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Charlotte embraces Jewish community after hate images found at Shalom Park
Supporters have rallied around Charlotte’s Jewish community after signs with a swastika and noose were found at Shalom Park on the morning of January 20. While the images and words were upsetting, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte CEO Adam Kolett said he’s been comforted by the solidarity expressed by many with Charlotte’s Jewish community.
Lady Tigers fall shy of T-Town in revenge game - The Prairie Press
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Lady Tigers stave off Newton to secure first LIC win - The Prairie Press
PARIS–If the first two weeks of the regular season were any indication, the opening night of the Little Illini Conference schedule featured a matchup between two of the league’s top teams. Both the Paris Lady Tigers and the Newton Lady Eagles entered Thursday, Dec. 5’s contest with identical 4-1 records. Paris weathered a strong second quarter and a rally in the fourth to secure a 48-40 win and improve to 5-1 on the season and 1-0 in the LIC.
Lady Tigers romp past St. Joseph-Ogden - The Prairie Press
PARIS – After a tough loss to Teutopolis in the NAL Thanksgiving Tournament, the Paris Lady Tigers welcomed another perennially powerful team, the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans, to their home court Tuesday, Nov. 26. Paris took control of the game in the first quarter and never trailed, defeating the Spartans by the score of 61-33 to improve to 4-1 on the season. SJO falls to 0-2 on the year.
Expecting the best - The Prairie Press
The Paris Lady Tiger basketball season is off to a flying start, led by three returning seniors and underclassmen who gained valuable experience last season. Coach Dave Tingley said there were lots of lessons for this year’s team to learn on the court last season. “The young players had to learn to handle the physicality, grind and how detailed each part of the offensive and defensive game plans needed to be to win,” the hall-of-fame coach said.
Tigers fall victim to high-powered Casey offense in season finale - The Prairie Press
CASEY – The Paris Tigers wrapped up their 2024 season on Friday, Oct. 25 with a 52-20 drubbing at the hands of the Casey-Westfield Warriors. Paris ends their season with a record of 2-7 overall and 2-5 in the Little Illini Conference, while Casey wraps up the regular season with an 8-1 (6-1) mark. Casey entered the game averaging 36 points per contest, so the Tiger defense needed to play near-flawless football to have a chance at the upset.
Late lapse costs Tigers on Senior Night - The Prairie Press
PARIS – As has been the case throughout the 2024 football season, the Paris Tigers could not get out of their own way on Friday, Oct. 18 at Tiger Stadium. For the fourth time this season, the Tigers lost by less than a touchdown. The latest came courtesy of the Robinson Maroons who scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to overcome a 10-point deficit and grab a 44-40 win on Paris’ Senior Night.
Paris falls to Olney in explosive conference matchup - The Prairie Press
PARIS – Even though the calendar reads early October, it felt like the fourth of July on Friday, Oct. 11 at Tiger Stadium. From the pregame display during player introductions to the offensive explosions on the field, the Tigers from both Olney and Paris put on quite a performance for both sets of fans. Once the smoke had cleared and the final horn sounded, the Tigers from Olney remained undefeated on the season with a 64-36 win over the home-standing Tigers of Paris.
Tiger offense struggles against Eagles - The Prairie Press
NEWTON – After celebrating homecoming last weekend, the Paris Tigers traveled to Newton Friday, Oct. 4 in hopes of spoiling the Eagles’ festivities. The Eagles had other plans, as they were looking for their first win of the season. Newton hit big play after big play to grab that first win of the year 20-14 over the Tigers. Paris falls to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the Little Illini Conference while Newton moves to 1-5, 1-3.
Tigers come up short against bruising Mt. Carmel offense - The Prairie Press
PARIS – On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Paris Tigers football team had a chance to do something that no other Little Illini Conference opponent has accomplished. That feat: defeating the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. Since joining the LIC in 2020, Mt. Carmel has marched through the conference portion of their schedule unscathed. That looked to change on Saturday afternoon in yet another game affected by the weather.
Tigers outlast severe weather and Lawrenceville comeback - The Prairie Press
LAWRENCEVILLE – For the second time this season, the Paris Tigers football team had to endure the wrath of Mother Nature. Unlike the first time though, the Tigers withstood a furious rally in the second half from the Lawrenceville Indians to secure a win by the score of 27-19. With the win, the Tigers improve to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the Little Illini Conference. Lawrenceville remains winless on the season at 0-4 (0-2).
