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WHS girls golf takes seventh at state
For a short time Saturday, the Williamsville High School girls golf team was atop the leaderboard at the Class A
state golf meet at Carbondale’s Hickory Ridge Golf Course, but the Lady Bullets ended up seventh overall. “We
had a great weekend. The girls did really well and I am really proud of them,” said coach Carissa Szoke. After
Friday’s play, WHS was in fourth place (380), 12 shots back. Lexie Emerson shot 87, Samantha Pelc 91,
Hannah Miller 99, Chelsea Nichols 103 and Katelyn Lazar 110. Hannah Zara also played. Pelc finished with a 96
on Saturday, as did Lazar; Miller carded a 98, Emerson a 99 and Nichols 100. Emerson (186) finished in a tie for
36th individually to lead the Lady Bullets. Pelc tied for 39th one shot back. The Lady Bullets’ 769 total was one
shot behind rival Petersburg PORTA. Effingham St. Anthony won the title for the second year in a row with a 730
team score (345 Saturday after a 385 Friday).
For a short time Saturday, the Williamsville High School girls golf team was atop the leaderboard at the Class A
state golf meet at Carbondale’s Hickory Ridge Golf Course, but the Lady Bullets ended up seventh overall. “We
had a great weekend. The girls did really well and I am really proud of them,” said coach Carissa Szoke. After
Friday’s play, WHS was in fourth place (380), 12 shots back. Lexie Emerson shot 87, Samantha Pelc 91,
Hannah Miller 99, Chelsea Nichols 103 and Katelyn Lazar 110. Hannah Zara also played. Pelc finished with a 96
on Saturday, as did Lazar; Miller carded a 98, Emerson a 99 and Nichols 100. Emerson (186) finished in a tie for
36th individually to lead the Lady Bullets. Pelc tied for 39th one shot back. The Lady Bullets’ 769 total was one
shot behind rival Petersburg PORTA. Effingham St. Anthony won the title for the second year in a row with a 730
team score (345 Saturday after a 385 Friday).
WJH 7th graders cruise to three wins
Host Williamsville raced to a 20-2 lead after one quarter and coasted to a 40-8 win over New Berlin Saturday in
the first round of the county tournament. It was 29-2 at the half and 37-6 after three stanzas. Brandi Donnelly and
Clair Stoecker both poured in 13 points, and Jordan French was next with five. Monday, the Lady Bee Bees
whipped Auburn 37-20 despite playing without Stoecker, who was out because of illness.
“Our defensive effort was tremendous,” said coach Jess Buttry, especially considering he had only eight players.
Williamsville led 27-5 at intermission. Donnelly tossed in 14 and French 13 for the Lady Bee Bees, who were 9-0
heading into the title game Wednesday night (which was played after Sun-Times press time). Earlier in the
week, Williamsville ripped Mt. Pulaski 32-7 after running out to a 22-2 lead after one period. Donnelly had a
dozen points, with Emily Capranica adding seven and French six.
Host Williamsville raced to a 20-2 lead after one quarter and coasted to a 40-8 win over New Berlin Saturday in
the first round of the county tournament. It was 29-2 at the half and 37-6 after three stanzas. Brandi Donnelly and
Clair Stoecker both poured in 13 points, and Jordan French was next with five. Monday, the Lady Bee Bees
whipped Auburn 37-20 despite playing without Stoecker, who was out because of illness.
“Our defensive effort was tremendous,” said coach Jess Buttry, especially considering he had only eight players.
Williamsville led 27-5 at intermission. Donnelly tossed in 14 and French 13 for the Lady Bee Bees, who were 9-0
heading into the title game Wednesday night (which was played after Sun-Times press time). Earlier in the
week, Williamsville ripped Mt. Pulaski 32-7 after running out to a 22-2 lead after one period. Donnelly had a
dozen points, with Emily Capranica adding seven and French six.
Lady Bullets ousted in sectional
Playing the Carlinville Cavaliers volleyball team on its home floor in the sectionals, the Williamsville Lady Bullets
narrowly lost 25-20, 25-22 Tuesday in Class 2A action. Brogan McCarty had nine kills and four digs for the Lady
Bullets. Sami Dees chipped in eight kill, while Katie Mason dished out 12 assists and Jillian Hills finished with
eight digs. It was Williamsville’s first trip to the sectionals since 2001. Kelsey Card had nine kills and six digs for
the Cavaliers, who lost in the supersectional last season to eventual third place state finisher Maroa-Forsyth.
