Illinois' Class 2A girls' basketball All-Staters named
CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) POINTS
Amayah Doyle, Carterville (5-10, Sr., F/G) 121
Mya Wardle, Peoria Notre Dame (5-7, Sr., PG) 88
Taylor Davidson, Stillman Valley (5-10, Jr., PG) 78
Madi Schroeder, Peotone (5-11, Sr., SF) 70
*-Alyssa Koerkenmeier, Breese Mater Dei (6-6, Jr., C) 69
*-Camryn Veltrop, Morrison (6-2, Jr., C) 69
CLASS 2A SECOND TEAM NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) POINTS
Lauren Miller, Central Southeastern (5-10, Jr., F) 49
Marisa Zane, Robinson (5-6, Sr., G) 49
Emma Behrmann, Nashville (5-10, Soph., G/F) 47
Lakeeyah Barnes, Chicago Phillips (5-6, Sr., PG) 40
*-Trinity Davis, Kankakee Bishop McNamara (5-8, Jr., SG) 34
*-Clair Hulke, Rock Island Alleman (6-0, Sr., G/F) 34
CLASS 2A HONORABLE MENTION
(25 TOTAL; IN ORDER OF POINTS) NAME, SCHOOL (HT., YR., POS.) POINTS
Ayva Rush, Vienna (5-7, Jr., G) 33 Dalia Dejesus, Deer Creek-Mackinaw (5-11, Soph., F) 31; Kaitlin White, Minonk Fieldcrest (5-6, Sr., PG/G) 26; Anna Weber, Pleasant Plains (5-11, Soph., F/C) 19; Sophia Hoffmann, Carlyle (5-6, Jr., G) 18; Madison Kenyon, Woodstock Marian Central Catholic (5-9, Sr., F) 16; Taylor Trame, Breese Central (5-11, Soph., SG) 16; Brooklyn Burnett, Metropolis Massac County (5-11, Sr., C) 13; Allie Geiger, Elmhurst IC Catholic Prep (5-11, Sr., PF) 13; Jayce Privia, Petersburg PORTA-A/C Central (5-9, Sr., G) 13; Carmyn Huston, Monmouth-Roseville (5-8, Sr., F) 12; Mia Brawner, Gillespie (5-9, Jr., F) 11; Maycee Randall, Mt. Carmel (6-3, Soph., C) 11; Carsyn Clark, Johnston City (6-1, Sr., C) 9; Emma Meyer, Carlyle (5-11, Sr., F/C) 9; Kallie Oestreicher, DuQuoin (5-6, Sr., G) 9; Chloe Probst, Teutopolis (5-8, Jr., G) 9; Sariah Allen, Chicago Crane (5-5, Fr., G) 8; Karlie Hoke, Petersburg PORTA-A/C Central (6-0, Sr., G/F) 8; Jillian DeFranza, Wilmette Regina Dominican (5-7, Soph., G) 6; Audrey Erickson, Alleman (5-9, Sr., PG) 6; Macy Groharing, Byron (5-8, Soph., G/F) 6; Mya Janssen, Stillman Valley (6-0, Sr., F) 6; Katelyn Jones, Robinson (5-9, Sr., G/F) 6; Adalynn Voss, Rock Island Alleman (5-9, Soph., SG) 6.
-- NOTE: Also receiving a single vote (thus not receiving honorable mention): Carson Arthalony, Petersburg PORTA-A/C Central (6-1, Jr., C) 3; Summer Brinkmann, Nashville (5-11, Fr., G/F) 3; Claire Seal, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (5-10, Sr., F) 3; Allison Wheeler, Canton (6-0, Jr., F/SG) 3.
