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Crimsons twist up Taylorville
Usually, even a homecoming king is nothing more than a figure head. Not so for Jacksonville High’s Braxton Stewart, who was quite the hands-on sort of ruler Saturday afternoon in the Crimsons’ rousing 42-7 victory over Taylorville. As in,...
Trojans stake their claim
CONCORD — Kellan Phelps threw a costly interception in the first half, but the Triopia quarterback more than made up for his mistake in the second half of a game against Brown County Friday night. Phelps’ team trailed the Hornets 3-0 at halftime,...
Redbirds wear down Cougars
VIRGINIA — Chris Cox had to wait five long weeks to earn his first career coaching win. He didn’t have to wait that long for his second. Cox and the Virginia/A-C Central Redbirds won their homecoming game against West Central Saturday thanks...
Tigers trump Rockets
BEARDSTOWN — After taking control of their homecoming game in the first half, the Beardstown Tigers sent their family, friends, and fans home with a 21-7 victory over longtime rival Rushville-Industry Rockets. With last night’s victory, Beardstown...
Redbirds rock ISD for 1st win
Chris Cox scored his first win as a head coach, and the Virginia/A-C Central Redbirds spoiled ISD’s homecoming game Saturday at Jim Bonds Field in Jacksonville. Jacob Robeson ran for two touchdowns, and Alex Kilby caught another as the visiting...
Hawks in the hunt
BUNKER HILL — After a tough loss last week at Greenfield-Northwestern, the Carrollton Hawks played another tough game Saturday. This time however, the outcome was completely different as the Hawks squeaked by the Bunker Hill Minutemen 26-15. “I...
Pretzels and Beer — a winning combination
A little driving. A little Beer. It’s never a good idea to combine the two. But in the context of New Berlin-Waverly-Franklin football, a little Beer can be a refreshing way to finish off a drive — or a pesky opponent, for that matter. Senior...
Trojans: 'This is revenge'
Two unusual plays in the third quarter helped the Triopia-Meredosia Trojans win the most important game in the Western Illinois Valley Conference Friday night in Jacksonville. No. 8-ranked Triopia (5-0, 3-0) scored two touchdowns during a 90-second stretch...
Crimsons show some life in win
SPRINGFIELD — The Lanphier Lions were almost late to their own homecoming Friday night. In an awkward pregame moment, the Lions burst through their banner and charged onto the Memorial Stadium field as Jacksonville High’s players stood ready...
Saukees steller in big win over Tigers
PITTSFIELD — With an awesome display of fireworks, the Pittsfield/Griggsville-Perry Saukees put on an amazing show for their 2008 homecoming game. “There are a lot of distractions that go on during homecoming week,” Pittsfield coach...
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