| Monday night mixed bowling results |
The Olde Bowl hosted the Monday night mixed league on Monday. After all teams had finished last night, CTI-Fiber finished in first, Team 8 ended tied for second with Art-Rageous, David R Fines, and Team Whatever, Louis Marsch ended in sixth, HSSB finished in seventh, and The 4-Some finished in eighth.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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September 17, 2018 11:44
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| THS, A&M XC run in MacArthur Invite |
The Taylorville Tornado and Central A&M Raider cross country teams ran in the MacArthur Invite on Thursday.
Monday, September 17, 2018
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September 16, 2018 11:36
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| Hearts' five-goal second half defeats THS soccer |
The Tornado soccer team is still vying for its first win after being defeated by Effingham on Saturday by a score of 8-2.
Monday, September 17, 2018
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September 16, 2018 11:37
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| TJHS cross country gets first ever invitational win |
The Tornado junior high boys and girls competed against 15 other schools on Saturday. The boys picked up the first program win in team history, as they finished first out of 13 teams.
Monday, September 17, 2018
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September 16, 2018 11:36
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| Tornadoes outlast Bulldogs in Apollo bout |
MAHOMET — After Friday night’s Taylorville football game against Mahomet-Seymour, Taylorville head coach Jeb Odam related the contest to a boxing match.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
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September 14, 2018 11:57
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| Mattoon beats T-ville to stay perfect in Apollo |
TAYLORVILLE — Mattoon came into Taylorville undefeated in conference play and left the same way, topping the Tornadoes 25-22 and 25-18.
Friday, September 14, 2018
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September 13, 2018 12:05
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| THS golf victorious on senior night |
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornado golf team still has more meets coming up later in the season, but no more at home. The Tornadoes hosted Pana and Effingham St. Anthony for their senior night meet.
Friday, September 14, 2018
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September 13, 2018 12:04
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| Raiders falls to Meridian |
MACON — The Meridian Hawks and the Central A&M Raiders faced off on Thursday on the volleyball court. The Hawks were able to win the hard-fought game in straight sets, 25-23 and 29-27.
Friday, September 14, 2018
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September 13, 2018 12:03
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| Tornado soccer falls to Mattoon |
MATTOON — The Tornadoes and the Green Wave competed in a soccer match on Thursday. Mattoon would pick up the victory 11-1.
Friday, September 14, 2018
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September 13, 2018 11:55
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| Tornadoes set to battle Bulldogs Friday |
The Taylorville football team is gearing up for the first game of a three-game road trip as they prepare to travel to Mahomet-Seymour to take on the Bulldogs Friday night.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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September 12, 2018 11:12
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| Lakeshore ladies golf leagues results |
The Lakeshore ladies golf leagues completed another round of play this week. The results are as follows:
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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September 12, 2018 11:09
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| Men's travel bowling league results |
The Illini Travel bowling league has once again started their season as the league bowled this past Sunday at the Olde Bowl in Taylorville.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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September 12, 2018 11:10
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| Robbins runs Taylorville past Rochester |
Taylorville’s E.J. Robbins put on an offensive clinic Wednesday night when the eighth-grade JFL Tornadoes hosted the Rochester Rockets under the lights at the new Taylorville High School turf.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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September 12, 2018 11:09
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| Tornado volleyball suffers defeat at Mahomet-Seymour |
The Tornado volleyball team looked in control against the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs as they won set one 28-26. The Bulldogs then bounced back and won sets two and three 25-17 and 25-17.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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September 11, 2018 11:28
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| THS soccer still waiting on first win |
The Tornado soccer team is still waiting on its first win after losing on Tuesday to the Charleston Trojans, by a final score of 7-0.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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September 11, 2018 11:26
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| Tornado golf picks up second straight win |
After winning their match at home on Monday, the Tornado golf team continued its winning ways Tuesday, topping Mt. Zion, Effingham, and Shelbyville.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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September 11, 2018 11:26
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| Tornado golf picks up first match victory |
The Taylorville golf team was at Lakeshore Golf Course on Monday to play against Maroa-Forsyth and Meridian.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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September 10, 2018 10:06
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| THS soccer drops road contest to Lutheran |
The Taylorville soccer team traveled to Springfield to face off against the Lutheran Crusaders on Monday. Still coming off of the wet conditions of the weekend, the Tornadoes lost 7-0.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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September 10, 2018 10:04
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| Men's golf league results |
The Lakeshore Monday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League completed another round of play this week.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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September 10, 2018 10:03
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| Taylorville JFL goes 3-1 Sat. |
The JFL Tornadoes were 3-1 over the weekend as fifth, sixth, and seventh grade were victorious on Saturday. The fifth grade won 35-12, sixth grade won 8-6, seventh grade won 14-0, and the eighth grade lost 28-0.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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September 10, 2018 10:00
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| THS boys shoot 384 in rain shortened tournament |
The Tornado boys golf team combined to shoot a 384 team score in the Mattoon Invitational tournament. In what was supposed to be a two day tournament, rain shortened it down to just one.