Carlinville (30-6) will play the Auburn Lady Trojans Thursday in the sectional finals. Auburn whipped Warsaw 25-
16, 25-7 in the second semifinal. Chelsea Davis tallied eight kills and Taylor Hunt 16 assists for the Lady
Trojans (also 30-6). The sectional winner will play in the Pana Supersectional Monday against the Maroa-Forsyth
Sectional winner.
Playing the Carlinville Cavaliers volleyball team on its home floor in the sectionals, the Williamsville Lady Bullets
narrowly lost 25-20, 25-22 Tuesday in Class 2A action. Brogan McCarty had nine kills and four digs for the Lady
Bullets. Sami Dees chipped in eight kill, while Katie Mason dished out 12 assists and Jillian Hills finished with
eight digs. It was Williamsville’s first trip to the sectionals since 2001. Kelsey Card had nine kills and six digs for
the Cavaliers, who lost in the supersectional last season to eventual third place state finisher Maroa-Forsyth.
Carlinville (30-6) will play the Auburn Lady Trojans Thursday in the sectional finals. Auburn whipped Warsaw 25-
16, 25-7 in the second semifinal. Chelsea Davis tallied eight kills and Taylor Hunt 16 assists for the Lady
Trojans (also 30-6). The sectional winner will play in the Pana Supersectional Monday against the Maroa-Forsyth
Sectional winner.
Sherman board
rejects variance
request
By Byron Painter
Editor
After over 90 minutes of often impassioned
arguments, the Sherman Village Board
Tuesday night voted unanimously to reject a
variance petition put forth by Carole Grigiski.
(more)
rejects variance
request
By Byron Painter
Editor
After over 90 minutes of often impassioned
arguments, the Sherman Village Board
Tuesday night voted unanimously to reject a
variance petition put forth by Carole Grigiski.
(more)
School board approves
budget
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board Monday night approved the
2008-09 district budget. The approval came after a short budget
hearing before the regular meeting and came on a 6-0 vote (Dave
Lemme absent). (more)
budget
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board Monday night approved the
2008-09 district budget. The approval came after a short budget
hearing before the regular meeting and came on a 6-0 vote (Dave
Lemme absent). (more)
The Village of Sherman had its
Sesquicentennial celebration this weekend.
Grand Marshal Dorothy Johnson is pictured
during the parade.
Sesquicentennial celebration this weekend.
Grand Marshal Dorothy Johnson is pictured
during the parade.
Friends of Sherman Parks
meeting October 8
The Friends of Sherman Parks is hosting a meeting in
conjunction with the Sherman Village Parks Committee to update
the community on the status of many issues. The meeting will be
Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Sherman Athletic Club. “We want to engage all
of the residents of Sherman regarding park-related issues,” said
Brad Welker, point man for the group. Among the topics to be
discussed are the status of disconnecting from the Springfield
Park District, including how it will impact the whole Village of
Sherman, the recent village survey and Village Parks Committee
introduction.
meeting October 8
The Friends of Sherman Parks is hosting a meeting in
conjunction with the Sherman Village Parks Committee to update
the community on the status of many issues. The meeting will be
Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Sherman Athletic Club. “We want to engage all
of the residents of Sherman regarding park-related issues,” said
Brad Welker, point man for the group. Among the topics to be
discussed are the status of disconnecting from the Springfield
Park District, including how it will impact the whole Village of
Sherman, the recent village survey and Village Parks Committee
introduction.
Ryan Scheffler competes in the
sack race at the Sherman
Sesquicentennial last month.
sack race at the Sherman
Sesquicentennial last month.
