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Smargiassi honored by PHS
baseball alumni
Pawnee High School honored former coach Don Smargiassi
and welcomed back 43 former PHS baseball players for the
school's first Alumni Baseball Game Saturday afternoon.
(more)
baseball alumni
Pawnee High School honored former coach Don Smargiassi
and welcomed back 43 former PHS baseball players for the
school's first Alumni Baseball Game Saturday afternoon.
(more)
Indians hammer
Nokomis
Dillon Pearce scored three
touchdowns and the Pawnee defense
pitched its second shutout of the
season Friday as the Indians
demolished Nokomis here, 45-0.
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Nokomis
Dillon Pearce scored three
touchdowns and the Pawnee defense
pitched its second shutout of the
season Friday as the Indians
demolished Nokomis here, 45-0.
(more)
Jr. Indians headed back to
State after 12-3 win
Pawnee advanced to the IESA Class 1A State Baseball Tourney
at East Peoria with a 12-3 win over Springfield Christian in the
Sectional last Saturday at Springfield. (more)
State after 12-3 win
Pawnee advanced to the IESA Class 1A State Baseball Tourney
at East Peoria with a 12-3 win over Springfield Christian in the
Sectional last Saturday at Springfield. (more)
Indians bomb
Girard, 59-0
Pawnee became playoff-eligible for
the second straight year with its
fifth win of the season Saturday as
the football Indians bombed Girard
59-0 here for Homecoming. (more)
Girard, 59-0
Pawnee became playoff-eligible for
the second straight year with its
fifth win of the season Saturday as
the football Indians bombed Girard
59-0 here for Homecoming. (more)
'Battle of 104'
here Friday as
Indians host
Auburn
The Pawnee football Indians will
shoot for the program's first eight-win
regular season since 1984 Friday as
the Indians host arch-rival Auburn in
the annual "Battle of 104." (more)
here Friday as
Indians host
Auburn
The Pawnee football Indians will
shoot for the program's first eight-win
regular season since 1984 Friday as
the Indians host arch-rival Auburn in
the annual "Battle of 104." (more)
14 from
Pawnee earn
All-PSC
Conference
honors
Pawnee High School had 14
athletes earn All-Conference
honors in football and volleyball
from Prairie State Conference
coaches for the 2009 season. In
football, the Indians had six
first-team selections, including
unanimous choices Sean Koen at
defensive back and Dylan Grant at
linebacker. Other first team players
were Tre Angeli (offensive tackle),
Dillon Pearce (halfback), onathan
Schrage (fullback) and Zach
Puckett (defensive line). Two
players were named to the second
team All-PSC on both offense and
defense, J.D. Vandenberg (tight
end and linebacker) and Drew
Thompson (quarterback and
defensive back). Also named to the
second team were Wesley Ferrill
(defensive line) and Dalton
Langheim (offensive guard).
Earning honorable mention were
Mitchell Jackson and Stanley
DeSart. Lakin Puzey of Pawnee
was a unanimous first team
All-PSC choice in volleyball. Mallory
Crain and Payge Bowen were
named to the second team and
Avery Bourne earned honorable
mention.
Pawnee earn
All-PSC
Conference
honors
Pawnee High School had 14
athletes earn All-Conference
honors in football and volleyball
from Prairie State Conference
coaches for the 2009 season. In
football, the Indians had six
first-team selections, including
unanimous choices Sean Koen at
defensive back and Dylan Grant at
linebacker. Other first team players
were Tre Angeli (offensive tackle),
Dillon Pearce (halfback), onathan
Schrage (fullback) and Zach
Puckett (defensive line). Two
players were named to the second
team All-PSC on both offense and
defense, J.D. Vandenberg (tight
end and linebacker) and Drew
Thompson (quarterback and
defensive back). Also named to the
second team were Wesley Ferrill
(defensive line) and Dalton
Langheim (offensive guard).
Earning honorable mention were
Mitchell Jackson and Stanley
DeSart. Lakin Puzey of Pawnee
was a unanimous first team
All-PSC choice in volleyball. Mallory
Crain and Payge Bowen were
named to the second team and
Avery Bourne earned honorable
mention.
Indians slow down
Pretzels in PSC
showdown, 34-23
The Pawnee Indians, who have relied on a tough
defense all season, came up with their best effort of
the year Tuesday in a 34-23 Prairie State
Conference win at New Berlin. (more)
Pretzels in PSC
showdown, 34-23
The Pawnee Indians, who have relied on a tough
defense all season, came up with their best effort of
the year Tuesday in a 34-23 Prairie State
Conference win at New Berlin. (more)
Amy Pesch of Williamsville is
unable to stop Pawnee's
Amanda Simpson from scoring
two of her game-high 13 points
in the Lady Indians' 50-38 loss
Saturday in the County Classic.
