Category Archives: Local Sports

Tonight it was a Coles County showdown in the Senior American Legion Baseball Playoffs! Mattoon vs. Charleston! FINAL: Mattoon 7, Charleston 6 Mattoon advances and will play next on Thursday, July 20t...

Former Illini basketball star Kiwane Garris will bring his "Future Superstars" co-ed basketball camp to the area. The first camp happens in Effingham starting tomorrow (7/19). The Mattoon Area Family ...

An informational meeting for parents of Arcola volleyball and football players, cheerleaders and golfers will be held Thursday (7/20) at 6:00 p.m. in the junior high gym. Parents are asked to bring a ...

The Mattoon Green Wave Football team will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts Saturday morning (7/22) from 8:30-10:30 at 1020 Broadway. Original glazed, for just $8.00 a dozen.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING (July 19th at Noon until July 22nd at 8pm) for our entire Illinoi...

The Cumberland FORCE 17u travel team brought home 2nd place while competing in the 18U 2017 Midwest Slugfest. Top caliber teams from several states competed in the tournament held in Decatur. Great jo...

Registration for Mattoon Junior Baseball's fall season is open until July 22nd. The season will run from August 1st to October 1st. Cost is $50 per player. Coaches are needed as well. To register or f...

Trailing 7-3 after 7 innings against Danville, the Mattoon Senior American Legion Post 88 baseball team rallied back on Sunday afternoon. Here's the audio: Danville would score in the bottom of the 9t...

Boys Baseball Danville: 8 v. Mattoon: 7 (FINAL)

The 14-year-old Ohio Valley baseball regional is coming to Mattoon once again this year. Volunteers are needed to help out with gate admission and concessions. The event runs Thursday, July 27th throu...