Area Sports
STATE CHAMPIONS: Bunker Hill’s seventh grade volleyball team brings home IESA Class 2A championship trophy
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter On Mar. 9, the small town of Bunker Hill fulfilled a big dream at Brimfield High School. The seventh grade Minutemaids rode into the Illinois Elementary School Association state finals on a roll and never slowed down until they were the last team standing in the 2A Class.…
Read MoreStaunton and Bunker Hill eighth grade volleyball teams state bound
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The endless success keeps on flowing in the communities of Staunton and Bunker Hill for middle school volleyball. One week after the Terriers and Minutemaids both advanced to state at the seventh grade level, the eighth graders followed in their footsteps. Staunton dominated Southwestern 25-13, 25-6 and…
Read MoreBlackburn Men’s Basketball returns to postseason play to highlight 2023-24 season
The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball saw more wins and a return to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament to highlight the 2023-24 season. The Beavers saw a significant improvement in conference play as the team won four more SLIAC contests than the 2022-23 season, helping them secure a return to the SLIAC Tournament…
Read MoreStaunton and Bunker Hill seventh grade volleyball teams punch ticket to state
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The Staunton and Bunker Hill seventh grade volleyball teams entered their respective regionals and sectionals as favorites to win. They both lived up to expectations and ,in doing so, earned the right to perform on the Illinois Elementary School Association’s biggest stage. The Terriers and Minutemaids are…
Read MoreBunker Hill senior Drake Rose going semi-pro
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Recently, Bunker Hill High School senior football player Drake Rose signed a letter of intent to further his athletic career. Rose, an explosive running back that played for Staunton in a Bulldog/Minutemen co-op, will be contributing his talents as a member of the semi-pro Central Illinois Cougars this…
Read MoreSCC All-Conference basketball rosters released
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The 2023-24 All-South Central Conference high school basketball teams were loaded with Macoupin County talent on the girls’ side. The boys’ roster also featured a couple of local stars. Grace Bekeske and Ele Feldmann, a junior duo that helped lead Staunton to its first ever SCC title this winter,…
Read MoreHS girls’ basketball: Gillespie and Staunton fall in sectional semifinals
Brawner breaks single-season scoring record for GHS By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Gillespie and Staunton fans ventured to Beardstown in hopes of seeing their girls’ basketball teams further a dream season while creating the ultimate Route 4 showdown that would take place with a sectional championship on the line. Those desires were denied…
Read MoreHS boys’ basketball: All county teams bow out in first and second regional rounds
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Once the first two rounds of the Illinois High School Association playoffs had been completed, all seven of the boys’ county teams were cleaning out their lockers. The 2023-24 season featured a lot of young teams that were fighting to stay in the fray. But, for many, injuries derailed…
Read MoreCHS girls’ basketball holds awards’ banquet
On Feb. 22, the Carlinville High School girls’ basketball team celebrated another successful season at its annual awards’ banquet in the CHS cafeteria. Plaques were presented to the Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player at both of the varsity and junior varsity levels. A varsity athlete also received a Defensive Player award. This…
Read MoreJoel White joins Carlinville 10,000 Shot Club
Joel White was recently named the latest honoree of the Carlinville Basketball 10,000 Shot Club. White, an eighth grader at Carlinville Middle School, was presented a plaque by Carlinville Boys Coach Dave Suits prior to a varsity home game against North Mac. The award is sponsored by the Carlinville Basketball Boosters. White received a…
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