Consumers Credit Union Designates Lumin Digital as New Provider of Next-Gen Banking Solutions
Consumers Credit Union, based in Lake Forest, IL, has announced its plans to implement a new digital banking solution for its members from leading cloud-native digital banking provider, Lumin Digital. Over the past several years, Consumers Credit Union has experienced a sustained period of growth, expanding its community of members both organically and through various mergers.
Paris tears up the turf, survives Marshall at home - The Prairie Press
PARIS – A pair of old rivals squared off on the gridiron on Friday night as the Paris Tigers hosted the Marshall Lions in the Little Illini Conference opener for both teams. When the dust finally settled, the Tigers picked up their first win of the season with a 35-20 victory over the Lions. This marks the seventh-straight season that the Tigers have defeated their counterparts to the south. Paris improves to 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the LIC while Marshall falls to 1-2 (0-1).
Tigers fall to Trojans in back-and-forth brawl - The Prairie Press
CHARLESTON – Old Apollo Conference rivals squared off on Friday, Sept. 6 as the Paris Tigers traveled to Coles County to face the Charleston Trojans. The Trojans held off the Tigers for a 25-18 win to move to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers fall to 0-2. If you are of a certain age, that age being 25 or older, you know what facing the Trojans meant. The Red and Gold held the upper hand over the Orange and Black for decades until the Tigers broke a long losing streak in 2012.
Paris Tigers battle weather delays and offensive miscues in week one loss - The Prairie Press
CAYUGA, Ind. – The Paris Tigers opened the 2024 football season with a short trip across the state line to face the North Vermillion Falcons. As was the case last season, Mother Nature played a role in the game. Last year, the game-time temperature was in the mid-90s, forcing frequent breaks throughout the contest. The Tigers were victorious in that contest, winning 21-14. This year, the skies opened up over Vermillion County, and elsewhere, with 15 seconds remaining in the first quarter.
Paris records season-high - The Prairie Press
Paris High School baseball see triumph and defeat on mound Paris records season-high By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 4/20/24 The Tigers wrap up the week with a non-conference game against Danville Schlarman this morning at 10 a.m. Paris will be on the road all week as they travel to Marshall on Monday for an LIC … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Weather delays, controversy leave Tigers winless - The Prairie Press
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Tigers combining leadership with youth in 2024 - The Prairie Press
Tigers combining leadership with youth in 2024 By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 3/8/24 Ask any high school baseball coach what the difference between a successful or an unsuccessful season is – more often than not the answer to that question is experience. The job at hand … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Paris girls fall to Robinson in semi-final - The Prairie Press
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Tigers building momentum - The Prairie Press
Posted 2/10/24 LTAMONT – With the postseason looming next week, the Paris Lady Tigers secured a pair of big wins this week in preparation for regional play. Paris earned the three-seed in the Illinois … This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail or username Password Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.
Tigers take third after upset - The Prairie Press
Tigers take third after upset By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 1/20/24 LAWRENCEVILLE – Though not the result they wanted in the Little Illini Conference Tournament this week, the Paris Lady Tigers look to bigger things down the line. Paris began play in … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Tough luck for Tigers - The Prairie Press
Paris drops two tough games after undefeated start Tough luck for Tigers By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 12/22/23 Salt Fork 56, Paris 38 CATLIN - Less than 24 hours after suffering their first loss of the season, the Paris Lady Tigers hit the road looking to bounce back heading into the Christmas break. … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Lady Tigers 11-0 - The Prairie Press
Posted 12/15/23 The Paris Tigers girls basketball program is still perfect following victories against Tri-County and Casey-Westfield. Coach Dave Tingley and Co. will host Teutopolis on Monday, Dec. 18 in a budding … This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail or username Password Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.
Paris Tigers remain perfect - The Prairie Press
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Tigers overcome slow start in Newton - The Prairie Press
Posted 12/6/23 NEWTON – The PHS girls basketball squad opened Little Illini Conference play on Thursday, Nov. 30. The Tigers hit the road to get things going. Paris traveled to Newton to face the Lady … This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail or username Password Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.
