
The JH BBB teams had a lot of action last week. The 7th grade went 1-3 last week with a win over PORTA and losses to Havana, Macomb, and Farmington. The 8th grade went 3-1 with wins over Havana, PORTA, and Farmington and a loss to Macomb. Both teams are winding down their regular seasons with their eyes on the postseason. They play at home tonight against Illini Central at 5:30pm.

This is a reminder that Lewistown Schools will dismiss early on Friday, January 24th for school improvement planning and staff training. All high school students and early bus riders will dismiss at 11:15am, Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 11:20am, and the Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 11:30am.

Due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills forecasted for tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Lewistown CUSD 97 will utilize an E-Learning Day. Stay safe and warm.

The HS BBB team went 1-1 last week with a loss to United and a win over Hartem. They have matchups with Delavan and Brimfield this week. Stats vs Hartem follow-
Kolby Cleer 19pt 2rb 2ast 2st
John Barclay 14pt 2rb 2ast 2st
Declan Kotewa 10pt 7rb 7ast
Gauge Kruzan 6pt 3rb 2ast
Carter Sours 4pt 6rb 2ast 1st
Paul Connolly 4pt 5rb
Owen Kelley 2pt 2rb 2ast 2st
Parker Roddis 1rb 1ast 1st
LJ Draper 2rb

Tonight's HS GBB game will be played with the Varsity game at 6:00pm followed by a modified JV game due to low numbers for Illini Bluffs.
The girls fell to Brown County in their game last Thursday. Stats follow-
Joley McLaughlin 18pt 5rb 2ast 1st
Abby Wiegand 11pt 1rb 5ast 1st
Carsyn Braun 11pt 3rb 3st
Abbie Johnson 7pt 2rb 3ast 1st
Isabelle Bonney 1pt 1rb
Mylie Sours 4rb
Addison Roddis 2rb
Lexi Parker 2rb
Sam Bonney 1rb

A few district-wide reminders for next week.
Monday January 20-NO SCHOOL in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Lewistown Schools will dismiss early on Friday, January 24th for school improvement planning and staff training. All high school students and early bus riders will dismiss at 11:15am, Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 11:20am, and the Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 11:30am.

Tonight's JH VB game will be played at Abingdon-Avon HS in Abingdon.

Avanti's gondolas will be available at the N. Fulton vs L-town boys basketball game on Friday, Jan. 31st.
Pick up will be in the LHS cafeteria.
DM or email Monica Braun (mbraun@lewistown97.net) or Jamie Butler (jbutler@lewistown97.net) for Pre Orders.
Let us know if you would prefer to pay through Venmo or Paypal!


100 Day is fast approaching!! Grades Pre-k through 6th are hoping to see everyone join in and have fun dressing up!!


The HS GBB Team fell to Mendon Unity last night. The JV girls will be back in action Wednesday at the Mendon Shootout vs Illini West at 6:00pm. The Varsity and JV will play Thursday at Brown County. Stats vs Unity-
Abby Wiegand 9pt 2rb 3ast
Joley McLaughlin 8pt 8rb 1ast 2st
Carsyn Braun 7pt 2rb 1ast 1st
Mylie Sours 4pt 1rb
Abbie Johnson 2pt 2rb 1ast 3st
Sam Bonney 1rb 1st
Lexi Parker 1rb

Congratulations to the 5th Grade VB team for winning the St. Paul Tournament Championship on Saturday!


