OAKLAND – Saturday, Sept. 28 marked the halfway point of the season for the Tri-County Titans, who hosted an undefeated Lincoln Prairie Conference opponent: the Nokomis Redskins. The …
PARIS – On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Paris Tigers football team had a chance to do something that no other Little Illini Conference opponent has accomplished. That feat: defeating the Mt. Carmel …
It has been a busy week on the links for the Tri-County Titans golf team with five meets in six days. Despite the busy schedule and hectic balance of matches, the Titans are still managing to swing …
Between a tight doubles tournament and a 9-0 sweep against Mt. Carmel, the PCHS girl’s tennis team is taking full advantage of court time. A Thursday win places the Paris Tigers 7-4 (1-0 LIC). …
Paris’ volleyball team trudged through another tough week and sustained several losses. The six sets PCHS lost this week were decided by an average of four points. The Tigers fell within two in …
After opening the season with seven straight losses, the Tri-County Titans have enjoyed the taste of victory on the volleyball court. A Monday night win against Paris Tigers pushed the Titans …
The Crestwood Eagles baseball team is rolling into today’s IESA Class 1A regional championship after two easy, short games this past week.
Coach Vince Porter’s team, now 14-2 on the …
OAKLAND – An old rivalry was ignited once again at Titans Field Friday, Sept. 20. The Tri-County Titans hosted the Arcola Purple Riders in a Lincoln Prairie Conference matchup. Both teams came …
Mayo 2, Metamora 1
NORMAL – The Mayo Lady Redbirds are in the Final Four of the IESA Class 2A state tournament.
Mayo defeated a tough Metamora team 2-1 in a nail-biting ‘Battle …
The Crestwood Eagles baseball team is rolling into today’s IESA Class 1A regional championship after two easy, short games this past week.
Coach Vince Porter’s team, now 14-2 on the …
Paris Cooperative High School cross-country team ran in a meet at their home base on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Sophomore Harrison Hays, who has consistently finished in the front of the pack this …
LAWRENCEVILLE – For the second time this season, the Paris Tigers football team had to endure the wrath of Mother Nature.
Unlike the first time though, the Tigers withstood a furious rally …
CASEY – The Mayo Lady Redbird softball team made history Saturday, Sept. 21, taking the school’s first-ever sectional softball championship and earning a trip to the IESA Class 2A State …
OAKLAND – An old rivalry was ignited once again at Titans Field Friday, Sept. 20. The Tri-County Titans hosted the Arcola Purple Riders in a Lincoln Prairie Conference matchup. Both teams came …
Paris Cooperative High School’s girls tennis team picked up plenty of wins this week, securing third place at the Mattoon Invite tournament before sweeping the Danville Schlarman Toppers in …
The Crestwood Lady Eagles ended their season with a 6-6 record, following a regional semifinal loss against the Villa Grove Junior High Blue Devils.
Following the game, longtime Crestwood Coach …
The Crestwood Eagles baseball team took three straight wins, including one from crosstown rival Mayo Middle School (12-2), to end their regular season on a high note. The other wins were over St. …
CASEY – The Mayo Lady Redbird softball team grabbed a IESA Class 2A regional championship over Robinson Nuttall 2-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Powered by Mayo pitcher Ava Tarr, the Lady …
PARIS – It’s a tall task to imagine a day better than Friday, Sept. 13 for Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) senior Drew Rogers. In front of bleachers packed with hometown fans, he was …
The Mayo Lady Redbird softball team romped to a 14-1 victory over the Marshall Cubs in the first round of the IESA Class 2A regional tournament at Roberts Field Wednesday.
The win moves the Lady …
The Tigers are again competing in a tournament today in Shelbyville. They start the day off against Charleston, then face a very strong Pana team and will end pool play against Casey. Two more …
OAKLAND – September 30, 2022.
