There is probably a stronger group of pitchers than at Coe College, but with three of strong hurlers, including Woodstock North graduate Ellie Thurow, Coe has rolled to 11 victories. And the threesome has been defeated only three times. Overall, Coe is 13-3. Thurow, now in her senior season, has a 4-1 mark. In her […]
Just call Woodstock North graduate Haley Halsall a Missouri Valley Conference All-Conference performer. The Indiana State University swimmer in her freshman season with the team earned the distinction after placing in the top 16 in not one, not two, but three events. The Sycamore freestyler was also a member of a relay that finished in […]
Marian Central Catholic graduate Dominique Thomas had the perfect race plan at the perfect venue in front of the perfect crowd. Those three things led not only to victory in the 200-meter dash, but also to setting a new meet record at the Tierney Classic. “It helped propel me down the last straightaway,” the University […]
In his final outing before the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships, Marian Central Catholic graduate and Aurora University wrestler Luke Silva was a perfect 3-0. The 174-pound grappler’s chosen college was not as fortunate as far as wins. His Spartans emerged victorious over the Augustana College Vikings 25-24, but lost to Elmhurst University […]
Luke Silva, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Aurora University wrestler, did not have a peer. Not at Millikin University and not at 174 pounds. The Spartan grappler won the title at the Millikin University Open. He posted four victories to win the 174-pound title. Three of those victories were by pinfall, and one was […]
Marlon Pomili would like to be an All-American. Not just on the football field. The Marian University of Indianapolis athlete would like to earn National Association of Intercollegiate All-American status in the classroom as well. “I want to take advantage of the weight room during the winter,” Pomili said. “I will be working out frequently […]
Ryan Jones, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Marengo native, is extremely happy. He could be even happier after next year’s cross-country season. The University of Illinois-Springfield runner, who is listed as a junior on the roster, helped the Prairie Fire take sixth in the recent NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championships. He was […]
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