Area Sports
CHS Cheerleaders Sell Out Quickly During Fundraiser
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville High School Cheerleaders were hard at work June 17, selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. In just two and a half hours, the team sold all 350 boxes of doughnuts raising $5,600. The money will go toward a variety of cheer-related expenses throughout the year including cheer camp, poms,…
Read MoreCarlinville Police Department participated in Torch Run
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter The Flame of Hope moved across Illinois on Wednesday, June 10. The Carlinville Police Department had the honor to participate in the annual Torch Run for the Special Olympics. Several officers from the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement agencies across the state ran. The journey…
Read MoreSouth Central Conference softball players
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter Some of the South Central Conference softball players were selected for the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Softball Team. Chosen for the second team were: Kennedy Bowker from Pana for Outfielder; Peyton Chappelear from Hillsboro for Infielder; Lainey Lessman from Hillsboro for Pitcher and Infielder;…
Read MoreCarlinville Defenders earn Championship during GMB Tournament
The Carlinville Defenders played in the Greater Midwest Baseball (GMB) Tournament held at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, IL on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. The boys scored 43 runs and only allowed 5 runs in 4 games to earn their championship rings! Kroix Hutson was selected as the tournament MVP after hitting…
Read MoreMacoupin County Fair
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter It was fair week in Carlinville for the Macoupin County Fair, June 2-6, with record attendance. The fair has been in existence since 1852, making it one of the oldest County fairs. Luckily, the weather was perfect, unlike last year, when it rained almost every day. There were carnival…
Read MoreOpening Day for the Carlinville Pool honored Aiden Gunning
By RUTH GILL share his signature muscle- ex pose. Pretty much everyone was exing their muscles, all in memory of Aiden, and it was a beautiful reminder of the joy, fun, and spirit he brought to those around him. Enquirer Democrat Reporter Monday, June 1st, was open- ing day for the Carlinville Pool, with the…
Read MoreHarding Earns First State Medal at IHSA Championships
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Carlinville High School girls competed at the State 1A IHSA Track and Field Championship at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston on May 23. State qualifiers included Sylvee Gibbs in the 800m run, Halle Bredel in the 1600m, Payton Harding in the Shot Put & Discus, and Sylvee Gibbs,…
Read MoreCarlinville Community Rallies behind State-bound Boys Track Team
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville community gathered around the square last Wednesday afternoon, May 27, to send off the Carlinville High School boys Track and Field team as they headed to the IHSA State Championships at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Family members, friends, and supporters came together to wish…
Read MoreCarlinville Girls’ Soccer Advances to Regionals
The Carlinville Cavaliers girls’ soccer team won their home regional semifinal match against the Richland County Tigers of Olney, IL on Tuesday, May 19, by a score of 1-0. Mylee Ribble scored the goal with an assist by Blakely Swan. Goalie, Savanna Siglock, made 7 saves in the win. Carlinville went on to face …
Read MoreCarlinville Cavies Softball holds Senior Night
The Cavies lost to Jacksonville 17-6 on May 14. Several players had multiple hits–Hallie Gibson, Lexi Fenton (2 RBIs), Molly Carriker (3 RBIs), and Ashlyn Killam. Gibson started the game and pitched 1 inning before Carriker came in to finish the game. The Cavies battled Hillsboro on Senior Night but came up short, losing…
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