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Marshall remains in the playoff hunt

Mount Carmel 40, Marshall 0 One rushing play that had the coaches screaming about where the play was going, which led to a score... One fumble leading to a scoop-and-score... One breakdown in …

Lady Eagles Soar

Crestwood v. Shiloh 7th Grade The 7th grade basketball team turned in another balanced performance against Shiloh, finishing with 41 points. Five Eagles scored at least four …

Paris places second in Little Illini Conference

This was one of the most balanced seasons for LIC girls’ tennis in recent memory, with no team winning all their duals against conference opponents. Although Newton only had one player seeded, …

Lions cannot solve Newton’s attack in straight set loss

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Marshall High School volleyball team traveled to Newton Community High School to take on the Lady Eagles in a Little Illini Conference battle for first place in the …

Tigers Shut Out Maroons

The Paris Tigers turned in a dominant performance Friday, Oct. 9th, shutting out the visiting Robinson Maroons 42-0 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Paris established control early and continued to …

Lions dominate in straight set sweep of Red Hill

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Marshall High School volleyball team hosted the Red Hill High School (Bridgeport) Salukis in a non-conference match inside McNary Gymnasium on Superhero Night for the Marshall …

Tigers secure milestone victory

Paris 49, Olney 19 The Paris Tigers put together another strong offensive and defensive performance Friday night, defeating Olney, 49-19, and giving head coach Jeremy Clodfelder a milestone …

Crestwood wins first game of season

Crestwood 45, Salt Fork 15 - 7 th grade The Crestwood Lady Eagles kicked off their season at home versus Salt fork on Monday, Sept 28. The 7th grade Lady Eagles earned a 45–15 …

Redskins show muscle overpowering Titans

Sullivan 48, Tri-County 14 Week seven of the 2026 high school football season commenced on Friday night at Victory Field at Sullivan High School in Sullivan for Lincoln Prairie Conference …

Marshall improves playoff berth chances with win at Lawrenceville

Marshall 60, Lawrenceville 8 On Saturday, Oct. 3, a gorgeous autumn afternoon presented itself in the midst of cornfields, with the husks rustling in the gentle wind surrounding …

Paris moves to 10-6 with loss to Robinson

Robinson 6, Paris 3 In singles, Paris was very strong at the top of the lineup. Paedyn Keys never trailed in a 6-2, 6-1 win at #1, where she outlasted her opponent by keeping shots in play and …

Marshall volleyball slips in three set loss at Westville

On Monday, Oct. 5, the Marshall High School volleyball team traveled north on Illinois Route 1 to Westville High School to take on the Lady Tigers in the final installment of a three-match Tiger …

Turnovers, indecision doom Lions in defensive slugfest

Casey-Westfield 13, Marshall 6 The Marshall High School Lions football team hosted the Casey-Westfield High School Warriors in a Little Illini conference football game on Friday, Sept. 25 at …

Missed opportunities haunt Titans as Blue Devils win

Villa Grove-Heritage, 28 Tri-County, 8 The second half of the 2026 high school football season kicked off on Friday, Sept 25 at Russ Ghere Field in Villa Grove for Lincoln Prairie Conference …

Olney edges out Paris on Senior Night

Olney 5, Paris 4 Olney doesn’t have any returning state qualifiers, but they are a solid team with a couple of freshmen making a major impact. In singles, Paedyn Keys won a rematch of …

Eagles hold off Tigers

Newton 35, Paris 29 The 4-1 Paris Tigers saw an early 15-point lead disappear Friday, Sept. 25, as the 2-3 Newton Eagles rallied for a 35-29 homecoming victory in a back-and-forth battle at …

Lions complete undefeated Homecoming week with straight set win over Robinson

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Marshall High School volleyball team hosted conference foe Robinson in an LIC battle inside McNary Gymnasium on the campus of Marshall High School.   This highly …

Paris moves to 7-4 with win over Casey

Paris 8, Casey-Westfield 1 On Monday, Sept. 22, Paris visited Casey and took care of business on the road. Casey is led by returning state singles qualifier Daisy Mumford at #1. She …

Lions take down Maroons

marshall 20, Robinson 7 On Friday, Sept. 18, the 1-3 Marshall High School football team traveled to Crosby Field in Robinson to take on the 2-2 Maroons in a Little Illini Conference game on a …

