The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams, and players from Newman, Rock Falls, Fulton and A-FC were selected.

The Illinois Coaches Association released its All-State softball teams in each class, with Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler and Sterling’s Mya Lira recognized in Class 3A. Newman's Gianna Vance and Lucy Oetting were also among the area selections.

Sauk Valley senior bowling and women’s golf results

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.'

Morrison junior sprinter Brady Anderson is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. He won the state title in the 100, took second in the 200 to teammate Levi Milder and anchored wins in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

It wasn't the finish the team hoped for, but Newman finished fourth at the Class 2A state tournament after a 9-3 loss to Eureka on Saturday at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Comets were proud of the run after a third straight state trophy.

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Newman takes fourth place in the state baseball series after falling to Eureka 9-3 Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Two three-run innings were costly on Friday as Newman fell 9-3 to Teutopolis in the Class 2A state semifinals at Illinois Field. The Comets face Eureka in Saturday's third-place game at 4 p.m.

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Newman takes on Teutopolis in the Class 2A state baseball semifinal Friday, June 6, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Wooden Shoes of Teutopolis took the win 9-3.