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Game Of The Week Preview: Athens Hosts Maroa-Forsyth
Thanks to our friends at Selvaggio Steel – we bring you a preview of the “Game of the Week”. The 2A runner-ups from 2023, the Athens Warriors will host the two time defending Sangamo champion Maroa-Forsyth Trojans who have back to back 2A semifinal appearances. Week 1 action at the Athens Athletic Complex starts at 7 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024. We will have complete coverage after with highlights, interviews and more thanks to Selvaggio Steel.
Birthday to remember: Zach Smith, Maroa-Forsyth football rout Athens in season opener
ATHENS — Zach Smith had a good birthday. He not only made his first varsity start but also scored a touchdown reception to help catapult Maroa-Forsyth to a 47-14 Sangamo Conference victory over Athens on Saturday. "It felt great to finally start as a junior this year and have a pretty good...
Maroa Forsyth Picks Up Win Over Athens in Big Sangamo Matchup
The Maroa Forysth Trojans picked up a 47-14 win over Athens in a big week one Sangamo matchup between two 2A semifinal teams a year ago. The Trojans will travel to Pleasant Plains in week two while Athens travels to Pittsfield. The Game of the Week is brought to you...
Matchup of the Week: Maroa-Forsyth turns to two QB system for success
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) - A Sangamo Conference matchup will be the game to watch in week one as Athens hosts Maroa-Forsyth. The Trojans came up short of the 2A title game in a semifinal loss in 2023, and have hopes of rebounding this fall. The team will hope to do so without All-State quarterback Kaiden Maurer, who graduated this past May.
Springfield-area Week 1 high school football top performers, scores and live updates
The high school football season kicked off Friday in the Springfield area, but weather delayed multiple games until Saturday. Here's the Week 1 top performers, results and schedule. This page will be updated through the weekend. ...
Weather forecast for week 1 of Friday Night Rivals
We are feeling like summer, but it's already time for football season to start. Friday Night Rivals is back in action on August 30th. Our first match is Maroa-Forsyth @ Athens, kickoff at 7 p.m. The weather forecast for the Athens area could be better. Temperatures throughout the day will once again be very warm and humid. The high temperature will be around 89 degrees, but with the afternoon humidity, it could feel like the mid to upper 90s.
Springfield Mile kicks off after rain delay, races start at 3 pm
Springfield, Ill — After a brief delay, the gates are officially open for the beginning of the The Springfield Mile. Programming for the races was pushed back to the heavy rains from yesterday. Track crews worked through the morning to prepare the track for the bikes. Organizers for The...
Williamsville Opens Season with Victory Over Auburn
Williamsville hosted Auburn in week one Sangamo action at Paul Jenkins Field on Friday night. After a lightning delay just 4 minutes into the game they picked back up about 9pm as the Bullets went on to win 56-27. Williamsville travels to PORTA next week while Auburn hosts New Berlin.
High school football special section 2024: Unity
Aug. 29—What to know about Unity before the Rockets kick off their season Friday night on the road at Prairie Central: Their quarterback is ...Dane Eisenmenger, who's back for his second year as Unity's starter after a breakout sophomore season. Eisenmenger was both efficient and productive as a passer in 2023, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,455 yards, 32 touchdowns and just ...
Williamsville Volleyball gets 900th and 901st win in program history to start the season
Williamsville, IL. (WICS) — Williamsville Volleyball reached a new program milestone in their first win of the season. It was the Bullets' 900th win all-time. This milestone brought a sense of accomplishment to the entire program, past coaches and players as well as the current squad. " It's a...
Simms Scores Three Touchdowns as CBC Defeats SHG
The Christian Brothers College High School Cadets defeat Sacred Heart Griffin 45-0 in a week one non-conference game. Cadet receiver Corey Simms scored three first half touchdowns in the win. CBC dominated the defensive side as well, holding the Cyclones to two first downs in the first half. SHG will look to bounce back at home in week two against Mascoutah.
Springfield to host U.S. National Boomerang Championship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The 2024 U.S. National Boomerang Championship and Expo is coming to Central Illinois next month. The United States Boomerang Association is throwing its three-day competition Sept. 6, 7 and 8 in Springfield. Officials said the weekend will include the annual national championship and aesthetics competitions, as well as a good time […]
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
From flat track racing to beer and oysters – Lynch has your Weekend Rundown
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s plenty to do in the Springfield area this Labor Day weekend! Lynch with 100.5 WYMG has some suggestions with the Weekend Rundown. See even more options on the Capitol City Now events calendar.
Holliday Leads Williamsville in Win Over St Teresa
Williamsville picked up their second win over the season at home over St Teresa on Thursday night. The Bullets won in straight sets 25-20, 25-13 and were lead offensively by Riley and Hannah Holliday. Williamsville will travel to Mt Pulaski on Tuesday night.
Williamsville Shuts Out Rochester in Non-Conference Matchup
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a 3-0 win over Rochester on Wednesday at Paul Jenkins Field. The Bullets were led by Sawyer Woods and Garrett Timm. Woods had two goals on the night while Timm picked up the shutout in goal. Williamsville heads to the Peoria Christian Tournament this weekend while Rochester travels to Collinsville on Saturday.
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