Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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The 2023 Spring Season concluded with the Staunton Bulldogs Trap Team traveling to Mason, Michigan July 7th-9th to compete in the USA Clay Target League's National Tournament. Teams and individuals must qualify, based on their season averages, in order to compete in this tournament. The competition begins with 240 qualifying squads and 1,800 qualifying individuals from across the nation. This year, athletes from 35 of the 36 states that compete in the USA Clay Target League traveled to Michigan...
The Annual Kittenball Tournament at Dorchester offered the usual brand of fun and excitement and ended with BeachTowels and Delaurent Sweet Things as this year’s champs. Dorchester Co-Rec scores: Friday - Kidds Buffalo Skins 14 - Anti Buffalo Skins 7 3rd place - Plainview Pirates 13 -Staunton Dogs 3. 1st Place - Beach Towels 12 - Prestige Worldwide 2 Saturday: Ballbusters 6, vs #4 Coal Mine 2; Beach Towels 8 vs World Wide 0; White City Bandits 9 vs Unwanted 6; Delaurent Sweet Things 3 vs Buffalo Club 2; Ball Busters 6 vs Staunton Dogs 4; P...
It was a beautiful day at the SCC. The grounds being in such good condition made it easy golfing. Sue Stiegemeier and Linda Rohe had low gross with a 38. The low net was the team of Bev Kramer and Deb McNaughton with a 22. The low putts was Sue and Linda (12). Sue also had a birdie on #2 and Sue and Linda had a chip-in. All the teams did really well. We enjoyed lunch prepared by Stephanie. Our little red fox family has been rather elusive, however, we had two fawns on #8. They were enjoying the golf game also. Rosemarie Pickerill,...
Another great day at the Staunton Country Club for the women's league. The low gross was the team of Sue Stiegemeier and Karen Crosslin (41). The low net was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Linda Rohe (20). Bev Kramer and Martha Riley had a chip-in on #6 and low putts (10). We had a good group of women that stayed for lunch and then also enjoyed the pool. Thanks once again to Stephanie for providing lunch and the grounds crew for doing such a great job....
The annual fundraiser for the flag program with Jr Bulldogs was held Sunday June 4. There were 52 participants ranging from 2nd grade through 8th grade students....
Modern Woodmen of America matched $2,500 of proceeds from the SBSL opening day event on May 13. These proceeds will help SBSL make much needed upgrades to their concession stand and field equipment. The Staunton IL Baseball Softball League and Allen Johnson from Modern Woodmen of America would like to thank everyone who participated in the opening day event and local recreational youth baseball and softball league. Without their support the opening day event would not have been the success it...
Coach B.J. Ogata and the Staunton High School boys track team were just one of 75 teams represented at the 1A Boys State Track Meet held May 25 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Staunton's 4x100 relay team placed 28th in the 1A prelims with a time of 44.85. Team members (all juniors) were Michael Matesa, Ethan Rantanen, Braden Buffington and Trace Trettenero. Staunton's 4x200 team placed 22nd in the 1A prelims with a time of 1:32.95. Team members were (juniors) Michael Matesa. Ethen...
Three Staunton Junior High School female athletes that made it to the 7th Grade State Finals in all three of their sports. Kaliana Buehler, Alyssa DeLong, and Lainey Weller qualified for state in basketball, volleyball, and track and field. These Terriers have a reason to be proud, but they could not have done it without the help of their teammates, coaches, and families!...
Carson Rantanen competed in the NCAA Division III Championship in Rochester, N.Y., recently. Carson finished in 3rd place in the 100m dash with a time of 10.35. He is a two-time NCAA All American....
Staunton High School had several athletes qualify for All-Conference in softball and baseball. 1st team: Ele Feldmann and Kylie Lucykow 2nd team: Taylor Nolan, Sam Anderson, and Cody Ury. 3rd team: Korryn Keehner, Lilly Troeckler, Dillon Pritchett, and Brady Gillen...
We had a great group of ladies golfing even though the weather was pretty hot. The low gross was the team of Sue Stiegemeier and Bev Kramer (38). The low net was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill, Gloria Paolino and Linda Rohe (19). Rosemarie, Gloria and Linda had low putts (9). Sue and Bev had a chip-in on #2 and Rosemarie, Gloria and Linda on #5. Our mascot (the red fox and babies) made their appearance while we were playing (they didn't steal any balls this time). We had a great lunch and the grounds very nice. We will continue teeing off at...
The Staunton Junior High track team had 10 athletes compete at the 2023 Class 3A/4A State Track and field meet in East Peoria May 19 and 20. On Friday, Lacie Edwards competed in the 100m dash, made it to the finals, and won 7th overall to receive a state medal with a time of 13.36. Braylen Brown competed in the long jump with a PR of 18'8" in his first jump. He finished 6th overall to receive his state medal. Jace Spickerman competed in the 1600m run. This 6th grader took 17th place overall...
