Illini West Cross Country October 17th 2026 Patriot Invite

Results:

Girls: 

 

           Palyn Lord-23:32-191

                       Ellie Marsden-24:13-205

                       Rane Stolltz-24:29-213

                       Gabriela Gonzalez-29:20-235

Boys:

Parker Walker-16:44-63

   Ian Carroll-21:28-275

Illini West Cross Country October 13th  Charger Invite

The Illini West Cross Country team hosted the Charger Invite at the Carthage Golf Course today. 

Results:

Girls: 

 

           Palyn Lord-28:39-25th

Tinley Covert-30:13-28th

Rane Stoltz-32:25-32nd

Gabriela Gonzalez-34:59-38th

Boys:

Parker Walker-17:55-4th (medalist)

   Bryar Rodeffer-18:16-5th (medalist)

 

Ian Carroll-25:34-43rd

Complete results: 

SCHEDULE

Monday, October 26, 2026

            Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (7) Macomb vs (9) Farmington

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

           Match 2 at 6:00 pm: (2) Quincy Notre Dame vs. Winner Match 1

           Match 3 at 7:00 pm: (3) Carthage (Illini West vs (6) Petersburg (PORTA) [Coop]

Thursday, October 29, 2026

           Match 4 at 6:00 pm: Winner Match 2 vs. Winner Match 3

ADMISSION

Illini West High School will charge admission for all regional games. Fan seating will be designated for each school. Admission price is set by the IHSA at $8.00 per person. There will be no digital ticketing. (Baby in arms – free). No passes will be allowed. 

Doors will open for the general public at 5:00 on Monday, October 26th, Tuesday, October 27th, and Thursday, October 29th.

Illini West Athletic Events 10/2 to 10/17

Monday - 10/12/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Hannibal High School (A) - Hannibal High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B Jv Vs Macomb Jr/sr Hs (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Hannibal High School (A) - Hannibal High School -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Hannibal High School (A) - Hannibal High School -
Tuesday - 10/13/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Charger Invitational (H) - Illini West -
4:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Charger Invitational (H) - Illini West -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Rushville Industry High School -

Cancelled

(H) - Illini West -
5:30 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Rushville Industry High School (H) - Illini West -
6:30 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Rushville Industry High School (H) - Illini West -
Thursday - 10/15/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs West Prairie High School (A) - West Prairie High School -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs West Prairie High School - Cancelled (A) - West Prairie High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs West Prairie High School (A) - West Prairie High School -
Saturday - 10/17/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
1:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs Gibson City-melvin-sibley (A) - Gibson City-melvin-sibley -
1:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Peoria Heights Patriot Invitatioanal(A) - Peoria Heights High School -
1:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Peoria Heights Patriot

Invitatioanal

(A) - Peoria Heights High School

The Illini West Cross Country team competed at Quincy High School's Tom Oakley Invite today at Bob Mays Park

Results:

Girls:

 

           Ellie Marsden-24:05-27th 

Tinley Covert-28:45.1-46th

 

Rane Stoltz-28:45.7-47th

Gabriela Gonzalez-31:27-52nd

Boys:

Parker Walker-18:07-13th

   

 

Ian Carroll-22:17-49th

Complete results: 

Illini West Cross Country September 29th 2026

The Illini West Cross Country team competed at the Prairieland Conference Meet today at Farmington HS.

Results:

Girls:

Tinley Covert-28:52-40th

Palyn Lord-25:22-34th

Rane Stoltz-28:52-39th

Gabriela Gonzalez-33:36-46th

Boys:

Parker Walker-16:56–10th- All Conference Medalist!

   Bryar Rodeffer-17:42-17th

 

Ian Carroll-22:52-58th

llini West Athletic Events 10/5 to 10/10

Monday - 10/05/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B Jv Vs Farmington High School (A) - Farmington High School -
Tuesday - 10/06/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Bushnell-prairie City High School -

Cancelled

(A) - Bushnell-prairie City High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Bushnell-prairie City High School (A) - Bushnell-prairie City High School -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Bushnell-prairie City High School (A) - Bushnell-prairie City High School -
Wednesday - 10/07/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Monmouth-roseville High School (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Monmouth-roseville High

