OV Boys’ Golf Places at Lincoln Prairie

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The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team placed second in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Golf Championship Saturday.

•October 2, 2019•
The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team placed second in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Golf Championship Saturday.
Senior Addison Webner shot an 88 for third place.
Monday night, OV lost to Meridian 187-192.
Addison Webner was medalist with a score of 43.
Other OV scored included Miles Harlin 44, Dalton Milligan 52, Trey Hall 53, Caleb Hildebrandt 54 and Seth Webner 59.
The OV boys’ golf team is scheduled to host regional action at 8 a.m. Monday at Eagle Creek.

SOV Football’s Two TDs Not Enough to Beat Meridian

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Meridian Hawks proved too much for the SOV Redskins.

•October 2, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team dropped its fifth-straight game of the season to Meridian Friday night.
The Hawks scored first on a short run up the middle with 7:43 left first quarter to take an early 7-0 lead.
At the start of the second quarter, SOV began its first scoring drive from deep in its own territory.
A short pass advanced the Redskins to the 16-yard line, and a similar pass to the opposite side of field progressed Sullivan to the 40-yard line.
After a third down run, Sullivan went for it on fourth down with one to go for the first. Read More

ALAH Volleyball Wins Two in Invitational

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•October 2, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team competed in the Arcola Invitational, as well as two Little Prairie Conference matches this past week.
Saturday, ALAH finished the Arcola Invitational with a 2-2 record.
ALAH defeated Armstrong-Potomac and Arcola but lost to Urbana and Central A&M.
In the four games, Mackenzi Bowles finished with 23 kills, four aces and eight digs.
Addi Tinkle totaled seven aces, 12 kills, 13 digs and two assists, and Alisha Frederick compiled 51 assists, seven digs and two kills.
Cheyenne Chupp recorded 19 kills and 11 digs, and Kaylee Yeakel contributed 10 kills. Read More

Two Wins for Okaw Valley High School Volleyball Team

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•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley volleyball team bookended the St. Anthony Invitation with two wins and loss in another busy week.
Monday night, the Timberwolves defeated Edinburg in straight sets, 25-14, 25-21.
Kate Jeffers recorded four kills and three aces, and Paige Coleman collected five kills, six digs and three aces.
April Decesaro added six digs, and Grace Bunfill dished out nine assists.
Macie Fleshner hit five kills, while Avery Bruns recorded two blocks.
Saturday in Effingham, OV finished the St. Anthony Invitation with a 2-3 record.
The Timberwolves defeated Sullivan and host St. Anthony but lost to Shelbyville, Newton and Pana.
In game one, Shelbyville beat OV in three sets (25-23, 3-25, 11-150). Read More

Tough Night for Knights at Arcola

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•September 25, 2019•
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team dropped its second-straight Lincoln Prairie Conference game at Arcola Friday night.
The Purple Riders took a 14-0 in the first quarter and held on to that lead until the third quarter. Read More

Bethany Field

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The newly completed Okaw Valley sports complex was featured at the Okaw Valley High School homecoming game Friday.

Sullivan Cross Country Teams Compete in Tuscola Classic

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Sullivan girls’ cross country runner Tori Turnbaugh placed 18th, and Katherine Kite finished 21st to earn Tuscola Classic trophies.

•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan cross country teams competed in the 42nd Tuscola Classic at Wimple Park Saturday.
The boys’ team placed 11th and two girl runners placed in the top 21 runners.
For the boys, Chase McClure lead the Redskins with a 14th place finish and a time of 17:37.49. Read More

Sullivan Golfing Redskins Continues Winning Swing; Westjohn Ties for Medalist

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The Sullivan boys’ golf team pose for a photo during the Windsor Invitational Saturday.

•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan boys’ golf team picked up more wins this past week.
Monday night, Sullivan won a triangular meet at Altamont with a team score of 164.
Logan Westjohn tied for medalist with a score of 38.
Drew Rogers followed with a 39, and Camden Dwyer shot a 42.
Leyton Ellis scored a 45, and Gary Herschberger finished with a 49.
Saturday, the Redskins placed second in the Windsor Invitational with a score of 319. Read More