New backhoe on the way to
Village of Sherman
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Public Works Department of the Village of Sherman will no
longer have to deal with a 23-yard old backhoe. (more)
Village of Sherman
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Public Works Department of the Village of Sherman will no
longer have to deal with a 23-yard old backhoe. (more)
Halo tournament a success
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Community Center was alive with activity
Saturday as young people competed in the Halo 3 videogame
tournament, the kickoff of the new police and youth interaction
program. (more)
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Community Center was alive with activity
Saturday as young people competed in the Halo 3 videogame
tournament, the kickoff of the new police and youth interaction
program. (more)
The Williamsville High School Homecoming
Court. First row, from left: Ross Taft, Alyssa
Holsopple, Jon Kent (King), Kelsey Stump
(Queen), Karli McGrath and, Robert
Konzelmann. Middle row, from left: Cora
Jeffers, Tamara Abu-Tayeh, Samantha Pelc,
Darci Sample, Jessica Fager and Katelyn
Lazar. Top row, from left: Jason Heigert, Jake
McNamara, Zach Mast, Jacob Buescher,
Brandon Donnelly, John Gerding and Josh
Gentile. (Photo courtesy Flynn Photography).
Court. First row, from left: Ross Taft, Alyssa
Holsopple, Jon Kent (King), Kelsey Stump
(Queen), Karli McGrath and, Robert
Konzelmann. Middle row, from left: Cora
Jeffers, Tamara Abu-Tayeh, Samantha Pelc,
Darci Sample, Jessica Fager and Katelyn
Lazar. Top row, from left: Jason Heigert, Jake
McNamara, Zach Mast, Jacob Buescher,
Brandon Donnelly, John Gerding and Josh
Gentile. (Photo courtesy Flynn Photography).
County board reduction,
website among topics
discussed at Williamsville
board meeting
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville hopes to set up an informational meeting about an
advisory referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot to reduce the Sangamon
County Board from 29 to 15. (more)
website among topics
discussed at Williamsville
board meeting
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville hopes to set up an informational meeting about an
advisory referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot to reduce the Sangamon
County Board from 29 to 15. (more)
Friends of Sherman Parks
response mostly positive
By Byron Painter
Editor
The first meeting of the Friends of Sherman Parks private
organization was positive, according to Brad Welker, point man
for the group. (more)
response mostly positive
By Byron Painter
Editor
The first meeting of the Friends of Sherman Parks private
organization was positive, according to Brad Welker, point man
for the group. (more)
SES Walking Club racking up
the miles
Sherman Elementary School is in full swing with our Safe Routes
to School efforts. The Walking/Mileage Club organized by P.E.
Teacher Sonya Jones is going strong. Both students and staff
are full of enthusiasm and racking up the walking miles.
Students are also walking at home spending additional quality
time with parents, which gets the whole family out and active.
Students have been surveyed as to how they arrived to school,
and how they planned to go home. They were also surveyed as
to how far they lived from the school, and asked if they could walk
or ride a bike to school would they. These same questions will
be asked at the end of the year to measure the programs’
effectiveness. Last Wednesday was International Walk to School
Day; however, the Sherman Village sidewalk project is not
scheduled for completion until August 2009. In addition, our
students will begin learning more about safety. Sherman
Elementary School Counselor Beth Nelson will be heading up
this project. Safety education materials are being purchased to
enhance school curriculum. Students will be surveyed to
evaluate their current safety knowledge, and again at the end of
the school year, to measure the effectiveness of the additional
safety curriculum. For more information about the Club, contact
Sandy Walden (Safe Routes to School coordinator) at
swalden@gcctv.com or 544-3234. You may also e-mail Sonya
Jones at joness@wcusd15.org or Beth Nelson at
nelsonb@wcusd15.org.
the miles
Sherman Elementary School is in full swing with our Safe Routes
to School efforts. The Walking/Mileage Club organized by P.E.
Teacher Sonya Jones is going strong. Both students and staff
are full of enthusiasm and racking up the walking miles.
Students are also walking at home spending additional quality
time with parents, which gets the whole family out and active.
Students have been surveyed as to how they arrived to school,
and how they planned to go home. They were also surveyed as
to how far they lived from the school, and asked if they could walk
or ride a bike to school would they. These same questions will
be asked at the end of the year to measure the programs’
effectiveness. Last Wednesday was International Walk to School
Day; however, the Sherman Village sidewalk project is not
scheduled for completion until August 2009. In addition, our
students will begin learning more about safety. Sherman
Elementary School Counselor Beth Nelson will be heading up
this project. Safety education materials are being purchased to
enhance school curriculum. Students will be surveyed to
evaluate their current safety knowledge, and again at the end of
the school year, to measure the effectiveness of the additional
safety curriculum. For more information about the Club, contact
Sandy Walden (Safe Routes to School coordinator) at
swalden@gcctv.com or 544-3234. You may also e-mail Sonya
Jones at joness@wcusd15.org or Beth Nelson at
nelsonb@wcusd15.org.
