Arnsman’d and dangerous: Illinois girls pull away in third quarter to win Muddy River Showcase

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 18, 2023
South Shelby's Milli Mozee-Williams, left, tries to deny Unity's Ashlynn Arnsman a look at the basket during Saturday's Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — It became obvious to the Illinois all-stars during their preparation for the Muddy River Showcase that Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball coach Eric Orne was taking this as seriously as anyone.. “Coach Orne made it really intense,” Unity’s Ashlynn Arnsman said. “It felt like a real regular-season game.” The Missouri all-stars realized how…

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Muddy River Showcase Spotlight: Unity’s Ashlynn Arnsman

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 14, 2023
Unity's Ashlynn Arnsman earned honorable mention all-state honors last winter when she led the Mustangs to 29 victories. | Matt Schuckman photo

The Muddy River Showcase featuring 40 of the area’s top senior basketball players from Illinois and Missouri takes place June 17 at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The girls game begins at 4 p.m. with the boys game to follow at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. MENDON, Ill. — Ashlynn…

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JWCC Prairie State Profile: Unity’s Arnsman sets sights on carrying success from Unity to QU

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 6, 2022
Unity forward Ashlynn Arnsman has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Quincy University. | Matt Schuckman photo

MENDON, Ill. — Ashlynn Arnsman sees her future with a clear view. For those whose sights are a little more murky, she has a plan to help them, too. The Unity multi-sport standout who recently signed a national letter of intent with the Quincy University women’s basketball team plans to study biology and use her…

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