Area wrestlers earn All-Conference recognition
URBANA - Eleven wrestlers from Unity and eight from St. Joseph-Ogden were selected by coaches and named to the Illini Prairie 2023-2024 all-conference teams. Later today, the Rockets wrestle against the Shells of Roxana for a spot in tomorrow's semifinal round at Grossinger Motors Arena. The season also continues for Unity's Phoenix Molina, who is competing in the girls' IHSA wrestling championship, also at the arena.
Illini Prairie Conference
All-Conference Wrestling
Hunter Romano, Monticello (Junior, 175/190)
Aidan Scholwin, Pontiac (Senior, 106)*
Ayden Mackey, Prairie Central (Senior, 144)
Emmitt Holt, SJO (Senior, 113)*
Holden Brazelton, SJO (Junior, 132)*
Coy Hayes, SJO (Sophomore, 150)
August Christhilf, STM (Senior, 175)*
Robbie Vavrik, STM (Senior, 285)*
Brody Cuppernell, STM (Senior, 190/215)*
Hunter Shike, Unity (Sophomore, 126)*
Taylor Finley, Unity (Freshmen, 132)
Kaden Inman, Unity (Junior, 144)
Abram Davidson, Unity (Sophomore, 157)
Ryan Rink, Unity (Junior, 165)*
Thayden Root, Unity (Senior, 175)
Hunter Eastin, Unity (Junior, 190)*
AJ Toliver, IVC (Freshmen, 150)
Gavin Ridings, Monticello (Senior, 157)
Wyatt Vaughan, Monticello (Senior, 175/190)
Brandon Peters, Monticello (Senior, 285)
John Traub, Prairie Central (Junior, 132)
Darius Williams, Rantoul (Junior, 150)
Jackson Walsh, SJO (Sophomore, 113)
Landen Butts, SJO (Junior, 138)
Devan Swisher, SJO (Sophomore, 165)
Maddie Wells, SJO (Sophomore, 126)
James Schmidt, STM (Junior, 215)
Philip Christhilf, STM (Junior, 157)
Keegan Germano, Unity (Freshmen, 138)
Josh Heath, Unity (Sophomore, 150)
Luke Andruczyk, Monticello (Freshmen, 120)
Will Osborne, Monticello (Freshmen, 126)
Russ Brown, Monticello (Junior, 165)
Hunter Melvin, Pontiac (Senior, 215)
Drayden Ramsey, Pontiac (Sophomore, 126)
Noah Davis, Pontiac (Freshmen, 120)
Drew Owen, Rantoul (Junior, 215/285)
Quincy Jones, SJO (Junior, 215)
Travis McCarter, Unity (Sophomore, 113)
Hudson DeHart, Unity (Freshmen, 215)
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Unity, SJO players recognized as All-Staters
Sentinel 2021-22 All-Area girls basketball team