These Williamsville High School students
scored an “Exceeds” in two of the four tested
areas of the PSAE. Back row, from left: Gary
Stover, Trevor Thompson, Jake Buescher,
Kurt Fowler, Brandon Donnelly, Colin Ryan,
Jonathan Moos and Amanda Smith. Front row:
Rachel Spenn, Darci Sample, Lauren Brandt,
Megan Werner, Kelsey Stump, Cora Jeffers,
Ellyn Thorson, Samantha Pelc, Katie Mason
and Amy Moles.
scored an “Exceeds” in two of the four tested
areas of the PSAE. Back row, from left: Gary
Stover, Trevor Thompson, Jake Buescher,
Kurt Fowler, Brandon Donnelly, Colin Ryan,
Jonathan Moos and Amanda Smith. Front row:
Rachel Spenn, Darci Sample, Lauren Brandt,
Megan Werner, Kelsey Stump, Cora Jeffers,
Ellyn Thorson, Samantha Pelc, Katie Mason
and Amy Moles.
The traveling Czech Jazz Orchestra made a
stop at Williamsville High School Monday for a
concert. It was one of several stops in the
Springfield and St. Louis areas as part of their
two-week trip.
stop at Williamsville High School Monday for a
concert. It was one of several stops in the
Springfield and St. Louis areas as part of their
two-week trip.
WJH boys nipped by
Chatham
Last Wednesday, the Williamsville Junior
High boys basketball team led early but were
nipped at the buzzer by host Chatham
Glenwood 38-36 in the Glenwood
Tournament. WJH led 9-0 early and still led
20-14 at the half. The Bee Bees led 27-26
after three periods, but Chatham pulled even
at 31 to force overtime. The Titans scored the
first four points of overtime, then Kyle Jones
drained a 3 and Ryan McCormick scored a
bucket to put WJH up by one. The Titans
nailed a 3-pointer with four seconds left to win
the game. Clinton Fletcher tossed in 17 points
to lead all scorers, while Jones added six and
McCormick and Skyler Arnberger each added
four. Friday in a close game throughout, Christ
the King edged past the Bee Bees 52-48.
Williamsville led 12-10 after one but trailed
27-26 at intermission. Christ the King led
38-34 heading into the final stanza. The Bee
Bees made nine 3-pointers in the loss;
Fletcher, who made the all-tournament team,
pumped in 21 points, with Jones adding 17.
Saturday against Virginia at the Turner
Shootout in Jacksonville, the Bee Bees were
bested 47-36. WJH led 14-6 after one period,
but cold shooting helped lead to a seven-point
halftime deficit that could not be overcome.
Fletcher (15) and Jones combined for 27
tallies.
Chatham
Last Wednesday, the Williamsville Junior
High boys basketball team led early but were
nipped at the buzzer by host Chatham
Glenwood 38-36 in the Glenwood
Tournament. WJH led 9-0 early and still led
20-14 at the half. The Bee Bees led 27-26
after three periods, but Chatham pulled even
at 31 to force overtime. The Titans scored the
first four points of overtime, then Kyle Jones
drained a 3 and Ryan McCormick scored a
bucket to put WJH up by one. The Titans
nailed a 3-pointer with four seconds left to win
the game. Clinton Fletcher tossed in 17 points
to lead all scorers, while Jones added six and
McCormick and Skyler Arnberger each added
four. Friday in a close game throughout, Christ
the King edged past the Bee Bees 52-48.
Williamsville led 12-10 after one but trailed
27-26 at intermission. Christ the King led
38-34 heading into the final stanza. The Bee
Bees made nine 3-pointers in the loss;
Fletcher, who made the all-tournament team,
pumped in 21 points, with Jones adding 17.
Saturday against Virginia at the Turner
Shootout in Jacksonville, the Bee Bees were
bested 47-36. WJH led 14-6 after one period,
but cold shooting helped lead to a seven-point
halftime deficit that could not be overcome.
Fletcher (15) and Jones combined for 27
tallies.
