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READING CHALLENGE BIKE WINNER
READING CHALLENGE BIKE WINNER. Atwood-Hammond second grader Jaxsyn Poynter was the winner of the school reading challenge sponsored by the Arthur Masonic Lodge. Poynter met all four of his reading goals this year and is pictured behind his new bike along with Masonic Lodge members Rick Fiala (left) and Rob Fustin (right). Alex Stodden (4th…
Read MoreALL TOURNAMENT SELECTION
Before the ALAH varsity game with the Cumberland Pirates, head coach Kenny Parks presented Knights senior Kendall Schrock with an award. The plaque was to recognize Kendall as an All Tournament selection in the St. Teresa High School Christmas tournament that was played back in December. Congratulations Kendall!
Read MoreALAH boys rally from 13 down in the fourth to nip Tri-County 62-61
At the bottom left of this photo, ALAH junior Will Hilligoss along with all the players on the floor and the fans along the baseline wall watch the ball he just shot go through the basket. There were 8.2 seconds left in the varsity game when he hit the shot that gave the Knights a…
Read MoreALAH girls win one, lose two
The ALAH varsity girls basketball team played hosts to the Villa Grove Blue Devils on Monday, February 3 which was also Senior Night for the Knights. Here senior #20 Sara Herschberger shoots a jumper early in the game to put the Knights ahead for good at 4-3. Sara had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists,…
Read MoreALAH GIRLS SENIOR NIGHT
On Monday, February 3, the ALAH girls basketball seniors and their parents were recognized for their contributions to the high school girls basketball program. From left to right are Mackenzie Condill, daughter of Mac and Ginny Condill; Sara Herschberger, daughter of Jason and Dorcas Herschberger, and Addison Yeakel, daughter of Jason and Tiffany Yeakel. The…
Read MoreHammond native Kent Brown reflects on the legacy of Illinois athletics in new book
HAMMOND NATIVE KENT BROWN (left) served as the University of Illinois Sports Information Director for 36 years. He is now an adjunct professor and athletics historian at the school. Submitted photo. By Ben Crane After more than 35 years working in college athletics, Kent Brown’s retirement in 2023 marked the end of an era. But…
Read MoreKNIGHTLY READING: A Family Literacy Event
6th Annual District Book Club lauched By Knightly Reading Team This week CUSD #305 launched its 6th annual district book club, Knightly Reading: A Family Literacy Event. The youngest family member of K-5th grade students received a copy of Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate to bring home and read together with their families. This novel is…
Read MoreBEMENT SPELLING BEE
BEMENT SPELLING BEE WINNERS. Laurel Conlin (First Place), Kenzie Kendall (Second Place), and Cecilia Cain (Alternate) 2025 CHAMPION. Bement held their annual Spelling Bee on January 28 with 15 students representing grades 5-8. The went 17 rounds before sixth grader Laurel Conlin correctly spelled “reunion” to win first place for the second consecutive year. Second…
Read MoreALAH falls to Arcola in LPC tournament
#1 on #1 as juniors Will Hilligoss for the Knights puts up the short jumper over Purple Riders defender Canton Wesch in the LPC tournament consolation bracket game last Tuesday in Arcola. The Knights were defeated 49-63. The tournament concluded Friday evening. Photo by Nancy Rairden. By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – For the second time…
Read MoreALAH girls basketball picks up two LPC wins
Knights sophomore #2 Morgan Casteel puts up one of her five three pointers from the far side of the court in the second quarter of the home varsity game with the Unity Christian Lions on Thursday, January 30. Morgan led ALAH in scoring with 20 points, a new career high.. She also hit a shot…
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