Local Stars Shine in Football and Volleyball Honors
Football Standouts
In the world of high school sports, local athletes have been making waves. The All-Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division team has recognized some standout players.
First-Team Picks
- Hall High School
- Seniors Braden Curran and Aiden Redcliff made the cut.
Redcliff also earned a spot as a first-team linebacker.
- Princeton High School
- Casey Etheridge was another unanimous pick, snagging a first-team defensive back role.
Gavin Lanham was picked as a first-team quarterback.
- Other Notable Mentions
- Hall's Chace Sterling and Jack Curran
- Princeton's Gavin Lanham
Second-Team Picks
- Hall High School
Jacob Mongan
- Mendota High School
Cannon Chaon
- Princeton High School
Owen Hartman
- Honorable Mentions
- Hall's Dylan Glynn
- Mendota's Reese Lane
- Princeton's Eli Burden
- Among others
These players have shown exceptional skill and dedication, making their schools proud.
Volleyball Excellence
Switching gears to volleyball, La Salle-Peru's Aubrey Duttlinger and Kelsey Frederick made waves in the Illinois Prep Volleyball All-State Team.
- Aubrey Duttlinger
A junior, was a third-team selection and the Interstate 8 Conference co-MVP.
- Kelsey Frederick
- A senior, received an honorable mention.
Their impressive stats and teamwork led the Cavaliers to a stellar 32-6 record, a conference title, and a deep run in the playoffs. Their performance is a testament to their hard work and talent.
Conclusion
These athletes have not only excelled individually but have also contributed significantly to their teams' success. Their achievements highlight the competitive spirit and skill present in local high school sports. It's inspiring to see such dedication and talent shining through.
