Sophia Cooper leads Belleville East past Richwoods in non-conference matchup

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

URBANA - Belleville East's Sophia Cooper runs the ball past Richwoods' Jaydah Green during their game at Urbana High School on Wednesday. Cooper hauled in seven passes, three resulting in touchdowns for the Lancers, who went on to win 26-13, improving to 5-1 on the season after the non-conference game.

Cooper tallied 157 yards of the Lancers' 222 passing yards. The junior also finished the game with one punt return good for 15 yards.

Belleville East, now in their second season of girls' flag football, is back in action again on September 17, facing Peoria High School in one game and Peoria Manual in the second.

Check back soon for the Sentinel's full photo gallery.

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Friday Night Forecast |Week 3 Big Twelve football predictions

URBANA - This week's prediction poll for the Friday Night Forecast is closed. Here are this week's picks from area sports soothsayers.

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Bloomington & Peoria Manual

GAME-of-the-WEEK!
Alan: Bloomington .::. 34-14
Clark: Bloomington .::. 42-14

Centennial @ Richwoods

Alan: Centennial .::. 28-12
Clark: Centennial .::. 21-14

Danville @ Normal West

Alan: Normal West .::. 42-20
Clark: Normal West .::. 28-14

Normal Community @ Urbana

Alan: Normal Community .::. 49-6
Clark: Normal Community .::. 42-6

Peoria vs Morris

Alan: Peoria .::. 38-28
Clark: Morris .::. 24-14

Champaign Central vs Peoria Notre Dame

Alan: Peoria Notre Dame .::. 35-17
Clark: Champaign Central .::. 22-13

With Week 3 voting closed, check back Sunday to see how accurate this week's guesses were to the real thing. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a proud alum, or just love the spirit of high school football, Friday Night Forecast brings the fun of the season straight to area prep football fans.

Think you know who will win? Drop back by on Monday to cast your picks for the Week 4 Friday Night Forecast!

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St. Joseph-Ogden tennis rolls to shutout at GCMS

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The Spartans swept all singles and doubles matches. SJO's singles and doubles squads were flawless, taking key wins on the road.

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GIBSON CITY - St. Joseph-Ogden picked up a road win at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley on Tuesday, improving the Spartans' record to 3-2. The girls tennis team earned a clean 5-0 victory over the Falcons, sweeping all singles and doubles matches.

In singles play, No. 1 Samantha Kelso defeated Natalie Aberle, 8-6, while No. 2 Lily Rice earned an 8-0 win over Charity Miguel.

The Spartans’ doubles teams were equally impressive. No. 1 pair Ainsley Rhoten and Madison Farber took an 8-6 win, No. 2 duo Shelby Warnes and Kenley Ray defeated their opponents 9-7, and No. 3 team Karleigh Spain and Sophia Scmitz dominated 8-1. SJO’s strong teamwork and consistent play allowed the team to claim the decisive road victory over GCMS.

Complete Match Results:

Singles:

• No. 1 - Samantha Kelso, SJO def. Natalie Aberle, GCMS, 8-6
• No. 2 - Lily Rice, SJO def. Charity Miguel, GCMS, 8-0

Doubles:

• No. 1 - Ainsley Rhoten / Madison Farber, SJO def.
  Charity Miguel / Natalie Aberle, GCMS, 8-6
• No. 2 - Shelby Warnes / Kenley Ray, SJO def.
  Caylynn Embry / McKenzy Foster, GCMS, 9-7
• No. 3 - Karleigh Spain / Sophia Scmitz, SJO def.
  Emma McDuffre / Bianca Stafford, GCMS, 8-1

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