Monday, September 10, 2018
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September 9, 2018 11:49
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| Purple Raiders outpace JV Tornadoes 55-6 |
It took just 12 seconds for the Bloomington Purple Raiders to open up a 6-0 lead over the JV Tornadoes Saturday afternoon. It was an off-tackle run that went for 55 yards and the score on the Raiders’ first play from scrimmage.
Monday, September 10, 2018
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September 9, 2018 11:50
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| Tornadoes topple Trojans on senior night |
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornadoes hosted the Charleston Trojans in their home debut Friday; also, despite being the first home game, it was senior night for the Tornadoes.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
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September 7, 2018 11:48
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| Lakeshore ladies golf leagues results |
TAYLORVILLE — The Lakeshore ladies golf leagues teed off for another round this week. The results were as follow:
Friday, September 7, 2018
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September 6, 2018 12:24
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| Taylorville soccer gives up early lead to FBCA |
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornado soccer team had the lead early in the first half, but would give up four goals to Faith Bible Christian Academy (FBCA) to fall 4-1 at home.
Friday, September 7, 2018
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September 6, 2018 12:22
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| Tornadoes stay perfect in conference play |
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornado volleyball team took on the visiting Charleston Trojans at home on Thursday. It may have taken extra points in the second set, but the Tornadoes were able to remain at 2-0 in the conference, sweeping the Trojans 25-19 and 26-24.
Friday, September 7, 2018
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September 6, 2018 12:21
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| THS hosts first cross country meet of season |
TAYLORVILLE — The Tornado cross country team hosted Lincoln, Auburn, and Pana on Thursday in what proved to be a very nice night to run. Although it had rained earlier in the day, the course was beautiful and the weather had a breeze for the runners to enjoy.
Friday, September 7, 2018
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September 6, 2018 12:18
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| Tornadoes ready for Charleston on Senior Night |
Despite topping the Trojans 55-20 a year ago, the Tornadoes are not expecting an easy matchup Friday night when they host Charleston in their home opener in a contest that also happens to be senior night for Taylorville.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
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September 5, 2018 11:04
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| Brandon Odam named Chicago Bears player of the week |
After throwing for 559 yards and five touchdowns in a 64-20 victory over Effingham, Brandon Odam has been named as the Chicago Bears Player of the Week for week two.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
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September 5, 2018 11:06
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| Tornadoes, Panthers move up in rankings |
The Taylorville Tornadoes and Pana Panthers remain in the top-10 polls of their respective class rankings.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
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September 5, 2018 11:04
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| Davis medals, THS hosts Auburn and Litchfield |
Tyler Davis medaled for the Tornado golf team on Tuesday at their home course of Lakeshore, shooting a round of 38 on the par-36 front nine.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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September 4, 2018 10:32
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| Tornadoes open Apollo play with win over Effingham |
Taylorville volleyball started perfect in conference play on Tuesday, as they defeating the Effingham Flaming Hearts 25-23, 22-25, and 25-20 to improve their record to 6-2 on the year.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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September 4, 2018 10:31
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| THS soccer falls to MTZ |
The Tornado soccer team hosted their rival Mt. Zion on Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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September 4, 2018 10:29
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| Second half propels JV Tornadoes over Effingham |
Labor Day may be a day off of school for most, but the Tornadoes and the Hearts faced off in JV football in Taylorville. The Tornadoes won 13-8, but it was by no means an easy win.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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September 3, 2018 10:52
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| Taylorville JFL goes 2-2 Sat. |
The JFL Tornadoes had to travel to Marion on a hot Saturday afternoon this past weekend. The fifth and sixth-grade teams both won, and the seventh and eighth-grade teams lost.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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September 3, 2018 10:51
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| Tornado soccer falls in close game |
On Saturday, the Tornadoes took on the North Mac Panthers in soccer. The Panthers would go on to win 3-0, but the Tornado defense would work hard.
