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
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
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
Photo by RR Best
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
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
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.
OV Ousted Monday
by Keith Stewart & Kirk Whitaker
keith@newsprogress.com
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