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Pigskin Preview 2024: Athens Warriors
Assistant Coaches: Curtis Dion, Sean Knox, Brett Ripple, Fletcher Morgan, Nick Hanner, and Mason Reiff. Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Maroa Forsyth and Williamsville. Number of returning starters: 5 full-time starters and 3 part-time starters. Offense: 4. Kody Walsh-Center. Chris Dillon-Right Tackle. Zak Edwards-Wide Receiver. Will Bushong for 3 games...
Athens’ Knox Talks Week Nine Against Oregon
Athens football has picked up a week nine game against Oregon High School after Riverton cancelled their varsity football season in the Sangamo conference. We spoke with the Warriors head football coach and athletic director about the decision and what to expect.
Springfield School District announces ‘restrictive cell phone policy’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield School District has announced their new policy on cell phones and other electronics. The school district described the policy to be “restrictive” for students. “The goal is to limit the distractions and disruptions that cell phones can cause while at school and allow students to focus on their school […]
Preseason High School Football Preview: Rochester Rockets
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Rochester claimed the 4A state championship last season, which included going undefeated on their path to their 9th title in program history. It's the Rochester standard but just repeating on its own isn't the sole motivation. Every season playing for the Rockets is about family, tradition, and adding another state championship just as many players grew up getting to see.
Pigskin Preview 2024: Southeast Spartans
Assistant Coaches: Rob Buchanan, Marcus Bates, Don Readus, Ryan Moldenhauer, Darian Shelby, Tyler Altfillisch, Jarrett Anderson, Bradley Defreitas. Gabe Lobmaster – Linemen who has put up some size and improved tremendously since last year. Jacque Robinson – Another linemen who is ready to make the transition into a bigger...
Springfield-area teachers, staff get pay bump under new contract
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education last week unanimously approved a three-year teachers contract hammered out after four months of negotiation. Ball-Chatham Education Association (BCEA) members ratified the agreement with an 85.4% favorable vote in late July. The current contract expires Aug. 15, just after students come back for the school year. ...
U of I getting almost $33M in cancer research funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — $32.6 million in federal funding is going to the University of Illinois to help advance cancer research. The money comes through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Precision Surgical Interventions program. It will benefit the invention of new imaging techniques that will allow surgeons to remove all remaining microscopic […]
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