LLC summer volleyball camp
•June 24, 2026•
Lake Land College is holding a summer volleyball camp for children ages 6 through high school. The camp will be held across two weeks, July 20th through 23rd and July 27th through 30th, at Emerald Acres Sports Connection, located at 1201 Woodell Way in Mattoon. The camp will give players of all skill levels the chance to develop their abilities, improve their fundamentals, and explore the game of volleyball with immersive drills and structured training. Campers will be placed into four separate groups based on age, and the camp will be divided each day into four sessions, one for each age group: 10 and under, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.; 11 years old and 6th grade, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.; 7th and 8th grade, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.; and High School, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Read MoreDawkins places at USTA Nationals
Sylvia Dawkins, 14 of Sullivan placed 10th out of 38 competitors on her tumbling floor pass June 16 at the USTA Nationals held in Madison, WI. Sylvia is part of the tumble team at Prairie Land Power Tumbling and Trampoline in Lovington.
Archer vaults to victory
Archer McPheeters, an 8th-grade student at Okaw Valley Middle School, finished 1st in the pole vault with a vault of 9ft. 6in., at the IESA State Track and Field Finals in East Peoria held May 15th and 16th. Archer also placed 8th in the 400-meter with a time of 104.5. Archer is the daughter of Mindy and Aron McPheeters and granddaughter of Martha and Harlan Fabert.
Perrott named to All-Tournament team
Scarlett Perrott helped her club volleyball team win the Silver Division at the Central Regional Championships held in Hammond, IN while also earning herself All-tournament team recognition. The Apex 13u team, based in Decatur, IL, went 3-2 over the June 13th-14th weekend to wrap up their travel season with a win at the Hammond Sports Complex where over sixty teams from across the Midwest competed. Perrott was one of six players in the 13-and-under age group to be selected to the All-Tournament team.
Scarlet is also a member of the Sullivan Middle School Volleyball team and swims competitively. She is the daughter of Jamie and Josh Perrott of Bethany.
Shot clock details finalized at IHSA June meeting
•June 24, 2026•
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Monday, June 15, where the Board finalized expectations for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required for varsity boys and girls basketball contests beginning with the 2026-27 IHSA season.
Read MoreIacobazzi state runner up after photo finish
•June 3, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Johnny Iacobazzi has had an amazing running career at Sullivan High School. The speedy senior has found his way to the podium in both solo events and relays at the state track meet. School records have been toppled. But this year he was chasing the 1600m state title.
Read MoreSBD Summer Steam strong finish
•June 3, 2026•
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins kicked off their long course season in Terre Haute at the 2026 Summer Steam Meet with a strong performance. The SBD earned a second-place team finish and crowned four high-point swimmers: Tinley Eads in the 10 and under division, Addy Hendry in the 13–14 division, Nathan Rafferty in the Boys 15 and over division, and Cadence Schmohe in the Girls 15 and over division. The Blue Dolphins now turn their focus to the Capitol City Classic in Springfield as they continue their summer season.
Several area softball athletes receive all-conference nods
•June 3, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Softball has come to a close for the surrounding area teams. With that, the Lincoln Prairie Conference has released its 2026 Softball All-Conference teams. And several athletes from Sullivan, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, and Okaw Valley found their way onto the list.
Read MoreSeveral Lady Redskins compete at state track meet
•May 27, 2026•
by E. Scott England
The best of the best were on display in Charleston for the IHSA Class 1A girls’ state track prelims and finals held last week. Several athletes competed in both individual and relay competitions.
Read MoreState qualifiers for Redskins’ track
•May 27, 2026•
by E. Scott England
It’s been a season of rebuilding for the Sullivan Redskins track team. Dominated by underclassmen, the team has seen its ups and down. But several highlights from the season have head coach John Bertetto only looking positive. “Our boys had another strong season with a young roster. Thirty-seven athletes are slated to return next season. The future is looking bright for our track program,” remarked Bertetto.
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