Lady Tigers still unbeaten - The Prairie Press
Tigers roll past Champaign Central, Edge out SJ-O Lady Tigers still unbeaten By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 11/28/23 After opening their season 3-0 during the first leg of the NAL tournament, the Paris Tigers girls basketball team remained undefeated against two tricky opponents: Champaign Central and St. … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Tigers start strong - The Prairie Press
After losing 80 percent of their starting lineup to graduation last year, the Paris Lady Tigers basketball team tipped off their season on Monday, Nov. 13 with a resounding victory over Danville. Hosting the season-opening North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament for the seventh straight year, the Tigers also grabbed wins over Charleston and Terre Haute North and will look to claim the tournament title outright with a victory over Champaign Central tonight, Nov. 18.
Tigers battle to the end - The Prairie Press
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Upset opportunity slips through Tigers’ grasp - The Prairie Press
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Opportunities – some are missed while others are taken. On Friday. Oct. 20, the visiting Casey-Westfield Warriors took full advantage of every opportunity that the Paris Tigers gave them on their way to a 35-20 victory. The loss drops the Tigers to 5-4 overall and 4-3 in the Little Illini Conference while the Warriors finish with an 8-1 record and a 6-1 mark in the LIC.
Tigers power past Maroons, make playoff case - The Prairie Press
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Tigers back on track - The Prairie Press
With both sets of stands nearly filled to capacity last night, the Paris Tigers took care of the Newton Eagles by the score of 41-8. The win evens the Tigers’ record at 3-3 on the season and 2-2 in the Little Illini Conference while Newton is eliminated from postseason play with a 1-5 record overall and a 1-3 record in the LIC. Paris won the coin toss and for the first time this season and elected to receive the opening kickoff.
Lawrenceville spoils homecoming - The Prairie Press
On Homecoming night at Paris High School, the Lawrenceville Indians played the spoiler as they defeated the Tigers 20-13. With the win, the Indians improve to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Little Illini Conference. The Tigers fall to 2-2 on the year and 1-1 in the LIC. Hearkening back to the 1980s, Lawrenceville employed the wishbone and almost exclusively kept the ball on the ground.
Battle of the Big Cats - The Prairie Press
The Paris Tiger football team hit the road for the first time this season on Friday, Sept. 8. The short bus ride home was a happy one. Paris moved above the .500 mark with a convincing 26-0 victory over the Marshall Lions. The Tigers improve to 2-1(1-0 in the Little Illini Conference) while the Lions fall to 0-3(0-1). This marks the sixth straight season that the Tigers have defeated their rivals to the south.
Tigers down Falcons - The Prairie Press
In high school football, all three facets of a team need to perform at a high level in order to win. That was never more evident than tonight as the Paris Tigers scored in the final minute against North Vermillion (Ind.) to grab a 21-14 victory. The Wildcats fall to 1-1 on the season with the Tigers winning their home opener for the first time in three years. Tiger fans had barely gotten their seats warm (figuratively) on a night when the game-time temperature was 96 degrees.
Tigers take a bow - The Prairie Press
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com NEWTON – With a Little Illini Championship already under their belts, the Newton Eagles felt the pressure of high expectations Saturday, May 20 in the IHSA Class 2A regional championship. The title game featured the last two LIC champions squaring off at the Boys & Girls Park. The host Eagles swept through their conference foes with a perfect 7-0 mark, but they faced a pesky Paris Tiger team looking to pull off the upset.
Lady Tigers dominate Holiday Classic
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com BLOOMINGTON- For the second straight year, the Paris Lady Tigers are participating in the prestigious 43rd annual State Farm Holiday Classic in Bloomington over the Christmas break. The Lady Tigers have the top seed in the Small School division with a perfect 13-0 mark for the season. With top teams from throughout the state of Illinois participating, this tournament is a great proving ground for girls high school basketball.
Tiger season opens Monday
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 11/21/22 Losing 60% of a team’s starting five would be cause for concern for a lot of coaches in high school basketball. For fourth-year Paris Tigers baskrtball Coach Chase Brinkley and his Paris … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Lady Tigers ready to go: Four seniors returning a Paris kicks off its season by hosting the NAL Tourney
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com After recording the third most wins in school history last season, Paris Lady Tiger Coach Dave Tingley is readying his team for another deep run in February. The Lady Tigers finished with a record of 28-5, cruised to another Little Illini Conference title and captured an IHSA Class 2A Regional championship.
