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High school football special section 2024: Prairie Central
Aug. 29—What to know about Prairie Central before the Hawks kick off their season Friday night against Unity: Their quarterback are ...senior Simon Zimmerman and junior Dalton Steidinger. Zimmerman is more of a dual-threat option and has already proven himself a solid leader for the Hawks. Steidinger is a better passer whom coach Mike Goodwin said is "still getting his feet wet" but has "a lot ...
Roundup: Prairie Central held in check by Tolono defense; EPG, M-R triumph
Rounding up Friday night high school football games in the Pontiac area: Tolono (Unity) 32, Prairie Central 13 At Fairbury, Tolono (Unity) was able to keep all-conference running back Hudson Ault in check in chalking up a 32-13 victory over host Prairie Central Friday night at Lewis Field. Unity scored three times in...
Boot Camp: After down season, Ridgeview-Lexington ready to return to winning way
COLFAX, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — After two thrilling years, Ridgeview-Lexington wasn’t thrilled with the 2023 football season. AN inexperienced Mustangs team went 2-7 and missed the playoffs after consecutive seasons advancing to the class 1A state semifinals. “I’ll put it plain and simple: We were not used to losing,” said senior Preston Wilz. The 2021 Mustangs […]
GCMS grad Aidan Laughery starts at running back for Illini in 2024 season opener
CHAMPAIGN – Aidan Laughery, a 2022 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School graduate, started at running back for the University of Illinois football team in Thursday’s season opener against Eastern Illinois. He was one of five running backs who played during the game, which Illinois won 45-0. The Illini rushed...
Hawks hope for success in '24
This year’s Prairie Central Hawk football team is looking forward to another season which begins Friday night at home against Tolono Unity. “Tolono again,” PC head coach Mike Goodwin chuckled following practice last week. Goodwin feels his Hawks will have to play really well. “They’ve got a lot...
Tri-Point JH boys cross country team wins meet over Saunemin
PIPER CITY – The Tri-Point Junior High School cross country team won 15-47 over Saunemin in a meet held Thursday. Tri-Point’s Dustin Damron (14:03), Jesus Pozos (14:13), Tyler Martinez (15:11), Damian Amador (15:12) and Gavin Jurlow (15:12) rounded out the top five individually. Theo Angus finished ninth with...
Pontiac football looks to build on early effort despite losing opener to Central Catholic
Pontiac head football coach Zach Gadbury pointed out during the preseason that his club was young, even though there are a good number of players returning from last year. That's the reality with only 12 seniors on the roster. Making things worse was losing one of its explosive weapons for the season after an injury during the summer. Also missing on opening night was an all-conference returnee. However, it’s not a matter of feeling the woes of...
GCMS football wins 7-0 over Ridgeview/Lexington
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity football team won 7-0 over Ridgeview/Lexington on Friday. Brayden Elliott completed 7-of-16 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Trent Wetherell caught five passes for 28 yards and a touchdown while Jacob Chase carried the ball 17 times for 106 yards. The...
GCMS volleyball splits Timberwolf Tip-Off pool-play matches
WATSEKA – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity volleyball team split its two Columbia Pool matches in the Timberwolf Tip-Off on Wednesday. After winning 27-26, 25-21 over Kankakee, GCMS lost 25-22, 25-13 to Watseka. “No one expected us to have a perfect season,” GCMS head coach Thomas Stone said. “Losses are...
GCMS boys, girls golfers win home meet
SAYBROOK – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School boys golf team won a four-team home meet on Thursday. The Falcons shot a 184 to defeat Heyworth (191), Ridgeview (194) and Lexington (202). Carter Eichelberger finished first individually with a score of 40, followed by GCMS teammates (45), Jesse Watterson (47),...
Fisher/GCMS soccer wins 7-0 over Monticello
FISHER – The Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley soccer team earned its first win of the 2024 season on Saturday, defeating Monticello 7-0. “That’s a good start on a first win,” Fisher/GCMS head coach Robbie Dinkins said. “We knew coming in here that Monticello is always a well-coached team. I thought we played an excellent game.”
GCMS MS softball wins 15-0 over Tri-Point
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Middle School softball team won 15-0 over Tri-Point on Thursday. On the mound, Mallory Purden pitched a two-hit shutout, striking out five batters and walking three through the three-inning contest. Purden also hit 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Braelyn Bunting doubled...
GCMS boys golf finishes second in triangular meet at El Paso
EL PASO – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley boys golf team finished second in a triangular meet on Wednesday. The Falcons scored a 173, finishing one stroke behind El Paso-Gridley. Carter Eichelberger finished second with a score of 39, one stroke behind the medalist, EPG’s Braden Hayes. Will Baillie tied for...
GCMS Middle School wins 4-3 in extra innings over Clifton Nash
CLIFTON – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Middle School baseball team won 4-3 in extra innings over Clifton Nash on Thursday. Isaac Rotramel sent James Huff home for the game-winning run in the eighth inning via a single to right field. Bo Grider provided GCMS’s other hit. On the mound,...
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