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Panthers rebound with 43-9 drubbing of Gillespie
Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer (PANA) — After two consecutive losses, the Pana Panthers got back on the winning track with a 43-9 pounding of South Central Conference foe Gillespie at Brummett Field in Pana. It was Senior Night for the 2023 football team. The victory came after a week of soul-searching by the Panthers and…
Read MoreUncharacteristic turnovers, penalties dooms Pana, 20-6
(PANA) — A Greenville defender has Pana quarterback Wyatt Kile in his grasp during the homecoming contest between the Panthers and the Comets. Greenville stayed unbeaten with a convincing 20-6 win over Pana at Brummett Field as the Panthers fall to 4-1 on the season. Denise Jones Photo Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer (PANA) — Uncharacteristic…
Read MoreTornadoes fall to Railsplitters in two sets on Thursday
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor LINCOLN — Taylorville volleyball challenged the Railsplitters in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 21. The Tornadoes had difficulties suppressing their opponents explosiveness in the first meeting between the two since Lincoln hopped out of the Apollo and over into the Central State Eight (CS8). Taylorville (13-5) experiences just their fifth loss…
Read MoreTornadoes can’t restrain Bulldogs; MS over THS, 42-0
MAHOMET — A swarm of Tornadoes (#20: Clark Rahar, #34: Kade Beckmier, #5: Cash Foraker, #2: Jake McConnell, #33: Liam Piatt) greet the Mahomet-Seymour RB during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 22. Tried as they might, the defense played damage control all night as Taylorville dropped the Apollo Conference match, 42-0. Lucas Domonousky /…
Read MoreTHS vs MTZ
Lucas Domonousky / Breeze-Courier Photo TAYLRVILLE — Senior RB Thomas Gettings uses strong stiff arm move to bully his Mt. Zion opponent during the Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 15. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE —Buzz around the Taylorville High School Sports Complex on Friday, Sept. 15 was so great it could…
Read MoreMorrisonville hosts 8U baseball tournament
MORRISONVILLE — (Top Right) The first place 8U team, PMRA, poses with their trophies and pointer fingers signifying “Number One” Morrisonville was filled with family fun over the weekend with the 2023 Denny Daugherty 8U All-Star Tournament, hosted by the Palmer Morrisonville Recreation Association (PMRA). The tournament consisted of three days (July 7, 8 and…
Read More31st annual Tornado Open fundraiser sees fresh updates
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornado Open is the biggest fundraiser for Taylorville athletics and has been for some time. A huge reason for this is the mixture of great atmosphere set by Lakeshore Golf Course and love for community growth here in Taylorville. That being said, snap on your visor and grab your golf clubs because…
Read MoreNokomis rallies against Taylorville
TAYLORVILLE —The Taylorville varsity softball team held Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Apr. 12. Hosting the Nokomis Indians for the non-conference matchup the softball match needed extra innings to find a victor. Nokomis took the win by a final score of 9-8. They’ll move onto the next game of the regular season when they take…
Read MorePHS boys 1st; girls 3rd in SCC Topper Open
HILLSBORO — The Panther boys; girls Track and Field teams headed to Hillsboro for the South Central Conference ’Topper Open on Tuesday, Apr. 11. Pana, Carlinville and Hillsboro all had their best athletes on display and fighting for a top spot. The Pana boys took home first place with a total score of 82 points.…
Read MoreTornadoes pummel Raiders on Senior Night
TAYLORVILLE —Five Taylorville High School seniors were recognized on Wednesday afternoon for their handwork put in throughout their careers. The five seniors and their escorts pictured above are: Luke Ellinger (Tony and Sara Ellinger), Garret Williams (Karen Mears), Carter Thomas (Bryan and Cara Thomas), Aden Toberman (Ben Toderman and Beth Oldham) and Myles Clayton (Josh…
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