Monday, September 3, 2018
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September 2, 2018 11:21
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| THS volleyball finishes 2nd at Mattoon, Pana 3rd |
Mattoon hosted an eight-team tournament on Saturday, in which the host Green Wave won, Taylorville finished second, and Pana finished in third.
Monday, September 3, 2018
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September 2, 2018 11:22
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| Tornadoes, Panthers, and Raiders run in Rochester |
The Taylorville, Pana, and Central A&M boys and Taylorville and Pana girls cross country teams all ran on Saturday at the Rochester Invite at the park.
Monday, September 3, 2018
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September 2, 2018 11:21
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| New year, new result, and new records |
A pick-six within the first minute of the game is nothing that any team wants to happen to them to open a football game. It’s even worse when there is such an important game on the line such as the Tornadoes and the Effingham Flaming Hearts.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
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September 2, 2018 09:08
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| Lakeshore ladies league results |
The ladies league at Lakeshore Golf Course played on Tuesday morning, but were rained out on Wednesday.
Friday, August 31, 2018
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August 30, 2018 11:31
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| THS football squares off against Effingham tonight |
The Tornadoes hit the road tonight to face off against the Effingham Flaming Hearts in Apollo Conference action.
Friday, August 31, 2018
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August 30, 2018 11:31
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| Rivalry renewed: Tornadoes fall short to Rockets |
After dropping set one 25-21, the Tornadoes came back and were victorious in set two 25-21. Set three was a bombshell as the Tornadoes were up 16-11, but the Rockets fought back to eventually tie the game at 23 and then win set three 25-23.
Friday, August 31, 2018
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August 30, 2018 11:31
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| First half woes against Williamsville drops Tornadoes |
The Tornadoes gave up a big first half to the Williamsville Bullets which hurt the Tornadoes and dropped them to 0-3 in the Four Corners Classic this season.
Friday, August 31, 2018
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August 30, 2018 11:29
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| THS soccer falls to 0-2 in Four Corners Classic |
After a tough fought game on Monday, the Tornado soccer team played against Pleasant Plains on Wednesday as they continued the Four Corners Classic tournament there. The Tornadoes once again played hard, but were bested by Plains 7-0.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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August 29, 2018 10:40
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| Tornado freshman football tops Clinton |
On Saturday, the freshman football team traveled to Clinton for their first game of the year. The Tornadoes won the game 36-0.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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August 28, 2018 11:22
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| Davis medals for THS golf in Litchfield |
A challenging golf course combined with tough conditions on Tuesday made for a rough afternoon of golf for the Taylorville Tornadoes as they faced off against the host Litchfield Panthers, Vandalia, and Raymond-Lincolnwood. The Lancers won the afternoon as they shot a 164, Litchfield had a 180, Vandalia shot a 185, and Taylorville finished with a 186.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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August 28, 2018 11:22
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| JFL results from Saturday |
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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August 28, 2018 11:20
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| Ladies golf leagues results from last week |
The Lakeshore Tuesday and Wednesday morning ladies golf leagues were in action last week. Results are as follows:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 09:24
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| Tornado soccer allows five second half goals in loss |
Originally being placed in the Riverton bracket of the Four Corners Tournament, the Tornadoes learned two weeks ago that their bracket had been changed, and they would be moved to the Williamsville bracket.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 09:25
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| Monday Morning Retired Men's Golf League results |
The results for the Lakeshore Monday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League were as follows:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 09:23
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| JV Tornadoes cruise past Mt. Vernon 40-14 |
Saturday's junior varsity football game was the first official contest on the new turf, and the Tornadoes broke in the playing surface with an impressive performance as they downed the visiting Mt. Vernon Rams 40-14.