The Lewistown HS BBB team was a winner in Havana last night. The boys brought the Tomahawk back to Fulton County! The win was also Coach Hatfill's 100th career win! Owen Kelley provided a huge highlight just before hafltime. His 3/4 court shot was the Jim Dandy on WEEK 25. Follow the link for the video. It is at the end of the clip. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15UmqesVWt/
Stats follow-
Paul Connolly 10pt 5rb 2ast
Brett Pasley 9pt 1rb 1ast
Owen Kelley 8pt 7rb 2ast
Kolby Cleer 8pt 5rb 2ast 2st
John Barclay 5pt 3rb
Carter Spurs 2pt 4rb
Declan Kotewa 4rb 3ast 3st
Parker Roddis 1ast


The HS GBB team beat South Fulton 45-19 last night pushing their record to 9-11 on the year. Stats follow-
Abby Wiegand 22pt 7rb 1ast 6st
Joley McLaughlin 9pt 12rb 1ast 4st
Carsyn Braun 6pt 5rb 2ast 3st
Abbie Johnson 2pt 1rb 3ast 2st
Sam Bonney 2pt 2rb 5st
Mylie Sours 2pt 4rb
Grace Bonney 2pt 1ast 3st
Adah Cripe 2rb
Addison Roddis 2rb
Lexi Parker 1ast 1st
The HS BBB team is in action tonight in Havana in the battle for the Tomahawk Trophy!

Both HS BBB and HS GBB played Knoxville this week. The girls fell to them, but the boys picked up a W. Stats for the teams follow-
John Barclay 19pt 4rb 4ast
Owen Kelley 11pt 5rb 2ast 3st
Declan Kotewa 8pt 4rb 3ast 2st
Kolby Cleer 5pt 4rb 1ast 5st
Paul Connolly 4pt 3rb 2st
Brett Pasley 3pt 1st
Carter Sours 2pt 5rb 1ast
LJ Draper 1st
Gauge Kruzan 1st
Joley McLaughlin 12pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Abby Wiegand 10pt 1rb 2ast
Carsyn Braun 4pt
Mylie Sours 4pt 1rb
Abbie Johnson 3pt 1rb 2st
Adah Cripe 2pt
Sam Bonney 1rb 2st

January breakfast and lunch menu for Central and Elementary


The HS GBB team got a 59-48 win over Illini Central today. Abby Wiegand and Joley McLaughlin both registered double-doubles. Stats follow-
Abby Wiegand 17pt 14rb 4ast 2st
Carsyn Braun 16pt 5rb 1ast 2st
Joley McLaughlin 12pt 11rb 5ast 4st
Abbie Johnson 7pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Sam Bonney 7pt 4rb 4ast
Lexi Parker 2ast 1st
Mylie Sours 1rb

Check out where to find the Indians in action this week, starting with the HS GBB team at home vs NF JV at 1:00pm and Illini Central Varsity at 2:30pm today.


Lewistown HS BBB takes a tough loss 45-48 in their final game in the Mendon Unity Holiday Tourney. Kolby Cleer posted a 28 point 11 rebound performance and received All-Tournament Team recognition.

The HS BBB Team will be playing Barry Western at 5:00pm at Mendon Unity for 5th place in the the MVIT. Through the first two games here are the scoring leaders for the Indians.
Kolby Cleer 23pt
John Barcaly 12pt
Brett Pasley 11pt
Declan Kotewa 10pt
Paul Connolly 9pt
Parker Roddis 5pt
Jace Butler 4pt
Carter Sours 2pt

The HS GBB team finished the Beardstown Tournament with a 1-3 record. They are currently 7-10 heading into the second half of the season. Here are the stats through the first 3 games at the LTC. Game 4 stats, except scoring, are unavailable.
Abby Wiegand 37pt 15rb 8ast 4st
Joley McLaughlin 26pt 16rb 1ast 4st
Carsyn Braun 22pt 8rb 2ast 2st
Abbie Johnson 18pt 5rb 1st
Addison Roddis 7pt 3rb
Isabelle Bonney 6pt 5rb
Sam Bonney 6pt 7rb 3ast 1st
Lexi Parker 5pt 4rb 2st
Mylie Sours 4pts 6rb 2ast 1st
Grace Bonney 4pt 3rb 1ast 3st
Adah Cripe 2rb
Hannah Tindall 1st