That date was the last time the Tri-County Titans football team captured a win, beating the Argenta-Oreana Bombers on the road. It had been 707 days since …
Tennis matches for the Paris High School girls’ tennis team left coach Stefan Aydt feeling a range of emotions this week. A Sept. 7 tri-meet saw a career first, with two Tigers accomplishing …
PARIS – A pair of old rivals squared off on the gridiron on Friday night as the Paris Tigers hosted the Marshall Lions in the Little Illini Conference opener for both teams.
When the dust …
ARTHUR – A beautiful Friday evening blanketed Wilson Field at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School ahead of Lincoln Prairie Conference football action. The Tri-County Titans, …
After winning their season opener, the Chrisman Cardinals volleyball team is 2-1 following a close loss to ALAH and a come-from-behind sweep of Georgetown-Ridge Farm. The Cardinals will rest up for a …
PARIS 5, CHAMPAIGN ST. THOMAS MORE 4
Last year’s meet against Champaign St. Thomas More (STM) was a 9-0 win for the Paris Tigers, but most of the matches were close. It wasn’t a …
Paris High School hosted the eighth annual Doc Acklin cross-country invite on Saturday, Aug. 31. The race is sponsored by Horizon Health Foundation and Paris High School in memory of the late Dr. …
The Paris High School volleyball team picked up two wins in four sets this week, sweeping Hutsonville-Palestine and Martinsville. Today’s round-robin in Westville will match the Tigers up …
OAKLAND – September 30, 2022.
That date was the last time the Tri-County Titans football team captured a win, beating the Argenta-Oreana Bombers on the road. It had been 707 days since …
CHARLESTON – Old Apollo Conference rivals squared off on Friday, Sept. 6 as the Paris Tigers traveled to Coles County to face the Charleston Trojans.
The Trojans held off the Tigers …
NIANTIC, Ill. – After months of summer workouts and a couple of weeks of pre-season practice, Friday, Aug. 30 finally arrived, bringing with it the official kickoff of the 2024 IHSA high school …
CAYUGA, Ind. – The Paris Tigers opened the 2024 football season with a short trip across the state line to face the North Vermillion Falcons.
As was the case last season, Mother …
The nomination deadline for the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame is Sunday, Sept. 1, but those who are still working on their form are urged to complete it and return it to The Prairie Press, …
By NANCY ZEMAN
nzeman@prairiepress.net
The Mayo Lady Redbird softball team came up with two big wins this week, improving their record to 10-1 on the season.
Mayo, now 10-1 on the …
Following a 17-18 finish last season, third-year PHS Volleyball Coach Clay Bess has worked extensively to realize the fullest potential of a young but eager Tiger squad.
“Last …
CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Cardinals opened the 2024 IHSA volleyball season in the best way possible – with a win.
On Aug. 27, Chrisman hosted the Marshall Lions for varsity and junior …
The Crestwood Lady Eagles experienced both the thrill of victory and the disappointment of defeat in junior high softball action this week.
The Lady Eagles are now 4-3 for the season and will …
The Crestwood Eagle baseball team picked up three lopsided wins on the diamond this week.
The Eagles are now 5-1 on the season and will close out the August portion of their schedule at 10 a.m. …
Winning volleyball matches requires equal parts skill, athleticism and knowledge of the game. According to 10-year Tri-County Volleyball Head Coach Crystal Buckler, it also requires chemistry.
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The Crestwood Eagle baseball team played with grit and great success in their games this week, winning two straight.
Crestwood 9, Salt Fork 2
SIDELL – The Crestwood Eagle baseball …
Mayo Softball continues impressive hot streak with cross-town rivalry game win
Thursday, Aug. 22 marked the latest installment of the storied, cross-town softball rivalry between the Mayo Redbirds and Crestwood Eagles. Both teams gave hustle and heart on the field, but a …
For the Tri-County Titans football program, last season was filled with some unexpected bad luck. The Titans were winless on the year, but their record is deceiving.