School

(H) - Illini West -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Monmouth-roseville High School (H) - Illini West -
Thursday - 10/08/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Mercer County High School (A) - Mercer County High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B F Vs West Hancock (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Mercer County High School (A) - Mercer County High School -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Mercer County High School (A) - Mercer County High School -
Friday - 10/09/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs Macomb High School (A) - Macomb High School -
Saturday - 10/10/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
8:30 AM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs United Tournament (A) - United Tournament -
9:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Liberty Invitational (A) - Liberty Jh/hs -
9:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Liberty Invitational (A) - Liberty Jh/hs -

Illini West Athletic Events 9/28 to 10/3

Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs South Fulton High School (H) - Illini West -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs South Fulton - Cancelled (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs South Fulton High School (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B F Vs Farmington High School (H) - Illini West -
Friday - 10/02/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs Farmington High School - (senior

Night)

(H) - Illini West -

Saturday - 10/03/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
9:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Tom Oakley Invitational (A) - Quincy -
9:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Tom Oakley Invitational (A) - Quincy -

Illini West Athletic Events 9/14 to 9/19 2026

Monday - 09/14/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 9:00 AM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Prairieland Conference Meet (A) - Macomb - 9:00 AM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Prairieland Conference Meet (A) - Macomb - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Hancock (A) - West Hancock - 6:00 PM-TBA * Football B Jv Vs South Fulton Athletics (H) - Illini West - 

Tuesday - 09/15/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Liberty, West Central, Southastern (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Liberty, West Central, Southastern (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs Liberty, West Central, Southastern (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:30 PM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Qnd Running Raider Invitational (A) - Quincy - 4:30 PM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Qnd Running Raider Invitational (A) - Quincy - 

5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Payson-seymour High School - Cancelled 

(A) - Payson-seymour High School - 

6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Payson-seymour High School (A) - Payson-seymour Hs - 7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Payson-seymour High School (A) - Payson-seymour High School - 

Wednesday - 09/16/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 

2:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Quincy Notre Dame High School - @ Spring Lake 

(A) - Quincy Notre Dame High School - 

4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs West Hancock, Unity, Brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs West Hancock, Unity, Brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Hancock, Unity, Brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 

Thursday - 09/17/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs Camp Point, Beardstown, Unity (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Camp Point, Beardstown, Unity (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Camp Point, Beardstown, Unity (H) - Carthage Golf Course - 5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Triopia High School (A) - Triopia High School - 6:00 PM-TBA * Football B F Vs West Hancock (A) - West Hancock - 6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Triopia High School (A) - Triopia Jr/sr Hs - 7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Triopia High School (A) - Triopia High School - 

Friday - 09/18/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs West Hancock - (homecoming) (H) - Illini West - 

Saturday - 09/19/26 

Time Activity Facility Comments 8:00 AM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Macomb Jr/sr Hs (A) - Macomb Jr/sr Hs -

9/8/2026 The Illini West Cross Country team competed at the Rushville-Industry Invite at Scripps Park

BOYS:

Bryar Rodeffer - 11th-19:23-medalist

Parker Walker - 3rd-17:36-medalist

Ian Carroll - 31st-23:15

GIRLS:

Tinley Covert - 22nd-29:28

Rane Stoltz-DNF

Palyn Lord - 26th-31:12

Gabriela Gonzalez - 31st-43:59

Illini West Athletic Events 9/7 to 9/12 2026

Monday - 09/07/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Pittsfield Hs (A) - Pittsfield High School -
5:00 PM-TBA * Football B Jv Vs Rowva Jr/sr High School (A) - Rowva Jr/sr High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Pittsfield High School (A) - Pittsfield Hs -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Pittsfield High School (A) - Pittsfield High School -
Tuesday - 09/08/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
3:30 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs Quincy Senior Hs (A) - Quincy Senior Hs -
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Brown County High School (A) - Brown County High School -
4:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Rushville-industry Invitational - @

Scripps Park

(A) - Rushville-industry Hs -

4:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Rushville-industry Invitational - @

Scripps Park

(A) - Rushville-industry Hs -

Wednesday - 09/09/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Quincy, Western, Brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course -
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs Quincy/western/brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course -
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Quincy, Western, Brown County (H) - Carthage Golf Course -
Thursday - 09/10/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs Macomb Jr/sr Hs (A) - Macomb Jr/sr Hs -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Havana High School (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B F Vs Camp Point Central Hs (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Havana High School (H) - Illini West -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Havana High School (H) - Illini West -
Friday - 09/11/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Hancock (A) - West Hancock -
7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs South Fulton High School (A) - Vit -
Saturday - 09/12/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
9:00 AM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Red Rogers Memorial Invitational - @ Deer

Run Golf Course

(A) - West Hancock -
9:30 AM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Unity Jv Tournament (A) - Unity Hs(mendon) -
10:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Porta Invitational (A) - Porta -
10:00 AM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Porta Invitational (A) - Porta

Sandburg women’s golf eyes 3rd straight nationals trip

GALESBURG — After advancing to the NJCAA Division II Championship in back-to-back seasons and three times in the last four years, the Sandburg women’s golf team has its sights set on another trip to nationals in 2026-27.

