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ALAH Volleyball Has Two Win Week

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

•September 6, 2017•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team picked up two more wins this past week.

The Knights defeated Chrisman last Tuesday and Villa Grove Thursday.

Thursday ALAH knocked off Villa Grove in two sets, 25-11 and 25-14.

Madison Brown had 22 assists and three digs to lead the team. Read More

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Sullivan Girls’ Golf Takes St. T

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

•September 6, 2017•

The Sullivan girls’ golf team stayed undefeated on the season with a win over St. Teresa at Clinton last Wednesday.

“We didn’t have one of our best nights as a whole,” said coach Steve Nickerson, “but we were able to improve our record to 3-0.” Read More

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ALAH Knights Score Big in Palestine-Hutsonville Win

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

•September 6, 2017•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond football team evened its record to 1-1 with a 45-12 blowout win against Palestine-Hutsonville Friday night.

The game stayed close until the third quarter when, leading 10-0, the Knights’ offense exploded for 35 points to put the game away.

P-H tacked on its 12 points in the fourth quarter, but it was too late. Read More

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Young SOV Football Team is Gaining Strength 

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Photo by Darian Hays
SOV freshman Luke Vander Burgh replaced an injured Luke Harlin as Redskins quarterback. Vander Burgh scored against Cumberland following a 12 play 68 yard march to the goal in the second half.

Cumberland Wins

By Jason Brown
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The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team lost to Cumberland 43-7 Friday to drop its record to 0-2.

The game began with Cumberland’s Ryan Yaw returning the kickoff for an 83-yard touchdown. A 2-point conversion gave the Pirates an 8-0 led.

Cumberland scored 21 more points in the first quarter to put the game away.

“I think we put ourselves in a lot more favorable situations offensively and defensively,” said SOV coach Andy Kerley. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get off the field on third and long on defense and couldn’t move chains on third downs offensively. I think we played a much better game defensively but just couldn’t make plays in key situations.” Read More

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Sullivan Volleyball Topped by Arcola

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

•August 30, 2017•

The Sullivan volleyball team dropped its home opener, 25-15, 28-26, against Arcola Thursday.

Maddie Dickens earned eight service points, and Elizabeth Green added four. Read More

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OVHS Golf Extends Streak

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

•August 30, 2017•

The Okaw Valley golf team extended its undefeated steak to 8-0 with a wins over Clinton and Arcola last Tuesday.

OV scored 171 for the win, followed by Clinton’s 210 and Arcola’s 224.

The Timberwolves took second, third and fourth.  Read More

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ALAH Volleyball Kicks off Season with a Win

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

•August 30, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team kicked off its season with a win over Tuscola Thursday.

ALAH won in straight sets, 25-10 and 25-18. Read More

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Okaw Valley Volleyball Splits Matches

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

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April Decessaro, and Paige Coleman team up on this dig during the Okaw Valley Volleyball match in Bethany Monday.

•August 30, 2017•

The Okaw Valley volleyball team split a pair of matches to open its season this past week.

OV defeated Cowden-Herrick Monday but lost to Tri-County last Tuesday.

Against Cowden-Herrick, the Timberwolves won in straight sets, 25-23 and 26-24.

Kate Jeffers recorded three blocks, two aces and eight kills to lead OV.

Paige Coleman led the team in kills with seven, and Bella Benning followed with six. Read More

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SOV Football Has Rough Start

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

•August 30, 2017•

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team began the rebuilding process in its season opener at Kincaid Friday night.

Kincaid South Fork took a 12-0 lead into half. Read More

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Sulllivan Girls’ Golf Improves Record

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

•August 30, 2017•

The Sullivan girls’ golf team improved its match record to 2-0 against St. Teresa at Monticello last Wednesday.

In the first time any of the Redskins played Monticello Country Club, the players combined for a 209.

Addison Darush shot 48 and finished one shot out from medalist. Read More

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