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THS hosts Youth Basketball Camp 

TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville High School hosted the Boys Summer Youth Basketball Camp for grades 1st-8th throughout the week of May 30th. The camp taught the upcoming athletes fundamental skills as well as camaraderie and teamwork. Camp All-Stars for 5th-8th grade: James May, Carter Cappellin, Griff Swinger and Brock Brown. Not Pictured: Colton Puccetti. Camp…

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Lakeshore Ladies’ League results: Week of May 29

TAYLORVILLE — With Monday, May 29 being Memorial Day the Lakeshore Ladies’ League held outings on Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday, May 31.  TUESDAY The Tuesday Morning Ladies’ League’s Game of the Week: Throw Out Your 3 Worst Holes” A Flight saw Nancy Montgomery finish in the top spot with Sue Reiss in second.  B…

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Cardinals get 2-1 victory over the Royals

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched eight shutout innings, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double and Nolan Gorman drove in a run with a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night to split the two-game set between the I-70 rivals. Mikolas (4-1) matched a career…

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Hoerner homers, bullpen shines as Cubs beat McClanahan, Rays 2-1

Chicago Cubs’ Mike Tauchman watches his RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) CHICAGO (A P) — The Chicago Cubs turned one little mistake into another big win against Tampa Bay. A sharp, all-around performance was enough. Nico…

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Baseball Wildcats conclude season at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS — The Edinburg Wildcats get some time on the jumbotron during the National Anthem before their match on Sunday, May 28. Submitted Photo ST. LOUIS — The 2023 Edinburg Wildcats had a season filled with growth, learning and camaraderie. They put an exclamation point on the season this past weekend when they faced…

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Pana’s McGlauchlen gets third in discus at state

CHARLESTON — The boys from Pana and Taylorville capped off their Spring season at the IHSA State Track and Field meet on Saturday, May 27. Two athletes headlined for the Pana Panthers for the finals portion of the PHS junior Connor McGlauchlen (above) earned a spot up on the podium with his performance in the…

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Ladies Golf League Results: Week of May 22

TAYLORVILLE — The Ladies of Lakeshore Golf Course’s weekly outing for the Week of May 22.  MONDAY The Monday Night Ladies’ League kicked off things this week on Monday, May 22.  Carla Black/Ruth Wright took the top spot on the day with 56 total points.  Behind them saw Kelly Dulakis/Connie Waggoner in second with 46,…

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Three athletes rep Orange and Navy at State

CHARLESTON — Pana High School sophomore Isaiah Harbert prepares to lift himself into the air during the Pole Vault event at the StateTrack and Field meet. Herbert advanced to the Finals reaching a height of 3.80m giving him 13th place. Cathy Jones Photo CHARLESTON — Pana High School sent three athletes to compete in preliminary…

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