Area News Highlights
ALAH Knights Football Makes History – Advance to IHSA State Football Playoff Quarterfinals
EASTON FREDERICK (#8) scores the first touchdown for the Knights late in the first quarter and gives them the 7-6 lead. Photo by Stephanie Wierman. By SALLY McCARTHY For the first time in Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights football history, the team has advanced to the IHSA State Football Playoff quarterfinals. For the second week,…
Read MoreALAH Freshman Beau Green Runs at IHSA State Cross Country Finals
ALAH freshman cross country runner Beau Green, is shown here with his coach and teammates after running in the Class 1A IHSA State Cross Country Finals on Saturday, November 8. The meet is held at Detweiler Park in Peoria. His teammates were there with their signs of support and to cheer Beau on in the…
Read MoreALAH volleyball falls just short of first sectional semifinal win since 2013
ALAH junior Morgan Casteel (7) sets the ball up in the IHSA Sectional semi-final volleyball match against Heyworth on November 4. Teammate Savannah Butcher (32) is ready to go up for a kill off the assist and score a point in the second game of the match which the Knights won 25-21. Morgan led the…
Read MoreALAH DRAMA CLUB
On Friday, November 7, the ALAH Drama Club presented their fall play: “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play”. It was a triple feature with three of Hitchcock’s earlier films done in a 1940’s radio broadcast. Here in “The Lodger” Jaidyn Edwards imagines the knife attack of the Avenger! Cast members are in front Chloe Custer,…
Read MoreTOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS.
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS. The Mt. Zion 8th grade basketball team were tournament champions at the Mahomet-Seymour Boys Basketball Invite. They defeated Mahomet-Seymour 45-41, Tolono Unity 37-33, and Danville North Ridge 31-24 and are 3-0 on the season. Pictured are (front row) Griffin Durbin, Darius Cliff, Xavier Young, Cohen Irby, and Liam Coon. Back row Angelo Manriquez,…
Read MoreSilas Olson Named Student of the Quarter at Bement High School
Silas Olson was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. He is pictured with Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement and Jill Clodfelter, High School Student Council Sponsor. Silas Olson was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Stephanie Leinard commented, “I am proud to nominate Silas for Student…
Read MoreEva Patrick named Mt. Zion High School November Senior of the Month
Eva Patrick was named Mt. Zion High School November Senior of the Month. Mt. Zion High School Principal Justin Johnson is pleased to announce that Eva Patrick has been named the Mt. Zion High School Senior of the Month for November! Eva’s Activities during High School include: SADD board, FCA huddle leader, Key Club, MEDICS,…
Read MoreBement Breaks Ground on Gym Vestibule Addition
GROUND BREAKING. Bement CUSD #5 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gym Vestibule addition last Friday. Work on this project is slated the start this week and will be completed in 2026. Pictured are Michelle Gross, State Bank of Bement Foundation, Mary Vogt, Bement Superintendent, Denise Strack, School Board President, Holly Fuson, School Board…
Read MoreALAH High School Veterans Day Program
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School is proud to host its annual Veterans Day Program to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, and all veterans and their families as well as community members are invited to attend.…
Read MoreJHOC CHAMPIONS
JHOC CHAMPIONS. The Bement-Cerro Gordo Bulldogs 7th grade girls basketball team won the conference tournament held in Sullivan last Thursday defeating the Sullivan Redskins 28-16. They defeated Tri-County 30-10 on Tuesday to advance to the championship game. Pictured are (front row) Aubree Dupont, Payton Miller, Sylvie Shackelford, and Hennley Moore. (Middle row) Annabeth Endrizzi, Olivia…
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