Monday, August 27, 2018
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August 26, 2018 11:11
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| Tornado soccer falls to St. Teresa |
The Taylorville Tornadoes traveled to Decatur to face off against the St. Teresa Bulldogs.
Monday, August 27, 2018
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August 26, 2018 11:09
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| Tornadoes top Rams 20-8 |
MT. VERNON — Taylorville made the long drive down to Mt. Vernon on Friday night for some non-conference action to open the 2018 football season. After all of the rain Friday, the Tornadoes had to control the football and battle not only the Rams, but a soggy and wet field also.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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August 24, 2018 11:47
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| THS golf battles in Chatham tough teams |
CHATHAM — The Tornadoes faced off against Sacred-Heart Griffin, Jacksonville, and the hosting Chatham Glenwood at Panther Creek golf course in Chatham on Thursday. The Tornadoes placed fourth out of the teams, falling eight strokes behind third place.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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August 24, 2018 11:42
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| Rt. 29 Rivalry: Christer's five goals lifts Pana over Taylorville |
PANA — It was a familiar scene on the soccer field last night when Pana hosted Taylorville in the Route 29 Rivalry game. Pana was up 4-0 over the Tornadoes with 13 minutes remaining in the first half on Thursday night; last year, the Panthers were also up 4-0 against Taylorville in the first half.
Friday, August 24, 2018
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August 23, 2018 12:27
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| Tornadoes finish with 6 straight points, sweep Rams |
SHELBYVILLE — Down 24-20, it looked like the Shelbyville Rams were going to force the Tornado volleyball team to a third set Thursday night. Taylorville head coach Kim Peabody called a timeout with the score 24-21, though, and the Tornadoes rallied for a hugely impressive win. “I knew that if we went to a third set, then we would be okay, but I didn’t want to go to a third set,” she said.
Friday, August 24, 2018
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August 23, 2018 12:22
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| Lady Tornadoes host FUNdamental camp |
The Lady Tornadoes hosted a fundamental basketball camp during the week of August sixth through the tenth for third through eighth grade girls.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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August 22, 2018 10:27
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| Taylorville, Pana football crack AP Top 10 |
Both the Taylorville Tornadoes and the Pana Panthers broke into the AP Top 10 before the first week of football kicks off on Friday night.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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August 22, 2018 10:25
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| Tornadoes gearing up for Mt. Vernon |
The Tornadoes are getting ready to travel down to Mt. Vernon on Friday to take on the Rams in non-conference action.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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August 22, 2018 10:26
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| Monday morning retired men's golf league results |
The Monday morning retired men’s golf league was back on the course this week for another round of play. The results are as follows:
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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August 22, 2018 10:24
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| Tornado golfers 8th in Champaign |
The Tornadoes were once again on the road and traveled all of the way to Champaign to play on the University of Illinois Orange Course Monday.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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August 20, 2018 11:19
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| Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd undergoes surgery on right hand |
Despite impressive preseason numbers, the Chicago Bears will enter the regular season no more certain about their pass rush than when they opened training camp due to an injury to linebacker Leonard Floyd.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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August 20, 2018 11:17
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| Taylorville JFL scores from Charleston |
The JFL Tornadoes traveled to Charleston this past Saturday for some JFL action.
Monday, August 20, 2018
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August 19, 2018 10:56
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| Taylorville junior high XC competes at Clinton |
The junior high Tornado cross country team traveled to Clinton on Saturday for the Clinton Invitational. The results were as follows:
For the girls varsity race: Ella Goodman ran a time of 14:40 for ninth place, Alyvia McCollough ran a 15:29 to finish 17, Hallie Smith had a 15:46 to finish 19, Ella Moreland ran a 15:51 to finish 20, Sophie Ward ran a 16:15 to finish 27, and Anna Goodman ran a 16:25 to finish 30.