The first half …
HUME—In 1870, E. W. S. Hume donated ground for a one-room school in the village of Hume. In 1878, a second room was added, to form an L-shaped building. By 1880, the school began to use …
The Crestwood Lady Eagle softball team ran into two tough teams to open their season, dropping games to St. Joe and Charleston this past week.
The Lady Eagles will travel to Tuscola today for a …
HUME—The new season of IESA junior high softball began at Shiloh High School with the Tri-County Titans hosting the Villa Grove Blue Devils. Head Coach Leanna Christenberry and her thirteen …
After opening the season with a tough loss to Westville, the Mayo Middle School softball team has bounced back in resounding fashion. A little more than a week since their first game, the Redbirds …
Baseball is back at Mayo Middle School: redbirds do battle on the field
Wednesday, Aug. 14 marked the start of the new junior high baseball season for the Mayo Middle School Redbirds. In front of a home crowd, the Redbirds displayed a valiant effort against East Prairie …
CHARLESTON – The Crestwood Eagles baseball team gave the Charleston Middle School Trojans all they could handle before falling 9-6 Wednesday, Aug. 14.
The loss in their opening game of the …
On Aug. 5, Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) announced the opening of boys baseball, girls softball and cross country seasons. Regional, sectional and state competitions have been …
Millikin University golfer and Paris native Luke Bradley earned honors for both academics and how he represents his school.
On July 25, Bradley, sophomore, was named a Cobalt Golf All-America …
Redbirds look to improve after SLOW start against Westville Wildcats
After a lengthy summer wait, softball season is in full swing for the Mayo Redbirds. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Redbirds opened the season by hosting the Westville Wildcats.
A series of errors …
A Paris woman is the latest Tiger alumnae to accept a Division 1 athletic scholarship.
Kendall Mathews, the daughter of Kile and Darci Mathews, signed a commitment to play softball for Bowling …
The only thing that could make a bag tournament better is if the entry fee supported a good cause, and good spirits surrounded you on all sides. Luckily for the community-minded bag tossers of Edgar …
Paris Little League and Paris Youth Baseball (PYB) hit a home run as hosts of the 2024 Little League 10U State Tournament the second weekend of July according to PYB president Harry Hughes.
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Football season is right around the corner. In fact, the season starts today for players and coaches of the Paris Youth Football team. The Tigers travel to Newton today, Aug. 3, for the Wabash Valley …
New volleyball court and tournament promise to ‘drive a love for the game’
On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Paris Park Board is hosting a sand volleyball tournament on the new volleyball courts at West Lake Park. According to Paris High School volleyball head coach Clay Bess, …
After concluding a long summer season last week, Paris Lakers 14U Head Coach Marc Dalbey was not concerned with wins, stats or trophies. Instead, he was simply grateful for his players, their …
An Edgar County native is moving up the NCAA Division II head coaching ranks, accepting the top job at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C.
Chrisman’s own Brent Owen – who still …
Paris Youth Football training goes beyond skill – it requires character
The Paris Youth Football (PYF) program is hard at work practicing for the Saturday, Aug. 3 Wabash Valley Youth Football League (WVYFL) Jamboree: the kick-off to the Tigers’ season. For both its …
For high school football players, the final days of July are some of the longest of the year – come August, teams across Illinois will suit up and hit the gridiron. This year, August also marks …
The Tri-County Two junior high baseball team fell shy of a semifinal appearance during the Okaw League Junior High Summer Baseball Tournament, losing to Arthur Two after a decisive win over Sullivan …
Each year the Challenger League of East Central Illinois hosts their end of the year All-Star Game to celebrate the achievement of the players who participated in the league.
