Tiger Relays
Sunny, breezy conditions challenged high school track and field athletes at Paris High School in Paris on Thursday afternoon for another prestigious meet on the schedule as the …
Rains and clouds greeted junior high track athletes to Wilson Field at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School for one of the premier events on the schedule as the Tri-County Titans competed in …
The Tri-County Titan have seen ups and downs on the field this week. Back-to-back matches, including a 25-run performance and a painful 7-2 games loss have left the Titans tasting victory and …
Charleston is in roughly the same spot as Paris this year, replacing the majority of last year’s top six with younger players. In singles, Eli Brinkerhoff took a win at number one that featured …
A week that began with promise ended with frustration for the Tri-County Titans softball team, who struggled to convert scoring opportunities and limit defensive errors in a pair of losses to Blue …
A string of tough opponents prevented the Lady Tiger Softball team from reaching the .500 mark this past week. The Tigers saw their record fall to 7-11 during an up-and-down stretch of games that …
The Paris High School boys and girls track teams had a busy and successful stretch from April 7–18, competing in multiple meets and showcasing strong performances across track and field events.
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The Tri-County Titans football team members from past and present seasons worked together to raise money for the program by doing community work in Newman. The volunteers were joined by head coach …
The Tri-County Titans competed in a triangular meet against the host Arcola Purple Riders and the Cerro Gordo Broncos. At the end of the day, the Titans had another great showing, notching three team …
Paris Tiger softball saw a mix of highs and lows over a busy stretch of games. The team struggled defensively in losses to Salt Fork and Danville, despite showing some solid moments at the plate. …
Mayo Middle School hosted a quad track meet on April 10 with the Crestwood, Chrisman and Tuscola East Prairie teams.
In the eighth-grade boys division, Marcus Hutchings took first place in …
The PCHS Tigers will host a tri-meet April 19, with teams from Flora and Robinson visiting for tennis matches. The meet-up follows multiple victory rounds and a few rocky matches in the midst of …
After notching their second win of the season in Hume against Cerro Gordo-Bement on Thursday, the Tri-County Titans took to the road, making a trip to Potomac for a game against the Armstrong-Potomac …
Trio of local coaches honored for building champions on and off the court
For three local basketball coaches, the 2024–25 season wasn’t just about wins and losses — it was about grit, growth and guiding young athletes toward something greater.
Adam …
Since the calendar flipped to April, the Paris Tiger baseball team has figured a few things out.
For one thing, they found their groove on offense, scoring 77 runs during their six-game winning …
The Paris boys and girls track teams hosted the first of two home meets last Tuesday, April 1st. Hosting Casey, Heritage, Tri County and Danville Schlarmann in an open meet format allowed teams to …
After a 10-day break since the season-opening tournament, Paris Tigers Tennis was able to get some more tennis played Thursday, April 3, before the rain got heavy enough to make the courts too slick …
BHRA 13, Paris 12
After a week of cancellations, Paris’ softball team finally resumed play in Bismarck and wasted little time.
With two outs in the first inning, Morgan Coombes drove …
After losing three of their first four games to start the 2025 season, the Paris Tiger baseball team has clawed their way back to a .500 record heading into April.
The Tigers could even be well …
A calm, blustery Tuesday afternoon blanketed the field at Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville for high school baseball as the Tri-County Titans finished up an opening season three-game road trip …
The Tri-County Titans had a tough week on the diamond, falling 8-2 to the Neoga Indians on Friday after missing key scoring opportunities and battling fielding errors. Earlier in the week, the Titans …
After a couple of indoor meets at Charleston and Mt. Zion earlier in the month, the Paris boys and girls track teams opened their outdoor season at West Vigo along with Georgetown-Ridge Farm on …
After a month of preparation and training, the 2025 high school track season for the Tri-County Titans started on an athletic field in Casey. The Monday afternoon match between five teams was hosted …
The Triad Invite is a unique, dual tournament bracketed by teams like a tournament in basketball. It serves as a pre-season tournament for …
Head Coach Alyssa Childress and her junior high Tri-County Titans met at Wilson Field in Arthur for a triangular meet with the ALAH Knights and the Villa Grove Blue Devils on Monday. After a long day …
The curtain rose on the 2025 high school baseball season on a breezy, warm Tuesday afternoon in Windsor for the Tri-County Titans. Looking to bounce back from a three-win season last spring, the …
The Paris Tigers have had a tough start to their season, holding a 1-3 record after their first four games. They struggled in the opener against Salt Fork, falling 14-4 due to defensive errors and …
An incredible, blustery Monday afternoon greeted softball fans at Shiloh High School in Hume as the second week of the 2025 high school softball season commenced for the Tri-County Titans. The Titans …
PARIS—Horizon Health has expanded its athletic training staff, providing coverage once again at Paris and Chrisman high schools.