Monday, August 20, 2018
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August 19, 2018 10:55
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| Purple & Gold: Week zero in the books |
“I’m glad we can get this done now, and that we can introduce the kids to what it’s like on a home game. They get to run through the tunnel and they get their first experience on the field in front of their family,” said head coach Jeb Odam.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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August 17, 2018 11:28
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| Tornado golfers compete in Lincoln Scramble |
The Tornadoes traveled to Lincoln on Thursday to play in the Lincoln Scramble.
Friday, August 17, 2018
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August 16, 2018 11:38
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| Ladies golf leagues results |
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ladies golf leagues competed this week. The results were as follows:
Thursday, August 16, 2018
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August 15, 2018 10:54
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| 2018 Tornado sports: a look at key matchups |
Tornado fall sports are back, so here’s a look at a couple of key matchups set to shake out in the upcoming seaason
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:22
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| Taylorville Cross Country looking to start strong in Rochester |
The Taylorville cross country team may have lost a lot of their leadership from a year ago, but that isn’t something head coach Steve Walters is too concerned with this year.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:20
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| 2018 Taylorville Cheerleading Squad |
Taylorville officially hired its new cheerleading coach in the middle of May, and she is familiar to Tornado Nation. Kylie Daley cheered for the Tornadoes when she was in high school and then went on to cheer at Parkland college for one year afterward.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:18
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| Tornado golf relying on experience in 2018 |
Taylorville’s head coach Nick Gerndt isn’t too worried about the upcoming season despite losing his top golfer and lone state qualifier in Division II signee Miranda Coy, who will be attending McKendree this fall.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:16
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| Familiar face, new place for THS's Karbach |
Many people in the Taylorville community may know Tim Karbach from his days as Pana’s head soccer coach but now they will get to know him more personally as the Tornadoes’ coach this season.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:14
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| THS volleyball returns strong senior class |
With back-to-back regional championships under her belt, head coach Kim Peabody is looking forward to seeing what her group of experienced seniors can do this year.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:13
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| Turf completed and ready for the bright lights |
On May 8, ground broke and began the long journey that culminated on August 13 with the privately funded turf at Taylorville High School. The football team held the first practice on it on Monday and then the soccer team held its first practice on it on Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:12
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| 2018 Tornado Dance Team |
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:10
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| Tornado football eager to build on success of 2017 season |
Another year and another opportunity for head coach Jeb Odam to lead the Tornado football team back to the playoffs.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 11:09
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| Monday morning retired golf league results |
The Monday Morning Retired Golf League at Lakeshore Golf Course continued to play through the heat on Monday, with hopes that the heat will break soon for them.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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August 13, 2018 10:42
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| Tornado football breaks in new field turf |
The Taylorville football program got the opportunity to christen the new turf on Monday as they held an open practice.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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August 13, 2018 10:43
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| Local drivers do well at Coles County |
One Taylorville driver and a Nokomis driver showed their skills at the Coles County Dragway over the weekend.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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August 13, 2018 10:41
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| Taylorville baseball alumni returned to the diamond Saturday |
TAYLORVILLE — Not 15 minutes into the festivities Saturday, and many of Taylorville baseball’s alumni players were feeling the strain of their post high school years. There were more than a few quips about sore joints and tight muscles, probably even more so today, but it’s a small price to pay to be able to step back in the box and swing the bat again.
Monday, August 13, 2018
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August 12, 2018 12:47
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| Taylorville JFL season in full swing against Mt. Vernon |
TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville JFL Tornadoes kicked off their season with their first games on Saturday against the visiting Mt. Vernon squad.
Monday, August 13, 2018
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August 12, 2018 12:45
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| Sutton set to run in Berlin Marathon |
TAYLORVILLE — Chad Sutton has ran in almost every major marathon in the United States, from Chicago, to New York and Boston.