Last Thursday, Simpson
scored the game-winning
basket with less than two
seconds to play as Pawnee
nipped Auburn, 26-25.
unable to stop Pawnee's
Amanda Simpson from scoring
two of her game-high 13 points
in the Lady Indians' 50-38 loss
Saturday in the County Classic.
Last Thursday, Simpson
scored the game-winning
basket with less than two
seconds to play as Pawnee
nipped Auburn, 26-25.
Jake Walters of Pawnee, wrestling for Auburn
High School, goes for the pin in an early
round match at 119 pounds Saturday at the
Rochester Invitational. Walters, who has a
26-9 dual meet record, was the Trojans' only
first place winner in the 10-team meet.
High School, goes for the pin in an early
round match at 119 pounds Saturday at the
Rochester Invitational. Walters, who has a
26-9 dual meet record, was the Trojans' only
first place winner in the 10-team meet.
The Pawnee 7th grade girls won the title of
the Pawnee 2A Regional last Thursday by
knocking off Christ The King 25-22, 25-17.
The Jr. Indians then topped Mt. Pulaski for
the Sectional title Monday and will carry an
18-5 record to the IESA State Tourney in
Heyworth Saturday. Team members are,
front (left to right): Maddie Reeves, Kelsie
Allen, Abby Salzeider, Alyssa Whitlow, Lizzie
Fjelstul; back: Sydney Landrey, Shelby
Thornton, Alexis Desart, Gabby Fontana,
Cessija Whyte; not pictured: Olivia Dyers. The
girls are coached by Cindy Rabideau and
Teri Clarke.
the Pawnee 2A Regional last Thursday by
knocking off Christ The King 25-22, 25-17.
The Jr. Indians then topped Mt. Pulaski for
the Sectional title Monday and will carry an
18-5 record to the IESA State Tourney in
Heyworth Saturday. Team members are,
front (left to right): Maddie Reeves, Kelsie
Allen, Abby Salzeider, Alyssa Whitlow, Lizzie
Fjelstul; back: Sydney Landrey, Shelby
Thornton, Alexis Desart, Gabby Fontana,
Cessija Whyte; not pictured: Olivia Dyers. The
girls are coached by Cindy Rabideau and
Teri Clarke.
Twin brothers Nick and Brad
Stevens complete a handoff
during the running of the 4x100
relay last Thursday at Auburn
as part of Pawnee High's
second place team. Nick won
the 200 with a time of 22.9
while Brad, who earlier this
year set a new PHS record of
10.8 in the 100, was second
Thursday in 11.53.
Stevens complete a handoff
during the running of the 4x100
relay last Thursday at Auburn
as part of Pawnee High's
second place team. Nick won
the 200 with a time of 22.9
while Brad, who earlier this
year set a new PHS record of
10.8 in the 100, was second
Thursday in 11.53.
Pawnee's Payge Bowen pitched
a no-hitter Tuesday as the Lady
Indians bombed Lutheran 12-0.
Bowen struck out 10 and walked
only one in the five-inning win.
a no-hitter Tuesday as the Lady
Indians bombed Lutheran 12-0.
Bowen struck out 10 and walked
only one in the five-inning win.
Danielle Bolsen of Pawnee
won both the discus and shot
put at the Sangamon County
Meet Friday, repeating as the
winner in both events for the
second year in a row.
won both the discus and shot
put at the Sangamon County
Meet Friday, repeating as the
winner in both events for the
second year in a row.
Pawnee seniors Mallory Crain, Jori Gleich,
Avery Bourne and Payge Bowen collect the
plaque after the PHS softball girls won their
third straight Regional title Saturday, 4-1 over
Lincolnwood.
Avery Bourne and Payge Bowen collect the
plaque after the PHS softball girls won their
third straight Regional title Saturday, 4-1 over
Lincolnwood.
Indians go to 3-0 with
ninth straight win over
Kincaid
Pawnee remained unbeaten on the 2010 season
Friday with a 33-6 home win over Kincaid. It was the
ninth straight win for the Indians over the Ponies.
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ninth straight win over
Kincaid
Pawnee remained unbeaten on the 2010 season
Friday with a 33-6 home win over Kincaid. It was the
ninth straight win for the Indians over the Ponies.
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Hannah Taylor of Pawnee slams a
kill for the match-winning point
Tuesday in the Lady Indians’ 25-15,
25-15 win over Mt. Olive. Also
pictured for Pawnee are Sara Rothe
(19) and Maggie Birks (11).
kill for the match-winning point
Tuesday in the Lady Indians’ 25-15,
25-15 win over Mt. Olive. Also
pictured for Pawnee are Sara Rothe
(19) and Maggie Birks (11).
Pawnee Junior High’s softball girls defeated
Nokomis 8-7 to win the Pawnee Sectional
Saturday, advancing the Jr. Indians to the
State Tournament in Normal this Friday.
