Area News Highlights
Ashlyn Ellis named Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month
Ashlyn Ellis – Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School, congratulates Ashlyn Ellis, the Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Ashlyn’s activities during High School include: Cheerleading, Student Council, SADD, Key Club, Medics, FBLA. Ashlyn’s Honors during High School include: Summa Cum…
Read MoreLongtime Illinois S.I.D. Kent Brown to Appear at A-H Public Library
Authored Recently Published book on Illini History and Traditions Longtime University of Illinois Sports Information Director and Atwood-Hammond High School graduate Kent Brown will present a short program and discussion about his recently published book, “100 Things Illinois Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die” on Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at the…
Read MoreAtwood Annual Easter Egg Hunt Brings Out Excited Children for a Morning of Fun
Winners and queens at the Atwood Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12: left to right, Bentley Parsons, Jr. Miss A.L.A.H., Lucas Bosch, Fitz Kirby, Paityn Wierman, Special guest Easter bunny, Caroline Fleming, Little Miss A.L.A.H., Clara Cox, Haven Miller and Maggie Benedict, Miss A.L.A.H. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer There is…
Read MoreBEMENT SPRING FLING
BEMENT SPRING FLING. A great turnout and picture perfect weather made the annual Spring Fling in Bement held at the school a huge success last Saturday. Over 20 vendors were setup in Walsh Gym and kids crafts, face painting, and games were located in the cafeteria. The eighth-grade parents sold sloppy joes, hot dogs, and…
Read MoreALAH High School Track and Field Continues Winning Ways at Home Quadrangular
In the 400 meter at the high school home meet on April 8, the Knights’ boys swept the event taking all five scoring places. Here event winner Easton Frederick sprints to the finish with Daylon Doggett, and Cooper Shoemaker trailing him. Frederick ran 54.4; Doggett, 55.4; Payton Warrior, 55.5; Shoemaker, 55.8 and Cruz Hale, 56.1…
Read MoreHS Knights Track and Field Boys and Girls Runners-Up at Own Invite
Another ALAH girls record goes down!! Another ALAH relay with one freshman, Sophia Johnson, second from the left and then three juniors left to right Ruby Burton, Lily Vanda, and Kimberly Krutsinger ran 10:38.15 in the 4 X 800 meter relay to set yet another high school girls outdoor record. The old record was 10:42.85…
Read MoreALAH baseball pick up two LPC wins
Knights freshman Mace Stirrett hauls in a fly ball in right field for the second out of the third and final inning in ALAH’s home game with Blue Ridge on April 11. Mace would fire the ball to first baseman Carson Augustine to double off the Blue Ridge player for the final out of the…
Read MoreALAH softball pounds Class 3A Decatur MacArthur, 22-3
Knights’ freshman right fielder Annabelle Vanausdoll goes to the ground with a diving catch of a fly ball for an out in ALAH’s home game with LeRoy last week. Teammate Alayna Plank cheers Annabelle’s effort! On offense Annabelle had 2 RBIs in the game. By Mike Monahan DECATUR – Sophia Monts and Annabelle Vanasudoll were…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Girls Track and Field Host Triangular Meet with Arcola and Decatur Unity Christian
Knights’ eighth grader Gwen Herring reaches back to take the relay baton from teammate Payton Tinkle for the third leg of the 4 X 2 relay at the home track and field last week. The relay finished second with a time of 2”10.1. By Sally McCarthy In the ALAH jr. high girls’ track and field…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Boys Track and Field Pick Up Two Wins at Home
Knights’ eighth grader Dustin Snyder throws the discus in ALAH’s home triangular meet with Arcola and Decatur Unity Christian on Monday, April 7. Dustin’s season’s best throw of 64’ 9” was good for third place. He also took third in the shot with a PR of 25’ 8.5”. The eighth grade team won the meet…
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