Area News Highlights
ALAH Knights Senior Cheerleaders
On Friday Feb. 9 the ALAH Knights senior cheerleaders were introduced prior to the varsity boys basketball game with their parents to be recognized for all their hard work and efforts throughout their high school careers. Senior cheerleaders and their parents honored were Evanger Wiley, daughter of Toby and Beth Wiley; Kaylee Thompson, daughter of…
Read MoreALAH Pep Band and Winter Guard Seniors
The senior members of the ALAH Pep Band and Winter Guard were recognized between the jr. varsity and varsity basketball games on Friday, Feb. 9. The Pep Band members and their parents were: Ashton Boyer, son of Craig and Shawnee Warrick; Evan Fowler, son of James and Teresa Fowler; Ben Johnson, son of Mark and…
Read MoreALAH CORPORATE SPONSORS
On Friday, Feb. 9 ALAH high school recognized their corporate sponsors. They were treated to dinner before the last home basketball game of the season and then were introduced to the large crowd before the varsity game. The companies and individuals whose commitment and generosity have played a pivotal role in the success of Knight…
Read MoreALAH Knight Shift
The ALAH cheer section, Knight Shift, including Victor the Mascot,was full on Friday, Feb. 9 for the boys basketball match-up with LPC rivals the Sullivan Redskins. They did a great job making a lot of noise for the game and had a great time! The group was decked out in fluorescent colors for the game…
Read MoreCGB BASKETBALL
Senior Jacob Flach (#21) scores the first bucket of the game Friday night as the Broncos hosted the Titans of Tri-County in an LPC matchup. CGB got off to a fast start in the first quarter and led 15-12. Girls Varsity Basketball Andrew Buhr, Head Coach February 10 Regional @ Neoga Final Season Record 18-13…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball season stands at 28-1
The Mt. Ziom Boys Basketball team with their 2024 Apollo Conference Championship plaque. Front row, Sam Driscoll, Chase Fink, Lyncoln Koester, Brayden Trimble, Connor Fox, Team Manager Valerie Affeldt and Assistant Coach Jay Driscoll. Back row, Logan Auvil, Assitant Coach Mike Greer, Grant McAtee, Will Grohne, Jc Anderson, Owen Owens, Maklobi Adams, Tucker Burrus and…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball goes 1-2 last week
Jocelyn Turner goes up for the jump all against Mazie Fleming in a 54-31 loss against Taylorville at Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion girls basketball team went 1-2 in its final week of the regular season picking up a win against Mahomet-Seymour and losses against Taylorville and Effingham. Against Taylorville…
Read MoreCOACH WILLARD 100TH WIN
100th WIN. Cerro Gordo Broncos boys basketball head coach Brandon Willard got his 100th win Friday night as they traveled to Heritage and defeated the Hawks 47-20 in an LPC match-up. He was honored between games on Saturday at home as they hosted Judah Christian. Willard is pictured behind the banner commemorating his accomplishment along…
Read MoreALAH Freshman Orientation Held
On the right, incoming freshman Anden Berry and his mother, Sharlie were at Freshman Orientation last Wednesday checking out the ALAH baseball table. ALAH baseball players on the left are Lucas Butcher, Logan Schrock and Will Hilligoss. Anden had the opportunity to sign up for baseball and learn more about the program from the players.…
Read MoreALAH boys extend winning streak to four; girls win one
Knights senior Claire Seal puts up a shot in the third quarter of the home varsity game with the Tri-County Titans on Feb. 1. Claire led the team in scoring with 17 points and also contributed 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Claire and fellow senior Hannah Carter were honored on Senior Night on…
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