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Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
Travis Tritt and the return of flat track motorcycle racing at the 2024 Menard County Fair
Grammy-winning country singer Travis Tritt and the return of flat track motorcycle racing highlight the Menard County Fair in Petersburg July 16-21. For the first time, the Abe Lincoln Quarter Midget Association (ALQMA) makes a stop in Petersburg. The Middletown-based non-profit youth racing organization is for children ages 5-16. Racing is in the Grandstand at 11 a.m. July 21.
Central Illinois embraces disc golf growth, clubs aim for inclusivity and expansion
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Disc golf is among a group of growing sports in the United States, including here in Central Illinois. The sport isn't all that different from regular golf, just with a slight ultimate frisbee flare. When playing you still tee off from a set position, and go hole to hole on your given course with the goal of reaching each hole or basket in as few throws as possible. Springfield Disc Golf Club member Tony Ruby said this sport has created a very run, diverse community that is welcoming for all experience levels.
North Mac’s Jersey West wins championship at Drysdale
On July 11, incoming North Mac High School junior Jersey West won a championship at the Drysdale Golf Tournament in Springfield for the second year in a row. After claiming the title of the 14-15 age division in 2023, West dethroned defending champion and Rochester graduate Kiley Torres 3-up-2 on the final day in the 16-18 competition. West is a member of the NMHS girls’ golf team. Her teammate Taylor Keirs also competed at Drysdale but lost to Torres 2-up-1 in the 16-18 semifinal round. Photo courtesy of the North Mac CUSD #34 Athletics and Student Activites Facebook page.
Illinois bowler celebrates 50 appearances at USBC Open Championships
LAS VEGAS – Howard Cornish of Sherman, Illinois, became the 23rd bowler to reach 50 years of participation with his recent appearance at the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships. Cornish was recognized for his consecutive years of participation with a special march out to the lanes at...
Springfield High grad Ben Hartl says he's ready for next step with Texas Rangers
Another Springfield native heard his name called in this year’s MLB Draft. Ben Hartl, a 2021 Springfield High graduate, was selected by the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers in the 14th round on Tuesday. He was primarily targeted as a catcher after concluding his junior year at University of Kansas. He finished...
Virginia football unveils new uniforms for 2024 season
Virginia football will hit the field in new uniforms this fall. The university announced the new uniforms with a video on social media. "We're excited for these new enhanced Nike uniforms," said Virginia head coach Tony Elliott in a social media post on Tuesday. "They blend a traditional look of Virginia Football history with updated jersey technology for the future. Our stripes are a timeless aspect of the UVA uniform and symbolize the unity it will take to reach new heights."
Robin Roberts Stadium gets showcase all-star baseball game for 2025 centennial
So much has happened since the last time the Prospect League All-Star baseball game was held. The once annual event was last held in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic changed up a lot in the sports world, but normalcy in the area's wood-bat collegiate baseball league will return in 2025. And the game...
UIS Men’s Basketball Receives NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball team was honored with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award. The Prairie Stars earned the award for the fourth time in five years. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Award recognizes men's basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Four Prairie Stars were also named to NABC Honors Court. Isaiah Esker, Yamani Shareef, Max Kunnert, and Jason Bergstrom were recognized as junior, senior, or graduate men's basketball student-athletes with GPAs of 3.20 or higher during the 2023-24 school year. Esker...
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