•November 15, 2017•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

Sullivan boys’ basketball coach Chester Reeder knows what a down year feels like after last season’s overall 2-23 record and 0-7 Little Okaw Valley Conference.

This season, Reeder in his fifth year at the helm, is hoping to see what it feels like to have a bounce-back season.

“We have a group of young men who are not afraid of hard work,” said Reeder. “A lot of them put in a lot of hours over the summer. We will definitely take a step forward, and we will take a huge step forward if we get the right type of leadership.” Read More

•November 15, 2017•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest Division announced 2017 all-conference teams for volleyball and football this past week.

For volleyball, four Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond players and two Okaw Valley players earned honors.

For the Knights, senior setter Madison Brown was a unanimous selection to the first team.

Brown was on the first team in 2015 and in 2016 earned honorable mention.

Middle hitter Taylor Powell also earned all-conference first team honors. Read More

Photo by Sally McCarthy
Running strong at State Championship were ALAH’s Logan Hall (No. 693) and his brother Layton Hall (No. 692).

•November 8, 2017•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond senior Logan Hall was runner-up in the in the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Championships meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria Saturday.

“Hands down, Logan is the best runner to ever come through this area, and we may not see one like him ever again,” said ALAH coach Derik Eaton. “Through his commitment, dedication and sacrifices, Logan is not only one of the state’s best but also one of the top runners in the midwest. Proof of that is signing with the University of Illinois several weeks ago.” Read More

•November 8, 2017•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

Last season the Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team came close to winning the Little Okaw Valley Northwest Division Champions, the LOVC Conference Tournament and the regional.

This year, the Timberwolves expect to get over that hump and achieve all three goals.

Brad Ackers, in his third year as OV coach, returns four players with significant varsity experience including one of the best Class 1A players in the state, senior Paige Robinson.

The three other players include senior Natalie Jeffers, senior Hope Ruppert and junior Bella Benning. Read More

Photo by Curt Wooters
Swim Winners
The Sullivan, Okaw Valley, Shelbyville High School Swim Coop had two swimmers with wins. Pictured are McKenna Kull, first place and Anna Wooters, second place.

•November 1, 2017•

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley-Shelbyville girls’ swim competed in a meet in Terre Haute Saturday.

The relay team of Anna Wooters, Natalie Drury, Allison Oligschlaeger and McKenna Kull took first place in the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay.

The relay team also broke the pool record in the 200 medley, by thee seconds with a time of 1:56.76.

Kull took first place in the open division. She took second place in the 200 IM, 50 Free, 100 free, 100 fly and 200 free and placed fourth in the 500 free and the 200 backstroke,. Read More