WJH 8th graders split four
games
Leah Levin had nine points and Erin Price and Kylie Walsh both
had six as the Williamsville Junior High eighth grade girls
basketball team whipped Petersburg PORTA 33-12 in the
consolation title game of the Athens Tournament Saturday. Also
last week, the eighth graders lost to Rochester 32-11 and
Havana 39-14 (Jenna Bailey had five) and whipped Athens 28-13
behind 10 points from Hayley Long and eight from Brooke
Keenan.
On the seventh grade side, WJH (14-2) lost to Rochester 35-23
despite 11 from Jordan French. Brandi Donnelly had 13, Emily
Capranica 10 and French and Clair Stoecker eight each in a
43-23 win over Athens. French tossed in 16 and Donnelly 11 in a
35-20 win over Havana. WJH downed Midwest Central 37-23
thanks to 19 from French and 11 from Capranica. French finished
with a dozen points to lead WJH to a 38-21 win over Springfield
Christian. Capranica (10) and Donnelly combined for 18 more
tallies.
games
Leah Levin had nine points and Erin Price and Kylie Walsh both
had six as the Williamsville Junior High eighth grade girls
basketball team whipped Petersburg PORTA 33-12 in the
consolation title game of the Athens Tournament Saturday. Also
last week, the eighth graders lost to Rochester 32-11 and
Havana 39-14 (Jenna Bailey had five) and whipped Athens 28-13
behind 10 points from Hayley Long and eight from Brooke
Keenan.
On the seventh grade side, WJH (14-2) lost to Rochester 35-23
despite 11 from Jordan French. Brandi Donnelly had 13, Emily
Capranica 10 and French and Clair Stoecker eight each in a
43-23 win over Athens. French tossed in 16 and Donnelly 11 in a
35-20 win over Havana. WJH downed Midwest Central 37-23
thanks to 19 from French and 11 from Capranica. French finished
with a dozen points to lead WJH to a 38-21 win over Springfield
Christian. Capranica (10) and Donnelly combined for 18 more
tallies.
WJH seventh graders romp
in regional
A 16-1 run in the third period broke open a somewhat close
game, and the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees cruised to a 40-15
win over Pleasant Plains in the semifinals of the IESA Riverton
Regional Monday. WJH led 12-6 after one period and 20-10 at
intermission. Brandi Donnelly paced the Lady Bee Bees with 14
points, two more than Jordan French. Caleigh Franklin added six
for WJH, which will play Wednesday in the regional final. In other
seventh grade action, WJH whipped Petersburg 37-16 last week
as French and Capranica both had 10 and Clair Stoecker had
eight. Last Thursday vs. Chatham, the Lady Bee Bees romped
40-22 despite missing two of their top six because of
illness.Emily Capranica had 14 of her 18 points before halftime.
French added 12 and Donnelly nine. The eighth graders ended
the regular season with losses at Petersburg 37-22 (Brooke
Keenan, Hayley Long and Kylie Walsh all had four) and at
Chatham 35-21 (Walsh had 10).
in regional
A 16-1 run in the third period broke open a somewhat close
game, and the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees cruised to a 40-15
win over Pleasant Plains in the semifinals of the IESA Riverton
Regional Monday. WJH led 12-6 after one period and 20-10 at
intermission. Brandi Donnelly paced the Lady Bee Bees with 14
points, two more than Jordan French. Caleigh Franklin added six
for WJH, which will play Wednesday in the regional final. In other
seventh grade action, WJH whipped Petersburg 37-16 last week
as French and Capranica both had 10 and Clair Stoecker had
eight. Last Thursday vs. Chatham, the Lady Bee Bees romped
40-22 despite missing two of their top six because of
illness.Emily Capranica had 14 of her 18 points before halftime.
French added 12 and Donnelly nine. The eighth graders ended
the regular season with losses at Petersburg 37-22 (Brooke
Keenan, Hayley Long and Kylie Walsh all had four) and at
Chatham 35-21 (Walsh had 10).