Friday, August 10, 2018
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August 9, 2018 11:21
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| Ladies' golf leagues results |
The Lakeshore ladies’ golf leagues completed another round of play this week. The results were as follows:
Thursday, August 9, 2018
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August 8, 2018 10:03
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| THS baseball holding alumni game Saturday |
The Taylorville baseball team will hold an alumni game in Taylorville on Saturday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. This will now be the second year in a row that the Tornadoes are hosting an alumni game. Last year’s game featured about 30 players from as far back as the 1970’s and was the first alumni game held under head coach Brian Sample who said he wanted to build the tradition.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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August 7, 2018 09:35
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| Monday morning retired mens golf league results |
The Monday morning men’s golf league beat the heat and were able to get out and play golf after having last week off due to rain.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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August 6, 2018 11:13
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| Local swimmers compete in state All-star meet |
Eleven swimmers from the Taylorville Swim Team competed at the Illinois State All-stars Championship Meet on Saturday in Effingham, which featured the top swimmers from Illinois’ five conferences.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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August 6, 2018 11:14
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| Tornado Open wraps up weekend of fundraising |
Dinner on Friday night with a silent auction and then a full day of golfing on Saturday saw the conclusion of the 26th annual Tornado Open.
Monday, August 6, 2018
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August 5, 2018 10:35
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| Local swimmers compete in All-Star swim meet |
11 swimmers from the Taylorville Swim Team competed at the Conference All-Star meet on Saturday in Effingham.
Monday, August 6, 2018
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August 5, 2018 10:34
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| Bowling league meetings to happen soon |
The Olde Bowl bowling leagues have their meeting dates set for August with most of the league beginning later this month.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
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August 3, 2018 11:06
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| Taylorville High School dance team shines at UDA Camp |
The THS dance team was at the University of Illinois July 27 through July 30 for the UDA Dance Camp. The team brought home a Superior Champion Trophy, Drill Down Queen honors, a coaches award, a blue ribbon for their home routine, 34 different blue ribbons for dances learned and performed at the camp, and both the regular and super spirit stick.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018 11:18
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| Ladies golf leagues results |
The Lakeshore ladies golf leagues were back on the course for another week of play. The results were as follows:
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018 11:17
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| Tornado Open set for this weekend |
The 26th annual Tornado Open will take place on Saturday, August 4, with tee times at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Once again this year, there will be a dinner on Friday, August 3, but this year it will be held at Lakeshore Golf Course.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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August 31, 2018 10:04
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| Christian County Fair Demolition Derby results |
The final fair event always showcases the Demolition Derby, and this year was no disappointment. Being put on by Shaner Promotions this year, the fun and excitement of t-shirts being thrown into the stands and the demolition on the track brought excitement for all in attendance.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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July 30, 2018 10:53
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| Ladies League golf results |
On July 18, the game of the week was “Norma Boda Handicap.” Kim DeMichiel was the winner while Helen Summers and Pam Peabody tied for second.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 10:45
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| Cocagne, Coy win rain-shortened City Tournament |
Chase Cocagne and Miranda Coy took home first place in the men’s and women’s Championship flights of the City Golf Tournament at Lakeshore Golf Course. After a gorgeous day of golf on Saturday, the tournament looked to continue on Sunday, but was prevented by rain.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 10:46
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| Tornadoes take on Titans in summer football finale |
TAYLORVILLE — “Seven-on-seven is mostly for the receivers, and us defensive coaches don’t always get a change to test our guys, so this awesome,” Taylorville Defensive Coordinator Lee Mateer said Friday. He was referencing a joint practice between Taylorville and the visiting Chatham Glenwood Titans.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
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July 27, 2018 12:26
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| Loud and Proud:Truck pulls put on a show |
TAYLORVILLE — Another gorgeous night of weather produced a good turnout on Friday night for the Christian County Fair truck pulls. With the track looking in prime condition thanks to the cool temperatures and the tractor pulls the night before, those in attendance got to see a good show out of all five divisions of trucks.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
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July 27, 2018 12:18
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| Christian County Fair ITPA tractor pulls results |
TAYLORVILLE — For the first time in three years the weather at the Christian County Fair was cooperative enough to allow the ITPA Tractor Pulls to run. With a nice calm evening with a slight breeze, the tractors put on a show for those in attendance.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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July 26, 2018 11:11
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| Taylorville swimmers named to All Star team |
TAYLORVILLE — 10 Taylorville Swim Team swimmers were honored with an invitation to the Mid State Conference All Star team.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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July 26, 2018 11:09
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| Tornadoes continue their seven-on-seven summer |
The Tornadoes continued their summer program with a seven-on-seven night in Monticello on Wednesday with three games against the host Monticello, St. Teresa, and Champaign-Urbana. With a different format than their previous seven-on-seven’s, the Tornadoes spent eight continuous minutes on offense and then eight continuous minutes on defense.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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July 25, 2018 11:46
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| Lakeshore ladies golf leagues results |
The ladies leagues at Lakeshore golf course were back in action this week. The results were as follows:
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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July 25, 2018 11:44
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| Stock car racing action thrills fairgoers Wednesday |
“In the four years I’ve been associated with racing at the Christian County Fair, this was the best racing I’ve seen,” said Track Enterprises’ Adam Mackey of Wednesday night’s stock car racing event at the Christian County Fair track. “The racing was great, very clean, and the track was really good.”
