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July 12, 2025
Shaw Local

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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

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

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

Photos: Illinois Coaches Association Senior Baseball All Star Game
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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

Photos: 2025 Sauk Valley Spring Sports Photos
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Photos: 2025 Sauk Valley Spring Sports Photos

With the conclusion of the 2025 high school spring sports season, take a look back at some of the best images from the Sauk Valley.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

5 area players named IHSBCA All-State

5 area players named IHSBCA All-State

The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams, and players from Newman, Rock Falls, Fulton and A-FC were selected.

By Drake Lansman●
June 17, 2025 at 5:33 pm CDT

Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler, Sterling’s Mya Lira named All-State in Class 3A

Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler, Sterling’s Mya Lira named All-State in Class 3A

The Illinois Coaches Association released its All-State softball teams in each class, with Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler and Sterling’s Mya Lira recognized in Class 3A. Newman's Gianna Vance and Lucy Oetting were also among the area selections.

By Drake Lansman●
June 16, 2025 at 4:04 pm CDT
Sauk Valley senior bowling and women’s golf results

Sauk Valley senior bowling and women’s golf results

Sauk Valley senior bowling and women’s golf results

By Sauk Valley Media staff report●
June 13, 2025 at 7:06 pm CDT
Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton retires after 33 years

Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton retires after 33 years

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.'

By Andy Colbert●
June 11, 2025 at 7:35 am CDT

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