Fighting Irish’s Williams invests in hometown of Hannibal by holding ‘Future Pro Day Combine’

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | July 21, 2025
Hannibal native Aneyas Williams, right, who will be a sophomore running back at the University of Notre Dame, works with a young football player during Sunday's "Future Day Pro Combine," held at the Hannibal Middle School. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Aneyas Williams did not want to miss a chance to give back to the community that gave so much to him. Together with Hannibal Youth Football director Beau Viehmann and an eager group of volunteers, Williams, a 2024 Hannibal graduate and sophomore running back for the University of Notre Dame, put together…

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Land of Lincoln brings bragging rights home after largest margin of victory in all-star game history

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | July 13, 2025
The Illinois all-stars displayed offensive fireworks during Saturday's 11th Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo., enjoying the largest margin of victory in the series with a 15-1 victory. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Illinois emphatically kept bragging rights over Missouri in Saturday’s 11th Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game. The all-star baseball players from the Prairie State registered the largest margin of victory in the 11-year history of the game, beating the Show Me State 15-1 at the Veterans Sports Complex. Illinois led 1-0 before busting…

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Photo gallery: All-stars put on show during Missouri vs. Illinois baseball matchup

By Muddy River Sports | July 13, 2025
Hannibal's Konnor Asbury fist bumps the Missouri coaches during introductions for the 11th Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game, which took place Saturday night at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

Click here to purchase digital downloads or prints from this gallery. HANNIBAL, Mo. — What has become a July staple didn’t disappoint as the top senior high school baseball players from West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri went toe-to-toe Saturday night in the 11th Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game at the Veterans Sports Complex. Illinois won…

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