Sullivan Middle School

The Sullivan Redskins Middle School Baseball team kicked off their season with a 13-3 win last night over Unity Christian! They are back in action this evening with a conference matchup @ Tri-County (Shiloh) starting at 4:30 PM. Good Luck and Go Redskins! #OneTribe

Good luck to our SMS Baseball team who plays in their first game of the season this evening starting at 4:30 PM @ Unity Christian in Decatur! ⚾️ Go Redskins! #OneTribe

SMS Baseball DH @ Central A&M this Saturday (8/16) start time has been adjusted in order to beat the anticipated heat and get both games in. Start time will now be 8 AM. Go Redskins! #OneTribe

SMS Softball opens up conference play with a 10-0 victory over Tuscola! Kylie Wickline was on the mound this evening and threw a no-hitter! No hits, no runs! Was 1 walk away from a perfect game. What a performance by the girls this evening! Way to go Lady Redskins! 🥎 #OneTribe

Schedule Update (8/28): SMS Baseball has added a home date to their schedule. They will play Stew-Stras on Thursday, August 28th starting at 4:30 PM at Lane Field in Wyman Park. Go Redskins! #OneTribe

SMS Softball off to a 1-0 start with a 13-5 victory over Neoga! JV squad also had tied 4-4 in 5 innings where play was suspended due to the heat! Way to go ladies! They are back in action Monday night with a conference opener @ Ervin Park in Tuscola. Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

Good luck to our SMS Softball team as they begin their season this morning with a full doubleheader at Jennings Park in Neoga! 10 AM first pitch. Go Lady Redskins! 🥎 #OneTribe

SMS softball game originally scheduled to be played at Lovington next Saturday (8/16) has now been moved to home. Lady Redskins will play at 10 AM at the North Diamond! Go Lady Redskins! #OneTribe

If you are interested in trying out for the MS Golf team on Monday morning, please email Coach Andy Wagner (wagnera@sullivan.k12.il.us) that you are interested, so that he knows who to expect. Thank you.

Due to SMS orientation today and the chance for heat related changes, SMS Softball will be canceling practice this evening (8/7). Reminder practice tomorrow (8/8) is from 7a to 10a.

SMS Golf Tryouts will be held Monday, August 11th starting at 8:30 AM at the Sullivan Country Club. **Reminder athletes must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for the 25-26 SY in order to participate**

SMS Athletics Reminders (Week of 8/4):

-SMS XC begins practice starting tomorrow morning (8/4) from 7:00 - 8:00 AM meet at the Track.

-SMS Softball will have practice Monday- Friday this week from 4:30-6:00 PM **Time subject to change due to heat**

-SMS Baseball tryouts will take place tomorrow night (8/4) from 7:30 - 8:45 PM at Lane Field. **Time will stay the same for players Tuesday-Friday.**

-SMS Mandatory Parent Meeting will take place in the SES Gym on Tuesday night (8/5) starting at 5:30 PM for XC, Baseball, and Softball parents. Be sure to attend!

-SMS Softball kicks off their regular season this Saturday morning starting at 10 AM at Jennings Park in Neoga with a full DH! Good luck ladies!

**Reminder all athletes must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for the 25-26 school year in order to participate**

Corrected start times for first practice: SMS XC will conduct their first official practice of the season on Monday, August 4th. They will meet at the track and go from 7:00-8:00 AM. **Reminder all athletes must have an up to date physical on file in order to participate and be registered for the 25-26 school year.**

SMS Softball Practice tonight (7/30) from 7:00-8:30 PM at Wyman Park North Diamond. In the event of rain or poor field conditions, practice will move inside to the armory. Players remember to bring a pair of tennis shoes just in case!

Due to continued anticipated heat, SMS Softball will conduct day 2 of tryouts tomorrow night (7/29) starting at 7 PM. Team will go from 7-8:30 PM. Pitchers/Catchers will stay for an additional session from 8:30-9 PM. Tryout will take place at the North Diamond in Wyman Park. **Reminder athletes must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for the 25-26 school year in order to participate**

Due to anticipated heat SMS Softball tryouts start time will be delayed. We will plan to host tryouts on the North Diamond at Wyman Park from 6-7:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday (7/28 & 7/29) evening. **Reminder your child must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for the 25-26 school year in order to participate**

Tribe Trek 2025 is heading to Six Flags - St Louis today! Thank you to this year's generous sponsors: Friends of Sullivan Athletics and Academics* Gary Emel Foundation* SMS Student Council* Metro Communications* Hydro-Gear *Full Trip Sponsors If you'd like more information on how your business or organization could become a Tribe Trek sponsor, contact Nathan Ogle at oglen@sullivan.k12.il.us

Reminder next week: SMS Baseball will be hosting a free clinic for all MS players looking to tryout for the 25 MS season. Dates: 7/28-31 Times: 8-10AM Where: SHS/SMS baseball field (Wyman Park) *players are asked to bring their own equipment (helmet, glove, and bat)*

Reminder: MS Softball tryouts will take place next Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th starting at 4:30 PM on the North Diamond @ Wyman Park! **Reminder if you intend to tryout you must have an up to date physical on file and be registered for the 25-26 school year in order to participate!**