St. Joseph-Ogden Taylor Henry, Senior
Unity Payton Jacob, Senior
St. Joseph-Ogden Gabrielle Mboyo-Meta, Junior
Urbana Lauren Miller, Junior
Unity Maddie Reed, Senior
Unity Taylor Wells, Senior
St. Joseph-Ogden
Urbana Zineria Edwards, Senior
Urbana Addison Frick, Sophomore
St. Joseph-Ogden Peyton Jones, Junior
St. Joseph-Ogden Ashlyn Lannert, Senior
St. Joseph-Ogden Katey Moore, Sophomore
Unity Raegan Stringer, Sophomore
Unity Erika Steinman, Senior
Unity
Alyssa Hamilton (Sr), Alison Kearney (Sr), Kaytlyn Baker (Jr) Unity:
Hailey Flesch (Sr), Gracie Renfrow (Sr), Savannah Alagna (Sr), Calli Chandler (Sr), Bridget Henry (Sr), Addison Ray (So) Urbana:
Amarah Howard (Sr), McKenzie Sprague (Jr), Teri Hall (So), Savannah Blanden (So)
Four area soccer players earn all-conference recognition

2021 IPC All-Conference Soccer Teams
Jake Edmonson, Monticello (unanimous)
Justin Siebert, Olympia (unanimous)
Jonah Bergman, IVC
Juniors:
Blake Staab, St. Thomas More (unanimous)
Dylan Ginalick, Monticello (unanimous)
Alexandro Gonzalez, Rantoul (unanimous)
Sophomores:
Biniam Lienhart, Monticello (unanimous)
Martin Mondala, St. Thomas More (unanimous)
Jaylen Bischoff, Central Catholic
Freshmen:
Jacob Jongky, Central Catholic
Gavin Young, Central Catholic
Joe Carter, Central Catholic
David Broadbear, Central Catholic
Ethan Brakke, Monticello
Mason Behrens, St. Joseph-Ogden
Logan Ingram, St. Joseph-Ogden
Zach Ohlsson, Unity
Cole Smith, Monticello
Noah While, Olympia
Juniors:
Malachi Manuel, Monticello
Tristan Baker, IVC
Sophomores:
Dane Taylor, St. Thomas More
Cabott Craft, St. Thomas More
Eliud Echeverria, Rantoul
Freshmen:
Boyden Chaon, Central Catholic
Joshua Jongky, Central Catholic
Payton Carroll, Olympia
Jake Mitchell, Olympia
Dylan Smith, Olympia
Johan Guerrero, Rantoul
Andrew Miller, Unity
Sophomores:
Austin Koch, Central Catholic
Jarrett Wieduwilt, Central Catholic
Ben Williamson, Monticello Gannon Wille, Olympia
Cooper Hannagan, St. Thomas More
Anthony Hoffman, St. Thomas More
Adam Price, St. Thomas More
Freshmen:
Jack Tanner, Monticello
Warren Tomczak, Central Catholic
3 earn all-conference girls basketball honors

St. Joseph-Ogden's Taylor Wells was named to the conference's First Team list. Known for her strong defensive play, the junior finished the last three games of the pandemic shortened season averaging eight points per game.
Joining Wells on the the list was teammate Ella Armstrong, also a junior. Armstrong led St. Joseph-Ogden's offense averaging 10 ppg in her last three outings this season.
A well-deserved nod also went to Unity's lone senior Chloee Reed. Reed, who was a strong contributor for Rockets, scored 23 points in her team's 57-20 rout against Rantoul.
Below is the complete list of players who made an impression on coaches throughout the conference.
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
(unanimous selection)
Abbey Davis, SR
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Taylor Nowaskie, JR
OLYMPIA
Chloe Sisco, SO
PRAIRIE CENTRAL
Taylor Wells, JR
ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN
Addie Masching, SR
PONTIAC
SAINT THOMAS MORE
Ella Armstrong, JR
ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN
Madison Kinkade, SR
PRAIRIE CENTRAL
Renni Fultz, JR
MONTICELLO
Abbi Bode, SR
OLYMPIA
Abby Cox, SR
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Mention:
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Marley Williamson, JR
ILLINOIS VALLEY CENTRAL
Tristina Einhouse, SR
PONTIAC
Kianna Berlatsky, SR
RANTOUL
Chloee Reed, SR
UNITY
Pence honored as All-Stater


