Sullivan High School

🎉 Illini Volleyball Comes to Sullivan! 🏐🧡💙 (2 of 2) Today our Sullivan volleyball program had the incredible opportunity to work directly with University of Illinois Head Coach Chris Tamas and Assistant Coach Eli Sharping, along with their grad assistant Will, for a full-day training camp right here in our gym. Coach Chris Tamas has led the Illini to NCAA tournament success, including a Final Four appearance, and brings a wealth of tactical knowledge and passion for the game. Coach Eli Sharping is known for his detail-oriented approach, helping build high-level athletes with his focus on game strategy, skill execution, and player development. We were also joined by two of Illinois’ 6’4” middle blockers: • Kayla Burbage, graduate student and veteran leader from Missouri • Ashlyn Philpott, sophomore standout and rising defensive force These collegiate athletes gave our players a first-hand look at the speed, precision, and leadership it takes to compete at the Big Ten level. The girls spent the day learning new techniques, refining skills, diving into game strategy, and participating in live gameplay while being coached directly by the Illini staff and players. We even wrapped up with some great team pictures and an invite to come watch the Illini play in Champaign this fall! 💯 100% attendance from our high school volleyball athletes made today a huge success—and the energy and effort were outstanding across the board. We are beyond grateful to our local business sponsors, whose generous donations made this camp possible: 🏅 Sullivan Volleyball Sponsors: • Bruder Tank Company • Performance Concrete Coatings • Lakewood Cottages at Lake Shelbyville • Central Roofing LLC • Metro Communications • Second Chance Gym • Kaskaskia Animal Valley Hospital • Neal Tire • Clayton Custom Apparel • Oakwood Apothecary Thank you for investing in our program and helping bring experiences like this to our athletes. The future is bright for Sullivan Volleyball! #SullivanVolleyball #IlliniCamp2025 #GrowTheGame #BigTenSkillsSmallTownPride

🎉 Illini Volleyball Comes to Sullivan! 🏐🧡💙 (1 of 2) Today our Sullivan volleyball program had the incredible opportunity to work directly with University of Illinois Head Coach Chris Tamas and Assistant Coach Eli Sharping, along with their grad assistant Will, for a full-day training camp right here in our gym. Coach Chris Tamas has led the Illini to NCAA tournament success, including a Final Four appearance, and brings a wealth of tactical knowledge and passion for the game. Coach Eli Sharping is known for his detail-oriented approach, helping build high-level athletes with his focus on game strategy, skill execution, and player development. We were also joined by two of Illinois’ 6’4” middle blockers: • Kayla Burbage, graduate student and veteran leader from Missouri • Ashlyn Philpott, sophomore standout and rising defensive force These collegiate athletes gave our players a first-hand look at the speed, precision, and leadership it takes to compete at the Big Ten level. The girls spent the day learning new techniques, refining skills, diving into game strategy, and participating in live gameplay while being coached directly by the Illini staff and players. We even wrapped up with some great team pictures and an invite to come watch the Illini play in Champaign this fall! 💯 100% attendance from our high school volleyball athletes made today a huge success—and the energy and effort were outstanding across the board. We are beyond grateful to our local business sponsors, whose generous donations made this camp possible: 🏅 Sullivan Volleyball Sponsors: • Bruder Tank Company • Performance Concrete Coatings • Lakewood Cottages at Lake Shelbyville • Central Roofing LLC • Metro Communications • Second Chance Gym • Kaskaskia Animal Valley Hospital • Neal Tire • Clayton Custom Apparel • Oakwood Apothecary Thank you for investing in our program and helping bring experiences like this to our athletes. The future is bright for Sullivan Volleyball! #SullivanVolleyball #IlliniCamp2025 #GrowTheGame #BigTenSkillsSmallTownPride

It is not too late to sign up for the Redskins Football Youth Camp the week of July 21st ! Just get your camp forms sent in or bring them to camp with you!

