The Gillespie High School football team continued its community service in the Ben-Gil area in addition to preparing for the upcoming season that begins August 24 in Vandalia. The team’s first home game is scheduled for Friday, August 31 when they host Carlinville. Most recently, the team picked up trash at the Dorchester Homecoming Picnic […]
Carlinville Capitals finish first in division
The Carlinville Capitals on finished first in their division and second place in the SWIBL 11U White end of year tournament. The Capitals had a very successful season and capped it off with a hard fought second place finish in the end of the year tournament. The team is planning to move up into the […]
GHS spring athletes earn all-conference honors
A number of spring athletes from Gillespie High School are among honorees of the South Central Conference (SCC) to earn all-conference honors according to an announcement released by Gillespie CUSD 7 Athletic Director Mike Bertagnolli on Monday. Athletes receiving the awards received the most votes from the coaches in the SCC. SOFTBALL 1st team: Sydney […]
GHS baseball to host alumni day, plaque dedication
Gillespie Miners Baseball will be hosting an Alumni Day and Plaque Dedication on Saturday, April 28 at the High School Baseball Field. The Miners will be playing in a 3-team round robin with Southwestern and Calhoun. Miners play at 10:00 a.m. versus Southwestern, Calhoun versus Southwestern at noon, and Gillespie versus Calhoun at 2:00 p.m. […]
GMS softball to host three-person scramble
Gillespie Middle School softball will host a three-person scramble on Saturday, April 21 at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton. Tee-off for the Gillespie Indians Softball Open will be at 9:30 a.m. Cost to participate is $100 per golfer, which includes a meal and drink tickets. The event will also include a 50/50 drawing, skins […]
Four Gillespie basketball players compete in All-Star game
The East Girls and West Boys were victorious at the 16th Annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic, sponsored by Country Financial. The West led the east by as many as 26 points (36-10) in the first half, but the East battled back cutting the lead to 100-96 in the fourth quarter. The East now […]
Mount Olive’s Henke plays two sports at Blackburn College
By Tom Emery Freshman Brianna Henke of Mount Olive saw a lot of action in two sports at Blackburn College this year. In the fall, Henke, a 5’10 middle hitter, appeared in 24 matches for the Blackburn volleyball team and picked up 50 kills on the year. She also added a total of 41 digs […]
Gillespie’s Timmermeier excels for Blackburn volleyball
By Tom Emery Gillespie High School graduate Shelsie Timmermeier enjoyed an excellent season for the Blackburn College volleyball team last fall. A 6’0” middle blocker, Timmermeier was a third-year starter for Blackburn and recorded 137 kills on the season. She ranked fourth in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a .251 hitting percentage. Timmermeier […]
Fritz, Darrah each win one, drop two at State Wrestling Tournament
Maxx Fritz wrestling in the 152-pound weight class and Jonny Darrah wrestling at the 160-pound weight class each won one and lost two matches at the 81st IHSA State Wrestling tourney held at the State Farm Center in Champaign over the three day weekend of February 15 through the 17. Fritz defeated Ryan Dickson of […]
Fritz, Darrah advance to State Wrestling Tournament
For the first time since the formation of the two-class system in 1975, the Mt. Olive Wildcats participated in the 2A sectional tournament in Lincoln. Gillespie’s Maxx Fritz placed second and Jonny Darrah placed third, both advancing the State Wrestling Tournament in Champaign set for February 15-17. Fritz at 152-pound weight class received a bye […]
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