Area Sports
JFL Week 4: North Mac sweeps Greenville, Southwestern takes two of three from Staunton
By: JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Another week and another clean sweep is in the books for the North Mac Junior Football League teams. The Panthers took out Greenville with a 22-14 win in the fifth grade game, 32-0 victory in the sixth grade game, 52-12 win in the seventh grade game and a 40-0…
Read MoreSeason gets underway for Blackburn cross country teams
Edited by Jackson Wilson The Blackburn College Men’s Cross Country team began its 2025 season last weekend by running a 6k at the Webster University Opener. Freshman Izaiah Watkins led the Beavers in his collegiate debut by finishing the course in 25:08.7. Junior Collyn Oberkfell was next to finish for Blackburn with a time…
Read MoreYoung but experienced Blackburn soccer squad prepares for 2025 season
Edited by Jackson Wilson The 2025 Blackburn College Men’s Soccer team kicks off their season this weekend and while the team features 34 freshman and sophomores, it will be able to rely on a vast amount of experience from their sophomore class. The Beavers return 10 starters from last season and often times saw…
Read MoreBlackburn women’s golf schedule released
Edited by Jackson Wilson The Blackburn College Women’s Golf team has released its 2025 Fall Schedule. The season tees off September 5 when the Beavers host Eureka College in a dual match at the Timber Lakes Golf Course. They then will head to the Jacksonville Country Club on September 8 for the Country Club…
Read MoreJFL Week 3: North Mac dominates Pana four straight, Carlinville collects three wins
By: JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The Junior Football League was back in action for Week 3 following a heat cancellation that sidelined all of the teams for Week 2. North Mac didn’t look rusty at all after the brief layoff as the Panthers swept Pana four straight. North Mac’s fifth graders won 34-6 and…
Read MoreGillespie Cross Country team holds Run-athon
By: RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter On August 16, in hot temperatures close to 90 degrees, 40 athletes participated in the Gillespie Cross Country Team Runathon that included 21 high school athletes and 19 middle school athletes that ran. Four seniors, Hank Fletcher, Marshall Garwood, Chaz Oberkfell, and Cater Sies along with Coach Jay…
Read MoreKickoff Classic on Route 66 begins August 30
Carlinville and North Mac to host annual boys’ soccer tournament By: JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter It’s almost time for boys’ soccer and the pitch is preparing for the annual Kickoff Classic on Route 66. As usual, this year’s tournament will feature two pools of four teams. On the last day of the tournament, crossover…
Read MoreNorth Mac with four-game sweep as JFL season kicks off
By: JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter North Mac was the only Macoupin County program that started out undefeated at all four grade levels. The fifth, sixth and seventh grade Panthers all handled business against Gillespie while the eighth graders dominated New Berlin, 45-0. North Mac won the fifth grade contest, 46-0, and the sixth…
Read MoreMiddle school softball season begins at Gillespie Showcase
By: JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The stands were filled, the pavilion was open and the hot dogs were warm throughout the past weekend as local middle school softball squads came together to do battle in an annual eight-team showcase at Ben-Gil Elementary School in Gillespie. The host Indians opened many eyes in terms…
Read MoreBlackburn Presents Homecoming Weekend Athletic Events
Edited by Jackson Wilson Blackburn College invites alumni, families, and fans to return to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend, set for September 26–28. This event features a high-energy lineup of athletic events designed to bring together past and present Beavers. The weekend will consist of a full slate of athletic activities, including alumni games,…
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