•March 6, 2019•
The Okaw Valley bass fishing team held their ninth annual fish fry Saturday, March 2 at the Findlay American Legion.
Approximately 100 people attended the annual fundraising event. This is the only fundraiser held by the team to raise money to pay for expenses needed during the season. Read More
•March 6, 2019•
By Jamie Crosier
for the Blue Dolphins
Ten year-old Johnathan Iacobazzi of Sullivan broke a 37-year-old record for the Sullivan Blue Dolphins Swim Team.
The 100 backstroke record had been held by none other than the head coach himself, Jason Drury. When asked about the broken record, Drury commented, “It’s a blast from the past. I placed fifth in state with that time. As a coach, I have pushed Johnathan like all of my swimmers. If there is a record or a time to beat, I let them know. Johnathan breaking the record confirms to me as a coach that the program is moving in the right direction.” Read More
•March 6, 2019•
3/11/19: Sullivan Softball @Maroa- Forsyth. 4:30
OV Baseball @ Central A&M 4:30
OV Softball @ Central A&M 4:15 Read More
•February 27 2019•
Lincoln Scroggins competed in the IKWF (Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation) Central Regionals over the weekend. He placed second and will advance to IKWF Central Sectionals in Springfield Saturday, March 2. Scroggins wrestles for Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club and attends Lovington Elementary School. His record so far this year is 21-5.
Brady Foster competed in the Freshman Sophomore IWCOA (Illinois Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association) Central Regionals. He was the Regional Champion and will advance to Sectionals in Heyworth Sunday, March 3. Foster, who attends ALAH, is a coach for Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club and a national wrestling competitor.
•February 27 2019•
The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team season ended last Wednesday with a loss in the Class 1A Edinburg Regional.
Central A&M defeated the Timberwolves 73-40.
No other details were available.
Okaw Valley finished the season with a record of 11-20.
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Brodie Goss swims at state.
Goss Breaks School Record
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Sullivan senior Brodie Goss picked the perfect time to swim his best races.
Heading into the Sectional meet at Centennial High School Feb. 16, Goss knew he had a good chance of making his first trip to state.
This had been a goal Goss had set when he was a freshman.
“He knew going into the state meet that this was a goal that was certainly attainable,” said coach Nichole Hendry. “He proved (us) correct, meeting that goal.”
He took advantage of the opportunity at sectionals and swam a personal-best time in the 100-meter breaststroke at 59.96.
“I surprised myself at sectionals,” Goss said. “I dropped two seconds which won the race and put me close to the school record.”
Brock Bales set the Redskin 100-meter breaststroke record with a time of 59:86 in 2013, which was also the last time a Sullivan swimmer advanced to state. Read More
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All-state second team member Marissa Herschberger gets fouled in the Pana Regional championship game. Herschberger also earned all-conference honors this week.
•February 27 2019•
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its All-State Class 1A and 2A teams.
Two area players earned honors.
In Class 2A, Sullivan’s Sullivan senior Esther Miller earned all-state second team honors with nine other players.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Marissa Herschberger earned a spot on the 30-player special mention team.
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All-state second team member Esther Miller drives to the basket against ALAH.
•February 27 2019•
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Kaden Connects
Okaw Valley High School freshman Kaden Miller connected on 12 of 15 three-pointers to advance to the Altamont Sectional competition on Friday, March 1. He will compete at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to advance to the state tournament.
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Marcy Petersheim (right) defends Madison Vogel (with ball) in a game at Arthur earlier in the year.
•February 27 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Little Okaw Valley Conference announced its All-Conference honors Sunday.
Several area players earned LOVC Northwest Division honors including two unanimous selections.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Marissa Herschberger was a unanimous selection. Herschberger, a unanimous first-team pick last year, averaged 16.4 points per game.
Okaw Valley senior Madison Vogel also was a unanimous selection. Vogel averaged 12 points a game and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Two other area players made the LOVC NW first-team honors. Read More
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Addison Graham swims in the 200-yard medley relay race during the Champaign Centennial Sectional Saturday.
•February 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan coop boys’ swim team placed eighth with 53 points in the IHSA Sectional meet at Centennial High School Saturday, and one Redskin advanced to the state meet.
Senior Brodie Goss qualified for state in the 100-yard breaststroke with a first-place finish and a time of 59.96 16.
“Brodie is a senior USA regional and state qualifier who is now an IHSA 100 breaststroke state participant,” said coach Nichole Hendry. “He’s worked endlessly toward this accomplishment and has earned respect from teammates and coaches alike.” Read More