Area News Highlights
A-H Elementary School Hosts Piatt County Spelling Bee
First and Second Place winners at the Piatt County Spelling Bee on February 16 with their trophies, Grant Niemerg, first, and Hallie McCabe, second. Congratulations on your accomplishments. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Twenty-five elementary/Jr. high students competed in the Piatt County Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 16, hosted by the A-H Elementary School with…
Read MoreJHOC CHAMPIONS
JHOC CHAMPIONS. The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond 8th grade girls volleyball team took first place at the JHOC tournament last Thursday in Bement defeating the Okaw Valley Timberwolves 25-22, 18-25, and 25-20. They defeated the Cerro Gordo-Bement Bulldogs on Tuesday to advance to the championship. Pictured are Alyssa Ahrendt, Riley Strode, Morgan Casteel, Leighton Poulos,…
Read MoreALAH Knights Sports Scoreboard
Knights senior #3 Wyatt Hilligoss goes up for a shot in the second quarter of the varsity game against Cumberland last week. The Knights had a slow start and trailed 19-6 at the time but rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 4 before being forced to foul and the Pirates made…
Read MoreSENIOR NIGHT – BOYS BASKETBALL
On Thursday, the ALAH high school boys basketball team recognized their four seniors and their parents with introductions prior to the last home boys basketball game. From left to right are Clay Seal, son of Nathan and Adrienne Seal; Wyatt Hilligoss, son of Kevin and Emily Hillgoss; Steven Edwards, son of Terrie and Suzy Edwards;…
Read MoreSENIOR NIGHT – CHEERLEADERS
ALAH high school Senior Cheerleaders were introduced with their parents at the final home basketball game last Thursday. From left to right are Chloe Franklin, daughter of Rick and Jamie Franklin; Regann Bowles, daughter of Ryan and Jami Bowles; and Molly Appleby, daughter of Andy and Misty Appleby. Their high school activities, favorite cheer memories…
Read MoreSENIOR NIGHT – PEP BAND
Senior members of the ALAH High School Pep Band and their parents were recognized during the 2023 Senior Night on February 16. From left to right, William Rosenberry, son of Justin and Amy Rosenberry; Xander Thompson, son of Jesse and Julia Thompson; and Miah Malin, daughter of Jeremy and Amy Malin. Favorite band memories, high…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball wins regional championship
2023 IHSA 3A Regional Championship. The Mt. Zion girls basketball team wins the 2023 IHSA 3A Regional championship at Eisenhower. Pictured front row, left to right, Naomi Schmahl, Avery Kyburz, Kennedy Highley, Kallianna Becker, Ally Root, Addison Rotz and Ella Fink. Back row, left to right, Head Coach Steve Marvel, Assistant Coach Mikayla Lehman, Anna…
Read MoreDrew Cotton and Noah Garrett Commit to Play Football at Millikin University
On Wednesday, February 15 ALAH senior Drew Cotton committed to play football at Millikin University after graduation. Pictured here from left to right are his brothers, Morgan and Tyler, Addy Ring, Drew, and parents, Michelle and Jeff Snyder. On Wednesday, February 15 ALAH senior Noah Garrett signed his commitment letter to play football at Millikin…
Read MoreFive Candidates Competing for 2023 Miss A.L.A.H.
2023 Miss A.L.A.H. Contestants. Front row, Katheryn Perez of Arthur; 2022 Miss A.L.A.H. Kendall Burdick of Arthur; Regann Bowles of Atwood. Back row, Chloe Sadowski of Arthur; Addison Yeakel of Arthur; Maggie Benedict of Atwood. 2023 Junior Miss A.L.A.H. Contestants. Front row, Emeline Greathouse of Arthur; 2022 Junior Miss A.L.A.H. Emmalee Nall of Arthur; Shelbey…
Read MoreMOORE SCORES 1,000 CAREER POINT.
MOORE SCORES 1,000 CAREER POINT. At the 7:35 mark in the fourth quarter junior Tyson Moore scored his 1,000 career point during the Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos varsity boys basketball game on Friday, February 10. Coach Willard called a timeout immediately following the monumental basket and athletic director Diann Durbin made the announcement of his accomplishment…
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