Midway through 1st season, Johnson wasn’t sure he wanted to continue Hall of Fame career
Mattoon’s Zala and Bahney go 2-2 in doubles at state tennis tourney
Mattoon senior Sam Bradbury earns state medal 1st year competing in shot put
Walk-off walk allows Effingham to edge Mattoon in regional title game, 3-2
Lake Land’s super softball season ends at nationals; Sapp player of year
Mattoon’s Ghere named all-state, Niebrugge joins CHS’s Meister as all-sectional
Effingham ousts Charleston baseball in regional semifinals, 9-2
Mattoon’s Sam Bradbury eager to prove he is more than just a rookie at IHSA state track meet
CHS’s Wyatt Strader, Stout brothers believe they can advance into state track finals
Mattoon’s Zala, Bahney have blended their tennis skills to become a state doubles contender
Sapp delivers key hit in Lake Land’s 4-run, 2-out rally in NJCAA national softball opener
Feeling good vibes, Charleston strikes early to beat Mattoon in regional semifinal, 13-0
Low-key Hayden Birdsong is thriving at EIU, leads Panthers into OVC baseball tourney
Helms’s 2nd shutout leads Mattoon baseball into regional semifinal
Mattoon, Charleston face off in opening round of Class 3A softball regional
Pitching will be key for Mattoon in regional baseball opener
Charleston’s McBride says she surprised herself by taking 5th in state 200 meters
MHS’s Bradbury, CHS’s Strader take sectional titles; Stout bros also qualify for state
Middle School athletics, Track & Field
Charleston Middle captures boys 7th-grade state track & field championship
Mattoon girls lose on free kick in 2nd OT in regional final
Lake Land softball players showcase their skills for coaches across the country
Comstock helps propel Mattoon past Rantoul, 12-1
Charleston’s McBride has strong chance to reach 200 finals at state meet
Mattoon’s Maya Cook wants to end throwing career on the stand
Charleston duo DiNaso-Pschirrer should be strong favorites in boys sectional
CHS, MHS have several contenders at tonight’s sectional boys track
Last-second goal lifts Mattoon girls into soccer regional final
Mattoon soccer begins quest toward first 20-win season and regional title
Lake Land softball playing for chance to advance to national tourney this afternoon
Charleston sprinter McBride signs with EIU, continuing a family tradition
Charleston can earn share of Apollo softball title today vs. Taylorville
Lake Land loses opener in regional baseball series
Charleston’s McBride wins 100 & 200 in sectional, Mattoon’s Cook also qualifies for state in shot
Strong pitching leads Newton to 5-0 win over Charleston
CHS’s Strader, Stout, MHS’s Sledge, Bradford dominate field events in Big Trojan Invite
Troy Haacke takes over as new girls basketball coach at Mattoon
Mattoon softball mixes explosive hitting, strong pitching for sweep, 5th win in row
Charleston sweeps Mt. Zion to likely secure share of Apollo softball title
Braun, Pankey, Taylor named CHS’s athletes of the year
The big inning sinks Mattoon once again in 9-6 loss to Central
Haug throws no-hitter, No. 21 Lake Land softball advances to regional Final 4
Postseason starts for No. 21 Lake Land softball Saturday
Charleston’s McBride, Mattoon’s Cook double-winners in Apollo Conference track & field meet
Charleston looks to remain competitive in the Apollo baseball race
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