Over the past several years, Horizon Health has …
In a commanding performance on Tuesday, March 18, the Paris Varsity Tigers overpowered the Tri-County Titans with an emphatic 22-1 victory, fueled by Jacie Young’s explosive bat and an …
In a thrilling regional championship showdown, the Mayo eighth-grade volleyball team fought valiantly but ultimately fell to Sullivan in a dramatic three-set match. Sullivan emerged as regional …
For Taylor Clark, choosing the right college meant finding a balance between athletics and academics. The senior basketball player decided on DAC (Danville Area Community College) because of its …
In the March 7 edition of The Prairie Press, the scores within the junior league article were incorrect and outdated. An updated version has been released below.
Sunday was a day of great …
The Tigers officially wrapped up their first winning season since 2014, but it came at the
hands of a tough loss, 57-41, to the Lawrenceville Indians in the Regional finals on Friday night. The …
The third time was not the charm for the Lady Tigers, as they fell to the Shoes after leading the entire first three quarters by the score of 44-33 on Tuesday night. T-Town used a shut-down fourth …
Young baseball players in Paris had an exciting opportunity to hone their skills and prepare for the upcoming season through the Paris Tigers Baseball Spring Training Clinics. The clinics, open to …
It was a great afternoon to watch some basketball at Eveland Gym as the Cardinals captured the Championship Title for the 60th anniversary of Paris Junior League Basketball.
After the final four …
The final day of the Paris Junior League Championship is Sunday, March 2 at the Ernie Eveland Gym.
The first game will be for Consolation Runner-Up with the Lions and the Eagles meeting up …
The annual Pink Out volleyball game between Mayo and Crestwood Middle Schools was an electrifying event, filled with thrilling rallies, intense competition and strong community support. With both …
Volleyball season for the Chrisman-Scottland Junior High Lady Eagles is complete, and according to the team’s head coach, Jason Whitaker, they are “ready for post-play.”
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It was “win or go home” time for high school boys basketball teams across the state of Illinois during Monday’s IHSA Class 1A Tournament. The Tri-County Titans traveled to …
For the better part of the first half last Thursday night, it appeared as though the Paris Lady Tigers’ dream path through the post-season might be in serious jeopardy.
However, the Tigers …
The Paris Tigers boys sent their senior class out in style Tuesday night, winning their final regular-season home game 59-42 over the Charleston Trojans.
The win moved the Paris record to …
The Paris Lady Tigers capped off their regular season with three strong wins, solidifying their dominance heading into the postseason. On Senior Night, Paris defeated Altamont 60-53, finishing the …
The Tigers took on Charleston, Tuesday, Feb. 18, while celebrating senior night. Stats from the game were not available prior to press time. Visit www.prairiepress.net for up-to-date coverage and …
The Tri-County Titans’ season came to a dramatic close in the Georgetown Regional, when the Titans fell just short in a heartbreaker against Heritage, 33-32. Despite holding a six-point lead …
Mayo, Crestwood cheerleaders place in top 10 at state competition
Cheerleading is often viewed as less than a sport, but for the dedicated athletes at Mayo Middle School and Crestwood, it is a rigorous, competitive and rewarding experience. Both teams showcased …
To no one’s surprise, the Cardinals ended their season with a perfect record during the final round of Junior League play on Sunday. The Colts, Hawks and Lions also enjoyed the taste of …
Sunday afternoons are made for Paris City League Basketball and the latest was no exception. The Cardinals, Tigers, Colts and Panthers took the reigns on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Cardinals …
Crestwood Eagles
Crestwood’s seventh-grade basketball team took two wins in the IESA Class 7-2A regional before falling in the semifinal round 34-23 to Casey-Westfield.