Aces rally past Tigers at Homecoming

Mt. Carmel 24, Paris 20 A matchup between two undefeated teams lived up to its billing Friday night, but the visiting Mt. Carmel Aces took a 24-20 victory over the Paris Tigers in an LIC …

Marshall volleyball comes out on top in Robinson

Robinson Invitational On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Marshall High School volleyball team traveled to Robinson High School to play in the Robinson Invitational tournament, an 8-team, all-day event …

Paris Tennis falls to Danville

Danville 7, Paris 2 On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Paris Tennis faced a tough opponent in Danville - another tough team on our schedule. Danville features three returning state qualifiers at #1, #3, …

Annual Doc Acklin race results

PARIS—Paris High School hosted the 10 th annual Doc Acklin cross-country invite on Saturday, Aug. 29. The race is sponsored by Horizon Health Foundation and Paris High School in memory of the late …

Paris beats Marshall in Edgar County heat

Paris 34, Marshall 20 The Paris Tigers battled the Marshall Lions on a hot, humid night in Edgar County—on their way to a 34-20 victory. On Friday, Sept. 4, the Marshall High School …

Bunnies overpower Titans

Fisher 48, Tri-County 14 It was the 2026 home football opener for the Tri-County Titans on Friday, Aug. 28, at Titans Field in Oakland, hosting the newest member of the Lincoln Prairie …

Marshall volleyball season begins with sweep over Chrisman

Marshall 2, Chrisman 0 On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Marshall High School volleyball team began the 2026 campaign by hosting the Chrisman High School Cardinals in a non-conference doubleheader …

Tigers open season with three straight sweeps

Paris 2, Charleston 0 Paris finished off Charleston with the same player who carried them through the second set. Leading 24–22, the Tigers ran one last clean sequence: a strong serve receive …

Sparta-Steeleville aerial attack takes down Marshall

  Sparta-Steeleville 36, Marshall 7 The Marshall High School football team went on the road to Pierce Field in Sparta to take on the Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs in a non-conference …

Tigers serve up two strong victories

Paris 9, SJO 0 St. Joseph-Ogden is a relatively new program. They started as a club team six years ago and on Aug. 29, Paris met them for the fourth time. “They have a lot of good …

Tigers win Big in week 2

Paris 42, North Vermillion 12 After holding off Chester late in week one for a two-point victory, the Tigers left no doubt early in week two that they came to win. On Friday, Aug. 28, Paris …

Shiloh Schools establishes new Academic & Athletic Hall of Fame

Shiloh CUSD #1 is establishing a new Shiloh Schools Academic & Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize members of its school community who have achieved significant accomplishments in academics, …

Near missed opportunities hamper Titans as Storm hold on

Sangamon Valley 13, Tri-County 8 The start of a new era of Tri-County Titans high school football began on Friday, Aug. 21, in Niantic for the start of the 2026 IHSA season, beginning Lincoln …

Paris wins season opener against Chester

Paris 27, Chester 25 The 2026 football season started off on the right foot for the Paris Tigers as they opened the season with a victory against the Chester Yellowjackets. Both teams came …

Titans come from behind for walk-off win in JH baseball opener against Blue Devils

Tri-County 4, Villa Grove 3 The cork opened on the 2026 junior high baseball season on a cloudy, warm day at Kansas High School as Head Coach Joe Morrisey and the Tri-County Titans hosted …

Hudson provides game-winning plays as Titans defeat Redbirds

Tri-County 4, Paris 3 After a 15-0 shutout win on Monday, Aug. 10, against Villa Grove, it was a 24-hour turnaround for the Tri-County Titans junior high softball team, hosting the second of a …

Marshall opens football season with a win over Wesclin

Marshall 16, Wesclin 8 The Marshall High School football team opened the 2026 season by hosting Wesclin High School from the Cahokia Conference on a warm and humid night at Bush Field in …

Tigersharks cap off season with first-place finish

The Paris REC Tigersharks made a splash in their inaugural summer swim season, capping off six weeks of competition with a first-place team finish at their final meet Saturday, July 18, in South …

Paris Athletic Hall of Fame seeking 2027 nominees

Nominations for the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame are now being accepted, according to HOF chairman Harry Hughes. This will be the fifth class to be inducted into the HOF, Hughes …

