Despite unfavorable conditions, the Sullivan Middle School boys and girls track team showed up and competed Saturday at the Arthur Jr. High Invite!
The 7th and 8th grade boys both placed 3rd overall with several athletes individually placing in the top 6.
Additionally, both 7th and 8th grade girls each took 1st place overall, with several girls placing in the top 6, and one meet record set.
7th grade 4x200 relay, ran by Addy Hendry, Emma McCain, Anissa Herschberger, and Piper Fleener broke the meet record set 20 years ago with a new time of 2:00.63! #OneTribe
Brackets have been released for the IESA Scholastic Bowl Regional. Regional will take place next Wednesday, April 30th @ Mt. Zion JH. Sullivan will play their first match of the day against Tuscola starting at 3:45 PM. Good Luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe
SMS Track @ ALAH Invitational is still on as scheduled for tomorrow morning starting at 10 AM. See attached map for parking information. Good Luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe
Sullivan Middle School held an assembly to recognize our winter sports teams and athletes.
Congratulations to our Joe Marks Award recipients:
Karson Ragsdale: Boys Basketball
Emma Deake: Cheer & Volleyball
Elin Watkins: Girls Basketball
Last night was fantastic night for our first home meet of the season for MS Track! We had two records get broken last night! Tenley Campbell broke Lauren Taylor’s 8th grade long jump record of 15’ 10.5” set in 2005 with a jump of 4.92 meters (16 ft 1.7 inches) Harley Alms broke Carlin & Cadison Nuzzo’s 7th grade pole vault record of 6’ 9” set in 2011 with a vault of 2.29 meters (7ft 6inches) Congratulations ladies! #OneTribe
MS Track is adding a 6th Grade Only Meet to their schedule. This will be in Bethany at Okaw Valley High School starting at 4 PM on Thursday, May 8th. #OneTribe
7th grader Miriam Parri competed at the IESA Solo and Ensemble Competition this morning where she treated us to a flawless and beautiful performance of the second movement of "Theme (from a New World Symphony)".
The judge agreed with our assessment of Miriam's performance by awarding her with a Level 1, the highest rating possible. Congratulations, Miriam!
Members of the Sullivan Middle School 8th grade class had the opportunity to attend the 8th Grade Career Conference at Lake Land College yesterday. The students heard an oustanding keynote address from author and motivaitonal speaker Brooks Harper and then spent some time meeting people from a wide range of professions to learn more about the opportunities that will await them after high school.
This afternoon's track meet @ Meridian MS has been cancelled due to the weather. Team will now practice in the armory after school from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. #OneTribe
Due to the incoming storm system, SMS Track will practice after school in the armory from 3:30-4:30. #OneTribe
Good luck to our SMS Track team who is getting ready to get their season underway at OVHS this afternoon! Meet starting at 4 PM. Up to date schedule is attached. #OneTribe
Congratulations to the following students who were honored this morning at Sullivan Middle School's 3rd quarter Breakfast of Champions.
(L to R) Judd Sanner, Luke Cummings, Elin Watkins, and Kellan Mossman.
Not Pictured: Macie Rodgers and Mila Conti
MS Track Schedule Change (5/8): Originally scheduled Home MS Track Meet on May 8th has been cancelled. Team will now be heading to the Teutopolis Invitational on May 8th starting at 4:30 PM.
Come join an amazing team!
As a result of showing outstanding sportsmanship in the Regional Championship and Sectional Championship game, Emma Drake and Elin Watkins were awarded the IESA Sportsmanship pin! They both received this for displaying the following characteristics in the game:
-Shows a positive attitude towards teammates, opponents, and officials.
-Gives best effort on the court.
-Does not argue calls and is respectful to officials.
-Displays positive body language at all times.
-Helps elevate the play and behavior of their teammates and peers.
Way to go ladies! We are proud of you! #OneTribe
8th Grade Lady Redskins unfortunately fall to Morris Saratoga in the State Tournament. It was an incredible match and effort by our girls. They have a ton to be proud of this season. First State Tournament appearance in school history, Sectional Champions, and Regional Champions! Way to go girls! We are so proud of you! We can't wait to see what they accomplish at the next level. #OneTribe
Just getting underway here in Pana. Go Lady Redskins! #StateFinals #OneTribe
Bus is decorated and ready to roll! #OneTribe
Good luck to our 8th Grade Lady Redskins who will begin State Tournament play this afternoon! The Lady Redskins will take on Morris Saratoga starting at 4:30 PM at Pana HS.
There will be a pep rally taking place in the SES Gym starting at 1:30 PM to send the girls off. Show up and show your support!
If you are going to the game, you are encouraged to purchase your tickets through GoFan. Link below. It is $8 to buy tickets online. You may also opt to pay at the door, but will cost $10. (Children under school age are free)
Link for GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1991652?schoolId=IL86333
If you are unable to make it to this afternoons game, it will also be streamed.
Link for Stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJ1ILWDMu5PMe5dWhXFnqw/videos
Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe
If you are unable to make it to the State matchup tomorrow, Pana will be streaming all of the matches on their Youtube page. Link is below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJ1ILWDMu5PMe5dWhXFnqw/videos
Go Lady Redskins!