The Chargers begin their new season by hosting the Charger Invite at noon Saturday at Lake Bracken. It’s one of four events on the fall schedule for coach Gail Hannam’s team. The Chargers’ national-qualifying tournament will take place in the spring season.

Sandburg brings back four players from last season’s team that finished 14th at nationals. The Chargers have competed at the NJCAA Championship in 2019, 2023, 2025 and 2026.

RETURNERS

Anna Carroll, sophomore (Milan, Ill./Rockridge)
Jessica Schultz, sophomore (Toluca, Ill./Fieldcrest)

• Placed seventh at the Central District Championship as a freshman, earning a spot on the all-district team.

• Finished 59th at nationals, posting the Chargers’ low score in three of four rounds.
Olivia Seei, sophomore (Geneseo, Ill./Geneseo)
• Runner-up at last year’s Charger Invite in her Sandburg debut.
Allie Thome, sophomore (Oglesby, Ill./LaSalle-Peru)

Hannam: “Our sophomores will all be key to our success. Based on summer play, I’m excited to see how Olivia Seei and Jessica Shultz come out of the gate this fall.”

NEWCOMERS

Arabella Alfeldt, freshman (Oakdale, Ill./Nashville)

Isabella Johnston, freshman (Erie, Ill./Erie)

Hannam: “We have two incoming freshmen who will have an impact by providing good depth. Arabella Alfeldt has had a good summer of tournament play and should be ready to go.”

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS SEASON?

Hannam: “The ultimate goal is to return to nationals. With the sophomores’ experience and two good freshmen, we should have a good shot of attaining that goal.”

TOURNAMENT TO WATCH

Charger Invite at noon Aug. 29 at Lake Bracken 

Hannam: “There will be several Region 4 teams in the field, so even with it being our first tournament, it should tell us where we stand with those teams.”

THIS WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON IF …

Hannam: “We’ll have a successful season if the sophomores can lower their average from last year and we have good team chemistry.”

HOW TO FOLLOW THE CHARGERS
• Visit sandburgchargers.com for the latest Chargers news, photo galleries and more.
• Sign up for SportReporting to get free text and/or email notifications of Chargers game results.
• Follow @SandburgNJCAA on Twitter.
• Like @sandburgchargers on Facebook.

Event Schedule
08/24/2026 to 08/29/2026

Illini West High School
 

Monday - 08/24/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
1:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs United High School (A) - United High School -
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Central Hs (A) - West Central Hs -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B Jv Vs Princeville High School (A) - Princeville High School -
Tuesday - 08/25/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Rushville-industry Hs (A) - Rushville-industry Hs -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Western High School (barry) (A) - Western High School (barry) -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Western High School (barry) (A) - Western High School (barry) -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Western High School (barry) (A) - Western High School (barry) -
Wednesday - 08/26/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs West Hancock - @ Deer Run Golf Course (A) - West Hancock -
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs West Hancock - @ Deer Run Golf Course (A) - West Hancock -
6:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country B V Vs Macomb High School (A) - Macomb High School -
6:00 PM-TBA * Cross Country G V Vs Macomb High School (A) - Macomb High School -
Thursday - 08/27/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Hancock (H) - Carthage Golf Course -
5:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G F Vs Brown County High School (H) - Illini West -
6:00 PM-TBA * Football B F Vs Brown County Jh/hs (A) - Brown County Jh/hs -
6:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Brown County High School (H) - Illini West -
7:00 PM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Brown County High School (H) - Illini West -
Friday - 08/28/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs United High School (A) - United High School -
Saturday - 08/29/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
8:00 AM-TBA * Volleyball G V Vs Macomb Classic (A) - Macomb -
10:00 AM-TBA * Volleyball G Jv Vs Farmington Jv Tournament (A) - Farmington High School

The freshman volleyball game @ Western on 8/25 has been cancelled by Western as they do not have enough players.  

The JV game will start at 5:00 followed by the Varsity game at 6:00. 