Shiloh CUSD 1 plans alumni basketball reunion weekend

HUME—Former players, cheerleaders, band members and community supporters will have the chance to relive their school-day memories this fall as Shiloh CUSD 1 prepares to host a large-scale alumni …

Tiger Tennis awards players at team banquet

Paris Tigers Tennis finished the season 7-9 (3-2 LIC) against a tough schedule that included three teams that won sectionals and seven different players who earned all-state honors. The teams that …

A new season begins

Indy Dreams 5, Lady Lakers 2 Paris Lady Lakers 16U could not keep up with Indy Dreams Campbell/Streeval 16U 4-2 on Sunday, June 7. Paris got on the board at the top of the first inning …

Marshall Clinic offers sports physical special on July 8

  Does your child need a sports physical for the upcoming sports season? Horizon Health’s Marshall Clinic will host a one-day event with discounted sports physicals, snacks, …

Titans rally past Arcola before regional run ends

Hawks 15, Titans 0 After a walk-off win on Tuesday in the first round, the Tri-County Titans had a 24-hour turnaround traveling to Ervin Park in Tuscola for the semifinals of the Tuscola …

Lady Tigers’ season comes to an end

Marshall 6, Paris 2 The Paris Tigers fell to the Marshall Lady Lions 6-2 on Friday, May 22. Marshall opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. The Lions first got …

Paris bats stay HOT in pair of blowout wins

St. Thomas More 5, Paris 0 The Paris Tigers fell to the St. Thomas More (STM) Sabers 5-0 on Thursday, May 21. St. Thomas More got on the board in the top of the second inning after Holland …

Tri-County beats Unity Christian

Redskins 4, Titans 3 The storms held off enough to play some baseball on Monday afternoon at Shiloh High School in Hume for Senior Day as the Tri-County Titans hosted the Sullivan Redskins in …

Tigers battle through marathon week

  Mattoon Meet The Paris Tigers faced off against Mattoon on May 11 with a tough set of seniors and a handful of close matches. In singles, Carson Throneburg faced a rematch …

Making of a legacy

On a quiet backfield in Paris, Ill., a young girl once sat gripping a glove that felt just a little too big, trying to figure out how to throw a ball that seemed heavier than anything she’d handled …

Paris Tennis goes 2-1 in busy stretch

Teutopolis 5, Paris 4 T-Town graduated a lot of players from their top six last year, but as always, they’ve replaced them with more very good tennis players. The match at #1 singles featured …

Lady Titans split hard-fought week

Blue Ridge 11, Tri-County 9 Farmer City was the site on Friday, April 24, for Lincoln Prairie Conference softball as the Tri-County Titans took on the Blue Ridge Knights. The Titans were …

Tiger ladies win in busy week

The Tiger offense started the week explosively and finished the week with a whimper. Paris went 3-2 with impressive wins over Mt. Carmel, Georgetown-Ridge Farm and Riverton Parke before dropping a …

Tri-County Titans fall to Oakwood/Shchlarman Comets, 10-2

Comets 10, Titans 2 The softball field in Muncie, just outside of Oakwood, was the site for the lone game on the schedule for the week for the Tri-County Titans, taking the road to face the …

Paris Tigers fall to Cumberland Pirates

Cumberland 7, Paris 6 The Paris Varsity Tigers fell 7-6 to Cumberland on Monday, April 6, despite out-hitting them seven to four. Carter Eastham and Jack Sabens each collected two hits for …

Tiger Tennis battles wind and Newton

Shelbyville Match Spirits were high for the Paris Cooperative High School Tigers after an April 7 boys tennis meet at home against Shelbyville. The day’s victories mean the Tigers move to 2-3 …

Tiger ladies win a pair at home

Paris extended their current winning streak to five games with a pair of victories at home against Neoga and Salt Fork. Unfortunately, Mother Nature remained undefeated as well with rainouts against …

GONE IN A BLUR

OLNEY—Finding a tougher Sectional bracket in the state would be nearly impossible, but the Paris Lady Tigers found themselves smack dab in the middle of a gauntlet. To advance to the IHSA …

