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SBD Competes At Illinois Open

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SBD Competes At Illinois Open
Sullivan Blue Dolphins plunged into the water at the 2022 Illinois Open at the University of Illinois July 8. It was a great opportunity for the swimmers to compete at a 50 meter indoor pool with lots of competition. High points for girls 10 and under: Avery Hess and Scarlett Perrott. High points for girls 13-14: Cadence Schmohe. High points for girls open: Emily Crosier. High points for boys 10 and under: Robert Pogue. High points for boys open: Liam Donovan. Pictured are Kinsley Eads, Avery Hess, Scarlett Perrott.

Golf Outing

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•August 3, 2022•

Lake Land College’s Laker Athletics will host its annual golf outing fundraiser on Sunday, August 14 at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon, Illinois.
Registration and lunch will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
The two-person scramble will include the green fee, cart fee, lunch and giveaway for a total of $75 per person. Read More

Millikin Letter Winners

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•August 3, 2022•

Millikin Track and Field Team Names Letter Winners
Millikin Track and Field Team recently named their letter winners. Sophomore Madalyne McPheeters of Sullivan received her second letter.
Millikin Women’s Basketball Team Names Letter Winners
The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced award and letter winners for the 2021-22 season. Freshman Emily White of Sullivan received her first letter.

SBD Competes At Quincy

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SBD Competes At Quincy
Sullivan Blue Dolphins hit the water June 17-19 in Quincy, IL for the 28th Annual Firecracker Classic. High point winners for 8 and under: boys, Bryce Badman 90 points; girls, Kinsley Eads 36 points. High point winners for 9-10 years: boys, Eli Crosier 22 points; girls, Clarice Standerfer 85 points. High point winners for 13-14 years: boys, Liam Donovan 62 points; girls, Emily Crosier 68 points. High point winner for boy’s open was Ethan Schmohe with 79 points. High point winner for the girl’s open was Madalyn Booker with 90 points.

SHS Baseball Awards Presented At Banquet 2022

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SHS Baseball Awards Presented At Banquet
Several awards were presented at the baseball banquet that was held recently. The following awards were given: Tristan Ruppert, Offensive Player of the Year and One Tribe Award; Jackson Matheson, One Tribe Award; Dawson Foster, Grit Award and Will Haegen, Most Improved Player.
Additionally the following players were selected to the All-Conference team: Tristan Ruppert, 1st team; Jackson Matheson, Honorable Mention; and Jake Stewart, Honorable Mention.

SBD Swimmers Qualify For Regional Championship Team

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•July 20, 2022•

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Dolphins who competed for a chance to advance to the State Championship meets were front row: Addy Hendry, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Emily Crosier, Madalyn Booker. Back row: Asher Hendry, Liam Donovan, Ethan Schmohe, Matthew Wesselman, Miles Kersten.

by Sara Cremeens

Sullivan Blue Dolphins had nine swimmers qualify for the 2022 Summer Regional Championship team. They competed the weekend of July 15th at the Central Park Pool in Peoria. In order to attend this meet a swimmer must get a qualifying time in the event based on their age group. Illinois Swimming time standards are some of the toughest in the nation.

Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions

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Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions
The Okaw League Junior High Boys Baseball Champions are from Lovington. They played the Arthur 1 team on Thursday, July 14 for the win. Front row: Marcus Menna, Griffin Hilton, Jaleb Burnett.Second row: Landen Franklin, Jansen Burnett, Boston Mast, Caleb Menna. Third row: Coach Jesse Burnett, Maxton Boddy, John Williams, Coach Steven Menna.

Dolphins Recognize Swimmers at Awards Banquet

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•June 29, 2022•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins recognized their swimmers for the 2021 season with an awards banquet. The following awards were presented:
Dedicated Award – Awarded to one swimmer by swimming age division. 6 & under Alice Watkins, 8 & under Scarlett Perrott and Bryce Badman, 10 & under Claire Standerfer and Eli Crosier, 11-12 Cadence Schmohe, 13-14 Nathan Rafferty.This is presented to the swimmer who works hard, gives it their all on a constant level. The coaches select a swimmer who is committed to working hard to beat his or her times. They have the stamina to attend practice and complete all work outs. A dedicated swimmer has the understanding that attending practice will bring success at meets. Read More

OV Middle School State Runners-up and Two State Champions

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•June 1, 2022•
Okaw Valley Middle School track sent 10 student-athletes to the Class 2A state track meet on May 13-14 in East Peoria. All 10 students that qualified, medaled at the state meet. The 7th grade girls team, which also won Sectional 8 in Assumption the weekend of May 7th, took state runner-up honors home with them. Gabby Totten led the way when she won the 7th grade girls long jump with a leap of 16’6”, took 2nd in the 100m dash, and 4th in the 200m dash. Erin Harris solidified the team’s success when she won the 7th grade girls high jump with a height of 5’0”. Payton Booker brought home the 8th place medal for pole vault as a 6th grader. The girls 4x100m relay team of Kyah Calhoun, Keely Collins, Erin Harris, Gabby Totten, and alternate Payton Booker earned 5th place overall. The 8th grade boys 4x100m relay team of Wyatt Hildebrandt, Kwame Calhoun, Byron McCarrey, Braden Montgomery, and alternate Brady McQuilling, took 4th in the state. Kwame Calhoun also brought home medals for the 7th grade boys. Kwame earned 4th in pole vault, 5th in the 200m dash, and 5th in the 400m run. Great day on the track for these students and a great season all around.