Sandburg men’s soccer set to kick off Zamora era

 Rodrigo Zamora, a Sandburg men’s soccer alumnus who served as assistant coach for the past three seasons, begins his head coaching career with the Chargers’ season opener at 4 p.m. today at Wright. 

Zamora, a Monmouth-Roseville High School graduate who played keeper for the Chargers from 2014-15, takes over a team that saw ample success in his time as an assistant the last three years under Gerardo Ruvalcaba. The Chargers compiled a 35-9-8 overall record and went 8-0-1 in the Arrowhead Conference in that timeframe, including conference titles the last two seasons.

Sandburg is coming off a 2025 campaign in which it finished 12-3-3 overall and entered the postseason on a 12-game unbeaten streak. The Chargers, however, saw their playoff stay end abruptly with a 2-0 loss at home to Triton in the Region 4 quarterfinals.

The Chargers’ first home match is 2 p.m. Aug. 26 against Truman.

RETURNERS TO WATCH

Mateo Figueroa, sophomore forward

• Second-team All-Arrowhead Conference selection last season as a freshman.

• Scored four goals and tallied two assists in 2025.

Ramon Ponga, sophomore forward

• Second-team All-Arrowhead Conference and second-team All-Region 4 as a freshman.
• Scored two goals and had four assists last season.

Tyrese Ogbonna, sophomore defender
• Had a goal and two assists in his freshman campaign.
• Zamora: “Tyrese is a key and influential player. He can help guide the team and bring the freshmen and sophomores together while bringing a competitive mindset to each practice and game.”

NEWCOMERS TO WATCH

Alejandro Cantos Pastor, freshman midfielder

• Zamora: “ He’s a great tactical player, brings composure to our midfield and can play on both the attacking and defensive side.”

Luc Van der Kamp, sophomore defender

• Zamora: “His knowledge and expertise can be valuable to us. He’s a strong defensive player and good leader.”

Noha Mirande Davis, freshman midfielder

• Zamora: “Noha brings a lot of experience, playing in a great league back in France. He’s a solid addition to our midfield with an untiring hunger to help the team, whether defensively or offensively.”

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS SEASON?

Zamora: “We want to build on the success of the previous season. Learn from the mistakes we made last year and make sure we do not repeat them this season. We look forward to trying to repeat winning the conference and getting farther into the Region 4 postseason.” 

MATCHES TO WATCH

• Aug. 26 at Truman
• Sept. 19 vs. Prairie State
• Sept. 6 vs. Morton (receiving votes in NJCAA Division II preseason rankings)
• Oct. 24 vs. Triton
 

THIS WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON IF …

Zamora: “If we do things correctly and learn from mistakes from last season. However, the most important thing will be our mindset, making sure we support each other on the field and always giving 100% whether it’s a preseason game or in the playoffs. We want to leave everything on the field to make sure the team succeeds.”

HOW TO FOLLOW THE CHARGERS
• Watch Chargers home matches live and on-demand on the Sandburg YouTube channel.
• Visit sandburgchargers.com for the latest Chargers news, photo galleries and more.
• Sign up for SportReporting to get free text and/or email notifications of Chargers game results.
• Follow @SandburgNJCAA on Twitter.
• Like @sandburgchargers on Facebook.

Sandburg volleyball returns 8 players on 2026 roster

GALESBURG — With eight returning players, the Sandburg volleyball team hopes an experienced roster leads to more consistent success in 2026. 

The Chargers put together a 5-1 home record and 7-3 mark in the Arrowhead Conference in 2025, but Sandburg finished with a 15-23 overall record.

Sandburg opens its 2026 schedule with six matches at the All-In Opening Weekend Tournament from Friday-Sunday in Rockford. The Chargers’ first home contest is 6 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Kishwaukee.

RETURNERS TO WATCH

Madalynn Knapp, sophomore outside hitter (Gladstone, Ill./Burlington Notre Dame)

• Totaled 213 kills as a freshman, good for third among all Chargers.

• Averaged a team-high 2.34 kills per set in 2025.

• Winkler: “She’s a great all-around player and a powerful hitter.”

Jalie Eller, sophomore outside hitter/right side (Decatur, Ill./St. Teresa)

• Played in every match last season, finishing with 190 kills (1.46 per set) and 360 digs (2.77 per set)

• Winkler: “Jalie is a true leader who leads by working hard every day. She’s a great passer and can score.”

