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Day of tribute: Springfield area schools remember Tim Kratochvil, Ray Ramsey
Both Tim Kratochvil and Ray Ramsey were honored at separate ceremonies on Saturday. Here's how they left an indelible mark in the area: Tim Kratochvil Tim Kratochvil forged a legacy not just as the superintendent of Pawnee schools but also athletics that extended to other communities in Taylorville and Carbondale. ...
Capitol Connection: NIL laws could see an overhaul
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The landscape of college athletics changed drastically after Name, Image and Likeness Laws were passed. Illinois passed it’s version of the NIL law in 2021. At the time, lawmakers touted the protections it included for athletes while also finally allowing them to profit off their likeness. But now, nearly three years […]
POWRi Hornet Division April 19-21
Belleville, IL. (4/21/24) Progressing into the third weekend of on-track action for the second year POWRi Hornet sanctioning, the divisional weekend winner would witness Tyrel Jones victorious for the second time in 2024 at Springfield Raceway as the only sanctioned event on the racing agenda. POWRi Hornet Results April 19-21:...
Baseball roundup: Plains ekes out Sangamo win over Auburn, and other Monday results
Here are the high school baseball results around Springfield for Monday: Day of tribute: Springfield area schools remember Tim Kratochvil, Ray Ramsey Stock rising: How Carlinville softball has ascended among the area’s best in 2A Pawnee's man: Meet the new head football coach at Pawnee: Josh Talley Baseball weekend roundup: Terlecki's heroics power Glenwood and other results from Friday and Saturday Athlete of the Week poll: Penalty kick save, walk-off hits: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week Senators blending...
A trip of wow for Riverton's Howe
Las Vegas has been the destination for those hoping dreams come true for a long time. Collin Howe's dream of a lifetime came when he left town April 15 tied for the regular all-events lead at bowling's largest and most prestigious amateur tournament: the 120th United States Bowling Congress’ Open Championship. Howe, of...
Lincoln Land Community College's Coach Ron Riggle receives 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Lincoln Land Community College's Coach Ron Riggle has received the 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award. Athletics Director and head baseball coach Ron Riggle received the award on April 17 at the NJCAA Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Coach Riggle has served as the athletics director at LLCC since...
Penalty kick save, walk-off hits: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week
Here are the State Journal-Register's athlete of the week nominees. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Gillespie's Sadie Sholtis won last week's poll. If you have trouble viewing the poll, click on this link. Building momentum:Why Sacred Heart-Griffin girls soccer is turning up...
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