Mike Thomas
@MikeThomasHCP
Sports Editor for the Hannibal Courier-Post and Quincy Herald-Whig. Graduate from Webster University. Cardinals and Blues fan. Rock and roll enthusiast.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ’90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards. On June 23, 1984, a national TV…
Titans counting on Carter to Froman connection to lead the way whig.com/sports/titans-…
Stopped by Paris Coyotes camp this morning, who made a five-win improvement from 2023 to 2024.

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Making his 4th start, but first on the road in Chicagoland is the @LULIONSBASEBALL alum, Bennett Stice! @ChrisDuerr @ben_schmidt_ @SchuckSports @BreidyTV @MikeThomasHCP @shanehulsey6
Game 2 on the South Side tonight as we go for a fifth W in a row! Lineup presented by @raisingcanes. #GrizzUP🐻 🔊: tinyurl.com/msvbnby7 📺: FrontierLeagueTV.com
Quarterback competition, new defensive coordinator highlight Highland camp whig.com/sports/quarter…
Cougars taking steps to build up the program whig.com/sports/cougars…
Saukees counting on senior leadership whig.com/sports/saukees…
Stopped by the Brown County Hornets camp to close out the day. One of the most improved teams from 2023 to 2024 and looking to make another jump this season.

First of two Pittsfield football articles
First-year head coach Barnes seeks to bring success to Pittsfield whig.com/sports/first-y…
Was up bright and early this morning to stop by the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders camp, who are coming off a state quarterfinal appearance.

Carlisle leads the charge for Illini West whig.com/sports/carlisl…
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
Stopped in Camp Point this morning to see one of the powerhouses of Class 1A football, the Central Panthers.

First of two Illini West football articles.
Charged Up: Illini West chasing another playoff run whig.com/sports/charged…
Made my second stop of the day at the West Hancock Titans camp, who bring back some explosive offensive players.

Visited the Pittsfield Saukees practice this morning for my first stop of the day. The Saukees have a new head coach and are optimistic on the upcoming season.

Local talent making a statement @niketoc! Good luck today ladies! @258Mentality @ChrisDuerr @BreidyTV @VicBordenga @SchuckSports @MikeThomasHCP @shanehulsey6 @ben_schmidt_
Had a great season playing with Rawlings Tigers 16U Icon. Thanks to my coach @mike_callihan and my teammates for a successful summer. We played in highly competitive tournaments facing many top teams. Stats- GP: 39 H: 27 1B: 20 2B: 5 3B: 1 HR: 1 BB: 21 AVG: .303 OBP: .430