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Viola Boyz races set for first night of season
Friday, May 10, is the first night for racing at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, 686 240th St., Viola, Ill. Qualifying begins at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7p.m. (No fuel will be available at the track until next week.) Hannah’s Snack Shack will be open. Admission for spectators is $10,...
Softball Recap: Galesburg's win ends 15-game losing streak on the road
Galesburg can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Alleman Pioneers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Galesburg considering their one-run performance the game before. Taylor Adams spent all seven innings...
Softball Game Recap: Wethersfield/Annawan Takes a Loss
Wethersfield/Annawan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 18-3 to the Mercer County Golden Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wethersfield/Annawan of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Sandburg students win 6 golds, 8 total medals at SkillsUSA Illinois Championships
GALESBURG, Ill. — Carl Sandburg College students took home 6 state championships and eight medals overall at the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships from April 24-26 in Peoria. According to a press release, More than 2,000 students took part in the state championship event featuring trade, technical and leadership fields. Standout...
Monmouth Park Picks | Serena’s Song Stakes 2024
Venti Valentine, a winner of $753,600 over her 19-race career, is one of eight fillies and mares entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Serena’s Song Stakes at Monmouth Park. The 20th running of the Serena’s Song, at a mile and 70 yards, carries the added bonus of free entry and start fees to the $500,000, Grade 3 Molly Pitcher Stakes on the NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes undercard July 20.
Baseball Recap: Dawson Fenton can't quite lead Abingdon/Avon over Galesburg
Abingdon/Avon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-3 to the Galesburg Silver Streaks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Abingdon/Avon of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2017.
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