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Staunton 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…

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Staunton 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…

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Bunker 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…

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SCC 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,…

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HS 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…

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CHS 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…

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Joel 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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