cruised to an easy victory playing without several key players.

Sullivan/Okaw Valley wasted no time getting to work in the first quarter. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Redskins only needed two plays for Cooper Christensen to go deep to senior Aiden Ballinger for a 60 yard touchdown pass with just a minute off the clock. On SOV’s next possession, Christensen connected with junior Seth Forlines for a 36 yard reception. Christensen connected with Ballinger on the next play for a 17 yard touchdown pass. Ballinger finished the game with 96 yards receiving. Christensen capped off the first quarter scoring frenzy with a 38 yard rushing touchdown. The junior quarterback had 55 yards rushing in the first half. Read More

•October 11, 2023•

Shelbyville/Moulton Middle School hosted the IESA 2A Cross Country Section at Forest Park on Saturday, October 7. Sullivan Middle School’s girl cross country came in second place and the boys team tied for third.

In the Girls 3200 meter run, Aaliyah Osborn led the girls with a fifth place finish in a time of 13:30.63, Avery Renfro in seventh with a time of 13:35.43, Addy Hendry came in 20th place, Sylvia Dawkins in 25th, Emmersyn Jianonni in 26th place, Aubrey Fultz in 27th place and Meila Wilson in 37th place. 

In the Boys 3200 meter run Easton Wickline placed fourth with a time of 12:12.95, David Easton placed seventh with a time of 12:19.96, Bryson Hill in fourteenth with 12:30.34. Griffin Woods placed 32nd, Gavin Finn in 38th place and Gideon Walk in 39th place.

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Sullivan Redskins Cross Country Seniors (left-right) Davis Diepholz, Easton England, Bella Harden, Aston Johnson, Luke Waelde, Allison Cullen.

•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins Cross Country team honored their seniors last Tuesday ahead of a quad meet hosted by Sullivan at Tabor Park. The senior runners this year are Davis Diepholz, Easton England, Bella Harden, Aston Johnson, Luke Waelde, and Allison Cullen. Results from the meet were not available by press time. Read More

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Mason Booker (57) takes down the Nokomis ball carrier. Booker would lead the team in tackles in the homecoming win.

•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

Injuries, penalties, and turnovers, oh my! The Nokomis Redskins came into town last Friday looking to spoil Sullivan’s homecoming. Both teams played neck and neck with the Redskins of Sullivan/Okaw Valley being triumphant in the end on a final touchdown with a minute and a half left in the game.

SOV struggled with penalties all evening, the first coming on the first play of a game calling back a 52 yard reception by junior Seth Forlines from senior Aiden Ballinger. Two plays later, junior quarterback Cooper Christensen tossed an interception. It was one of three interceptions thrown by SOV in the game. SOV’s defense came out strong on the first set of Nokomis downs, but a pass interference on a fourth and eight put the wind from SOV’s sails right behind Nokomis as they completed the eight play drive of 66 yards for their first touchdown of the game. Read More