Parent urges greater support, visibility for PCHS wrestling program

A parent’s emotional appeal at the Feb. 18 Paris Cooperative High School board meeting is drawing attention to concerns that the school’s wrestling program lacks visibility, recognition and …

Titans claim regional title in OT against Warriors

Tri-County 49, Tuscola 46 A spot in the Argenta Sectional semifinal was on the line on Thursday evening at Shiloh High School in Hume as the number two seed Tri-County Titans took on the number …

Gymnasts compete

Talents Unlimited Gymnastics closed out its regular season with a strong showing at the 2026 Heart of Illinois competition on Feb. 14 in Decatur, setting the stage for a busy stretch of Illinois …

Lady Tigers claim regional championship

When the IHSA released its Class 2A pairings a couple of weeks ago, the Olney Sectional had to rank among the toughest brackets in the State. Three of the top-10 ranked teams in the state, …

Lamour makes history

Paris Cooperative High School senior Joshua Lamour walked into the IHSA state wrestling tournament knowing he would face the toughest competition of his life. What he did not know was how deeply the …

Leaving nothing behind

For Paris Cooperative High School senior Joshua Lamour, the road to the state wrestling tournament did not begin in childhood gyms or youth leagues. It began with curiosity, family legacy and a …

Tri-County schools update athletic agreement

The Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education recently reviewed and approved a series of updates to its athletic co-op agreement following a Parent Advisory Committee meeting. …

One last time

PARIS—The final chapter of a long-standing across-town rivalry was written Monday, Feb. 2, at Crestwood School, as Crestwood and Mayo Middle School faced off in what officials confirmed would be …

Lady Tigers’ LIC title bid falls short

arshall 55, Paris 47 MARSHALL—The Paris Lady Tigers found themselves back in the championship game of the Little Illini Conference tournament. Unfortunately, the result was not in the …

Week Five heats up Paris Junior League

Here we are in week five of the second half of the Paris Junior League season, and play is heating up at Eveland Gym on Sunday afternoons. In this week’s contest, the Colts, Eagles, Panthers and …

Paris fourth-grade girls advance to State competition

MATTOON—The Paris fourth-grade girls basketball team punched its ticket to the state tournament with an impressive showing at the Mattoon tournament held Jan. 24–25, rolling through four games …

Back-to-back wins for Chrisman

Chrisman 59, Georgetown-Ridge Farm 55 The Chrisman Cardinals made the most of their Friday night road trip, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 59–51 conference victory over …

Titans fall to Timberwolves, ending league tourney run

After surviving on Tuesday night in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Boys Basketball Tournament in the consolation bracket against Heritage in overtime, it was a quick turnaround for the Tri-County …

Titans fall late

Agrenta-Oreana 74, Tri-County 72 After a Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball win in Hume over Heritage on Tuesday, it was less than 24 hours later for the Tri-County Titans to be back in …

Welcome to comp season

BLOOMINGTON—Paris Cooperative High School’s Lady Tiger cheerleading team made a strong first impression in its season debut, earning a second-place finish at the Normal West High School cheer …

Paris wrestling shines at West Vigo

The Paris wrestling team delivered an impressive showing at the West Vigo Winter Duals, turning in a day full of dominant performances and hard-fought matches against strong competition. Paris …

Chrisman picks up win at holiday tournament

The Chrisman Cardinals recorded their second win of the season recently at the Tri-County Holiday Tournament in Kansas, Ill. The boys went 1-6 over their Christmas break. The week included a strong …

Titan’s Holiday Tournament ends calendar year

Tuesday afternoon marked the final day of the Tri-County Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament in Kansas for the Tri-County Titans, looking to end the 2025 calendar year on a high note. The Titans …

Junior League basketball resumes with big victories

The second half of Junior League Basketball is up and running with Panthers, Colts, Lions and Tigers all taking the wins in Sunday’s games.    Panthers 30, Cards 14 The …

Free throws lift Titans over Tigers

A big-time atmosphere encompassed Paris Cooperative High School in Paris on Tuesday night for non-conference boys basketball as the Tri-County Titans took on the Paris Tigers. At the end of 32 …

LADY TITANS GO THE DISTANCE

The Tri-County Titans’ season came to a memorable close with a second-place finish at the IESA Class 1A eighth-grade girls basketball state tournament in Assumption, Ill., a result earned through …