In years past, the …
Chip Keys’ football career was rooted in humble beginnings. His team’s mismatched gear, a mix of generic white helmets and new and old jerseys, some emblazoned with the team name …
For the 10U Paris Little League All-Stars, the quest for a state championship came to a premature end on Tuesday, July 16 after a 12-2 loss at the hands of top-seeded Hinsdale. Fans of both teams …
The 10U Paris Little League All-Stars opened state tournament bracket play in the best way possible – by surviving. Paris battled to a scrappy, defensive 1-0 win over Ridge Beverly on Monday, …
The Paris High School boys and girls tennis team hosted the 2024 PHS Tennis Open, a one-day tournament for local tennis players, Saturday, July 6.
Competition winners received gift cards to …
The 10U Little League State Tournament has arrived in Paris, and pool play kicks off at 10 a.m. today, July 13. Teams will duke it out with hopes of claiming higher seeds and an easier path to a …
Paris Little League Baseball was initially organized in 1953 when a group of sports-minded men gathered at the Paris American Legion to discuss the formulation of Paris Little League Baseball.
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On Tuesday, June 18, the world lost Willie Mays: a 24-time All-Star, a record-setting outfielder, a champion on the baseball field and a towering example of grace and resilience in the face of racial …
The best 10 and under Little League teams representing all areas of Illinois will be in Paris next weekend for the Little League State Tournament.
Local organizers including Paris Little League …
Regular season and tournament champions crowned in various age groups
Paris LL Major League
Standings
VFW 15-1-0
Lankster & Gore 6-9-1
Legion 6-10-1
Elite Sport & Spine 5-12-0
Paris LL Minor League
Standings
Edward Jones …
If the oppressive heat didn’t give it away, summer has arrived in Paris, bringing with it plenty of outdoor events. One fan-favorite is notably absent from calendars this year, but event …
This season, the Tri-County Titans summer baseball program was blessed with a solid class of junior high baseball players to form two teams once again. Tri-County 1 would have a core of eighth-grade …
The Paris High School cheerleaders are fundraising by selling tickets to the ultimate Midwest rivalry, a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
“The past two years …
Paris High School seniors step onto the gridiron one last time for WVFCA All-Star Game
TERRE HAUTE – Three Paris football players donned the orange and black for the last time Saturday, June 22, as members of the Gold Division in the 20th annual Wabash Valley Football Coaches …
Summer is a time for vacation, summer jobs, hanging out with friends and having fun. Whitney Haase is already swinging into action, making it a mission for her T-Ball players to have fun this summer.
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At Paris High School’s Baseball Camp, more than 50 excited second through eighth-graders sprinted, ran drills and played the game for fun.
Creighton Tarr, boys baseball coach and athletic …
Last Week’s Celebrity buddies included both the girl’s and boys’ basketball teams from Paris High School. The games went rather fast, but with the surplus of buddies, many of the …
Publisher’s Note: This article is the second in a series of interviews with local high school basketball coaches regarding the addition of a 35-second shot clock to IHSA basketball games. Last …
Third annual PHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction set for February 1, 2025
The nomination deadline for the Paris High School (PHS) Athletic Hall of Fame is Sept. 1, 2024, according to an announcement made this week by committee member, Harry Hughes.
The third annual …
Several Paris High School students participated in the Bill Blankenbaker Junior Open at Terre Haute North High School last weekend. The tournament is sponsored by the Terre Haute Junior Tennis …
It was the end of a three-game road trip to Tuscola, for the Tri-County 1 junior high summer softball team, playing at Ervin Park on Wednesday evening, taking on Tuscola 3. Tri-County 1 was still in …
Softball has been in Shaylun Christenberry’s blood for as long as she can remember. She has played softball at all levels, from recreational PGSA to various travel teams in the Central Illinois …
Countdown to rule change begins, local basketball coach weighs in on IHSA announcement
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Following an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 10, the clock is ticking on one of the most significant changes to boys and …
In May of 2023, the Challenger League of East Central Illinois gained a very important member, Brody Shanks. Shanks’ family inquired about playing in the league, but due to the age cap of 21, …