Sherman village board
approves 3 drainage bids
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night took another step
toward rectifying lingering drainage issues. (more)
approves 3 drainage bids
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night took another step
toward rectifying lingering drainage issues. (more)
School board hears from new auditor
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board on Monday night heard from District Auditor Robin Yockey as its regular monthly
meeting. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board on Monday night heard from District Auditor Robin Yockey as its regular monthly
meeting. (more)
W-ville school test scores well above state average
By Byron Painter
Editor
While there is always room for improvement, the test scores for the...(more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
While there is always room for improvement, the test scores for the...(more)
Lady Bullets win Early Bird Review
The Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team claimed the Riverton Early Bird Review championship
Saturday night with a 32-27 win over Mt. Zion. WHS, playing without senior point guard Cora Jeffers because of a
broken finger, won the first quarter 10-8 and the third quarter 6-3; the other two periods were draws (6-6 and 10-10).
Sami Dees and Lauren Hollinshead both tossed in eight points for the Lady Bullets, while Tamara Abu Tayeh
chipped in seven and Presley Kerber six. Dees led the way on the glass with seven rebounds and she also dished
out four assists. Friday, the St. Joseph-Ogden Lady Spartans edged past WHS 42-38, though WHS still claimed its
pool play title by virtue of its 2-1 record and win over Virginia/A-C Central. SJ-O led at each quarter break: 12-10,
20-16 and 31-30. Kerber finished with 15 points and Hollinshead (three steals) contributed 11. Abu-Tayeh was next
with seven. Dees grabbed 12 rebounds, and she also had four assists. Thursday vs. Decatur St. Teresa, the Lady
Bullets forced 29 turnovers in a 38-32 win. Williamsville led 13-12 after one period before a 10-2 run in the second
period. In the stanza, WHS did not commit turnover (it had only 10 in the game) while forcing a whopping 13. The
Lady Bullet lead reached a dozen at 28-16 after buckets from Hollinshead and Dees, then the Lady Bulldogs
scored the last six points of the quarter to get within 28-22. Two Hollinshead buckets early in the fourth upped the
WHS lead back to double digits.
St. T got within four just past the midway point of the quarter, but the Lady Bullets allowed only two points in the final
3:49, a bucket in the final seconds. Hollinshead pumped in 19 points, eight in the fourth quarter. She also had five
steals. Abu Tayeh chipped in seven and Kerber six. Kerber dished out four assists and Dees also had four steals.
The Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team claimed the Riverton Early Bird Review championship
Saturday night with a 32-27 win over Mt. Zion. WHS, playing without senior point guard Cora Jeffers because of a
broken finger, won the first quarter 10-8 and the third quarter 6-3; the other two periods were draws (6-6 and 10-10).
Sami Dees and Lauren Hollinshead both tossed in eight points for the Lady Bullets, while Tamara Abu Tayeh
chipped in seven and Presley Kerber six. Dees led the way on the glass with seven rebounds and she also dished
out four assists. Friday, the St. Joseph-Ogden Lady Spartans edged past WHS 42-38, though WHS still claimed its
pool play title by virtue of its 2-1 record and win over Virginia/A-C Central. SJ-O led at each quarter break: 12-10,
20-16 and 31-30. Kerber finished with 15 points and Hollinshead (three steals) contributed 11. Abu-Tayeh was next
with seven. Dees grabbed 12 rebounds, and she also had four assists. Thursday vs. Decatur St. Teresa, the Lady
Bullets forced 29 turnovers in a 38-32 win. Williamsville led 13-12 after one period before a 10-2 run in the second
period. In the stanza, WHS did not commit turnover (it had only 10 in the game) while forcing a whopping 13. The
Lady Bullet lead reached a dozen at 28-16 after buckets from Hollinshead and Dees, then the Lady Bulldogs
scored the last six points of the quarter to get within 28-22. Two Hollinshead buckets early in the fourth upped the
WHS lead back to double digits.
St. T got within four just past the midway point of the quarter, but the Lady Bullets allowed only two points in the final
3:49, a bucket in the final seconds. Hollinshead pumped in 19 points, eight in the fourth quarter. She also had five
steals. Abu Tayeh chipped in seven and Kerber six. Kerber dished out four assists and Dees also had four steals.
