Another One Bites the Dust as Sullivan Sends A/O to the Cleaners

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Photo by Keith Stewart Argenta-Oreana’s Katlyn Gibson kicks the ball back out after being met by three Sullivan defenders down low. Gibson scored 20 of her team’s 34 points on the night, a defensive weakness for Sullivan, who still managed to earn a 34-point margin of victory Friday.

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Argenta-Oreana’s Katlyn Gibson kicks the ball back out after being met by three Sullivan defenders down low. Gibson scored 20 of her team’s 34 points on the night, a defensive weakness for Sullivan, who still managed to earn a 34-point margin of victory Friday.

Outdoes Argenta for another conference win

by Keith Stewart
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And one, and one, and one.

Sure, that could describe the manner in which Sullivan’s girls’ basketball team has racked up win after win this season (13 in a row), but it more accurately describes the fashion in which they secured their most recent 68-34 victory over conference opponent Argenta-Oreana.

“That hurt us early,” said Argenta coach Jeff Shumate.

Sullivan converted on three of five and-one opportunities in just the first half and were helped along by the aggressive post play of Brittin Boyer, who earned 11 points and seven rebounds in the same stretch.

The Lady Red established a lead early and ran away with the game going on a 9-0 run in just two minutes during the first quarter. Read More

Knights Run and Roll Past Windsor 71-44

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by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

It was business as usual for Arthur-Lovington against Windsor last Friday.

The Knights had three in double figures—junior Tyler Schuring lead the way with 14—and enjoyed their most balanced scoring night of the season having six scorers with at least five points.

“We have been pretty balanced for the majority of the year,” Knights head coach Dale Schuring stated. “Everybody scores every night, it’s just a different leading scorer each night. The top seven kids we get on the floor are all capable of scoring, but I would have to say tonight was the best balance of scoring we have had all season.”  Read More

ALAH Downs Blue Ridge, Claims Third at OV Christmas tourney

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Seegmiller steps up early amidst team’s foul trouble

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

Being down at the end of the first quarter is something ALAH isn’t used to, and with seniors Karly Gooman and Sherelle Coller on the bench with two fouls apiece, down 7-5 to Blue Ridge, somebody needed to step up.

Enter Emily Seegmiller.

The Arthur junior went off in Saturday night’s contest for a team high 21, en route to being named to the all-tournament team with Coller, who scored 12 against Blue Ridge. Read More

Three-Point Dagger Earns Sullivan OV Tourney Crown

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Photo by RR Best Pictured is the Sullivan girls’ varsity basketball team with their first place Okaw Valley Tournament trophy.

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Pictured is the Sullivan girls’ varsity basketball team with their first place Okaw Valley Tournament trophy.

Beats state-ranked Clinton by one point

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

It  sure was fun to watch.

Sullivan and Clinton, the two girls’ teams atop the Okaw Valley Conference, proved why they were the OVC’s best Saturday night.

After what felt like a lead change after each possession—16 in just the second half—Clinton senior guard Haley Toohill slashed to the bucket and dropped a bucket to put the Lady Maroons up 70-68 with 15 seconds to go. Read More

Knights Win Second Straight Tournament Crown

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The Knights competed in the Kansas Holiday Tournament last week and came away with a dominating performance, leading to their second consecutive tournament championship over Paris, whom they defeated last year on the same stage.

Over the course of four games, the Arthur-Lovington Knights defeated their opponents, on average, by more than 26 points.

Head coach Dale Schuring says his team’s consistency and ability to handle each team’s best performance is something worth being proud of, in addition to repeating with a first place finish. Read More

Second Place High-Point Winners

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Submitted by Don Rousser Second Place High-Point Winners The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Bourbonnais, Ill. for the Bradley Bourbonnais Swim Club Pentathlon on November 10. This was a one day five event competition. The attached picture was the second place high point winners; Front row: Deanna Clark, Back row: Brynna Sentel, Anna Wooters , Charlie Goss and not pictured: Michaela Donnel.

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Second Place High-Point Winners
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Bourbonnais, Ill. for the Bradley Bourbonnais Swim Club Pentathlon on November 10. This was a one day five event competition. The attached picture was the second place high point winners; Front row: Deanna Clark, Back row: Brynna Sentel, Anna Wooters , Charlie Goss and not pictured: Michaela Donnel.