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Chrisman’s Brent Owen continues to make a name for himself in the college men’s basketball world. Owen received the honor of being named NCAA DII National Coach of the Week by Hoop Dirt …
After two hard-fought battles against Robinson and La Salette, the Paris Tigers are advancing 15 -11 on the season after bagging a final score of 66-50 on Friday and a 58-57 win on Tuesday.
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Paris was home to not one, but two regional champions last week. Eighth-grade basketball teams from Mayo Middle School and Crestwood collected their plaques last week and advanced to play in separate …
The Paris Tigers earned the top seed in their sectional on Friday, Feb. 7 when they played against Marshall. The win improves the Tigers to 19-7 on the season, and 6-1 in the LIC.
The Lady …
The energy was electric Tuesday night as the Paris Tigers played host to the visiting La Salette Academy Lions. As is customary when visiting Paris, La Salette brought its entire student body to pack …
The luchadoras of Paris Cooperative High School’s wrestling team competed in the IHSW Girls Regionals on Feb. 1. Five ladies entered the regional contest and four female grapplers are …
Another Sunday afternoon of Junior League play unfolded at Eveland Gym on Sunday, Feb. 2. The Colts, Bears and Hawks all earned bragging rights, while the Cardinals continued their winning streak …
The Tigers travel to Marshall tonight to wrap up conference play at 6 p.m. The match-up comes on the heels of back-to-back losses against Peoria Notre Dame and the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces.
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A Jan. 31 loss against Casey left the Tigers determined to “find their mojo” and connect with the rim. The determination led them to an impressive victory on Feb. 1 against Chrisman in a …
TEUTOPOLIS—The odds were stacked against the Mayo Rebirds’ seventh-grade basketball team on Monday, Feb. 3.
Just days before, Mayo secured a 36-22 regional championship victory …
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The time has come for a new class of athletes to be inducted into the Paris Athletics Hall of Fame. At 4 p.m., Feb. 1, a ceremony was held to honor the legendary athletes.
The 2025 Hall of Fame …
PARIS—The Hawks, Colts, Tigers and Cardinals emerged victorious in lopsided victories during the fourth week of Junior League action since winter break. Fans can experience the next round of …
Both the seventh and eighth-grade Mayo Middle School volleyball squads split their recent home matches, beating Tuscola before falling to Westville. The Redbirds traveled to Danville North Ridge …
The Paris Cooperative High School wrestling team sent off its seniors in style on Wednesday, Jan. 22, conquering the Olney Tigers 43-30 in an orange-and-black battle.
Unfortunately, the Tigers …
ROBINSON—For the second time in 72 hours, the Paris Lady Tigers battled the Robinson Lady Maroons on Monday, Jan. 27.
The first meeting took place on Friday, Jan. 24 at Olney High School …
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill.—After taking revenge against the Marshall Lions on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Paris High School boys basketball team fell shy of an upset against Olney, losing in the semifinal …
CHRISMAN—The Crestwood Eagles eighth-grade basketball team waltzed through the annual Chrisman Hardwood Classic last week before rolling past Hutsonville in their final home game of the season …
PARIS—Sunday, Jan. 19 was bitterly cold, but that didn’t keep fans, family and supporters from heading to Eveland Gym to catch City League action.
TIGERS 32, PANTHERS 16
In the …
PARIS—Six individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to HOF Committee President Harry Hughes.
It is …
MAYO 46, NEWTON 22
PARIS—After a heartbreaking loss in the final game of the Little Eastern Illinois Conference, the Mayo Redbirds found redemption on their home court, beating out the …
PARIS—The Paris Cooperative High School wrestling team found success on the mat last week, downing Mt. Carmel 46-33 in a home dual meet before taking on the first-ever LIC Dual Conference …
The Paris Lady Tigers’ LIC Tournament run took a detour against Newton on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the Eagles avenged an earlier loss by surging to a 19-point victory over Paris in the semifinal …
PARIS—When fans filed into the Paris Cooperative High School gym on Friday, Jan. 17, they had no clue what they were about to witness. The Paris Tigers (12-8, 2-2) hosted the North Central …
PARIS—Both the Crestwood Eagles volleyball teams opened their respective seasons on the right foot this year, beating out Windsor in front of a friendly crowd on Thursday, Jan. 9.
