Taylorville Sports
THS falls short to of victory Granite City on opening night, 54-46 final
TAYLORVILLE — Senior forward Bryce Friedrich taking the close shot for the Tornadoes. The Tornado big man finished with 11 points and 5 rebounds. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville boys basketball team opened up regular season play on Monday night. The Tornadoes hosted Granite City for their home opener. The Warriors got…
Read MoreTville bowling places fourth
COLLINSVILLE — The Taylorville High School Boys Bowling team placed fourth in the Silver Division of the Zach LeCuyer Invitational at Camelot Lanes in Collinsville on Saturday. Freshman bowler Cameron Alberts paced the THS team, and was awarded a medallion for fifth place overall in individuals. Cameron, who averaged 215 overall, had games of 197,200,203,247,252,…
Read MoreTHS loss to Normal ends unforgettable 2021 season
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer TAYLORVILLE — The lovable Taylorville Tornado volleyball team played in their final match of the 2021 season Friday night. Playing at home they fought tooth and nail against the Normal West Wildcats. The visiting Wildcats proved to be just too much for the Tornadoes to handle as they fell…
Read MoreTaylorville XC falls short; Morgan qualifies for State
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer DECATUR— The IHSA cross country Sectionals were held at Hickory Pointe Golf Course in Decatur. Men and Women were invited given qualification from their respected regionals. Out of 18 schools Taylorville Girls placed 17 and the boys placed 8th. Needing to place seventh or higher to advance to State the…
Read MoreTHS takes on XC Regionals, Advances to Sectionals
JACKSONVILLE—The THS Cross Country team poses for a post-race photo. Lead by Coach Steve Walters and seniors Kim Howard, Evan Morgan and Daniel Sloan the Tornadoes get past Regionals and advance to Sectionals. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Photo Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE—The Taylorville Tornado cross country team visited Jacksonville to run in the IHSA…
Read MoreTornadoes fall to Eagles in final regular season match
TAYLORVILLE—Senior to senior connection. Quarterback Kamren Heimsness passes to his target Wide Receiver Jaden Mathon for the completion. Mathon finished the game with 2 catches for 15 yards in the Tornadoes 56-12 loss to Civic Memorial. Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer TAYLORVILLE—In their final game of the 2021 football season the Taylorville Tornadoes faced off…
Read MoreTaylorville Retired Mens League Standings, 2021
TAYLORVILLE — Team Crist Photo from Left: Captain John Crist, Chris Conrad, Robert Oyler, Karl Krumsiek, Al Crist, other team members unavailable, Ken Koches, Tim Sutton and Mike Huvera Sr. John Crist Photo TAYLORVILLE—1st place honors go to Team Crist, with a very impressive low score of 3,316 including the two lowest scores for 4…
Read MoreTornadoes are lights out on Senior Day, 11-1
Senior Mid Cole Gilpin takes the ball into Effingham territory and laughing while he does so. The Tornadoes go on to beat the Flaming Hearts 11-1 for the big Senior Day victory Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Photo Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville soccer team put on a show against Effingham on Saturday…
Read MoreTaylorville 7th grade JFL team goes undefeated
TAYLORVILLE — The seventh grade Junior Football League football team recently finished their season with a perfect 6-0 record. Members of the team are, in front from left, Cameron Smith, Cole Warren, Maddex Havera, Elijah Nash, Drew Morgan and Kamden Aldridge. Second row, Parker Dobson, Conner Hunsley, Linkon Myers, Gunnar Fitzpatrick, Jayden Lash, Thor…
Read MoreFinal regular season boys golf match means victory for THS
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Writer TAYLORVILLE—The Tornado Boys Golf team held their final regular season match on Monday afternoon. Taking on the Shelbyville Rams on a gorgeous day out at Lake Shore Golf Course. Taylorville went on to top Shelbyville for their last win beating the Rams by a score of 197-222. Top golfer for…
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