The Redskins Football Team Store has been extended through Friday, July 11th! Get your orders in before the new deadline! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZhLsognya9

The Redskins Football Trivia Night is coming up on Friday, July 25th! Please see the flyer for details and how you can get your teams signed up! Come out and have a good time!

Our JV and Fresh/Soph girls volleyball teams had a strong showing last night in scrimmages against Windsor/Stew-Stras and Mattoon. Both groups played with focus, grit, and composure—making some big plays and showing real growth on the court. It’s clear this group has a lot of potential. The level of effort, communication, and competitive mindset we saw is a great sign for the future of Sullivan Volleyball. Thank you to Windsor/Stew-Stras and Mattoon for the great competition. We’re proud of how our younger teams represented our program last night!

Big thank you to these Redskin Football athletes who volunteered their time last week working with Habitat for Humanity! Proud of our guys for giving back to the Sullivan community!

SHS Volleyball will host some underclass scrimmage games tonight in the HS gym! Fresh/soph 7 pm Stew Stras vs Mattoon 7:45 Mattoon vs Sullivan 8:15 Sullivan vs Stew Stras 7 pm Stewstras JV vs. Sullivan JV 7:45 Mattoon vs Stew stras JV 8:15 Mattoon vs Sullivan JV

SHS Softball ends the year ranked #9 in News-Gazette area Top Ten!

Along the way, several players were named to All-Area Honorable Mention: Taylar Mercer, Harmony Ray, Karson Robinson, Natalie Stinson, Aeralyn Thrasher, J'Nai Webb, and Tabitha Webb!

📣 Freshman & New Student Academy is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th!
This is a student-only event designed to help new students get familiar with the building and expectations before the first day of school.

📅 For sophomores through seniors, we will announce a separate date to walk the building and map out daily routines as we get closer to its completion. Stay tuned for more details!

#SullivanHigh #NewBeginnings #StudentSuccess #BackToSchool2025

Our terrific Boys Track season led to several of our athletes being recognized on the News-Gazette All-Area ​Boys Track Team, led by State Final medalists Johnathan Iacobazzi and Mason Booker!

Others recognized Honorable Mention:​ Kaden DalPonte (Sr., middle distance), Rhett Lehman (Sr., middle distance), Grant Martin (So., long distance/middle distance), Kalvin Osborn (Sr., sprints), Christian Ozier (Sr., jumps/sprints)

Full results: https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/2025-all-area-boys-track-and-field-meet-the-first-team/article_5fb193b2-357b-4b51-8f3c-349bf0b42a19.html

Fresh off her 2nd place State Final result, Riane Bear leads SHS on the News-Gazette All-Area Girls Track Team!

Others recognized as Honorable Mention: Grace Crothers (Fr., sprints/hurdles), Mya Dyer (So., sprints/long jump), Kelsie Hodge (Sr., sprints), Avery Renfro (Fr., sprints), Devon Richardson (Jr., jumps)

Full results: https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/2025-all-area-girls-track-and-field-meet-the-complete-team/article_ef325293-2aee-471a-ad2a-2dc3f4422751.html

It's July, which means sports are right around the corner! Here are the fall SHS sports game schedules!

The Lady Redskins Volleyball Team Shop is open until July 2nd! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LHo2KRUFoe

The 2025 Redskins Football Team Store is open for orders until July 7th! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZhLsognya9

A group of our SHS Football players volunteered a few hours of their Friday morning to help set up the tents, stage, and other things needed for the Sullivan St. Jude Dash and Bash celebration this weekend. Proud of our guys for giving back to their community!

The 2025 Redskins Football Trivia Night will be held on Friday, July 25th at the Sullivan American Legion! The trivia will be hosted by Amy's Awesome Traveling Trivia and Bubba's Burgers & Dogs food truck will be serving from 5:00-8:00pm! Come out for trivia, raffles, auctions, and a great time! See the flyer attached for more details!

More accolades for our Softball team this year! 3 of our girls were recognized as All-State players!

After a successful season, several of our softball athletes were recognized on the All-Conference team! Congratulations girls!

Addison Minor represented SHS at the IBCA All-Star Game today!