Category: Sports

Nov 12 The 6th grade Dwight Redbirds traveled to Elwood last night where they took on the Tigers. The boys came out firing on all cylinders putting the Redbirds up 36-4 in the first half. A lot of guys stepped…

Oct 28 The 7th grade girls basketball team beat Saratoga 21-15 last night.  Mia Hoffner had 2 points and an assist.  McKenzie Mallaney had 4 points and 2 rebounds.  Izzy Pittenger had 4 points, 3 assists and 5 steals.  Aubrey…

Sept 17 – Regional Championship @ Joliet St. Raymond Joliet St. Raymond 4 vs GSWB 1 Playing in their 5th straight regional title, the Lions had a tough opponent in St. Ray’s.  With 2 outs in the 1st, St. Ray’s…

MVK Volleyball held their summer camp this week with thirty girls from grades 6 through 8 participating. The girls worked on volleyball fundamentals such as passing, setting, hitting, and serving. They also engaged in drills, scrimmages and team building activities…

The Trojan Track and Field team held their award program Thursday, June 5, at the DTHS cafeteria with the following athletes receiving well deserved and well earned awards. Congratulations to these athletes and their fellow teammates for an exciting and…

May 29  The Trojan boy’s competed in the Class A state meet on Thursday (5/29) on the Eastern Illinois University track with great success. Graham Meister leads the field in the shot put with a throw of 58′ 2.25″ with…

May 25 – The Dwight Trojan baseball season came to an abrupt end on Saturday with a 5-0 loss at home to Lexington in the Regional Championship. Luke Gallet was the losing pitcher going the first four innings. Reliever Joey…

Travis Barr signs to run track at Joliet Junior College. Front Row:Aubree Barr, Travis Barr, Nicole Olson Back Row:Terry Maxwell, Ted O’Boyle Natalie Misener signs to run Cross Country and Track at Olivet Nazarene. Front Row:Donna Misener, Natalie Misener, Eric…

Dwight Township High School Girls Track Team 2025 Back row:  Coach Lane, Coach Trewartha, Elizabet Ramirez, Brooklynn Todd, Emma Anderson, Olivia Valdez, Delaney Boucher, Kailyn Haggard, Jona Abedini, Honorine Mwizerwa, Coach Thompson Front row:  Sophia Keri, Adilynn Avilez, Belle Kelleher,…

The Dwight Township High School basketball program announced their 2024 -25 team awards in a ceremony held March 12 at Dwight High School. Pictured from left: Rookie of the year: Liv Buck JV MIP: Cloe Gall JV MVP: Addy Sulzberger…

March 11 The 8th grade Lady Mavericks played in the Regional Semi-Finals and defeated St. Anne in 3 matches 20-25, 25-20, & 26-24. They will play for the Regional Championship @ St. Anne Thursday @ 4:30. It’s been amazing seeing…

Joliet Slammers Announce Second Round of 2025 Promotional Schedule Dates 2025 second round promotional schedule highlights brand new theme nights including Kids Run The Ballpark and Slammers Smackdown JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are thrilled to announce the second…

March 4 The GSWB 7th Grade Volleyball Team defeated Momence in two sets 25-22, 25-15 to win the 7th Grade Class 2A Regional Championship! The team will travel to Momence on Monday, March 10th. Best of luck! Front Row: Kinley…



Feb 25 Seneca vs Bishop Mac – Regional Tourney 1     2    3     4    Total Lady Irish       5   13    4    8      30 Bishop Mac.   5  13…

  



Feb 21 – 22 Dylan Crouch and Gavin Bafia had tough competition this past weekend a the Sate Tournament. Dylan dominated his first opponent 15-1, then overcame a good competitor with a 7-4 victory. His Semi finals match was fast…

Feb 8 IHSA Boys Regionals at Herscher Seneca placed 3rd as a team at the Regionals behind Coal City and Reed Custer. Advancing to next week’s Sectional at Coal City, top 3 individuals advance. 106 Raiden Terry Champ 113 Chris…

Feb 4 The MVK 7th grade boys basketball team lost to Ford Heights Cottage Grove, 35-32, in the IESA Class 1A sectional championship Monday night.  Bryce Biros scored 13 points for MVK and had 11 rebounds.  Olin Field scored 9 points….

