By Ashley Thompson
Edwards County Highschool softball player Jalyn Smith signs to play for Olney Central College. From left to right are: Rick Smith, Jalyn Smith, Jennifer Smith, and OCC Head softball Coach Nick Short.
Twin State Championships both the AGS Softball and AGS Baseball teams celebrate State Championships Thursday in Pinckneyville more in the Navigator next week.
The Carmi Jr High Baseball squad came to Albion Wednesday evening intent on ending the AGS Lions’ unbeaten streak of wins at 14, in a veritable “king of the hill” battle for conference title claims. Carmi had nothing to lose as they had been eliminated in their Regional Tourney, while Albion…
AGS Lady Lions softball started out their first round of State Tourney with a 7-2 win over Carlyle on Monday. Although it took seven innings the Lady Lions made a quick three up and three down in the top of the first two inning by the Albion defense and that made for a great beginning with l…
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In many ways, it was a rough end to the COVID-delayed 2020 season for the Edwards County Football squad Friday night, but, even in defeat, the Lions found a bright spot.
The boys of Edwards County battled hard, but had a rough showing in the Trainyard over the weekend.
In two heavily contested sets, the Edwards County Lady Lions fell to Carmi in back-to-back sets Monday night.
Both the JV and varsity Edwards County Panthers Basketball team were perfect during a unique 2021 spring season.
With Edwards County standout Ryan St. Ledger not available to play against Vienna Friday night, someone needed to step up for the Grid Lion offense.
What started out looking like a lopsided victory for the girls of Grayville High School ended up being a competitive bout Wednesday night.
The Lady Bison Volleyball team was able to fend off a talented Mount Carmel squad in back-to-back sets to secure a win Thursday night.
After falling behind early, the Lady Lions of Edwards County rallied hard to come back against Black Diamond Conference rival Hamilton County.
The Grayville Volleyball squad had little trouble taking down the visiting Lady Blackhawks of Sandoval Friday night.
In a tight Midland Trail Conference battle, The Lady Bison of Grayville successfully defended their home court against Wayne City on Tuesday of last week.
It took three games for the Lady Lions Volleyballers, but they won a hard-fought victory against a talented South Central team Wednesday night.
The Lady Lion Volleyballers controlled much of their match with Eldorado on Tuesday, earning a victory in just two games.
The boys of Grayville High School were able to send off their senior class with a win last week.
Despite a valiant effort, the Grayville Bison could not cap the shortened 2021 basketball season with a victory.
Grayville senior Brayden Hatcher reached a career milestone while leading the Basketball Bison to victory over Sandoval.
Despite multiple strong offensive performances, the Basketball Bison could not defend their home court against a talented Mount Carmel squad Wednesday night.
After a close-knit opening stanza, the Grayville Junior High Basketball squad had little trouble dispatching St. Joe’s last week.
In their second game of the season the EC Lions and the Fairfield Mules met at Fairfield on March 2. Still missing two key players, the Lions battled but could not overcome the Mules and lost 68–39.
In a back and forth affair, it was the Lady Basketball Lions of Edwards County who came out on top against a tough Wayne City unit Saturday afternoon.
From start to finish, the Grayville Junior High Basketball team controlled the game in their win against Geff last week.
AGS Lions basketball took on the Red Hill Salukis March 3. The Lions played hard and their hard work really paid off, beating Red Hill 41–24.
The AGS Lions basketball team took on the Olney Tigers and lost 74–27. The Tigers were on fire since the moment the game began and didn’t give the Lions a chance to do anything offensively and they were too much for the Lions defense.
The Edwards County Lions traveled to Eldorado Friday night for the second meeting of the season for these two teams. The Lions played hard, but couldn’t overcome the Eagles and the obstacles they faced. The Lions lost the game 81–57.
The AGS Lions took on the Flora Pups for their eighth grade recognition night on Tuesday. This was a close game, both teams playing hard and matching up well.
In a defensive gridlock, it was the Lady Lions of the Edwards County hardwood which prevailed over visiting Carmi Thursday night.
A slow first half didn’t deter the Junior Bison of Grayville as they claimed a 10-point victory over Clay City last week.
Despite gaining an early advantage, the Grayville Boys Basketball squad dropped a matchup with fellow Midland Trail Conference team Christ Our Rock Lutheran last week.
In spite of a Herculean offensive performance by one Lady Lion, the Edwards County Girls Basketball team fell to Fairfield Monday night.
The Edwards County Lions played Hamilton County for Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 23 and despite their best efforts, the Foxes beat them with a final score of 50–41.
On Saturday, the Edwards County Lions traveled to Bluford to take on the Webber Trojans. The Lions, missing juniors Kaden Cowling and Alex Calverley, beat the Trojans with a final score of 47–33.
A Lady Lion senior reached a milestone as the Edwards County Girls Basketball team routed Johnston City Friday night.
The Edwards County Lions took on the Johnston City Indians Friday Feb. 19 and after almost a two week snow break, they came out ready to play some ball, but ultimately fell to the Indians with a final score of 55–40.
The Grayville offense kept pace with a high-powered Runnin’ Lion scoring machine for three periods, before falling behind in the final minutes of play.
Jenna Schnepper and Isabel Shepherd scored 18 points apiece in a tough loss to Eldorado Saturday afternoon.
The Edwards County Girls Basketball squad had a rough senior night on Monday, dropping a bout to rival Hamilton County in Linda Oxby Gymnasium.
What a game! This game had everything you could ask for in a game; competitiveness, a close score, evenly matched talent and even some drama on the court.
Three Junior Bison reached double figures as the Grayville Junior High Basketball team downed West Salem, 53–22.
Edwards County Lions basketball took on Fairfield Friday night for the first home game of the season.
The AGS Lions took on the Mount Carmel Junior Aces in their second game of the day on Saturday.
In their second game in two days the Edwards County Lions beat Woodlawn with the final score being 45–42 in this very close game.
The AGS Lions took on New Hope early Saturday morning, getting back to action after a long break due to snow.
The AGS Lions got their first win of the season against the Fairfield Mules defeating them 43–26.
Albion Junior High basketball kicked off their long awaited season against Wayne City Feb. 2.
The Bison Boys of Grayville Basketball started the delayed 2021 season with a tough draw, traveling to Midland Trail Conference powerhouse Woodlawn to begin their latest campaign.
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