Crestwood Lady Eagles

Girls’ basketball has been underway for our Crestwood Lady Eagles, led by head coach Danielle Colvin and assistant coaches Amanda Martin and Kristen Trogden. They recently finished the regular …

Raiders JH splits contests

After finishing up a mini two game road trip, the Shiloh Raiders junior high boys basketball team was back at home on Monday at Shiloh High School in Hume to face the Martinsville Blue Streaks. At …

Titans overpower Raiders to capture Regional Championship

HUME—Two of the area’s junior high girls’ basketball programs met once again on a big stage Friday night, as the Tri-County Titans and Shiloh Raiders squared off for the Class 1A …

Tigers open season with strong run

The Paris Cooperative High School boys basketball team is off to a competitive start to the 2025 season, finishing 2-1 at the Danville Schlarman Topper Classic before splitting their first two …

TITAN NATION

The final day of the Tri-County Titans Boys Basketball Turkey Tournament commenced on Friday at Oakland High School, with the host Titans still in the hunt for the overall title. At 2-1, the …

Chrisman girls basketball opens regular season

After another long off season of open gyms and intrasquad scrimmages, The Chrisman Lady Cardinals finally opened up their regular season when they traveled to Casey-Westfield on November 18th.   …

Comeback attempt falls short for Titans at Comet Classic

Hawks 55, Titans 50 It was championship night at Oakwood High School in Oakwood for high school girls’ basketball in the McDonald’s Comet Classic as two Lincoln Prairie Conference …

Titans start Comet Classic play with two wins

After starting off the 2025-2026 high school girls’ basketball season with a win in Chrisman on Wednesday, the Tri-County Titans made their annual trek to Oakwood High School in Oakwood on …

Tigers honor top players at annual football banquet

The Paris Tigers football program recognized its standout athletes during their annual fall banquet. Honorees included Newcomers of the Year Sage Simpson and Marcus Hutchings.   Offensive …

Chrisman wraps up Cross Country season

The 2025 Chrisman cross country season could easily be summed up by one word: improved.   Many of the runners began putting in the miles all the way back in June, and the work they put in really …

WEEK TWO

During the second week of the 2025-26 season, the Cards, Colts, Panthers and Hawks captured the winning moment.   Cards 26, Eagles 24 In the first game of the day, the Eagles …

Raiders JH girls sweep Blue Streaks in regular basketball season finale

It was the regular season and home finale for the Shiloh Raiders junior high girls' basketball team on Tuesday night at Shiloh High School in Hume, hosting the Martinsville Blue Streaks. This was the …

Sluggish shooting sinks Raiders

After suffering a loss in Georgetown on Wednesday to Mary Miller, the Shiloh Raiders eighth-grade boys' basketball team was back at Shiloh High School in Hume on Thursday, hosting the Notre Dame de …

Paris powers to NAL finals

For the last nine years, the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament has served as a springboard into the girls’ high school basketball season.   Paris 71, Danville 22 …

PCHS Cross Country fall banquet awards

Hall of Fame Inductees announced

Seven individuals – including the youngest member ever selected – have been elected to the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame, according to an announcement made by HOF president …

Running into history

For Paris cross country runners Harrison Hays and Nathan Fonner, the road to the IHSA State Finals didn’t begin at the start of the season. It began months earlier, in the heat of summer, with …

Paris season ends

Monticello 48, Paris 16 MONTICELLO—On paper, the results should have been different. However, high school football games, or any other games for that matter, are not played on paper. …

Painful fall, powerful finish

On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Paris High School boys’ cross country team competed at the sectional meet at Lake Land College in Mattoon. Less than 100 meters from the start line, a runner fell …

Paris Tigers claim victory

Paris 22, Casey-WEstfield 17 If you were not in the stands for the final game of the regular season on Friday night, you really missed something special. Not only did the Paris Tigers …

Paris tennis players qualify for state competition

Paris @ Danville Sectional Similar to the LIC Tournament, teams at the sectional enter two singles players and two doubles teams. There are no flights, with all singles players in one bracket …

Tri-County volleyball beat loss streak

Tri-County @ Sullivan Sullivan High School in Sullivan was the site for Lincoln Prairie Conference volleyball as the Tri-County Titans took on the Sullivan Redskins.   This was a rematch of …