The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 5th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 12 and 13. Volunteers are needed to help with the hunt. Volunteers will assist in helping hunters get to and from blinds, tracking, field dressing, dragging deer out of the woods and helping around deer camp. A hunter orientation and dinner will be held Oct. 11.
The team taking first at Monday night’s scrambler at Timberlake with a combined 8-under par consisted of Brett “B-Money” Marshall, Scott “T. Rex” Ohm, Seth “Soy Sauce” and Tim “Soy Bean” Sawyer.
Purple-Rider Knights take close second by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sophomore Drew Fruchtl led his Timberwolves Tuesday night to their first win of the season, shooting a 43 after nine holes, defeating both Clinton and the new co-op Arthur/Lovington-Atwood/Hammond-Arcola (ALAHA). … Read More
Most area high school sports got underway the week of August 26. The News Progress has compiled previews for Sullivan, Okaw Valley, and Arthur-Lovington high schools, which in turn see a variety of competitors in volleyball, soccer, football, cross country, and golf. Check out this week’s sport section for all fall 2013 previews. … Read More
Former assistant coach to instruct 19 golfers this fall by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Taking on the head softball coach position last year was just the beginning for Sullivan High School teacher Ben Richter. On August 12, he was also made the head golf coach after serving as the assistant to Jerry Lane last year. And though the new head coach says this year will be a rebuilding year for Sullivan golf, the program has attracted 19 players this year, providing an encouraging sign for the years to come. “We’re mostly freshmen, sophomores, and a couple juniors so it’s going to … Read More
Replacing large senior class a challenge, but not impossible by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Andy Brown. Caden May. Jacob Vail. Bailey Matheson. Four of just 18 that this year’s SOV football program will miss and have to replace–a large task at hand to say the least. But for fifth year head coach Charles Brown, it’s not an impossible task. “We’re going to be filling in seven positions on both sides of the ball with some people who didn’t play a whole bunch of varsity ball,” said Brown. “So that’s going to be the interesting thing– how do they come in and … Read More
Big squads to continue breeding success by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter After fourth place finishes in the OVC for both the SOV boys’ and girls’ cross country teams, both are looking to advance in a competitive OVC. Just as a gauge of conference strength, in the girls’ division, St. Teresa won the state meet and on the boys’ side Shelbyville finished third and fellow conference foes Monticello and Tolono Unity qualified for the state meet as teams. But SOV cross country has by no means been a slouch in the OVC. “Last year was the first in the last four … Read More
New co-op golf team enjoys largest group in three years by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In his third year coaching golf at Arcola, Tyler Renshaw is excited to have the addition of Atwood-Hammond to the Arcola-Arthur-Lovington golf team. This year, the co-op altogether has produced 11 players, six from Arthur-Lovington, five from Arcola, and one from Atwood-Hammond–the largest group since Renshaw became coach. “It’s a big increase,” said Renshaw. Last year, not only did the team possess just five players, but they managed to win only one match–an ugly stat Renshaw says he believes will change this year. “I’m certainly excited … Read More
After going 7-3 last year, Knights excited for another go by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter After a first season co-oping with Atwood-Hammond yielded a 7-3 record and playoff berth, Arthur/Lovington-Atwood-Hammond is looking to repeat the act this season. The Knights bowed out in the first round of the playoffs last year to no. 6 Carlinville 46-12 but have since been taking steps to get back to the post season. “We lifted three days a week and had a 10 day camp,” said Knights head coach Dale Schuring. “The players are bigger, stronger, and quicker than last season and have a … Read More
Five so far for cross country team in line with recent years by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond cross country team so far boasts just five runners. Compared to other area teams, the Knights may appear meager at best. But for head coach Ryan Whalen, his 13th season is getting off to much of the same start as those prior. “That’s fairly consistent with the numbers I’ve had,” said Whalen. “It’s teetered around five to six for the last eight to 10 years. At a school this size, that’s what you’re going to get.” But Whalen isn’t bitter about his … Read More