•September 13, 2023•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley Redskins stormed into Cumberland last Friday looking to extend their winning streak to three. They knew it wasn’t going to be easy as the Pirates of Cumberland were looking to add to their undefeated record as well.

Containing two-way threat Cumberland Senior Blake McMechan was one of the main focus points in the Redskins’ preparation throughout the week. And McMechan proved why just 38 seconds into the game when he stole a pass from Senior wide receiver Kaden Guest. The Pirates couldn’t capitalize as a solid defensive stand from the Redskins forced a fumble, recovered by senior Hayden Moody. Read More

photo by Greg Floyd

•August 30, 2023•

Sullivan, led by head coach John Bertetto, defeated Villa Grove 39-25 with a game that had a late start on Friday, August 25 at 8pm, due to excessive heat and then had to be postponed until Saturday at Noon due to strong thunderstorms.

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•July 12, 2023•
by Jaime Perrott

The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Terre Haute, Indiana to compete at the THT Summer Steam Meet. They finished out the weekend with a whopping 1386 points bringing home 1st Place overall out of six teams. Awesome swimming SBD!
The following swimmers also earned high point awards: Read More

•June 28, 2023•
submitted by Jaime Perrott

The Sullivan Blue Dolphins wrapped up their 2022/2023 short course season with a team banquet held at Building 1225 in Sullivan. This banquet is held each year to recognize the team members for all of their accomplishments throughout the season, and to give thanks to the coaches, board members, and other individuals such as current and former swim parents and members of the community that volunteer their time and energy to support the team.
In addition to recognizing each individual member of the team, our graduating Seniors are recognized as well as members of the team that excelled in various areas. Our senior swimmers for the 2022-2023 season were: Matthew Wesselman, Max Kersten, Ethan Schmohe, Miles Kersten, Deanna Clark, Madalyn Booker. Read More

•May 24, 2023•
Submitted by Head Coach John Bertetto

SHS Boys had a great performance at sectionals Wednesday, May 17 at Tuscola. As a team we finished in 5th out of 19 teams, and 7 guys qualified for the IHSA State meet in 5 events. Brett Bushue qualified in both Pole Vault and High Jump, winning Pole Vault with vault of 12’8” and finishing 4th in High Jump with a state qualifying jump of 6’1”. Read More