The weather was absolutely perfect for our golf league. The grounds were in great shape and Kim Meyer provided a wonderful lunch. It couldn't get any better. The low gross was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Gloria Paolino. The low net was the team of Denise Hemphill and Martha Riley. Putts were a tie between the team of Linda Rohe and Barbara Augustine and the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Gloria Paolino. Barb Augustine had a birdie on #1 and Linda Rohe and Barb Augustine had a chip on #1. Rosemarie Pickerill, secreta...
On May 13, the Staunton Baseball Softball League (SBSL) dedicated new scoreboards on Field 1 and Field 2 at Staunton Baseball Park during the annual opening day ceremony. The scoreboards are LED lit and can be operated with wireless controllers which can be checked out by coaches or any parent scorekeeper at the concession stand during any baseball or softball game played on these fields. "The scoreboards were made possible with a $5,000 grant to SBSL from MJM Electric Cooperative's "Operation...
Carson Rantanen, son of Mark and Angela Rantanen of Staunton, won 1st place in the 100m dash for Greenville College with a time of 10.46. Carson was also part of the winning 4x100 relay team. He is headed to Rochester, N.Y., this weekend to compete in the NCAA Div III Championship. Carson will compete in the 100m and 4x100m....
The Staunton High School girls softball team completed their 2023 schedule with an overall 19-9 won/loss record and 6-3 in conference. On May 15 the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Greenville Comets 15-0. Staunton scored a run in the first inning, one in the second, 5 in the third and had an 8 run rally in the 4th to take the 15-0 win in 5 innings. Lilly Bandy led the team in RBIs with 5. She had 3 hits including a double and scored 1 run. Other runs were scored by Kylie Lucykow, LillyTroeckler, Ele Feldmann, Evin Frank and Taylor Nolan, 2 ea.;...
The Staunton men's track team competed at the IHSA Class 1A Regional at Gillespie on May 18. Of the 18 teams entered, Staunton placed 9th with 28.75 team points. Auburn was first with 91 team points. The 4x100 relay team of Michael Matesa, Ethan Rantanen, Trace Trettenero and Braden Buffington won 2nd place in the their event and have qualified to advance to State Prelims at Eastern. The 4x200 relay team of Michael Matesa, Ethan Rantanen, Trace Trettenero and Braden Buffington also placed 2nd...
May 24 - Last Day Of School - 2 p.m. Dismissal June 5 - First Day of Summer School for eligible students Track & Field May 26-28* - Boys IHSA State Meet at Eastern Illinois University *Athletes have to qualify to compete...
The Staunton Bulldogs baseball team lost their final game of the season to EastAlton/Wood River, 0-7. Staunton ended the season with a 10-15-2 overall season record and were 2-7 in conference play....
The women had another great day for golfing. The low gross was the team of Martha Riley and Rosemarie Pickerill. Low net was the team of Barb Augustine and Deb McNaughton. Both teams tied for low putts. We would like to thank Kim Meyer for preparing a great lunch and all the extras she provided. Everyone enjoyed it....
The Staunton High School baseball team played North Mac on May 8th, losing 6- 9. NM... 0 - 1 - 3 - 2 - 0 - 3 - 0 = 9 Sta.... 0 - 0 - 0 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 = 6 The Bulldogs played Greenfield/Northwestern on May 10. Staunton won this game, scoring 1 run in the 5th inning and 3 in the 6th while holding Greenfield scoreless to take the 4-0 win. On May 11, Staunton lost to Carlinville 5-15. Sta ..0 - 4 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - x = 5 Car ..4 - 4 - 1 - 4 - 0 - 2 - x = 15 The loss to Carlinville made the Bulldog’s season record 10-14.They were 2-7 in c...
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs softball team added two wins to their season record last week defeating both Greenfield/Northwestern and Bunker Hill. On May 10, the girls defeated Greenfield 11-0 in a 5-inning game. Taylor Nolan had 3 hits including a triple and a home run, scored 2 runs and had 2 RBIs. Evin Frank scored 3 runs and had 3 hits including a double and 1 RBI. Kylie Lucykow also had 3 hits, 2 RBIs and scored 1 run. Feldman also had 2 RBIs. Lilly Bandy and Taylor Seelbach both had 1 hit and 1 RBI. Other runs were scored by...
The Millikin baseball team swept a key College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) doubleheader over North Park University on May 6 at the Workman Family Baseball Field in Decatur. Freshman Cayden Silvester played a key role in the game one victory. Silvester, a Staunton High School graduate, was 3-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Millikin was 25-15 overall after the wins. In a tournament on May 10, Millikin claimed a 19-2 win over North Park University. Millikin left little doubt of the outcome of the game by scoring 14 runs in the...
May 19 - High School Graduation 7 p.m. May 22 - 8th Grade Promotion May 24 - Last Day Of School - 2 p.m. Dismissal June 5 - First Day of Summer School for eligible students Track & Field TBD - Girls IHSA Sectional & Boys IHSA Sectional May 18-20* - Girls IHSA State Meet at Eastern Illinois University May 26-28* - Boys IHSA State Meet at Eastern Illinois University *Athletes have to qualify to compete...