Pictured are, front (L-R): Gabby Fontana, Abby
Salzeider, Kelsie Allen, Shelby Thornton,
Cessija Whyte, Alexis Desart, Madison
Reeves; row 2: Faith Day, McKinzie Roth,
Hayley Nation, Madysen Blanton, Morgan
Worker, Kiley Craigmiles, Maggie Galloway,
Chelby Harden, Katelynn Tarr, Madeline Frye;
row 3: Sierra Gary, Isabelle Sisk, Haley Ward,
Maddie Galloway, Coach Randy Willard, Ali
Mathews, Head Coach Jessie Ervin; back:
Assistant Coach Bill Sloan.
Nokomis 8-7 to win the Pawnee Sectional
Saturday, advancing the Jr. Indians to the
State Tournament in Normal this Friday.
Pictured are, front (L-R): Gabby Fontana, Abby
Salzeider, Kelsie Allen, Shelby Thornton,
Cessija Whyte, Alexis Desart, Madison
Reeves; row 2: Faith Day, McKinzie Roth,
Hayley Nation, Madysen Blanton, Morgan
Worker, Kiley Craigmiles, Maggie Galloway,
Chelby Harden, Katelynn Tarr, Madeline Frye;
row 3: Sierra Gary, Isabelle Sisk, Haley Ward,
Maddie Galloway, Coach Randy Willard, Ali
Mathews, Head Coach Jessie Ervin; back:
Assistant Coach Bill Sloan.
Don Smargiassi is flanked by Pawnee High
School alumni John Salzeider (left) and Ken
Jenkins (right) at last Saturday's PHS Alumni
Baseball Game. Smargiassi was honored for
his many years of service to the school district
and the baseball program at PHS.
School alumni John Salzeider (left) and Ken
Jenkins (right) at last Saturday's PHS Alumni
Baseball Game. Smargiassi was honored for
his many years of service to the school district
and the baseball program at PHS.
Hayden Hamilton delivers a 2nd
inning pitch in Pawnee's 12-0
quarterfinal win over
Griggsville-Perry at the IESA
Class 1A State Tournament
Friday. Hamilton was the winner
in both games the Jr. Indians
won at the State Tourney.
inning pitch in Pawnee's 12-0
quarterfinal win over
Griggsville-Perry at the IESA
Class 1A State Tournament
Friday. Hamilton was the winner
in both games the Jr. Indians
won at the State Tourney.
Jonathan Schrage of Pawnee tackles Dustin
Graves of Staunton in the end zone for a
safety that gave the Indians a 5-0 lead in the
2nd quarter Friday. But Graves would break a
45 yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter
which would stand up for the Bulldogs in
their 6-5 win. No. 82 is J.D. Vandenberg for
the Indians. (Strawn Sport Shots photo)
Graves of Staunton in the end zone for a
safety that gave the Indians a 5-0 lead in the
2nd quarter Friday. But Graves would break a
45 yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter
which would stand up for the Bulldogs in
their 6-5 win. No. 82 is J.D. Vandenberg for
the Indians. (Strawn Sport Shots photo)
Pawnee’s Cade Puzey lines
up a 4th quarter free throw in
the 8th grade Regional against
New Berlin. Puzey was the
main man for the Jr. Indians in
their 40-27 win with 24 points,
including nine-of-10 shooting
at the free throw line.
up a 4th quarter free throw in
the 8th grade Regional against
New Berlin. Puzey was the
main man for the Jr. Indians in
their 40-27 win with 24 points,
including nine-of-10 shooting
at the free throw line.
PHS football wins sportsmanship award
The Pawnee High School football team, including coaches, players and fans, are recipients of
the Capitol Area Officials Associations 2010 good sportsmanship award. This award is
presented annually by the CAOA in recognition of football programs that have exhibited a
positive attitude and superior sportsmanship throughout the football season.
Head Coach Kitt Thein would like to thank his coaches and players for their display of good
sportsmanship on and off the field. He would also like to thank the great fans of Pawnee for
their positive support of the football program.
The Pawnee High School football team, including coaches, players and fans, are recipients of
the Capitol Area Officials Associations 2010 good sportsmanship award. This award is
presented annually by the CAOA in recognition of football programs that have exhibited a
positive attitude and superior sportsmanship throughout the football season.
Head Coach Kitt Thein would like to thank his coaches and players for their display of good
sportsmanship on and off the field. He would also like to thank the great fans of Pawnee for
their positive support of the football program.
Baseball Indians split first two games
The Pawnee High baseball team opened the 2011 season by splitting its first two outings.
The Indians fell 8-4 to Rochester in the season opener but came back Monday to defeat
Staunton 4-2 in the first Prairie State Conference game of the season.
