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ALAH Celebrates Homecoming With Styles

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2015

•September 30, 2015•

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond high school students are spending this week celebrating homecoming. It’s a week that ends with the a dance on Saturday, Oct. 3 with the coronation ceremony at 9 p.m.

Friday starts with red, gold and black styles showing team support. By 10:30 a.m. students will be participating in the homecoming games. Parade lineup begins at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 2 with the parade in Arthur kicking off at 2 p.m.

Coronation practice follows the parade in the old gym, all leading up to the 7 p.m. football game between the Cerro Gordo Broncos and ALAH Knights. Read More

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ALAH Wins Over LSA

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2015

•September 30, 2015•

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights volleyball team travelled to Decatur Lutheran School Association (LSA) Sept. 24 winning both games 25-17 and 25-19. This brings the varsity Knight record to 8-5 and 1-0 in conference play.

The Knights action included Makayla Brown with one kill; Chelsey Chupp one kill and one dig; Hannah Leal provided one kill and three digs. Read More

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Cross Country Medals in Spartan Classic

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2015

•September 30, 2015•

Sullivan/Okaw Valley’s cross country team competed Saturday September 26 at the Spartan Classic in St. Joseph-Ogden. The top seven runners from both the boys’ and girls’ teams participated.  Read More

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Knight Volleyball Competes in Arcola Tournament

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2015

•September 30, 2015•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights traveled to the Arcola Invitational Saturday, Sept 26 placing fifth. The volleyball team has a 9-7 overall record and is 1-0 in the conference.

The Knights first faced Central A&M who won 13-25 and 20-25. In the second match Robinson dominated 17-25 and 26-28.

By the third round ALAH Knights were on their game beating Altamont 25-13 and 25-23. The ALAH team took the match with Tri-County 25-18 and 25-23. Read More

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OV Volleyball Hit by Storm

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2015

•September 30, 2015•

Okaw Valley’s volleyball team traveled to Niantic losing to Sangamon Valley Storm Thursday, Sept. 24. Okaw Valley lost 14-25 and 19-25, leaving the team with a 9-6-0 record. Read More

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Lady Reds Face Tuscola in First Conference Match

News Progress Posted on September 23, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 23, 2015

Photo by Darian Hays Sullivan Redskins’ Lizzie Green gets a dig in last Thursday’s match against Tuscola in Sullivan.

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Sullivan Redskins’ Lizzie Green gets a dig in last Thursday’s match against Tuscola in Sullivan.

•September 23, 2015•

The Lady Redskins hosted Tuscola Thursday, Sept 17 for the first conference volleyball match up.

Tuscola’s powerful front line proved too much for Sullivan, winning 12-25 and 15-25.

“Our defense did a great job of picking up the hits,” coach Krista Smith said noting they also made several good volleys.

“As a team we did better at covering tips and dumps tonight,” she continued. “We look forward to using this as an opportunity to strengthen our offense and build on positive teamwork.”

In the effort Alyssa Marshall had three kills and 14 digs for the Lady Redskins.

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Monticello Wins over Sullivan Volleyball

News Progress Posted on September 23, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 23, 2015

•September 23, 2015•

Sullivan Redskins volleyball team traveled to Monticello Tuesday, Sept 15 with the home team taking wins in varsity and junior varsity action.

Varsity games were 14-25 and 15-25 Monticello. Junior varsity 9-25 and 21-25 Monticello.

Sullivan coach Krista Smith noted that Lizzie Green and Alyssa Marshall had some notable digs for the Redskin team. “The Redskins had the lead in the second game but could not maintain once Monticello sent some hard hits and quick change ups,” she commented. Read More

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Arcola/ALAH Golf Places at Windsor Invite

News Progress Posted on September 23, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 23, 2015

•September 23, 2015•

Arcola/ Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond competed in the Windsor Invitational Saturday, Sept 19 at Fox Prairie Golf Course. They placed seventh out of 15 teams.

Clayton Miller led the Arcola team shooting a 77. The medalist was Christian Deters from T-Town shooting a 73. Read More

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Sullivan Golf Team Wins at Home

News Progress Posted on September 23, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 23, 2015

•September 23, 2015•

Sullivan Country Club was host to Altamont and Arcola Arthur-Lovinton/Atwood-Hammond golfers Sept. 21 with Sullivan shooting 180 for the win.

Altamont followed with a 182, and Arcola finished at third with a 184. Arcola’s Clayton Miller was the medalist, shooting a 36 for AALAH which has a 10-3 season record.

Sullivan varsity men’s golf is 14-3 on the season. Caden Ellis led with a 43; Eric Keller -45; Joey Davison -47; Tommy Schibur-49; Adam White-45; and Kaleb Shumard-53. Read More

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Tri-County Over Knights in Volleyball

News Progress Posted on September 23, 2015 by webmasterSeptember 23, 2015

•September 23, 2015•

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knight volleyball team traveled to Tri-County for a meet Thursday, Sept 17 with Tri-County dominating.

The Knights record is 6-5 overall with Tri-County winning 19-25 and 16-25 over the varsity team.

Makayla Brown had two kills and two digs on the night, Hannah Leal supplied three kills and two digs; Kim Davis had three digs; Abby Foreman came up with five kills and three assists. Read More

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Poppies to honor those who gave all



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On Friday, May 22nd, Ruth Keown, Vice-President of the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68, greeted the public at the entrance to the local Post Office, distributing Memorial Poppies. Each year, millions of Americans wear these Memorial Poppies in memory of American service members who lost their lives in war while serving their country, and to assist those Veterans who are now hospitalized or in rehabilitation, suffering from wounds and illnesses. Memorial Day poppies distributed by the American Legion symbolize the ultimate sacrifice made by service members and are a tribute to those who lost their lives in war. Wearing the poppy is a way to honor the fallen and ensure their bravery is never forgotten.


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