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Redskins Win Over Marshall at Arcola

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

•September 30, 2015•

The Redskins volleyball team played at the Arcola Invitational Tournament Saturday, Sept 26.

The team earned their first win against Marshall in the first match of the day. The Redskins looked their best in the third game of this match against Marshall. They earned the win with great energy and 100% teamwork. In the next match, they lost to Tri-County in two and gave Arcola a good run in the third match-- going three games.

“If the Redskins had pulled out a win in the match against Arcola, they would have been in the championship match; instead they played Altamont later in the day and lost in two,” coach Krista Smith said. Read More

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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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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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