•December 6, 2017•
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team dropped two games this past week.
The Redskins lost to Jersey Community High School Saturday and St. Anthony last Tuesday.
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team ran across a talented St. Anthony team. Read More
•December 6, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
After dropping a game to Tuscola on a last second shot, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team bounced back to beat Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at home Monday night.
Sullivan jumped out to a 7-2 lead to start the game and kept a 3-to-6 point lead for the next three quarters.
Senior Hannah Wallen had six steals which led to several transition layups to help the Knights climb back into the game, but Sullivan countered with baskets from Avery Still to keep the lead.
With just under a minute to play in the fourth quarter, Marissa Herschberger hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie the game at 55.
From there, Redskin Esther Miller made two free throws to take the lead. Read More
•November 29, 2017•
The Charleston Elks #623 will host the annual National Hoop Shoot Dec. 9.
The national contest is 47 years old and is a free throw competition for age groups 8-13 years. Three divisions each for girls and boys will shoot 25 free throws for best score.
The Hoop Shoot is at the Mattoon Middle School, 1200 S. 9th Street in Mattoon. The Charleston Elks area includes Oakland, Mattoon, Ashmore, Kansas, Casey, Greenup, Toledo, Sullivan, Windsor-Gays, Arcola, Tuscola, Newman and Hume. Read More
•November 29, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team opened its season with a tough 47-43 win against rival Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond
“Terrific team win,” said Sullivan coach Chester Reeder. “We have a long way to go and a lot of things to improve on, but it’s always good to get the first one.”
Sullivan was behind three points after the first quarter, and ALAH lost Colton Romine to a concussion early in the game which greatly affected Knights’ coach Dale Schuring’s strategy.
“The biggest difference in the game is we turned them over 24 times, and we got 23 offensive rebounds,” said Reeder.
The game was close all the way to the end. Read More
Sullivan Redskins Varsity Roster
By No. Name, Year, Height, Position: 1 Zdenek Rosa, Senior 6-0 Forward; 3 Luke Harlin, Sophomore 6-0 Forward; 5 Isaiah Plank, Senior 6-0 Guard; 10 Zach Sowers, Senior 5-11 Guard; 12 Caden Ellis, Junior 6-2 Guard; 13 Josh Stutzman, Senior 6-4 Forward; 15 Ian Plank, Freshman 5-8 Guard; 21 Gabe McGregor, Junior 5-10 Guard; 23 Brycen Dalbey, Sophomore 6-0 Forward; 25 Dalton Rogers, Junior 5-10 Guard; 30 Seth Bricker, Senior 5-10 Forward; 31 Dominick Kimberlin, Freshman 6-2 Forward; 35 Jacob White, Senior 6-0 Forward. Head coach Chester Reeder; asst. coaches: Erik Van Pelt, Billy Manning, and Craig Toler. Pictured below. Read More
•November 29, 2017•
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team dropped a non conference game 41-30 against Pana Monday night at home.
Sullivan took a six-point lead after the first quarter and carried that lead into half, but the Panthers outscored the Redskins’ 13-2 in the third quarter to pull away.
“We started the game well, but unfortunately for us it is not how you start but how you finish,” said Sheri McCain. “We simply did not come out ready to play in the second half. It was our lack of effort that was so disappointing this evening. Pana simply wanted it more.” Read More
•November 29, 2017•
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team dropped a non-conference game 57-53 against Oakwood (8-0) in Fithian Monday night.
Liz Shipman led the Knights with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
The Comets’ 20-16 run in the fourth quarter captured the win. Read More
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All Area Honors
Sullivan golfer Caden Ellis earned all-area second team honors this past week.
In his junior year, Ellis competed in the IHSA Class 1A State Golf Meet at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington.
In his first trip to state, he finished tied for 12th overall with a final 2-day score of 157.
“Caden has been our No. 1 golfer all year long,” said coach Ben Richter. “He finished the year with a 74 average on 18 holes which puts him top five in the area.”
•November 29, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team avenged an earlier loss and defeated Central A&M to place third in the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament this past week. Then they knocked off Mount Pulaski Monday night.
In the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament, Paige Robinson broke her own tournament scoring record.
In five games, she totaled 107 points and was named to the all-tournament team.
To win third place, the Timberwolves knocked off Central A&M 45-35 after losing to the Raiders 44-33 the previous Saturday. Read More
Photo by Dawn Redfern
ALAH Knight Hannah Wallen 24 moves into position as Mackenzi Bowles 13, blocks Monticello’s 30 Emily Wilson.
•November 22, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team split a pair of nonconference games this past week.
The Knights defeated Shelbyville Monday but lost to Monticello Friday.
Against the Rams, ALAH doubled Shelbyville’s scoring in the first quarter 20-10.
The Rams countered in the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 15-4.
ALAH took over in the second half.
With a 33-28 lead entering the fourth quarter, the Knights went on a 24-6 run to end the game. Read More