FRIDAY MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY  OF ISU’S APPEARANCE IN FCS TITLE GAME by Tom Emery The Illinois State University football program fields competitive teams nearly every season. A decade ago, the program nearly won it all. January 10 marks the 10th anniversary of…

The Dwight GSW varsity football team hosted Elmwood Brimfield for the 2nd round of the IHSA 2A football playoffs on Saturday, November 9. It was a defensive battle with neither side giving up much, but the Trojans were able to…

Congratulations to the Lady Irish on advancing to the State Meet! The girls will run next Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 am at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The boys finished their season, but had great performances and many PRs

Dwight Township High School’s Claire Sandeno and Delaney Boucher have been named to the Tri-County Conference All-Tournament Team. The  6-seeded Trojans Volleyball Team placed 4th place in the Tournament held this past week at Ottawa Marquette High School.

DTHS JV Football Front Row LtoR: Honore Mwizerwa, Hudson Colclasure, Kalub Shankel, Thomas Phillips, Moises Martin, Kyler DeLisle, Alex Ortiz, Dylan Warren, Mekhi Hakey Middle Row LtoR: Coach Austin Burkhardt, Coach Mitch Thompson, Ty Frobish, Jackson Findlay, McKay Gleeson, Reed…

  JV Volleyball Front Row LtoR: Avery Connor, Dori Wilson, Addy Taylor, Kit Connor, Miranda Bovelle, Sophi Bastian Back Row LtoR: Coach Steven Lopez, Madlynn Lucus, Mikayla Ely, Addy Sulzberger, Olivia Valdez, Ryan Bean, Hannah Harsh, Honorine Mwizerwa, Kameron Folkers,…

Dwight Township Varsity Volleyball 2024 Front Row LtoR: Sara Parker, Claire Sandeno, Delaney Boucher, Mikayla Chambers, Dori Wilson and Hannah Keri Back Row LtoR: Steven Lopez, Kameron Folkers, Ryan Bean, Brynn Connor, Issy Bunting, Maci Johnson, Emerson Peters, Makyala Wahl-Seabert,…

Boys Golf  Front Row LtoR: Jack Statler, Alex Hoegger, Owen Vitko, Cash Carter, Logan Rice, Dane Frobish, Jarrek Hirsch, Cason Johnson, Rylan Woodin and Blake Thetard Back Row LtoR: Coach Logan Murray, Coe Peters, Caden Christensen, Maddox DeLong, Brayden Jensen,…

      After going 4-4 in game 1 of the regional. Tracer Brown knocked in the first run of the championship game with a double in the first inning.         Luke Gallet struck out six in…

Dwight baseball coach Jerry McDowell picked up win number 600 after the Dwight Trojans defeated Streator Woodland  8–5 .  McDowell is pictured here with longtime friend / coach Brett Lardi. Jerry McDowell (right) and Brett Lardi.

Front Row-Deb Baker, Faith Baker, Brian Baker Back Row-Noah Champene, Paige Baker, Coley Reel, Ted O’Boyle

  Photo by J7 images

  Photo by J7images

Photo by Shayla Loring Photography

  Photo by Shayla Loring Photography.

DTHS Inducts Three Into Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Three new members were inducted into the Dwight Township High School Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Saturday, February 3, 2024 just prior to the Varsity basketball game vs….

Bottom row L to R: Kit Connor, Dori Wilson, Sophie Buck, Kassy Kodat, Njomza Asllani, Ella Legner, Lilly Duffy, Addy Sulzberger Top Row L to R: Emerson Peters, Cloe Gall, Mikayla Chambers, Izzy Bunting, Olivia Valdez, Ryan Bean, Claire Sandeno,…

Two Lady Trojans have been awarded Tri-County Confernce County Volleyball Team honors. Claire Sandeno received Honorable Mention All-conference honors and Kassy Kodat received 2nd team All-conference honors. Both young ladies worked hard all season to earn these honors from the…