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Sullivan boys top 10 teams in Tri-County Invitational

News Progress Posted on April 30, 2025 by webmasterApril 30, 2025

•April 30, 2025•

The Sullivan Redskins battled nine other teams on Tuesday, April 22 and came out on top with a 16 point margin of victory over second place Shelbyville.

Johnathan Iacobazzi helped lead the way with first place finishes in both the 800m and 1600m Runs. Mason Booker was dominant in the hurdles taking first in the 110m and 300m. Christian Ozier propelled himself to a first place finish in the Triple Jump.

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Redskin track takes first at Warrensburg-Latham Quad

News Progress Posted on April 23, 2025 by webmasterApril 23, 2025

•April 23, 2025•

The SHS Boys track team finished in 1st place at the Warrensburg-Latham Quad Meet on Tuesday, April 15 besting Cerro Gordo-Bement, Central A&M and the host.

The following athletes earned points at the meet:

Kalvin Osborn: 1st 400m 57.07

Charlie Conlin: 1st 800m 2:44.35

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Redskins finish strong at Invitational

News Progress Posted on April 16, 2025 by webmasterApril 16, 2025

•April 16, 2025•

The SHS Boys track team finished in 3rd Place out of 18 teams at the ALAH Invitational on Saturday. The biggest highlight was Mason Booker resetting his own school record in the 110m Hurdles once again with a time of 15.34 seconds. The athletes below earned points at the meet.

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Miller signs with Lake Land

News Progress Posted on April 16, 2025 by webmasterApril 16, 2025
On Wednesday, April 9th, Emily Miller, center, signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Lake Land Community College next year.
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JFL Early Registration Open

News Progress Posted on April 9, 2025 by webmasterApril 9, 2025

•April 9, 2025•

Registration is now open for the Junior Football League (JFL). Tackle Football and cheer: Jr. Lightweight, 4th and first year 5th. Lightweight, second year 5th and 6th. Heavyweight, 7th and 8th. Flag Football and Cheer, K-3rd.

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Sullivan track teams hosts quad meet

News Progress Posted on April 9, 2025 by webmasterApril 9, 2025

•April 9, 2025•

The Sullivan track teams hosted Effingham (St. Anthony), Cerro-Gordo/Bement and Tuscola April 1st with both teams finishing second.

Lady Redskins with top five finishes were:

Kelsie Hodge - 1st 200m Dash, 2nd 100m Dash

Mya Dyer - 2nd Long Jump, 3rd 200m Dash, 3rd 100m Dash

Kharli Kelly - 3rd High Jump, 4th 100m Dash, 4th 200m Dash, 4th 400m Dash

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Minor earns Special Mention from IBCA

News Progress Posted on April 9, 2025 by webmasterApril 9, 2025

•April 9, 2025•

Sullivan High School standout Addison Minor has been recognized with a Special Mention honor by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) for her contributions to the Lady Redskins basketball program. This prestigious recognition highlights Addison’s talent, dedication, and impact on the court throughout the season.

As a key player for the Lady Redskins, Minor demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and determination, helping to drive her team forward in a competitive season. Her ability to contribute offensively and defensively made her a standout athlete, earning respect from both teammates and opponents alike.

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Minor signs with Illinois College

News Progress Posted on April 2, 2025 by webmasterApril 2, 2025
Last Thursday, Lady Redskin Addison Minor, with her family signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Illinois College. Addison, who has played basketball since 6th grade, shared, “I’m really looking forward to playing basketball for four more years, and at-tending Illinois college allows me to be away from home, but not too far away. It’s been a dream of mine to play basketball at the collegiate level, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join Illinois College,” said Minor. “I want to thank my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I’m excited for this next chapter.” Pictured with Addison, L-R, are parents Laurrie and Jim Minor, and standing is her brother, Kuper Minor.
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New Redskin school record in 110m hurdles

News Progress Posted on April 2, 2025 by webmasterApril 2, 2025

•April 2, 2025•

The Sullivan mens track team dominated the six team meet they hosted last Wednesday night, finishing 48.5 points ahead of second place Villa Grove. Redskin Mason Booker was a standout as he reset his own school record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.89. The following Redskin athletes earned points.

Mason Booker: 2nd 110m Hurdles, 2nd 100m 

Colt Wilson: 6th 100m

Deaiden Arnold: 1st 200m, 3rd Long Jump

Rhett Lehman: 2nd 400m

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Dolphins compete at Winter Regional Championships

News Progress Posted on March 26, 2025 by webmasterMarch 26, 2025
Kinsley Eads

•March 26, 2025•

Blue Dolphins had a great showing at Winter Regional Championships sending 17 swimmers who swam 72 individual events. 

Blue Dolphins went to the podium 48 individual times and every swimmer finished in the top 20 of all 72 events. SBD also two swimmers who qualified for state in their individual events. Kinsley Eads qualified in the Girls 10&u 50 butterfly and 10&u 100 butterfly. Emily Crosier qualified in the girls 1,000 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, and 50 breaststroke. 

Emily Crosier

Crosier also qualified for the Central Zone North Speedo Championship in Rochester, MN where she swam the 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 50 freestyle, and 200IM.

A full list of swimmers and their finishes is available on the NewsProgress Facebook page.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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