News Progress

•December 10, 2025•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins had a busy week last week, unfortunately, not all outcomes were in their favor. It was not for lack of trying though as the boys continue to put up strong numbers, improving with each passing minute of every game.

11 mile rivalry

The Redskins hosted Windsor/Stew-Stras for their home opener. Always a great matchup between these close rivals, this game did not disappoint. The intensity of the first quarter gave the crowd a great idea of what the rest of the game would look like. Sullivan outscored the Hatchets 19-17 through the first eight minutes. And the Redskins kept chopping away in the second quarter, out scoring WSS 16-5. 

•December 3, 2025•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Lady Redskins hosted two games last week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. The first one was against a notoriously sound Mt. Zion Lady Braves while the second game was host to the Robinson Lady Maroons.

•November 26, 2025•

by E. Scott England

The Maroa-Forsyth Trojans are known around Illinois football for their domination. Head coach Josh Jostes has been with the Trojans since 2000. By his seventh year, he had led his team to an undefeated championship season. Since then, the Trojans have found their way to eight additional title games, collecting one more championship while falling short in the big game the other seven times. Jostes’ record over the 26 years stands at 247-67.

Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond on the other hand has never reached the championship. The furthest they have made it prior to this year was the second round. But under the direction of head coach Ryan Jefferson, ALAH has become a regular post-season participant. Jefferson is in his eighth year as head coach with a record of 55-25. And this year, he led his team to a 9-0 conference record and then tacked on an additional three more wins in the playoffs. Just like that, the Knights entered their first semifinal playoff appearance. 

•November 19, 2025•

The Lake Land College Clay Target Shooting team was named the National Trap Shooting Champion Runner-Up Team at the USA College Clay Target Nationals. The team placed second, trailing only Lindenwood University in the national event in which 244 athletes participated, representing 25 colleges and universities across the country.

“I am very proud of the way we closed out another fantastic season for our Clay Target team,” Clay Target Shooting Head Coach Josh Fulk said. “The team is still very young, with this being just our third year offering the sport at Lake Land. Already, we’ve proven we belong alongside some of the most accomplished programs in the country. I’m proud of the way our athletes performed and am looking forward to how this program continues to grow each year.”

Individually, Lake Land College Clay Target team member Collin Hewing placed second in the High Gun Gold Male category, finishing with a score of 198/200. 

Photo Submitted

Devon Richardson (L) was named to the News-Gazette All-area first team, and Kate Bushue was Honorable Mention.