Ryan Bailey fired a complete game three-hitter in the win over Staunton, striking out 11 and
walking just one. Bailey allowed only one earned run. Pawnee, which was held to four hits,
scored two runs in each of the first two innings, with Jonathan Schrage’s two-run homer keying
the first inning rally. Cale Hennemann had a double while Alex Matheis and Matt Allen had
singles. Cates took the loss against Rochester, in which the Indians were outhit, 11-3.
Hennemann, Hunter Hamilton and Andrew West all had singles for PHS.
Coach Chris Hennemann returns for his 13th season at the helm of the Indians. Pawnee is
coming off a 24-8 season in which the Indians won the MSM Conference with an 11-1 mark and
were second in the PSC (4-2). The Pawnee roster numbers 20 with five seniors, eight juniors,
one sophomore and six freshmen. However, one senior, Michael Shepherd, will be sidelined
with a shoulder injury he suffered during basketball season. The Indians have experience
among the returning cast and won’t lack for pitching, with the likes of Bailey, Hamilton, Cates
and Dalton Doerfler available. The roster includes: seniors - Cates, Hamilton, Schrage, West,
Shepherd; juniors - Bailey, Allen, Matheis, Doerfler, Billy Howell, Drew Shepherd, Tyler
Gresham, Devon Nance; sophomore - Cody Thornton; freshmen - Hennemann, Austin Boner,
Mason Bourne, Tristen Gary, Ethan Crain, Tom Garvin. Hennemann will be assisted by Raph
Hennemann, Rick Carter, Dale Meyers, Erik Angeli and Rodney Naylor.
The Pawnee High baseball team opened the 2011 season by splitting its first two outings.
The Indians fell 8-4 to Rochester in the season opener but came back Monday to defeat
Staunton 4-2 in the first Prairie State Conference game of the season.
Ryan Bailey fired a complete game three-hitter in the win over Staunton, striking out 11 and
walking just one. Bailey allowed only one earned run. Pawnee, which was held to four hits,
scored two runs in each of the first two innings, with Jonathan Schrage’s two-run homer keying
the first inning rally. Cale Hennemann had a double while Alex Matheis and Matt Allen had
singles. Cates took the loss against Rochester, in which the Indians were outhit, 11-3.
Hennemann, Hunter Hamilton and Andrew West all had singles for PHS.
Coach Chris Hennemann returns for his 13th season at the helm of the Indians. Pawnee is
coming off a 24-8 season in which the Indians won the MSM Conference with an 11-1 mark and
were second in the PSC (4-2). The Pawnee roster numbers 20 with five seniors, eight juniors,
one sophomore and six freshmen. However, one senior, Michael Shepherd, will be sidelined
with a shoulder injury he suffered during basketball season. The Indians have experience
among the returning cast and won’t lack for pitching, with the likes of Bailey, Hamilton, Cates
and Dalton Doerfler available. The roster includes: seniors - Cates, Hamilton, Schrage, West,
Shepherd; juniors - Bailey, Allen, Matheis, Doerfler, Billy Howell, Drew Shepherd, Tyler
Gresham, Devon Nance; sophomore - Cody Thornton; freshmen - Hennemann, Austin Boner,
Mason Bourne, Tristen Gary, Ethan Crain, Tom Garvin. Hennemann will be assisted by Raph
Hennemann, Rick Carter, Dale Meyers, Erik Angeli and Rodney Naylor.
Pawnee’s Madison Merano,
who has led the Lady Indians
in scoring all season, gets
inside a trio of Lutheran
players to score in the County
Classic loss to the
Crusaders last week.
Merano, a junior, was named
to the All-Tournament team.
who has led the Lady Indians
in scoring all season, gets
inside a trio of Lutheran
players to score in the County
Classic loss to the
Crusaders last week.
Merano, a junior, was named
to the All-Tournament team.
The Pawnee 7th grade girls volleyball team
finished first in the Athens 7th grade
tournament Saturday, January 28. Front row,
from the left, Hannah Gudgel, Faith Day,
McKinze Roth, Maggie Galloway, Chelby
Harden, Madysen Blanton, Gillian Shea &
Haley Ward; Back row, Isabelle Sisk, Kiley
Craigmiles, Ali Mathews, Morgan Worker,
Maddie Galloway, Kailey Osbourne, Andrea
Condon, Hayley Nation.
finished first in the Athens 7th grade
tournament Saturday, January 28. Front row,
from the left, Hannah Gudgel, Faith Day,
McKinze Roth, Maggie Galloway, Chelby
Harden, Madysen Blanton, Gillian Shea &
Haley Ward; Back row, Isabelle Sisk, Kiley
Craigmiles, Ali Mathews, Morgan Worker,
Maddie Galloway, Kailey Osbourne, Andrea
Condon, Hayley Nation.