•July 16, 2025•

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The Sullivan High School volleyball program hosted University of Illinois head coach Chris Tamas and members of the Fighting Illini women’s volleyball team for an exciting one-day camp that was open to freshman through senior athletes on Wednesday, July 9th.

Tamas, now in his eighth season as head coach since being hired in February 2017, has transformed Illinois into a force in the Big Ten and on the national stage. Under his leadership, the Illini have compiled a 149–94 overall record (.613) and secured five NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a memorable 2018 Final Four run. Before his tenure at Illinois, he served as an assistant coach at Nebraska under Hall of Famer John Cook (2015–2017), as well as at Cal Poly, Minnesota, and UCRiverside.

•June 18, 2025•

The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kickoff is at 11:00 a.m., with pregame festivities beginning at 10:00 a.m.

•June 18, 2025•

Archer McPheeters, 7th grade student at Okaw Valley Middle School, finished 1st at the IESA Class 1A State Track and Field Finals in East Peoria held May 16th and 17th. Archer set a new state record in the pole vault with a vault of 8’  11 3/4”. Archer also placed 7th in the 400 meter with a time of 106.83. Archer is the daughter of Mindy and Aron McPheeters.

The SHS boys track team finished in 5th place out of 26 teams at the St. Teresa Invitational last Friday night. The big highlight was Johnny Iacobazzi setting a new school record in the 1600m with a time of 4:21.28. His time beat the previous record of 4:23.1 set in 1986 by Derik Eaton. Another highlight was Mason Booker resetting his own school records in the 110m Hurdles with a time of 14.76 and in the 300m Hurdles with a time of 39.98. 

Senior night for Okaw Valley softball was held on May 13 with McKenna Phelps being honored as the only 2025 senior.