Area Sports
Maryville’s Charlie James takes Madison County Invitational
By Ray Popkess History was made on Aug. 21 at Belk Park Golf Course in Wood River. Maryville Christian School Senior Charlie James won the Madison County Invitational, placing first as an individual medalist and became the first to do so at MCS. His round score of 72 culminated from a relentless effort on…
Read MoreSeries points championships decided at Highland Speedway
By Mark Jurgena It’s been a busy month at the World Famous Highland Speedway with the conclusion of track championships and the World of Outlaws Late Models. On Aug. 23, the final night of the points chase, for the most common series took place with several local winners taking track championships. Jacob Steinkoenig, Bret…
Read MoreKahok football to kickoff on Friday
By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville High School football team looks to extend its football playoff streak to five straight seasons this year. Fifth-year coach Colton Rhodes has 110 players on his roster when all the freshmen through seniors are taken into account. “Pre-season practices have gone well,” said Rhodes. “Thankfully, the heat cut back…
Read MoreKahok boys soccer season begins this week
By Mark Jurgena Collinsville High School boys soccer coach Rob Lugge, now in his ninth season, and his charges look to get back on the winning side of the ledger more often this season than last. Not that last year was a bad season. The Kahoks finished 9-10-1 overall and third in the SWC…
Read MoreKahoks’ club hockey captain dreams of country success in Nashville
By Charles Bolinger Editor The Kahoks’ club hockey team captain, David Hearn, has two plans. His preferred plan is to make a big splash in the Nashville Country Music Scene after he graduates from Collinsville High School in 2026. Hearn turned 17 over the summer and is a senior at Collinsville High School. He spoke…
Read MoreKentucky drivers win big at Highland Speedway
By Mark Jurgena There was a big crowd at the World Famous Highland Speedway on Aug. 13 as the World Of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model series presented by DIRTvision came to town for the second consecutive Bel-O Beat the Heat 40. “It was another capacity crowd, great weather and some of the best…
Read MoreShea leads Kahok golfers in Central Illinois tourney
By Mark Jurgena Collinsville High School senior boys’ golfer Ryker Shea began his season on the right note, taking 11th place in the two-day Tiger Den Tournament with a total of 149. The tourney took place on Thursday at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, firing a 75. The course is the home of the University…
Read MoreKahok golfers tee off for 2025 fall campaign
By Mark Jurgena Another season of girls’ golf teed off on Saturday at the Alton Metro East Scramble at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey. The Kahoks got six holes of golf in before the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature hit 89.9 degrees, which is the cutoff to conduct an IHSA-sponsored event or practice. “We had…
Read MoreGillespie named first girls wrestling coach at Collinsville High School
By Mark Jurgena Adam Gillespie has been named the first head coach of the girls wrestling program at Collinsville High School. He is a 2016 graduate of Collinsville High School and has been serving for three years as an assistant coach with the program under coach Jordan May. However, with the success the Kahok girls…
Read MoreFriday Night Food Drive
By Ray Popkess This Friday night, Triad and Edwardsville gridiron gangs will take on each other in an exhibition game not only to tune up for the following week’s season opener, but to also raise funds for Ministries Unlimited in Troy and Glen-Ed Food Pantry. The game will be held at Triad High School, and…
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