Lady Bullets slip past Virginia
By Byron Painter
Editor
Taylor Edwards nailed a 15-foot jumper with 71 seconds remaining to put the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls
basketball team up for good in a 39-36 win over Virginia/A-C Central Tuesday on the first night of the Riverton Early
Bird Review. The Lady Bullets trailed for much of the first half, then the game was a seesaw affair for the entire
second half. WHS held the Lady Redbirds to only three points in the final stanza (no field goals) as it erased a 33-
31 deficit after three periods. A bucket from Sami Dees and another from Lauren Hollinshead pulled the Lady
Bullets even at 35 with 2:49 left. Tamara Abu-Tayeh split two free throws at 1:37, then eight seconds later, the Lady
Redbirds pulled even on a Megan Bergerud freebie. After Edwards’ bucket, her only two points of the contest, the
Lady Redbirds, many of whom just three days prior were on the A-C Central second place state volleyball team,
turned the ball over. Williamsville was able to burn almost 40 seconds off the clock before the Lady Redbirds
fouled. Dees split two free throws with 17 seconds left, and the Lady Redbirds did not get off a shot in the final
seconds. Bergerud scored eight points in the first quarter as Virginia took a 10-6 lead.
Virginia scored 25 seconds into the second period to lift the lead to six, then the Lady Bullets rattled off 11 points in
succession. Abu-Tayeh had seven of the points in the spurt. WHS ultimately led 19-17 at intermission. There were
five ties in the third quarter. Bergerud tossed in 21 points for Virginia.
Abu-Tayeh led a balanced attack for WHS, which was without Cora Jeffers because of a finger injury, with 10
markers. Hollinshead had seven rebounds to go along with her nine points, and Dees filled up the box score with
eight points, seven steals and a dozen boards. Rachel Spenn contributed six points.
Williamsville was off Wednesday night in the tournament, and it plays games Thursday vs. St. Teresa and Friday vs.
St. Joseph-Ogden. The Lady Bullets will play Saturday at a time to be determined.
By Byron Painter
Editor
Taylor Edwards nailed a 15-foot jumper with 71 seconds remaining to put the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls
basketball team up for good in a 39-36 win over Virginia/A-C Central Tuesday on the first night of the Riverton Early
Bird Review. The Lady Bullets trailed for much of the first half, then the game was a seesaw affair for the entire
second half. WHS held the Lady Redbirds to only three points in the final stanza (no field goals) as it erased a 33-
31 deficit after three periods. A bucket from Sami Dees and another from Lauren Hollinshead pulled the Lady
Bullets even at 35 with 2:49 left. Tamara Abu-Tayeh split two free throws at 1:37, then eight seconds later, the Lady
Redbirds pulled even on a Megan Bergerud freebie. After Edwards’ bucket, her only two points of the contest, the
Lady Redbirds, many of whom just three days prior were on the A-C Central second place state volleyball team,
turned the ball over. Williamsville was able to burn almost 40 seconds off the clock before the Lady Redbirds
fouled. Dees split two free throws with 17 seconds left, and the Lady Redbirds did not get off a shot in the final
seconds. Bergerud scored eight points in the first quarter as Virginia took a 10-6 lead.
Virginia scored 25 seconds into the second period to lift the lead to six, then the Lady Bullets rattled off 11 points in
succession. Abu-Tayeh had seven of the points in the spurt. WHS ultimately led 19-17 at intermission. There were
five ties in the third quarter. Bergerud tossed in 21 points for Virginia.
Abu-Tayeh led a balanced attack for WHS, which was without Cora Jeffers because of a finger injury, with 10
markers. Hollinshead had seven rebounds to go along with her nine points, and Dees filled up the box score with
eight points, seven steals and a dozen boards. Rachel Spenn contributed six points.
Williamsville was off Wednesday night in the tournament, and it plays games Thursday vs. St. Teresa and Friday vs.
St. Joseph-Ogden. The Lady Bullets will play Saturday at a time to be determined.
Forum on County
Board reduction
held
By Linda Hughes
A political science expert, a Sangamon
County board member and a board
candidate led a discussion...(more)
Board reduction
held
By Linda Hughes
A political science expert, a Sangamon
County board member and a board
candidate led a discussion...(more)
W-ville board meets
Oct. 27
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville employees will have the chance
to choose between health insurance
programs...(more)
Oct. 27
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville employees will have the chance
to choose between health insurance
programs...(more)
IIllinois College student and Williamsville
High School graduate Mckenzi Davidson was
recently named as a Lincoln Laureate.
Pictured with her are (from left) John B.
