Sports
Monday, June 12 - Church League
Will and Christian Gunnerson, Linda Benyo, Paul Lowe and Gibby with a score of 31. Steve Coatney, Barb Tate, Jackie, Wedny Willard and Mike Coatney with a score of 32. Paul Davis, Glenn Davis, Kolton Stolba, Alex Moritz and Marc with a score of 35. Longest Putt...
Robert Hollis made a donation to the Willow Springs boys and girls basketball teams. The Bears really appreciate the support, said Athletic Director Robert James. Robert Hollis was a former assistant high school basketball coach for his brother, Norm, when they coached the Alton Comets. The...
The Willow Springs Basketball Camp wrapped up last week. Campers who attended the basketball camp were in grades first through sixth. The camp was open to both boys and girls. The WS High School coaches Dustin Forrest, James Lee, Tanner Barnes, and Robert James ran the camp along with the help from...
Monday, June 5 - Church League
There were a total of 16 players with four teams of four.
Will and Christian Gunnerson, Paul Lowe and Linda Benyo with a score of 32. Clinton and Tristan Holt, Gibby and Wendy Willard with a score of 34. Mike Coatney, Barb Tate, Paul Davis and Glenn Davis with a...
On Monday, May 29 the golf course had a Memorial Day Tournament. It was a nice turnout and the weather was great.
Championship Flight - Bryce Duddridge and Devin Osborn with a score of 64; Marc Siniqvain and Blyne Altermatt with a score of 64; Jim Combs and Lucas Combs with a score of 65.
A...
Monday, May 22 - Church League
There were eight players with the Payne Hole #7. Terry Brock, Pam Smith, Mike coatney, and Linda Benyo had a score of 33. Barb Tate, Steve Coatney, Paul Davis, and Gibby with a score of 33. Closest to the Pin on Hole #6 was Mike Coatney. Longest Putt was Hole #9...
The 2023 All-Conference Baseball Teams were recently announced. Several local athletes were named to the teams.
First Team All-Conference: Ryan Friga of Willow Springs (utility).
Second Team All-Conference: Jaden Anderson of Liberty (pitcher), Rogan Traver of Willow Springs (in field), Eli Moore...
Every year, Willow Springs high school coaches nominate athletes for the Sambo Hine Athlete of the Year Award. The coaches select one boy and one girl each year for the award.
This annual award dates back to the 1970's and was named after the most famous bear fan of all time, John Franklin "Sambo...
After a couple of rain delays, the Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty High School baseball faced the Thayer Bobcats in the first round of District play. Both teams battled with a tied score of 0-0 until the Eagles finally scored a walk-off run to win the game 1-0.
They turned around and played the...
Monday, May 15 - Church League
Paul Davis, Glenn Davis, Linda Benyo, Mike Coatney, and Steve Coatney with a score of 31. Scott Williamson, Barb Tate, Gibby, and Wendy Willard with a score of 34. Closest to the Pin 2nd Shot on Hole #6 was Mike Coatney.
Tuesday, May 16
Carl and Ben were gone...