Competing in the Williamsville Holiday tournament in December, the Redskins went 1-2, losing to Tremont and LeRoy and defeating Deer Creek-Mackinaw.
Despite holding a 26-25 lead over Tremont at the half, Sullivan’s defense collapsed in the second half as the Turks posted 22 points in the third and 25 in the fourth to pull away and win 72-57. Read More
Orris’ 16 a boost for Lady T-Wolves
by Emily Scott
Bethany Reporter
After being off for the past week, the Lady Timberwolves were able to come out on Monday and get a 41-29 win against the Villa Grove/Heritage Blue Devils, who just last week defeated Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond 52-49.
OV came out with an energetic purpose that carried them successfully through the game. Both teams were able to keep up with each other throughout the first quarter, with OV guard Amy Orris having two 3-pointers to put her team ahead. Read More
Ezell and Childress score 40 of Devils’ 52 in comeback victory
by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
Most of the time, a 24-15 advantage at halftime of a girls’ basketball game would give enough momentum for the team winning at the time to finish the game and win, but for ALAH Thursday night that was not the case.
Elyse Harris scored nine of her 10 points in the first half, and Brooke Tabb added half of her eight in the second quarter to contribute to the Lancer advantage, but then everything fell apart in the second half. Read More
Despite leading at the end of the first three quarters, the Arthur-Lovington Knights went into overtime with Cerro-Gordo Bement Tuesday night, thanks in part to the Broncos shooting 9-of-11 from the line in the fourth. Read More
Submitted by Don Rousser
Twenty Sullivan Blue Dolphins braved one of the first winter storms the weekend of December 13-15, to compete at the at the Lincoln-Way Swim Association Gators meet. The 13th annual holiday splash was was held at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox. Read More
After loss to Tuscola, Sullivan plays with chip on the shoulder
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
The night before Sullivan was simply beat physically by conference opponent Tuscola and fell 56-38.
That provided for a bit of a chip on the shoulder the next Saturday evening when the Redskins hosted another group of Warriors, this time Decatur Christian, a team that was the only in Macon County last year to win a regional but since graduated its entire varsity lineup. Read More
Submitted by Jason Franklin
The Arthur Okaw Christian girls’ basketball program has come a long way in their four year history. Recently a major milestone was reached: a tournament championship title. The Conquering Riders won the East Moline Christian Invitational this past weekend. Read More
Each start off rusty, but Knights Clean Up
by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
The recent adverse weather did not help local schools in many ways, particularly in extra-curricular activities. Okaw Valley had no school for the first three days of this past week, and Arthur’s first day of school was Wednesday.
Early on in Friday’s LOVC opener for the two squads, the rust was clearly getting shaken off.
“We didn’t have very good practices until yesterday,” Knights head coach Dale Schuring stated. “I think the layoff had a little to do with it. We were down a little bit, but I wasn’t too concerned because I knew the kids would respond.” Read More
Fouls, rebounding appear as Redskins’ shortcomings
by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
What a difference a couple of weeks make.
In a rematch of the Okaw Valley Holiday Tournament final—which Sullivan won 71-70— Clinton (10-2 6-0 OVC) traveled to Sullivan (13-1, 6-0 OVC) in an attempt to take control of first place in the Okaw Valley Conference.
Early on the game looked as if it would be a repeat of the championship game, with Sullivan’s Brittin Boyer asserting herself in the post. Boyer scored the first four points for Sullivan and led all scorers in the game with 19. Read More
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.
Outdoes Argenta for another conference win
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
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