Adrian Dater

4 days ago | bnd.com | Adrian Dater

As of last week, Olivia Hemmerle was set on going to college on a bowling scholarship. The Belleville East senior averages 208 per string, having terrorized the pins for years at Bel-Air Bowl. Then, she had a change of heart, back to the sport she loves the most – softball. While she has yet to decide on a college, there is certainly interest in the Lancers’ ace pitcher, who recently set the school’s all-time strikeouts record at 645.

1 week ago | adriandater.substack.com | Adrian Dater

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1 week ago | galesburg.com | Adrian Dater

Adrian DaterSpecial to the Register-MailJeremy Pickrel was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2004. Pickrel played in the minor leagues for five years, reaching High-A and spring training with major league stars. Pickrel returned to his hometown of Galesburg, becoming a teacher and the school's baseball coach. A lot of guys can say they’ve done what Jeremy Pickrel does: Coach high school baseball in a modest-sized community.

1 week ago | sj-r.com | Adrian Dater

Adrian DaterCorrespondentAs a well-run, well-financed private Catholic school, Sacred Heart-Griffin has produced more than its share of solid citizens for the world. Drew Ward, it seems, will be no exception.  He’s a well-spoken, polite junior at SHG, with good grades and leadership skills that have him at the forefront of the Cyclones’ football and baseball teams.

1 week ago | galesburg.com | Adrian Dater

When your last name is already on the school gymnasium, you know there is a lot to live up to. Taylor Thiel, however, seems ready to heed the challenges that will come with his new job as head coach of the Galesburg boys basketball team. Silver Streaks athletic director Nick Young made that news official on April 30. Taylor Thiel is the grandson of longtime coach John Thiel, whose name is on the gym doors.