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Three area athletes capitalize on opportunity to compete in Illinois state track and field finals
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Three area athletes enjoyed solid finishes at the Class 1A boys track and field state championships after qualifying for Saturday’s finals. West Hancock senior Nolan Gooding wrapped up his high school career with his second state medal, finishing 10th in the triple jump. Gooding posted a jump of 13.05 meters (42 feet,…
Read MoreTitans continue rolling toward postseason, handle Suns for second time this season
WARSAW, Ill. — Southeastern boys basketball coach Brandon Gooding was honest in his assessment. Brutally honest. “If we’d play a great team like West Hancock 100 times, they’d probably win all 100,” Gooding said. “But we’re trying to emphasize to our kids go out there and be a puncher, play as hard as you can.”…
Read MoreTitans use third-quarter blitz to bury Golden Eagles, gain momentum for matchup with Bullets
HAMILTON, Ill. — The West Hancock boys basketball team’s second-half plan was quite simple — put Mercer County away. The Titans went on a 9-2 run in the first three minutes of the second half and outscored the Golden Eagles 26-11 in the third quarter to run away with a 69-31 victory Wednesday night at…
Read MoreSchuck on a Truck: West Hancock’s Nolan Gooding discusses Titans’ continued rise
Coverage of the West Hancock football program is brought to you by: HAMILTON, Ill. — Nolan Gooding truly believes better days are ahead for the West Hancock football program. His enthusiasm and confidence are born from having learned second-year head coach Coy Dorothy’s system and a lifelong connection with a senior class ready to make…
Read MoreIllini West’s Bentzinger, Liberty’s Gimm, West Hancock’s Gooding finish with state track medals
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Ian Bentzinger’s legacy will be a spot among the top sprinters in Illini West history. That’s a storied list. The senior captured two state medals Saturday at the Class 1A boys state track and field championships at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium, finishing fourth in the 100-meter dash and fifth in the…
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