ALAH Volleyball Prepares for Future Matches

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•October 4, 2017•

For the first time this season, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team failed to reach one of its goals.

After knocking off Decatur Lutheran 25-11, 25-13, in the first round of the Little Okaw Valley Conference tournament they lost an upset to Cerro Gordo (25-15, 25-21) for the Knights’ first loss of the season.

“The LOVC tournament has definitely been a disappointment to the Knights,” said ALAH coach Emily Crossman. “We set a team goal early in the season to win the tournament, including the other side of our conference, also. However, taking our first loss earlier in the season than expected will be a good thing as far as preparing us for tough matches in the future.”

In the two games , Liz Shipman tallied two aces, nine kills and ten digs. Read More

OV Boys’ Golf Wins Conference

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•September 27, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team won the Little Okaw Valley Conference Championship at Eagle Creek Golf Course Saturday.

“We are very happy to win the LOVC,” said OV coach Steve Nickerson. “This was one of goals at the beginning of the year.”

OV scored the low of 347, followed by Tri-Valley’s 374.

Arcola/Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond placed fourth with a 414. Jacob Butler carried the Purple Riders with an 85 to tie for fifth.  Read More

ALAH Soccer Defeats Meridian

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•September 27, 2017•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond soccer team defeated Meridian 5-2 in the Decatur Tournament this week.

After a 2-2 tie in the first half, ALAH scored three goals in the second half to put the match away. Read More

OV Golfer is Medalist

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Okaw Valley golfer Grace Harlin was individual medalist at the Little Okaw Valley Conference Championship at Eagle Creek Golf Course Saturday.
Harlin scored a low of 96.
Harlin will set her sights on regional action next week for a chance to earn a trip to sectionals.

Strong First Half for SOV Football

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Quarterback Luke Bowman escapes tackle during SOV homecoming game Friday.

•September 27, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team took an early lead for the first time this season but could not hold on in the second half against Meridian during homecoming Friday night.

After scoring 21 points in the first half, SOV showed its youth and lack of depth and eventual lost 52-21.

“We played well defensively and offensively in the first half,” said SOV coach Andy Kerley. “The kids came out very motivated to play well for homecoming, and we executed very well in the first half.”

SOV scored first on a 5-yard run by Luke Harlin with 5:54 left in the first quarter. Read More

Sullivan Boys’ Golf Maintains Winning Record

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•September 27, 2017•

Sullivan boys’ golf team finally dropped its first match of the year and ended its regular season with a 19-1 overall record.

Last Wednesday, Effingham defeated the Redskins by only two strokes 174-176.

Caden Ellis led Sullivan with a low of 39, and Leighton Burcham scored a 44. Read More

ALAH Volleyball is on a Streak

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•September 27, 2017•

By Jason Brown
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The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team checked another goal off the list this week.

“I am very proud of the girls so far this season,” said ALAH coach Emily Crossman. “They had some lofty goals set for themselves at the beginning, and they are focused on checking them off the list.”

The Knights extended its unbeaten streak to 13-0 by winning the Arcola Invitational Saturday and defeating Argenta-Oreana in its first Little Okaw Valley Conference match Thursday. Read More