Bomber comeback eliminates Tigers
When two evenly matched baseball teams play the outcome, many times, comes down to just a couple of plays, maybe a lucky break here or a bad bounce there.
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Beardstown 9/10 All Stars fall in final eight
Although the season ending loss is always disappointing, a top eight in the State of Illinois finish like the Beardstown 9/10-year-old baseball All-Stars accomplished is something to be proud of. With the Tigers coming agonizingly close to victory in their final two games at State, it may take a little time, but the disappointment will soon fade into truly great memories.
Youth Tackle Football is back in Beardstown
After a brief hiatus due to the discontinuation of the program by the Beardstown Park District, youth tackle football is back in Beardstown.
A group of diehard football fans and parents recently formed the Beardstown Junior Football League and registration is currently under way. Kids entering the 5th and 6th grade this August
Rushville-Industry trap coach presented check
The Spoon River Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 427 presented Rushville-Industry trap coach Calvin Phillips (left) a $500 check as a donation to the program on Saturday, July 13. Presenting the check was Lodge 427 President Donald “Ike” Hackett. Also pictured in the front row are trap team members Kinley Price and Cole Worley, along with FOP Lodge 427
2024 Beardstown Soccer Club Youth League
July 13 Results: Division 1 - Ages 6-7: Juventus and Los Tigers FC played to a 2 to 2 tie, Atlas Jr. defeated America 1 to 0 tie | Division 2 - Ages 8-9: Real San Jose defeated Los Reales FC 1-0, San Antonio defeated Pachuca 1-0 | Division 3 - Ages 10-11: Los Leoncitos FC defeated Chivas 2-1, Pumas defeated Monaco 4-0Division 4 - Ages 12-14: Aguilas and Atlas played to a 2 to 2 tie, Toros Neza and Real Madrid played to a 3 to 3 tie.
Paris bound! Tiger 9/10 All Star Baseball headed to State
Ahh, Paris! A wonderful place to visit in July. Having spent over a week there myself in the summer of 1983, I can personally verify that to a large contingent of Beardstown residents who will soon be headed east to that very city. My advice, make sure to soak in everything possible because it may be
Tri-County Thunder doubleheader scheduled
The Tri-County Thunder/District 17 Senior League Softball All Stars, the defending World Series Champions, will play their final regular season doubleheader on Tuesday, July 16 at Bruce Rice field in Beardstown. Game times are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Beardstown 11/12 Softball in final four
The Beardstown Softball 11/12-year-old All Stars are one of four teams left with a shot at winning the Illinois State Championship. A 3-1 record in pool play gave the Tigers the right to advance to tourney play where they will definitely have a punchers’ chance. But so will the other three squads as the State Title will be decided in a one day, four-team, three-game, single elimination extravaganza on Wednesday, July 10.
Tri-County eliminates Tigers
A rough first game of the tournament against Tri-County sent the Beardstown 9/10-year-old all-star softball team into the loser’s bracket. From there they picked up a nice win over Brown County before getting a rematch with Tri-County.
Schulyer County Disc Golf holds tournament
chuyler County Disc Golf held a torurnament May 11 to 17 players.
Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target; it is played using rules similar to golf.