Athlete of the Week: Jacob Paradee

Athlete of the Week: Jacob Paradee

MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND) -- This past fall, Central A&M made it to the state football finals for the first time since 2001, thanks in large part to the Raiders' dynamic receiver/defensive back/returner Jacob Paradee. More >>

Athlete of the Week: Lainie Wolter and Emma Ewing

Athlete of the Week: Lainie Wolter and Emma Ewing

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well! More >>

Athlete of the Week: Livia Binder

Athlete of the Week: Livia Binder

Livia Binder is just 14 years old and is already a two-time state and national champion.

She is also a member of the United States Tumbling and Trampoline Association. More >>

Athlete of the Week: Connor Heaton

Athlete of the Week: Connor Heaton

Connor Heaton is in his fourth year as a fixture on the Friday Frenzy, from his days as a freshman playing on the Raiders' varsity basketball team to leading the football team to the Class 1A state championship game to his senior season on the hardwood in which he's averaging 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Raiders carve through Central Illinois virtually untouched. More >>

Athlete of the Week: Jason Pealer

Athlete of the Week: Jason Pealer

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well!

To submit a student-athlete's name, please send a detailed list of his/her accolades to Gordon Voit on Facebook or via email at Gordon.Voit@wandtv.com. More >>

Athlete of the Week: Decatur Christian Starting Five

Athlete of the Week: Decatur Christian Starting Five

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well! More >>

Athlete of the Week: R.J. Walker

Athlete of the Week: R.J. Walker

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well! More >>

Athlete of the Week: Brittney Oakley

Brittney Oakley has had a storied career on and off the track for the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals.

This week she signed with Illinois State, where she will compete in long jump, triple jump and possibly the 400-meter dash. More >>

Athlete of the Week: Wade Jostes

Athlete of the Week: Wade Jostes

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well! More >>

Athlete of the Week: Markesha Jackson

Athlete of the Week: Markesha Jackson

WAND Sports introduces a brand new segment, Athlete of the Week presented by Midwest Technical Institute!

Each week, sports director Gordon Voit, Mark Pearson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling as a student and community member as well! More >>

Introducing WAND Athlete of the Week

Introducing WAND Athlete of the Week

Do you know an athlete who excels both on and off the field? Join WAND Sports in celebrating our area's top high school student-athletes with the new weekly segment titled Athlete of the Week! More >>