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11/11/2025

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Monmouth-Roseville High School football coach Jeremy Adolphson yells out instructions to his team’s defense during the Titans’ 29-28 Class 3A playoff victory at Bloomington Central Catholic last Sa…

11/11/2025

The 13th oldest rivalry in college football on all levels…

Knox College Football vs Monmouth College…

Knox freshman quarterback Anthony Estrada delivers a pass to junior wideout Mario Byrd in last Saturday’s Midwest Conference home game versus Lake Forest. [Courtesy of Danny Warning] By Matth…

11/05/2025

Monmouth-Roseville High School foootball coach Jeremy Adolphson (center) talks to his team after Tuesday night’s practice at Pattee Fields. The 9-1 Titans are preparing to face the undefeated…

10/14/2025

Knox College senior Reese Miller looks to pass during last Saturday’s home game against Grinnell. [Courtesy of Danny Warning] By Matthew Wheaton, Wheat on the Prairie GALESBURG — In any game,…

10/01/2025

The latest words, which are about Knox College Football….

Knox College football coach Aaron Willits (yellow hoodie) talks to his team after Tuesday’s practice at the Knosher Bowl in Galesburg. [Matthew Wheaton/Wheat on the Prairie] By Matthew Wheaton, Whe…

10/01/2025

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Galesburg High School senior Pierre Welcome starts at right tackle for the Silver Streaks on the gridiron. [Matthew Wheaton/Wheat on the Prairie] By Matthew Wheaton, Wheat on the Prairie GALESBURG …

09/24/2025

Go read about Galesburg Silver Streak Football…

Galesburg High School football coach Shawn Hickey (center, grey t-shirt) talks to his team after Tuesday’s practice at the old C.C. Van D**e Field. [Matthew Wheaton/Wheat on the Prairie] By M…

09/24/2025

Latest words…

Galesburg High School senior Demetrius “Mech” Watson starts at cornerback and wideout for the Silver Streaks on the gridiron. [Matthew Wheaton/Wheat on the Prairie] By Matthew Wheaton, …

09/17/2025

Galesburg High School senior LaVant Ritenour has only played football for four years but he’s worked hard on the gridiron and is in his third year as an offensive starter for the Silver Strea…

09/11/2025

Knox College’s football team begins Midwest Conference play this weekend at home against Ripon. [Courtesy of Knox College] By Matthew Wheaton, Wheat on the PrairieGALESBURG — Knox College’s footbal…

09/04/2025

Knox College Football hits the road for its season opener. Check out my latest words about the Fire.

Knox College football coach Aaron Willits (center) talks to his squad after Monday’s practice at the Knosher Bowl. [Matthew Wheaton/Wheat on the Prairie] By Matthew Wheaton, Wheat on the Prairie GA…

03/04/2025

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Abingdon-Avon High School girls basketball coach Brent Dugan talks strategy with his squad during a timeout in Monday’s Class 1A supersectional game against Pecatonica at Brimfield. [Aaron Wi…