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Nokomis Redskins 09/03/21 vs. Central A&M

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Nokomis has winning streak snapped at Central A&M

MOWEAQUA -- Fresh off their Week 1 road wins, the Nokomis Redskins (1-0) and Central A&M (1-0) faced off Friday night, September 3 at Mark Ramsey Field in Moweaqua. The Redskins entered this non-conference game winning six straight in the spring season and winning their seventh straight game 54-0 on the road against Sullivan/Okaw Valley. The Raiders enter the game with a three-game winning streak, two from the spring session, and added one last week, blowing out LeRoy on the […]

todaySeptember 3, 2021 106

UHSA high school football pigskin

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 1

Friday kicks off the 2021 fall season for Illinois high school football. Here is a sneak peek of schools across Central Illinois in action this week. Week 1 football: August 27, 2021 Apollo Conference Non-conference games Taylorville hosts Mt. Vernon, Charleston hosts Robinson, and Lincoln hosts Clinton in homestand matchups, with kickoff starting at 7 p.m. Mattoon and Effingham are on the road for their 7 p.m. matchups. Mattoon takes on Triad, while Effingham travels to Decatur to take on […]

todayAugust 27, 2021 121

Illinois IHSA

Illinois

IHSA assigns abbreviated sports schedules for school year

BLOOMINGTON -- Athletic directors at regional schools are planning out their athletic contests through the end of the year. This is in response to a decision made by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors. IHSA's board would convene on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to establish dates for abbreviated seasons for many winter, spring, and summer sports. "We understood the high level or anticipation surrounding the announcement, along with the scrutiny that will accompany it," states IHSA Executive Director […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021 42

Illinois basketball

Illinois

Illinois state officials announce the return of basketball

BLOOMINGTON (The Center Square) – State officials have given the green light for Illinois high school basketball to return. The Illinois High School Association reportedly met with representatives from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office Friday morning. Later in the day, the Illinois Department of Public health announced that all regions in the state that reach Phase 4 of COVID-19 mitigations can go forward with the basketball season. As of Friday, Region 3 in west-central Illinois, Region 5 in southern Illinois, and […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021 66

Basketball

Eye of the Tiger basketball league to begin play next week

TOWER HILL -- While schools might not be holding winter sports due to newer COVID-19 mitigations, basketball fans can still get their fix. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, the Eye of the Tiger Sports Complex in Tower Hill is launching their own basketball league. Groups participating are from throughout the region, from Mt. Zion to Vandalia, from Taylorville to Teutopolis. "All are very good teams," states Jim Dial, owner of the facility. The teams are being called from the school they […]

todayNovember 24, 2020 103

Football News

Illinois only Midwestern state with no high school football

BLOOMINGTON -- Illinois and 15 other states are foregoing playing high school football this fall. Instead, they're electing to postpone the season to the spring of 2021, due to COVID-19. While a proper safety measure for all involved, it is a severely missed opportunity for many in sports. This is especially true when the Fighting Illini and Chicago Bears are still allowed to play. IHSA assistant executive director Sam Knox understands the situation, yet expresses disappointment by the outcome. This […]

todayOctober 26, 2020 33

Football News

Michigan high school football reinstated, begins play September 18

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order which will allow the high school football to begin in two weeks' time. In addition to football, sports including volleyball, boys soccer, and girls swimming and diving will also be able to begin. Whitmer indicates that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have made the designation as possible. The Governor said she still “advises against playing contact sports.” Despite this, she is not prohibiting them from […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020 53

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