Area News Highlights
Bement Homecoming to be celebrated on Friday, October 18
2024 Bement Homecoming Court. Front row: Gwendolyn Turner and Wyatt Ennis. Middle row: Tierra Taylor, Kylie Ross, Gabrielle Block and Marley Olson. Back row: Max Wilson, Cliff Strack, Ian Glennon and Brayden Strack. Homecoming will be celebrated on Friday, October 18, 2024, with “Wizard of Oz” as the theme. The following students have been selected…
Read MoreMaddie Kendall named Mt. Zion High School October Senior of the Month
Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School, is pleased to announce Maddie Kendall as the Mt. Zion High School October Senior of the Month. Maddie’s activities during high school include: Varsity Volleyball (Captain), Varsity Girls Basketball (Captain), Varsity Girls Soccer (Captain), Student Council (President), NHS (Secretary), International Club (President), Tribe, Key Club, SADD, FCA,…
Read MoreALAH Football 6-0 With Victory Over Nokomis
Knights’ junior running back Easton Frederick (8) takes off on his 80 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the week six game against the Nokomis Redskins. After Maddix Stirrett recovered a fumble in the end zone the ball was brought out to the 20 and on the first play from scrimmage Easton took…
Read MoreArcola/ALAH girls golf makes history as team moves to sectionals; Wesch, Burdick advance
Arcola/ALAH’s boys golf team had two that competed in the Class 2A Mattoon Regional and advanced to the Anna-Jonesboro Sectional. Pictured are Canton Wesch, Kody Burdick and coach Greg Gisinger. The sectional was Monday, October 7. Submitted photo Arcola/Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond girls golf team made history on Tuesday, October 1 by becoming the first…
Read MoreALAH spikers roll into LPC tournament on nine game winning streak
Knights’ junior outside hitter Summer Melton goes up for one of her seven kills in the home varsity match against Tri-County last Tuesday, October 1. On the court with Summer are #18 Maggie Benedict, #13 Bella Romine, and #28 Alayna Plank. ALAH won the match in two games, 25-14 and 25-20. By Mike Monahan VILLA…
Read MoreDIG PINK NIGHT
After the varsity volleyball match on October 1, the Knights gathered everyone for a photo for Dig Pink night. Besides the team, cancer fighters, cancer survivors and all fans wearing pink were invited down to the court for a celebratory picture. The Knights had earlier presented pink carnations to anyone in the crowd who were…
Read MoreALAH SOCCER VS ST TERESA
Max Paddock, junior goalie for the ALAH soccer team secures the ball after an attempted shot on goal by a St. Teresa player. The match was last Saturday at Wilson Field. The Knights would drop the contest 7-2.
Read MoreALAH’s Beau Green is Jr. High Okaw Conference Cross Country Champion
At the annual Jr. High Okaw Conference cross country meet on Monday, September 30 medals were awarded to the top five individuals in each race. Pictured here are the boys’ medalists. From left to right: Beau Green, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond, 1; Easton Wickline, Sullivan, 2; Gavin Nickerson, Okaw Valley, 3; Griffin Durbin, Cerro Gordo…
Read MoreCGB BRONCOS VS VILLA GROVE
Senior Dylan Davis (#24) with the reception from quarterback Cole Giberson is brought down by two Blue Devil defenders as the Broncos were driving but unable to score as they turned it over on downs. Final score was CGB 7, Villa Grove 52. Next games: 10/11 @ ALAH
Read MoreCGB Bulldogs Sarah Hill and Griffin Durbin Medal at Jr. High Okaw Conference XC Meet
The CGB Bulldogs middle school cross country team posed for a post race picture on Monday, September 30. The girls and boys had just finished running in the annual Jr. High Okaw Conference cross country meet. The meet was hosted by Tri-County and held at Walnut Point State Park. In front, from left to right…
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