First Team
Evan WermertSenior, Teutopolis High School Kaleb Applebey
Senior, Mount Carmel Beau Stipp
Senior, Mount Carmel Sean Flood
Senior, Niles (Northridge Prep) Ty Pence
Sophomore, St. Joe Ogden (SJO) Jalen Quinn
Junior, Tuscola Josh Harris
Senior, Timothy Christian Ben Vander Wal
Junior, Timothy Christian Johnny Dieck
Senior, Chicago Christian Tanner Wilson
Senior, North Mac Dre Scott
Senior, Pinckneyville Landon Zurliene
Senior, Fairfield Eli Downen
Senior, Carterville Zach Derus
Senior, Rockford Lutheran Walt Hill
Sophomore, Rockford Lutheran Nate Henry
Junior, Rockridge Marcus Williams
Junior, Sterling Newman Holt Geltmaker
Senior, IVC Jaxon Cusac-McKay
Senior, Fieldcrest Trey Bazzell
Senior, Prairie Central JT Welch
Senior, Bloomington Central Catholic Isaac Turner
Junior, Nashville High School DJ Starr
Junior, Normal UHigh Justin Guernsey
Senior, Pleasant Plains Reece Johnson
Senior, Benton Joshua Caleb Slawinski
Senior, Corliss Freddie Cooper
Senior, Corliss Enari Thomas
Senior, Chicago Marshall Jerrell Edwards
Junior, Chicago Dunbar Darrius Perryman
Junior, Chicago Clark Jake Hamilton
Sophomore, Sacred Heart Griffin
Special Mention
Grant HyerSenior, Quincy Notre Dame Jacob Shoven
Senior, Clifton Central Elijah Tidwell
Senior, Bismarck-Henning Rossville Alvin Zach Tucker
Senior, Byron Noah McElravy
Senior, Fairfield Caden Bee
Junior, Salem Nikko Powe
Junior, Kewanee Andrew Ambrose
Senior, Pana Drake Vogel
Junior, Hillsboro Colin Brueggemann
Senior, Freeburg Jackson Holmes
Senior, Columbia Trevor Heffren
Junior, Eureka Mac Parmalee
Senior, IVC Asa Smith
Junior, El Paso-Gridley Jensen Whiteman
Senior, Rockridge Brady Moore
Junior, Breese Central Cade Privia
Senior, PORTA (Petersburg) Michael Godsey
Junior, Harrisburg Qati Dalipi
Senior, Westmont Dovantae Richardson
Junior, Dunbar Kevin Gentry
Senior, Chicago Austin Norvell Meadows
Senior, Orr Malik Williams
Senior, Chicago Farragut Duane Doss
Junior, Beecher John Blumeyer
Senior, Dee-Mack Daniel Tingley
Senior, Marshall High School Nicholas Warnecke
Senior, Breese Central Anthony Zepeda
Junior, Chicago Academy Sam Antonacci
Senior, Sacred Heart Griffin Andrew Stokes
Junior, Montini
Former Unity player earns 6th volleyball conference award

Seven Spartans make all-conference football list

Seniors Brayden Weaver (Linebacker), Payton Cain (Defensive Back) and Blake Dable (Offensive Line) each received first-team accolades. Attempting to become a three-sport athlete in his final year as a Spartan, Drew Coursey, who never played a down of varsity football until last August, received second-team recognition at the linebacker position. Three players received Honorable Mentions. Crayton Burnett, who also started at quarterback, received noticed for his kick ability at punter with an HM. Senior Jaden Miller was given a nod as a defensive lineman while Brady Buss, who will be back next fall, earned a salute at the wide receiver position. The Spartans finished the 2019 season with a record of five wins and five loses. Earning a second consecutive Class 3A playoff bid, SJO dropped their first-round postseason game to the Williamsville Bullets, who rolled through the bracket to take home this year's championship trophy.
Cain and Izard make Toyota of Danville Classic all-tournament team

2019 All-Tournament Team:
Emmanuel Garcia Camilo, Notre Dame de La Salette
Jamal Taylor, Schlarman Academy
Conner Curry, Watseka
Cale Steinbaugh, Georgetown-Ridge Farm
Ian Rogers, Cissna Park
Payton Cain, St. Joseph-Ogden
All-Tournament Team MVP:
Chance Izard, St. Joseph-Ogden
30 players receive SJO varsity football letters

Suffering a season-ending injury in the eight game of the season, his offensive stats boast 266 yards on 49 carries and four touchdowns. A two-way player, Weaver was credited with 76 tackles, 49 of which were solo, at middle linebacker this season. He was also awarded the program's Defensive Award. Drew Coursey and Jordan Kelly shared the team's Most-Improved-Player award. Wearing #2 this season, Kelly, a 5-foot-10 wide receiver and strong safety, finished his only season of varsity football with 18 tackles and one interception.
![]() Jordan Kelly, one of this year's two Most-Improved-Players, runs a pass route against visiting St. Thomas More. (Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks) |
Wolfersberger, Sarnecki earn cross country Most-Improved recognition
![]() Senior Eric Poe races to the finish line at the 2019 IHSA state cross country meet at Detweiller Park on November 9. In addition to a varsityl letter, Poe was honored with the Rick Walden Most Consistent Award. (Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
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