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July 13, 2025
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Dixon’s Katie Drew wins 102nd Ladies Lincoln Highway golf tournament

Dixon’s Katie Drew wins 102nd Ladies Lincoln Highway golf tournament

Dixon's Katie Drew won the 102nd Ladies Lincoln Highway golf tournament individual title on Saturday at her home course. Dixon's Reese Dambman also helped Timber Creek win a third straight team title as she competed in her first Lincoln Highway.

By Drake Lansman●
July 12, 2025 at 8:20 pm CDT

The 2025 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Baseball Team

The 2025 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Baseball Team

Here is a look at the top baseball players from the Sauk Valley area for the 2025 season.

By Drake Lansman●
July 12, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

SVM Baseball Player of the Year: Garret Matznick is catalyst for Comets

SVM Baseball Player of the Year: Garret Matznick is catalyst for Comets

Setting the tone as the leadoff hitter and shut-down closer for a fourth-place state finisher has earned Newman junior Garret Matznick the title of 2025 Sauk Valley Media Baseball Player of the Year.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Bureau Valley FCA Power Camp brings basketballs and Bibles together

Bureau Valley FCA Power Camp brings basketballs and Bibles together

You heard the sounds of basketballs bouncing, whistles being blown, the squeaking of sneakers on the gym floor, and saw the enthusiasm and excitement of 45 young campers. This week’s FCA Basketball Camp also is about Bibles and worship.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 08, 2025 at 4:51 pm CDT

40th annual OSF Tennis Classic results

40th annual OSF Tennis Classic results

Here is a roundup of the results from the 40th annual OSF Tennis Classic over the weekend.

By Sauk Valley Media staff report●
July 07, 2025 at 3:30 pm CDT

Strong spring season sends Sherrard to third BCR Three Rivers All-Sports championship

Strong spring season sends Sherrard to third BCR Three Rivers All-Sports championship

Sherrard won its third BCR Three Rivers Conference All-Sports Championship with 83 points followed by Princeton (77.5), Riverdale (73), Mercer County (63) and Erie-Prophetstown (59).

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 07, 2025 at 11:30 am CDT

Dixon’s Aaron Conderman and Dean Geiger finish 1-2 at the 25th annual Reagan Run

Dixon’s Aaron Conderman and Dean Geiger finish 1-2 at the 25th annual Reagan Run

Dixon's Aaron Conderman and Dean Geiger finished 1-2 in their hometown race at the 25th annual Reagan Run 5K on Saturday. Melissa Winchester was the top female finisher.

By Drake Lansman●
July 05, 2025 at 4:26 pm CDT

Bureau Valley’s Quincy Hochstatter to compete in national rodeo competition in Wyoming from July 13-19

Bureau Valley’s Quincy Hochstatter to compete in national rodeo competition in Wyoming from July 13-19

Quincy Hochstatter rode to an Illinois High School Rodeo pole bender championship. Now, she’ll head off to compete nationally. Hochstatter earned herself a spot on the national rodeo team and will head to Wyoming in July to compete in the largest rodeo in the world.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 03, 2025 at 6:05 am CDT

‘It was an honor to be picked’: State’s best seniors play in ICA All-Star Games

‘It was an honor to be picked’: State’s best seniors play in ICA All-Star Games

More than 40 of the state's top senior baseball players participated in the Illinois Coaches Association All-Star Games on Monday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

By Kevin Chlum●
July 01, 2025 at 7:39 am CDT

Photos: Illinois Coaches Association Senior Baseball All Star Game

Photos: Illinois Coaches Association Senior Baseball All Star Game

The Illinois Coaches Association held their 48th annual Senior Baseball All Star Game on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

By Scott Anderson●
June 30, 2025 at 8:59 pm CDT
The 2024-25 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Boys Basketball Team

The 2024-25 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Boys Basketball Team

Here is a look back at the top boys basketball players in the Sauk Valley area for the 2024-25 season.

By Drake Lansman●
June 28, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT
2025 SVM Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Dixon’s Darius Harrington

2025 SVM Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Dixon’s Darius Harrington

As an encore to a stellar junior season when he scored more points than any Dixon player, Darius Harrington obliterated his own scoring record on his way to taking over the top spot on the Dukes’ all-time scoring list. He is the 2024-25 SVM Player of the Year.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
June 28, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

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