Physical play of Genenbacher, Huston give Panthers edge in sectional semifinal victory

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 26, 2025
Central-Southeastern junior forward Agnes Genenbacher, right, looks at the rim as she attacks along the baseline during Tuesday's Class 2A Waverly Sectional semifinal against Staunton at the Waverly Elementary School in Waverly, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

WAVERLY, Ill. — With two older brothers who were all-state football players, Agnes Genenbacher really had no option other than to be tough and know how to take a tumble. “That’s my nature,” she said. Going against them also taught her to be competitive. “I always want to be the best in everything I do,”…

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Panthers showcase their resolve by regaining momentum in third set to beat Chargers

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | August 28, 2024
Camp Point Central's Karly Peters delivers the final kill in the third set of a 25-18, 12-25, 25-14 victory over Illini West on Tuesday night in Carthage, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Volleyball is often a game of momentum, but in Claire Huston’s eyes, the pivotal moment in Tuesday’s match between Camp Point Central and Illini West didn’t happen in the flow of play. After the Panthers cruised to a 25-18 first set victory, the Chargers punched back with a commanding 25-12 effort in…

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