February 2023

Owen O’Hara works over an opponent during the IHSA State Finals on his way to a 4th Place finish, earning All-State Honors for the Tiger senior.

Owen O’Hara places 4th at State Finals

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Beardstown senior wrestler Owen O’Hara is the 4th Place finisher at the 2023 IHSA Class 1A State Wrestling Finals at… Login to continue reading Login…

Owen Quigley shoots a free throw during varsity basketball action against Lewistown.

Trojans end Tigers’ season

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor It was a tough end of the season for the Beardstown Tiger varsity basketball team as they lost their last… Login to continue reading Login…

Roger Gil of the BJHS Wrestling team battles with a Farmer of Farmington Central school.

BJHS wrestling action

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Lady Bluejays

Panthers Stun Lady Bluejays Regional Final

By Jason Brockschmidt A dream season ended in a nightmare for the PORTA-AC Central girls varsity basketball team as they fell at home in the… Login to continue reading Login…

Bluejays

Lane 2nd in State Wrestling Finals

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor PORTA-AC wrestler Bryar Lane’s quest for a state title came agonizingly close as he lost a heartbreaker 4 to 3… Login to continue reading Login…

Basketball

Area basketball roundup

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia boys varsity basketball team won their regional opener over North Greene after splitting their final two regular season… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Church of the Nazarene, 10th and Jackson Streets, will host “Anticpation in Concert” at 7:00 p.m. February 25. A freewill offering will be taken. The public is invited to attend.

Anticpation in Concert

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Pinewood Derby

Pinewood Derby February 26

Cub Scout Pack 137, Arenzville, will be holding their second annual open derby challenge on Sunday, February 26th. The derby will be held at the… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Junior/Senior High School

BHS Board approves trip to Spain

By Jan McGovern Frank Shaw, a history teacher at Beardstown High School, presented a proposal to the Board of Education Feb.15 for an educational enrichment… Login to continue reading Login…