Sullivan Tries for Crown, Lancers Go for Third

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OV Ousted Monday

by Keith Stewart & Kirk Whitaker
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Okaw Valley, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, and Sullivan each began play in the Okaw Valley girls’ holiday tournament this past Saturday. Two teams secured wins, while one took a loss, thus entering the consolation bracket. Read More

Sullivan Sends Statement with Conference Win Friday

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Photo by Keith Stewart Nick Frerichs guards Argenta-Oreana's Keegan McHood Friday night. Even with solid Sullivan defense, McHood led the night with 19 points, though it wouldn't prove enough as the Redskins won out 47-39.

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Nick Frerichs guards Argenta-Oreana's Keegan McHood Friday night. Even with solid Sullivan defense, McHood led the night with 19 points, though it wouldn't prove enough as the Redskins won out 47-39.

Continues on with four-game win streak

by Keith Stewart
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To the Okaw Valley Conference–we will be taken seriously–sincerely, Sullivan. #RESPECT #AlliterationIsCool.

That was Friday night’s text message or tweet, or what have you, after Sullivan’s 47-39 victory over conference foe Argenta-Oreana.

“I told them, they had a great opportunity tonight to send a message to the Okaw that they better show up to play us, and I think we did that,” said Sullivan head coach Chester Reeder. “People are going to have to play us well. We’re not perfect by any means. We’re not unbeatable, but people are going to have to show up to play us.”

The Redskins combined four quarters of defense with spurts of perimeter and paint offense to send the Bombers packing Friday night. After a contested first quarter finally gave way with the Redskins leading 12-10, Sullivan pushed ahead in the second. Read More

Cooking with Sage, Lady Red Stifle Monticello in 57-38 Win

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Neuhauser comes up big with 24 pts, 11 rebounds

Photo by Keith Stewart Emily Neuhauser battles Monticello's Hannah Smith for the ball Thursday night.

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Emily Neuhauser battles Monticello's Hannah Smith for the ball Thursday night.

by Keith Stewart
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Don’t tell Sheri McCain that her team is 8-1, let alone undefeated in their conference.
Seriously.
It’s not that the Sullivan girls’ head coach isn’t aware of that fact. She’d just rather you not jinx things.
“It’s a good feeling for them, because when I first took over, I don’t think people thought Sullivan would be at the top of the conference or undefeated at this stage,” said McCain. “I’m happy for how hard they’ve worked these last couple years. They deserve this, this moment. But I told them, you can’t take anything for granted, and I think that’s what happened the first quarter.”
Thursday night, McCain and company travelled to Monticello, where they stood the chance of being knocked off of their 4-0 undefeated conference streak. And despite a scare from the first quarter, the Lady Red turned things around defensively and traveled the hour back with a 57-38 victory in tow.
“It was an aggressive game, but it was a good win on the road. We were tired. We had a new defense, and tonight we played in spurts. They were exhausted.”
Sullivan trailed quickly in the first despite Alyssa Marshall’s two-pointer to start the game. Monticello junior Layne Buzan responded by scoring the bucket and one, putting her team up 3-2. The Sages got out to as large as a seven-point lead before the Lady Red fought back. A Maggie Plank bucket cut the lead to five and was followed by Emily Neuhauser’s additional two after grabbing the offensive board.
The quick and nimble Neuhauser was Sullivan’s go-to girl Thursday, leading the night with a double-double in 24 points and 11 rebounds. Fellow friend and teammate Brittin Boyer also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Read More

Goodman’s Dominance Too Much for OV

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ALAH snaps OV’s win streak

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

It was déjà vu for Okaw Valley.

Last season Arthur senior forward Karly Goodman scored 24 points en route to a Lancers blowout win, and Monday night in Arthur, the senior dropped 25 more on the Timberwolves.

With the score 13-9 in favor of the Lancers at the end of the first, Goodman started out the quarter white hot, scoring the first nine points of the quarter, giving ALAH a 22-9 lead with 3:34 left in the half when she was replaced. Read More