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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July 25, 2018 11:45
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| Driver autograph session added to Wednesday fair races |
This year’s Christian County Fair stock car race will have a new addition, a prerace autograph meet-and-greet behind the main grandstands. It’s all part of the Larry’s Service Center NAPA Tripleheader of racing this coming Wednesday night in Taylorville, IL. The 5:30 autograph session precedes the on track action which will begin with hotlaps at 6:20 and racing at 7:00.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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July 23, 2018 10:52
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| Retired men's golf league results |
The Monday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League was back on the links for another round of play yesterday. The results were as follows:
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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July 23, 2018 10:50
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| TJHS Baseball tryouts next week |
The junior high Taylorville baseball team will begin tryouts on Monday, July 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. Tryouts will run until August 3 and is for seventh and eighth graders only.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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July 23, 2018 10:51
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| 7-on-7's from Saturday; THS, Pana, and A&M |
Both Taylorville and Pana competed in the Maroa-Forsyth seven-on-seven round robin tournament on Saturday. The Tornadoes went 3-2 on the day as they defeated Maroa’s JV team, Pana, and Shelbyville. Pana was 2-3 and also defeated Maroa’s JV and Shelbyville.
Monday, July 23, 2018
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July 22, 2018 11:07
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| Taylorville Swim Team finishes season strong |
The Taylorville Swim Team finished its summer season on Sunday, July 15 at Eisenhower pool in Springfield at the Conference meet. The winter swim season will begin in late August and that is when the swimmer’s will begin traveling more.
Friday, July 20, 2018
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July 19, 2018 11:03
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| Tornadoes and Trojans square off in 7-on-7 matchup |
The Tornadoes took the short trip up to Maroa-Forsyth to face off against the Trojans last night in their first seven-on-seven contest. It was the Trojans who would win 31-13, but Taylorville Head Coach Jeb Odam says the results are secondary.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
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July 18, 2018 11:02
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| Retired men's golf league results |
After 11 weeks of play, Team Crist holds down the top sport in the Lakeshore Monday Morning Men’s Retired Golf League with a score of 1,757. The rest of the standings are as follows: 2. Team Curtin, 1,800; 3. Team Saxe, 1,834; 4. Team Johnson, 1,864; 5. Team Spence, 1,925; 6. Team Hayes 1,965; 7. Team Frisina, 2,038; 8. Team Davis, 2,130.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
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July 17, 2018 09:52
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| Taylorville City golf tournament set for July 28 and 29 |
The city golf tournament will be held on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at Lakeshore Golf Course.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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July 16, 2018 11:11
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| Taylorville Memorial Hospital golf outing winners |
Monday, July 16, 2018
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July 15, 2018 10:58
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| Coy comes away with top prize |
Monday, July 16, 2018
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July 15, 2018 10:56
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| Taylorville's Courtney Coy to compete on ESPN 2 Sunday |
CHEROKEE, North Carolina — Taylorville’s Courtney Coy has fought her way over the past three days to compete Sunday, on ESPN 2, in the championship match of the Women’s bracket at the 2018 American Cornhole League Championships (ACL).
