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Titan track and field makes waves

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 …

Titans girls track takes second, boys take fifth at Arthur invite

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 …

Dudley tosses no hitter, Titans blast Knights

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 …

Tiger Tennis takes strong victory over Trojans

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 …

Missed scoring opportunities hurt Titans

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 …

Lady Tigers face week of stiff competition

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 …

Paris track teams excel in busy two-week run

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. …

Tri-County Titan football players give back to the community with volunteer projects

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 …

Titans track teams notch three wins

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 …

PCHS Tigers sees ups and downs

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. …

New records set for Mayo and Crestwood track teams

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 …

Tiger triple time

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 …

The error bug continues to haunt Titans

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

More than a game

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 …

Tigers surge in April, win six of seven

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 …

Paris track teams dominate home meet

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 …

Game, Set... Wait for It!

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 …

Softball returns

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 …

Mud, sweat, baseball

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 …

Titans offense sputters as Rams cruise to win

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 …

Huge third inning vaults storm over Titans

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 …

Paris Track teams shine in outdoor opener

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 …

Titans takes third in opening meet

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 …

Paris Tigers enter pre-season tournament

The Triad Invite is a unique, dual tournament bracketed by teams like a tournament in basketball. It serves as a pre-season tournament for …

Junior High track teams face off in Arthur

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 …

Titans fall to Hatchets in baseball season opener

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 …

Home Base: PCHS welcomes Casey in first home game of season

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 …

Late innings surge lifts Buffaloes past Titans

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 …

Horizon Health adds trainers to high schools

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 …

Paris powers over Tri-County

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 …

Mayo falls short in intense regional final against Sullivan

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 …

Taylor Clark signs intent to play at DAC

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 …

Cardinals win junior league championship

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 …

Tigers cap first winning season since 2014 despite tough regional loss at home

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 …

Third time is not the charm for Lady Tigers

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 …

Paris Athletics hosts Youth Baseball Camp

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 …

Junior League players awarded

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 …

Junior League wraps up 60th season with tournament

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 …

Mayo, Crestwood ‘Pink Out’ the court

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 …

Chrisman Eagles close out volleyball season

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.”  …

End of season for Titans, Streaks advance

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 …

Lady Tigers continue to claim victory

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 …

Tigers defeat Trojans in senior night battle

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 …

PCHS recognizes girl basketball seniors

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 …

“A close win for the Tigers”

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 …

Tri-County Titans girls basketball season comes to a close

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

Top of the pyramid

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 …

Junior League teams celebrate end of regular season

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 …

Cardinals stay perfect in Paris City League action

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, Mayo seventh grade basketball season comes to an end

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.   …

Brent Owen named NCAA DII National Coach of the Week

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 …

Paris Tigers claim 15th win of the season

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. …

End of the line: Eagles and Redbirds fall short at eighth grade sectionals

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 …

Paris Lady Tigers dominate, clinch top seed in sectionals

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 …

Tigers fall in final seconds to La Salette Academy

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 …

PCHS wrestlers advance to sectionals

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 …

Cardinals continue to dominate Junior League

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 …

Lady Tigers taste first losses of the season

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.  …

Paris Tigers cruise past Chrisman, Rigdon hits 1,000 points

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 …

Redbird seventh graders’ historic season ends in Teutopolis

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 …
Chiefs chase historic three-peat, Eagles seek redemption

Super Bowl LIX Showdown

Super Bowl LIX Showdown: Chiefs chase historic three-peat, Eagles seek redemption NEW ORLEANS—The 2024 NFL season has been nothing short of historic. The Kansas City Chiefs and the …

Celebrating legendary athletes

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 …

Hawks, Colts, Tigers and Cardinals pick up one-sided wins

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 …

Redbirds struggle against Westville

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 …

Paris wrestlers topple Olney but fall victim to injuries

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 …

Lady Tigers finish third in LIC Tournament

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 …

Tigers are “playing connected” as postseason draws near

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 …

Eagles close out regular season on a high note

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 …

Tigers, Bears, Cards and Hawks roll in City League

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 …

PHS Athletic HOF prepares to welcome third class

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 …

Redbirds lose perfect record in LEIC tourney, bounce back at home

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 …

PCHS Wrestling finishes third at LIC tourney

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 …

Newton spoils Lady Tigers’ LIC Tourney run

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 …

Tigers earn dramatic win over North Central

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 …

Eagle volleyball squads top Windsor at home

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 …

Cards and Hawks continue to roll in second act of Junior League season

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. …

Mayo rolls through round one of LEIC tourney

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 …

Lady Titans snap losing skid against Blue Ridge

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 …

Cumberland slips away from Tri-County, losing streak continues

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 …

Tigers trending in the right direction after 1-1 split

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 Lady Tigers hold out for home win against Mt. Zion

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 …

Crestwood dominates Hardwood Classic

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 …

Nugent set to coach in All-State Junior High Classic

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 …

Titans stumble in league opener

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 …

Lady Tigers fall shy of T-Town in revenge game

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 …

Tolono’s size derails promising start for Tigers

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 …

Lady Titans’ skid continues in Robinson

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, …

Titans find mixed results at Holiday Tournament

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 …

Lady Tigers take third place at State Farm Classic

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. …

Tigers roll to five straight wins

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 …

Eagles unwrap success heading into the holidays

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 …

State-ranked Warriors handle Titans in complete performance

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 …

Tigers stumped by Olney’s size

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. …

Titans take down Timberwolves

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 …

Lady Tigers shoot the lights out in road win

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 …

Redbirds power past Lawrenceville

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 …
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Tigers take gold

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 …

Lady Redbirds complete golden season, seal state championship with win over Eureka

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 …

Cards still undefeated as Junior League enters Christmas break

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 …