Quinn Rexroat, sophomore setter (Macomb, Ill./Macomb)

• Led Sandburg with 950 assists (7.72 per set) in 36 matches as a freshman.

• Also had a team-best 38 service aces in 2025.

• Winkler: “Quinn is who we’ll count on to do the setting. She has the ability to make our hitters better.”

NEWCOMERS TO WATCH

Mya Hill, freshman outside hitter (Argenta, Ill./Argenta-Oreana)

• Winkler: “Mya has worked hard in the preseason to fill a position she hasn’t played in a couple years. She has impressed us every day with her improvement.

Delaney Tapscott, freshman defensive specialist (Coal Valley, Ill./Orion)

• Winkler: “Delaney is very quick and has the potential to become a great DS.”

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS SEASON?

Winkler: “I expect our team to give great effort every time we step on the court. We preach attitude and effort.”

MATCHES TO WATCH

• Sept. 2 at No. 14 Sauk Valley

• Oct. 7 vs. No. 14 Sauk Valley

THIS WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON IF …

Winkler: “It’ll be a successful season if we continue to get better every time we step on the court. Improvement is what we will strive for by the end of the season.”

HOW TO FOLLOW THE CHARGERS
• Watch Chargers home matches live and on-demand on the Sandburg YouTube channel.
• Visit sandburgchargers.com for the latest Chargers news, photo galleries and more.
• Sign up for SportReporting to get free text and/or email notifications of Chargers game results.
• Follow @SandburgNJCAA on Twitter.
• Like @sandburgchargers on Facebook.
• Follow @sandburgchargers on Instagram. 

Event Schedule
08/17/2026 to 08/22/2026

Tuesday - 08/18/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs West Hancock - @ Deer Run Golf Course (A) - West Hancock -
Wednesday - 08/19/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Brown County Jh/hs - @ Rolling Greens Golf

Course

(A) - Brown County Jh/hs -

4:00 PM-TBA * Golf G V Vs Brown County Jh/hs - @ Rolling Greens Golf

Course

(A) - Brown County Jh/hs -

Thursday - 08/20/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
4:00 PM-TBA * Golf B Jv Vs West Hancock (A) - West Hancock -
Friday - 08/21/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
7:00 PM-TBA * Football B V Vs Princeville High School (H) - Illini West -
Saturday - 08/22/26
Time Activity Facility Comments
8:30 AM-TBA * Golf B V Vs Macomb - (gary Saunders Invite) (A) - Macomb -
9:00 AM-TBA * Football B F Vs Freshman Jamboree (H) - Football Field -

Illini West Volleyball 2026

  West Hancock VolleyBall Schedule 2026

West Prairie/Southeastern Football Schedule (2026-27)

West Prairie/Southeastern Football Schedule (2026-27)

Team Varsity 2026 Colors N/A

Coach N/A Address Sciota, IL

Overall 0-0 Conference 0-0

League 8-Man Central West (8 Man) Division IL Class 8 Man

Record Breakdown

Home 0-0-0 Away 0-0-0

Hamilton/Warsaw Football Schedule (2026-27)

Hamilton/Warsaw Football Schedule (2026-27)

Mascot Titans Team Varsity 2026 Colors Red, Black

Coach N/A Address 1100 Keokuk St, Hamilton, IL 62341

Overall 0-0 Conference 0-0

League Lincoln Trail-Prairieland - Large

Record Breakdown

Home 0-0-0 Away 0-0-0 

Illini West Football Schedule (2026-27)

Mascot Chargers Team Varsity 2026 Colors Orange, Navy, White

Coach N/A Address 600 Miller Street, Carthage, IL 62321

Overall 0-0 Conference 0-0 State (IL) Rank 304

League Lincoln Trail-Prairieland - Large Division IL Class 2A

Record Breakdown

Home 0-0-0 Away 0-0-0

Zamora takes over as Sandburg men’s soccer head coach

The Sandburg men’s soccer team turned to a familiar face for its new head coach.

Rodrigo Zamora, a Chargers alumnus who served as assistant coach for the past three seasons, has been named the program’s new leader. Zamora takes over for Gerardo Ruvalcaba, who stepped down after spending the last three years as head coach. 

Zamora was an assistant for all three campaigns during Ruvalcaba’s tenure. During that time, the Chargers compiled a 35-9-8 overall record and went 8-0-1 in the Arrowhead Conference, including a back-to-back conference titles the last two seasons. Sandburg won at least 11 games each of the past three years.