The …
Eveland Gym reverberated with excitement on Sunday, Jan. 12 as the Cardinals, Tigers, Bears and Hawks started off the second half of the Paris Junior League basketball season with wins.
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Coach Shawn Nugent and Co. picked up where they left off before the holiday break last week, picking up dominant wins over Chrisman before opening the LEIC tournament with a pair of opening-round …
Tri-County 42, Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon 4
HUME—After dropping five straight games during a tough stretch, Tri-County returned home Monday Jan. 13 to host the Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon …
KANSAS—After waiting a day to play due to wintery conditions, the scene was set for Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Kansas High School. The Tri-County Titans …
Even after a tough loss to Dieterich Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Paris Tigers seem to be inching closer to their full potential late in the season. Despite a poor shooting performance, Paris showed …
PARIS—With the weather wreaking havoc on basketball schedules throughout the state early last week, the Paris Lady Tigers were only able to get one game in the books—and what a game it …
CHRISMAN—Winter Storm Blair derailed several recent basketball games for Edgar County teams earlier this year. Nevertheless, when the Crestwood Eagles took the floor for the seventh-grade …
Before taking the reigns of the Mayo Middle School boys basketball program in the spring of 2023, Shawn Nugent was uncertain he’d ever coach again. After 19 years of coaching at the high school …
ARCOLA—It was time to ring in the new year on the basketball court for the Tri-County Titans on Friday, Jan. 3 with Lincoln Prairie Conference action against the Arcola Purple Riders. The …
TEUTOPOLIS—Six weeks after squaring off in the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament championship game, the Paris Lady Tigers traveled to Teutopolis on Saturday, Jan. 4 to try to …
Despite a promising start, Paris’ boys basketball matchup against Tolono took a turn for the worst on Saturday, Jan. 4. Tolono Unity used its size to put the Tiger frontcourt in foul trouble on …
Altamont 39, Tri-County 29
ROBINSON—The final day of the Robinson Holidaze Hoopla girls basketball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 28 found the Tri-County Lady Titans at 0-3 in Pool A play, …
Westville 67, Tri-County 50
KANSAS—Day two of Tri-County’s boys basketball Holiday Tournament arrived on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Titans hoped t bounce back with a win over the …
BLOOMINGTON—The Paris Lady Tigers took part in the State Farm Classic in Bloomington over the holiday break and, for the third time in the last four years, earned hardware for their efforts.
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KANSAS—When winter break began, the Paris Cooperative High School boys basketball team was 5-6 on the year, fresh off a 20-point loss at home to a physically imposing Olney squad. Today, the …
PARIS—The Crestwood Eagles boys basketball team entered the holiday season with plenty to celebrate last week. Both the seventh and eighth-grade rosters stood their ground in consecutive home …
HUME—Another rare Saturday afternoon game was on tap for the Tri-County Titans boys hoops squad over the weekend. The Titans hosted the Tuscola Warriors at Shiloh High School. The Titans were …
PARIS—The Paris Tigers had a tough go of it when the schedule swung back to Little Illini Conference (LIC) play Friday, Dec. 20 against the visiting Olney Tigers — Paris lost 51-31.
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BETHANY, Ill.—Having lost their last two games, including a Wednesday, Dec. 18 to Paris, the Tri-County Titans girls basketball team faced a quick turnaround before traveling to Bethany for …
OAKLAND—All was calm last week for the Paris Lady Tigers ahead of the Christmas break, but they did manage to grab their eighth win of the season on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Paris struggled out …
With a combined record of 27-1, it’s safe to say the Mayo Redbirds seventh and eighth-grade boys basketball teams have hit their stride and maintained it so far this season. Both squads …
By Robby Tucker
rtucker@prairiepress.net
The Paris Cooperative High School wrestling teams divided and conquered Saturday, Dec. 21—the boys roster snagged the program’s first-ever team championship during the North Vermillion …
GERMANTOWN HILLS, Ill.—In sports and life, the journeys worth taking are often the most difficult. The Mayo Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team faced a long and arduous trek to the …
PARIS—Paris Junior League Basketball concluded the first half of the season Sunday, Dec. 15, with the Colts, Cardinals, Hawks and Panthers taking wins. All teams will take the next two weeks …
