The Sullivan Independent News

By Ryan Storz
Sullivan wrestlers took third place at the Owensville Tournament on Jan. 14, capping off another successful day for the Eagles program.
The previous week Sullivan finished third at the Park Hills Central Duels.
“It was a good tournament for us,” said head coach Matt Peregoy. “The athletes rose to the occasion. In the final round, we needed every point that we could get in order to finish in the top three.”
Josh Howell (138) was Sullivan’s [...]

By Ryan Storz
Sullivan started out slow, but they gained steam fast.
Facing a 10-point deficit against the Hillsboro Hawks late to start the fourth quarter of Monday’s opener at the St. James Tournament, Sullivan mounted a big comeback to win 54-51 and advance to the semifinals.
Patrick Moody led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points. Justin Biermann scored 12 points and Uriah Heady added nine. It was Sullivan’s fifth straight win and six in their previous [...]

By Ryan Storz
Behind 12 points from Taylor Lucas, Sullivan (7-2) won its sixth straight game, 36-22, over Waynesville in the team’s first game of the Rolla Lady Bulldogs Invitational last Wednesday.
Sullivan, out of action since Dec. 19, avenged an early December loss to Waynesville where they lost by just four points.
The Lady Eagles were grouped in the maroon pool of the tournament along with Hickman, which defeated Sullivan in the championship game last season.
Against Waynesville, [...]

SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL wrestling team beat St. Clair on Thurs., Jan. 5. Pictured above is Austin Mertz in action. Below is Joshua Howell tackling his opponent.

The Sports Trivia Night is hosted by the Sullivan Eagles Sports Boosters and sponsored by First State Community Bank. The trivia night will be held on Sat., Feb. 11 at the Sullivan Eagles Hall (small hall).
A pregame and tailgate food auction will begin at 6 p.m., with trivia night set to start at 7 p.m. A cash bar and setups will be provided.
The Color Commentator for the night is the voice of the Sullivan Eagles [...]

The Sullivan Athletic Club is registering children and adults at this time for January programs in a wide range of classes.
•Tracy’s Tumbling Class – Starts boys and girls 3 to 5 years old.
•Gymnastics – Beginning to advanced classes are offered to kids 6 and older. Tracy has been teaching gymnastics and cheer at the club for over 15 years. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
•Bushido Karate – Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays [...]

By Ryan Storz
Behind 12 points from Taylor Lucas, Sullivan (7-2) won its sixth straight game, 36-22, over Waynesville in the team’s first game of the Rolla Lady Bulldogs Invitational last Wednesday.
Sullivan, out of action since Dec. 19, avenged an early December loss to Waynesville where they lost by just four points.
The Lady Eagles were grouped in the maroon pool of the tournament along with Hickman, which defeated Sullivan in the championship game last season.
Against Waynesville, [...]

By Ryan Storz
Almost 24 hours after a tense battle against Pacific, the Eagles returned to the court against Hermann and quietly put the Bearcats away.
Sullivan won third place at the 23rd annual Owensville Tournament with a 47-41 over the second-seeded Bearcats, who were coming off a draining 57-55 double overtime loss to Cuba the night before.
Sullivan had their own dramatic game against Pacific, nearly erasing a 15-point deficit before the Indians delivered a knockout blow [...]

Strain-Japan Basketball “B” Team Lady Leopards took second place at Our Lady of Lourdes basketball tournament. During the first round, the girls played St. Gertrude, winning 54-10. During the second round of play, Strain-Japan beat Immaculate Conception, 42-5.  However, time ran out on the clock and the girls fell to St. George 27-20 during the championship game.  Playing on the “B” team for the Lady Leopards were Zariah Richards, Taylor Cassidy, Destiny Unger, Casey Licklider, [...]

Calling all boys and girls ages 10 through 14. The Fr. Paul Sutter Council #4858 is sponsoring a local level free throw competition this Saturday morning, Jan. 7. The competition will be held at the St. Anthony Catholic School gym in Sullivan.
All area youths are invited to participate (ages are based as of Jan. 1, 2012), and will compete in their respective age divisions. Doors will open and registration will begin at 9 a.m., with [...]