As a player, Zamora was a goalkeeper for the Chargers in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. A Monmouth-Roseville High School graduate, Zamora was a three-year varsity starter in goal for the Titans and was team captain as a senior. Overall, he has more than 20 years of playing experience.

After graduating from Sandburg in 2016, Zamora transferred to Western Illinois University, where he earned his bachelor’s in marketing and foreign language as well as a minor in accounting.

In addition to his coaching role, Zamora serves as a public safety officer at Sandburg.

CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MAY 12th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, May 12 th , 2026, at
City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Steinkamp, Long, Biondolino and
Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was also present.

Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the regular
meeting minutes of April 28 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the Annual
meeting minutes of April 28 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to
approve the April Budgetary Report. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Carolyn Cole addressed the Council. She asked that the Council consider allowing
chickens inside the City limits. After discussion the Council decided to have Clerk
Roberts call Hamilton, which allows chickens to see how well it has worked in that
community. The Safety committee will then discuss it before the Council makes a final
decision.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that Jamie Hopkins from Lee Agency met with the
Mayor, Clerk Roberts and the head of Finance to discuss changing to Lee Agency as the
City’s insurance agent. Jamie Hopkins was previously with the company that the City
currently uses as an insurance agent before moving to Lee Agency.

After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Biondolino to
approve hiring Jamie Hopkins from Lee Agency as the City’s insurance agent. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.

City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce
has submitted a permission form for the annual Hancock County Independence Day
parade on July 4 th

.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve the permission
form from the Carthage Chamber for the Independence Day parade. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.

Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Chief Himan will be contacting ILEAS in
reference to a potential taser grant. This grant is usually administered in the fall. He also
reported that ammunition has been ordered and received by the City.

Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Police Department would like to make
the department shotguns “less than lethal”. Alterations can be made to the shotguns that
would make them “less than lethal” and different ammunition is available.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the purchase of
materials up to $250.00 to make the department shotguns “less than lethal”. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.

Alderman Smith reported to the Council that a 3 Day less lethal training is available in
Macomb. The department would like to send officers to this training.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Long to approve sending officers to
the less lethal training in Macomb. All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.

Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Fire Department held elections for
officers as follows. Chief – Kody Horn, 1 st Assistant Chief – Dirk Tweedell, 2 nd Assistant
Chief – Nathan Reid, President – Keegan Steinkamp, Vice President – Shaun Lohmeyer
and Secretary/Treasurer – Rhea Flambeau.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the Fire
Department officers as listed above. Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Long, Biondolino and
Walker all voted “yes”. Alderman Steinkamp abstained.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that he has contacted possible replacements
for the vacant tree board positions.
Alderman Walker reported to the Council that the Finance Committee discussed the April
bills. Also, Benton Engineering has submitted a bill for engineering on the Second Deep
Well in the amount of $14,421.98.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Long to approve
payment of the April bills including the bill from Benton Engineering. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the City is still waiting on quotes for the new
motor at the sewer plant. He also reported that the Street Department has been working
on reshaping ditches on Wabash and Madison. The Street Department has also been busy
at the Landfill getting all the items on the IEPA’s check list up to compliance.

Alderman Long reported to the Council that Benton Engineering has a Resolution that
needs passed for the City’s Motor Fuel Tax Program. This Resolution is for maintenance
under the Illinois highway code in the amount of $249,000.00.
Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Biondolino to approve Resolution
No. 2026-1 A Resolution for maintenance under the Illinois highway code. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts at 8:26 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk

MACOMB MUNICIPAL BAND TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250
AND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL DURING 2026 SEASON

MACOMB, IL- The Macomb Municipal Band returns this spring to the City Hall lawn located at 232 East Jackson Street. Under the direction of Dr. Mike Fansler and Dr. Bruce Briney, the band will place special emphasis on the McDonough County Bicentennial celebration and the recognition of 250 years of American independence.
City Hall performances on the lawn include the season opener, directed by Dr. Briney, on
Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, July 24, the band will perform a tribute to the McDonough County Bicentennial at 7:00 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Fansler. The band will return on Saturday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Fansler. The season will conclude with a final performance directed by Dr. Briney on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. The community is encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating during the performances.
The band will also make community appearances during Heritage Days on Thursday, June 25, at 5:45 p.m. to perform “America’s Roots Run Deep,” directed by Dr. Fansler, and at the City of Macomb’s Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. on Vince Grady Field, also under Fansler’s direction.