Area News Highlights
MT ZION GRADUATION
The Mt. Zion High School held their graduation on May 21, 2023. The valedictorian was Hope Roundcount (at left); Salutatorian was Mason McNeil (center) and Senior Class President Andrea Valdez (at right) are all pictured giving their speeches. Photos courtesy of Amanda Renshaw.
Read MoreHICKS MEDALS AT STATE TRACK MEET.
HICKS MEDALS AT STATE TRACK MEET. Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos senior Jazzi Hicks stands on the podium placing 5th with a throw of 38.32’ in the Class 1A Shot Put on Saturday during the IHSA Girls Track and Field finals held at O’Brien field in Charleston. She will be attending Indiana State University this fall on…
Read MorePOPPY DAYS.
Thank you to all who donated to the veterans last week. Your generous donations will be used to help the veterans in Illinois. Wear your poppy proudly because you support those who have served our country. Hang on to it and wear it on Memorial Day also. Pictured at near right is Dorothy and Jerry…
Read MoreSeason Ends for Knights Softball in Second Round of Regionals
ALAH senior Kailee Otto #33 goes in standing as she steals second base in the second inning of the Regional softball game with CGB. The Knights would send 15 batters to the plate in the inning and score 10 runs to lead 15-0 after two. That would be the final score after three and a…
Read MoreLate Score Costs Knights The Game; 2023 Season Ends
Knights catcher Hunter Grant smiles as he crosses home plate after homering in the fourth inning of the regional game against Pana at home on May 15. Lucas Butcher was on base and scored also giving the Knights a 5-1 lead at the time. Hunter’s teammates wait in the background to celebrate his home run.…
Read MoreALAH Knight’s Run At Boy’s Sectional
Knights Logan Beckmier and Lyle Adcock Qualify for IHSA State Boys Track!! Lyle Adcock, left and Logan Beckmier both advanced to the IHSA State Boys Track and Field State Meet to be held at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on May 25 and 27. Lyle and Logan will run in the…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Track & Field Athletes Compete at IESA Class 3A State Meet
These 8 ALAH jr. high track athletes left Friday, May 19 to compete at the IESA Track and Field Class 3A and 4A State Meet. Before getting back on the bus after a stop in LeRoy they posed for this picture. From left to right, Brennon Hutson, Owen Herring, Cooper Shoemaker, Max Boddy, Tyler Lisanby,…
Read MoreCGB Distance Runners Dylan Howell and Will Fuson Qualify for IHSA State Track Meet
Bronco junior Dylan Howell comes around the curve ahead of ALAH’s Jacob Adcock in the 3200 meter run at Sectionals last week. Dylan would finish in fifth place and qualify by easily besting the time standard of 10:12.64 set by the IHSA. Dylan’s time was 10:04.18. He will run on Saturday, May 27 in the…
Read MoreMTZ Girls Track and Field Finish 9th as a team at state
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion girls track and field team finished tied for ninth place as a team in the IHSA 2A State Track Championships. The Braves qualified in eight finals events and finished with six medals. “My goal was for us to finish in the top 10,” Head coach Kelly Fox…
Read MoreArthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Holds Community Baccalaureate Service
Misty Appleby gave the message at the Baccalaureate service at ALAH High School last Sunday, May 21. She did an amazing job and related very well to the Class of 2023 as her daughter, Molly is a member of the class. The ALAH high school Class of 2023 were invited to the annual Community Baccalaureate…
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