Category Archives: Sports

Sullivan Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on by

Photo furnished
Del Diepholz with a chip on hole 9 to end up with a 42 during Senior Night at the Sullivan Country Club.

•September 15, 2021•
Boys’ Golf

The Redskins golf team defeated Shelbyville, Okaw Valley, and Meridian with a low score of 175 during Senior Night at the Sullivan Country Club Thursday, Sept. 9.
Cam Dwyer shot a 40, and JJ Standerfer carded a 45
Bryce Boyle finished at 48, and Ben Bushue followed one stroke behind with a 49.
Wes Standerfer shot a 61, and Josh Stutzman rounded out the Redskins’ scores with a 73.
The day before, Sullivan fell to Maroa-Forsyth 173-181 in a dual meet at Sullivan Country Club.
Brett Bushue, Standerfer and Ben Bushue each shot a 45, and Camden Dwyer followed one stroke behind.
Will Haegen carded a 49.
The Redskins are scheduled to enter a triangular meet hosted by Okaw Valley at the Eagle Creek Golf Course, Sept. 17. Read More

OV Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on by

•September 8, 2021•
Golf

The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team continued their strong season by defeating Shelbyville and Windsor Stewardson-Strasburg in dual matches last week.
The Timberwolves scored a 201-221 victory against Shelbyville Aug. 31.
Miles Harlin shot a 46 to lead Okaw Valley.
Tyson Montgomery and Trey Hall each shot a 48, and Rase Bennett carded a 65.
Chase Creviston and Aiden Williams round out the scoring with a 62 and 59, in that order. Read More

News Progress Posted on by

Photos provided
OV Sports
Bailey Bennett and Miles Harlin each earned medalist honors against Windsor Stewardson-Strasburg Sept. 2.

Sullivan Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on by

•September 8, 2021•
SOV Football
Sullivan/Okaw Valley dropped its second game of the year with a 50-6 loss to Newton at Newton Friday.
Sullivan scored its touchdown on a pass play in the second quarter.
Newton took a 30-point lead into halftime.
For SOV, Kyle Corkill was 8-for-12 passing for 104 yards, including the touchdown pass, and he rushed for 31 yards.
Will Dawkins finish with 32-yards receiving on two catches.
Ryan Villalobos caught one pass for 64 yards, and Trey McRill totaled 38 yards rushing.
SOV is set to hit he road Friday to take on Tuscola. Read More

Sullivan High School Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on by

•September 1, 2021•
SOV Football

The Redskins football team could not find its first win in more than four years against Nokomis at Victory Field Friday night.
Out of the two Redskins, Nokomis came out on top 54-0. Nokomis lead 33-0 at halftime.
SOV quarterback Kyle Corkill completed 7-of-12 passes for 40 yards. He also led the team in rushing with 23 yards.
Sullivan is scheduled to travel to Newton in a non-conference game Friday night. Read More

SHS Preview Night 2021

News Progress Posted on by

Photo by Crystal Reed
Football Scrimmage
S-OV football had a scrimmage during the Fall Sports Preview on Friday, August 20.

Photo by Crystal Reed
Cheerleaders
The Sullivan High School cheerleaders perform along with the marching band during the Fall Sports Preview.

Photo by Crystal Reed
Volleyball Team
The Sullivan High School volleyball team held their practice at the end of the sports preview.

SHS Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on by

•August 25 2021•
SHS Preview Night

Sullivan High School hosted its Fall Sports Preview Night Aug. 20 at Victory Field
The football team scrimmaged and then team members were introduced.
The program started at 5 p.m. with introduction to team members for SOV football, SOV football cheer, marching band and color guard, cross country, boys’ and girls’ golf, SOV girls’ swimming, baseball, softball, and cross country. Read More

OV Sports Brief

News Progress Posted on by

•August 25 2021•

The Okaw Valley girls’ and boys’ golf teams competed in separate meets Thursday, Aug. 19.
The boys’ team played in a triangular against Villa Grove and Windsor Stewardson Strasburg.
The Timberwolves won the meet with the low score of 189. Villa Grove followed with 235, and WSS finished with 249. Read More

Schmohe Competes at Illinois Senior Championship Meet

News Progress Posted on by

Photo by Wurstbaugh Photography
Ethan Schmohe recently competed at the Illinois Senior Championship meet in Westmont.

•August 11, 2021•
Submitted by Sara Cremeens

Ethan Schmohe represented the Sullivan Blue Dolphins at the Illinois Senior Championship meet August 30 and 31 in Westmont, Illinois at the new FMC Natatorium. Like many athletes Schmohe has had a rough year in his competitive sport. Between pool shutdowns, meets being canceled it has been a true challenge to stay in shape and at the competitive level it takes to qualify for the Illinois Championship meet. Read More