Taylorville Sports
THS bowler AJ Evrley signs with Lindenwood University
Lucas Domonousky, Breeze-Courier Sports Editor TAYLORVILLE — Tornado boys bowling Co-Captain AJ Evrley signed his letter of intent with Lindenwold University on Friday, March 15. The Taylorville senior, along with THS boys bowling Head Coach Lance Nagle, caught up with the Breeze-Courier to explain the thought process behind the commitment, the Winter season as a…
Read MoreTHS Girls Bowling Team honored by Council
The Taylorville city council recognized the Taylorville Girls Bowling Team on Feb. 20, 2024. The team reached the state finals for the first time in twenty years. The girls had a record of eleven to zero in the regular season. In the front row, from left to right, are Abby Parry, Kierstyn Diehl, Selena Johnson,…
Read MoreTaylorville Girls Basketball plays at Pana Thursday night
PANA – The Taylorville girls basketball team traveled to Pana on Thursday, Dec. 14. It was the Tornadoes who came out of the scrap victorious over the Panthers, 65-29 and take home the Carol Schramm trophy. Team members are, in front from left, Peyton DeMichael, Elizabeth Martin, Aubrey Kietzman, trophy presenters Joyce Wilcox and Carol…
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 MoreSami Breckenridge shines at World Age Groups for third consecutive year
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor Taylorville junior Sami Breckenridge is, according to her mother, just a sixteen year kid, who likes to have fun putting her time and energy into the hobbies she is passionate about. Sami plays on the THS volleyball team, gets good grades and has secured a spot in the 2023 World…
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 MoreTaylorville Tornadoes fall to Triad Knights to cap season, 10-0
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor JERSEYVILLE — The Taylorville varsity baseball team capped off their 2023 Spring season on Wednesday, May 24 when they took on Troy Triad for the Regional Semifinal match. With the season on the line it was apparent that both teams didn’t want this game to be their last. It was…
Read MoreHonored For Wrestling Excellence
(TAYLORVILLE) — Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, right, presents Taylorville Junior High School student Brock Walton with a certificate of appreciation for finishing second in the state Illinois Elementary School Association’s (IESA) eighth grade wrestling tournament recently held. Walton was 28-1 in the Heavyweight Division. His only loss came in the championship match of the tourney.…
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