Simon, Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy,
Louanner Peters, Deputy Governor of the
State of Illinois and Dr. Axel D. Steuer, Illinois
College President.
High School graduate Mckenzi Davidson was
recently named as a Lincoln Laureate.
Pictured with her are (from left) John B.
Simon, Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy,
Louanner Peters, Deputy Governor of the
State of Illinois and Dr. Axel D. Steuer, Illinois
College President.
Davidson honored as
Lincoln Laureate
Illinois College senior Mckenzi Davidson of Sherman was
honored earlier this month as one of 44 Lincoln Laureates in
the state of Illinois.The Lincoln Academy of Illinois honored
those 44 outstanding senior college students during a
ceremony Oct. 18 at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site.
The Student Laureate Medallion is given each year, along with
a $150 honorarium and a certificate of achievement, to one
member of the senior class of each four-year, degree-granting
institution of higher learning in Illinois.
The medallions were presented by Louanner Peters, Deputy
Governor of Illinois. This event was the 34th year that students
have been honored by the Academy. “These students have
exhibited a personal commitment to excel as seen by their
remarkable academic accomplishments,” said John B. Simon,
Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy. “But just as important,
these students will serve as role models to other Illinois
students, as well as their own family and friends. With hard-
working, dedicated individuals such as these, Illinois and the
rest of the nation can look forward to a bright and prosperous
future.” The Lincoln Academy’s Student Laureate Awards are
presented for excellence in curricular and extracurricular
activities to seniors from the four-year, degree granting
colleges and universities in Illinois. Laureate nominations are
submitted by each school and reviewed by the Lincoln
Academy. The Lincoln Academy, unique among the 50 states,
was established to honor Illinois’ most distinguished citizens
with the state’s highest award, the Order of Lincoln. Mckenzi
graduated from Williamsville High School in 2005. She will
graduate in May 2009 with degrees in Management and
Economics. Mckenzi is the daughter of Matt and Melanie
Davidson of Sherman.
Lincoln Laureate
Illinois College senior Mckenzi Davidson of Sherman was
honored earlier this month as one of 44 Lincoln Laureates in
the state of Illinois.The Lincoln Academy of Illinois honored
those 44 outstanding senior college students during a
ceremony Oct. 18 at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site.
The Student Laureate Medallion is given each year, along with
a $150 honorarium and a certificate of achievement, to one
member of the senior class of each four-year, degree-granting
institution of higher learning in Illinois.
The medallions were presented by Louanner Peters, Deputy
Governor of Illinois. This event was the 34th year that students
have been honored by the Academy. “These students have
exhibited a personal commitment to excel as seen by their
remarkable academic accomplishments,” said John B. Simon,
Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy. “But just as important,
these students will serve as role models to other Illinois
students, as well as their own family and friends. With hard-
working, dedicated individuals such as these, Illinois and the
rest of the nation can look forward to a bright and prosperous
future.” The Lincoln Academy’s Student Laureate Awards are
presented for excellence in curricular and extracurricular
activities to seniors from the four-year, degree granting
colleges and universities in Illinois. Laureate nominations are
submitted by each school and reviewed by the Lincoln
Academy. The Lincoln Academy, unique among the 50 states,
was established to honor Illinois’ most distinguished citizens
with the state’s highest award, the Order of Lincoln. Mckenzi
graduated from Williamsville High School in 2005. She will
graduate in May 2009 with degrees in Management and
Economics. Mckenzi is the daughter of Matt and Melanie
Davidson of Sherman.
Last Friday, Sherman Elementary School
conducted its annual Veterans Day ceremony
in a packed gymnasium. There were many
touching moments, patriotic songs and letters
written to our veterans. Above are some of the
veterans in attendance.
conducted its annual Veterans Day ceremony
in a packed gymnasium. There were many
touching moments, patriotic songs and letters
written to our veterans. Above are some of the
veterans in attendance.
Swinford resigns as W-ville
trustee, will become
Sherman administrator
Trustee John Swinford told the Williamsville Village Board
Monday that he would resign his position on the board, as he
has taken the position of village administrator and economic
development coordinator with the village of Sherman. (more)
trustee, will become
Sherman administrator
Trustee John Swinford told the Williamsville Village Board
Monday that he would resign his position on the board, as he
has taken the position of village administrator and economic
development coordinator with the village of Sherman. (more)