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St. Anthony, Effingham and Teutopolis competed in the Coles County Girls Basketball Tournament at both Mattoon and Charleston high schools. Teutopolis finished second, falling to Galesburg 45-34 in ...

DIETERICH — Brownstown/St. Elmo and Cumberland will square off for the championship of the Dieterich Holiday Girls Basketball Tournament after Friday and Saturday play.

FAIRFIELD — Newton High School finished second at the Merry Mule Girls Basketball Tournament during the weekend. Fairfield edged out to a 14-11 opening quarter lead on Newton in the title contest ...

New Athens came back with a 19-14 third period to trail 47-46 going into the final quarter. Altamont then got back into the scoring lead as Zaine Miller connected for nine points while Kade Milleville ...

DIETERICH — Dieterich High School will be playing for its own Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament championship after picking up three victories during weekend play.

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Greg Sapp (center) was honored as the 2025–2026 Sportsbacker of the Year in recognition of his unwavering dedication and ...

Area girls high school basketball teams will be competing in four tournaments beginning Friday, December 26. Effingham, Effingham St. Anthony and Teutopolis will be taking part in the Coles County ...

Boys high school basketball teams will be competing in tournament play around the area. Effingham and Teutopolis host a Christmas Classic with Effingham St. Anthony and Newton taking part along with ...

Wyatt Dean Gerhardt, 26 of Jewett, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. No public services will be held at this time. Bauer Funeral Home is assisting.