Friday, July 13, 2018
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July 12, 2018 11:59
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| THS alum Eric Dust to play for USA D2 Men's Basketball |
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Eric Dust, Taylorville’s class of 2015, has been selected to compete in Brazil for the USA D2 Men’s Basketball Team.
Friday, July 13, 2018
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July 12, 2018 11:57
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| Ladies golf leagues results |
The Lakeshore ladies golf leagues have completed another week of play, results are as follows:
Thursday, July 12, 2018
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July 11, 2018 10:51
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| Taylorville Swim Team wins big over Panther Creek |
The Taylorville Swim Team held its final home meet on Monday as they swam against the Panther Creek Country Club team. Taylorville finished the day with 431 points, topping Panther Creek’s 285 points and defeating Panther Creek once again for the season.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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July 10, 2018 09:26
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| Retired Men's Golf League results |
The Monday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League put another round of golf in the books this week.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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July 9, 2018 10:44
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| Monday Night Ladies League results |
On Monday, July 2, the Monday Night Ladies League at Lakeshore Golf Course continued play. At the close of play Kennedy/O’Bryan held the lead with 167, Shafer/Summers finished in second with 158, and Walke/Lamb were third with 156.
Monday, July 9, 2018
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July 8, 2018 10:42
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| South Fork Youth Association Golf Outing |
On Saturday, July 21, 2018, Lake Shore Golf Course will host the South Fork Youth Association Golf Outing. Shotgun start tee time will be at 12:30 p.m. T
Saturday, July 7, 2018
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July 6, 2018 10:49
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| Taylorville Swim Team falls to Colony West Swim Club |
The Taylorville Swim Team held their second to last home meet of the year on Thursday in which the Taylorville Swim Team fell 489-351. The individual results were as follows:
Saturday, July 7, 2018
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July 6, 2018 10:51
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| THS and TJHS cross country to hold camp |
The Taylorville Tornadoes cross country team will be hosting its annual conditioning camp. The camp will run from Monday through Friday for two weeks starting on July 9 and running through Friday, July 20. The camp will be held this year at the Lake Taylorville Marina area, at Lake Taylorville from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
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July 4, 2018 11:38
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| Tuesday Morning Ladies League results |
The game of the week was “Colored Ball Tournament.”
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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July 3, 2018 11:17
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| Monday Morning Retired League results |
Another warm day on Monday provided low scores for the Monday Morning Retired golf league this week.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
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July 2, 2018 10:56
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| The beginning of the end of the Little League season |
Little League season begins after Easter and runs until the end of June or the beginning of July, depending on age range and rainout dates. For Reb Bland Little League, the season for machine pitch and 10U wrapped up on Friday with their tournaments.
Monday, July 2, 2018
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July 1, 2018 11:40
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| THS Wrestling returns from camp with 6 "I Did It" shirts |
TAYLORVILLE — Six of the eight Tornado wrestlers who attended the J Rob Intensive Wrestling camp came back with the “I Did It” shirt. The “I Did It” shirt is essentially the token of graduation at the camp.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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June 29, 2018 13:07
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| Tommy O'Brien's all-sports camp wraps another year |
TAYLORVILLE — Tommy O’Brien hosts an all-sports camp at the Don Bragg complex each year, and it’s a hit with young area athletes.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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June 29, 2018 13:06
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| Lakeshore ladies golf leagues results |
Results for the Lakeshore ladies golf leagues are as follows:
Thursday, June 28, 2018
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June 27, 2018 11:02
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| 14u Little League Tournament Underway |
Thursday, June 28, 2018
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June 27, 2018 11:03
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| Monday Morning Retired Men's Golf League results |
Mike Havera Sr. posted the low individual score on the week with a 35. Karl Krumsiek was close behind with a 36, and Joe Burton and Tom Summers each finished with a 37.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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June 26, 2018 11:23
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| Red Bland Little League tournament week underway |
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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June 25, 2018 10:37
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| Monday night ladies' golf league results |
The Lakeshore Monday Night Ladies Gold League continued play on June 18.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
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June 22, 2018 11:11
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| Lakeshore Ladies' golf leagues results |
Results from the Lakeshore Ladies’ golf leagues are as follows:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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June 20, 2018 11:05