Olney takes down Paris
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 10/3/22 When the team captains met at midfield for the pregame coin toss something did not quite seem right. Two of the players for the Paris Tigers were on crutches including the starting quarterback … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Tigers roll to a 42-14 win over Marshall
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com MARSHALL — For the fifth straight season, the Paris Tigers took care of business against the Marshall Lions with a 42-14 victory over their rivals to the South. With the win, the Tigers improve to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the Little Illini Conference. Marshall falls to 0-5 on the season. On a perfect Fall afternoon, the Tigers won the coin flip and deferred to the second half.
Tigers fall to Rockets 44-6
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Posted 9/19/22 For the first 12 minutes of the Paris High School football game Friday at Tiger Stadium, the Paris Tigers hung with the 2021 IHSA Class 4A state runners-up the Tolono-Unity Rockets. Unfortunately, … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Golfers finding success
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports.com Posted 9/7/22 URBANA — The Paris Tiger golf team finished third in a quadrangle golf match Thursday hosted by Urbana High School at the University of Illinois Blue Course. The quad match was probably the … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a paywall on our website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
Tiger offense dominates
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Following their season opening loss a week ago, the Paris Tigers enjoyed some home cooking as they thoroughly dominated the Lawrenceville Indians 60-16 at Tiger Stadium Friday. With the win, the Tigers improve to 1-1 and 1-0 in the Little Illini Conference on the season while Lawrenceville falls to 0-2. Things started out slowly for both teams but once the Tiger offense got rolling, they never stopped.
Lady Tigers off and running: Paris offense, defense dominates over rival Charleston 73-9 and shocks Danville Lady Vikings 65-20
Paris offense, defense dominates over rival Charleston 73-9 and shocks Danville Lady Vikings 65-20 by Jeff chambers & Dan Dundas Posted 11/22/21 This was not your parents Paris-Charleston rivalty matchup. Thursday night, the Lady Tigers destroyed the Lady Trojans 73-9 to move to today’s pool play in the North American Lighting … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a paywall on our website.
Eagles regional champs
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com HUTSONVILLE- The Crestwood Lady Eagle softball team made history once again as they captured the IESA Class 1A Regional title Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Eagles 13-0 win over Hutsonville came on the Hutsonville home field. The win gives the Lady Eagles a 15-3 record, and sets up a matchup with Effingham St. Anthony (12-5) at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 18, at Paris Cooperative High School.
Annual Crosstown Classic
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com The annual Crosstown Classic between the Crestwood Eagles and the Mayo Redbirds took place Sept. 11, and the game did not disappoint. Crestwood defeated their counterparts by the score of 14-12, but the outcome was not decided until the final out was made. The Eagles lit up the scoreboard in the top of the first inning taking advantage of a pair of walks, an error and a wild pitch to score four runs.
PHS golf prevails match
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com With just one match scheduled for the week, the Paris Tiger golf team hosted a quad-match with Marshall, Westville, and Salt Fork all participating. The Tigers dominated their guests and racked up a team low total of 163 strokes. There was a three-way tie for medalist honors, and all of them were wearing the orange and black. Luke Bradley, Chance Westerfield, and Drake Bartos each carded a 39 for the Tigers.
Spartans take a 5-1win; Paris ends 24-4
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com ST. JOSEPH — At the end of every high school baseball season there are numerous opportunities to reflect on what was — and what could have been. In a season unlike any other that these players, coaches, and fans have experienced, the Paris Tigers fell to St. Joseph-Ogden in the Illinois High School Association Class 2A Sectional championship by the score of 5-1. With the loss, the Tigers end their impressive season with a 25-4 record.
Paris falls to Unity in heartbreaking loss
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com TOLONO — It wasn’t the way the Paris Lady Tigers softball team envisioned their season ending. The team — which was clearly on a roll at the end of the season and entering the IHSA 2A post-season, entering uncharted territory Friday, June 11 when they travelled to Tolono to face the Unity Rockets. While the matchup itself was nothing unusual, the Lady Tigers playing for the IHSA Class 2A sectional championship is.
A history making effort
By Jeff Chambers prairiepresssports@gmail.com Paris falls to Tolono Unity in Extra innings, 8-7 Friday in the sectional championship contest. TUSCOLA — Despite collecting only two hits in the game, The Paris Lady Tigers handed the previously unbeaten Tuscola Warriors their first loss of the season 3-2 Tuesday evening. As is the case in the post-season, the number of hits doesn’t matter — it’s the score at the end of seven innings that determines who moves on the sectional championship.
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