Sages Athletics

The @ngpreps 2024–25 Year in Review Male Athlete of the Year: Ike Young Class of ’25 standouts: Carter Foran, Maddux Quick, Megan Allen Sages Athletics: 4th Football: State run + Clear-Cut Winner Softball: No. 2 team to watch All-Interview Team: Matt Swartz Shoutout: Megan Allen

Monticello is hiring! Come be a part of the Sages family! Monticello Middle School Physical Education Teacher Coaching Opportunities: • Asst. MMS Wrestling Coach • Asst. HS Football Coach • Asst. HS Girls Basketball Coach Apply today! #GoSages

The Sages are 6 weeks out from opening night at Illinois Valley Central! After a run to the 3A title game, expectations remain high. The Sages check in at No. 7 in @ngpreps preseason poll, led by seniors Romano, Buehnerkemper & Greenarch. #GoSages #NewSeason #NewOpportunities

Ike Young continues to deliver. He still plans on pitching with the #Illini in 2026, but the 2025 @SagesAthletics graduate and three-sport standout can say was drafted by an MLB team after the Tampa Bay Rays chose him in the 20th round on Monday news-gazette.com/sports/history…

𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄. For the first time ever, a Sage's name has been called out of high school. 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘬𝘦! #GoSages | #SagesBaseball

Happy 77th to Buz — an icon of Monticello Schools and a true treasure to all who know him. His wisdom, heart, and service continue to inspire! He’s spending the day at the IHSA Summer Officials Conference — still actively involved with the IHSA. #Legend #GoSages

Running It Back. @SagesFootball Hype Video. August 23rd, 12 PM CT.

Congrats, Eli Craft & Ike Young! ⚾️ Both named News-Gazette First Team All-Area after stellar senior seasons! Eli: .376 AVG, 47 RBI, 5 HR Ike: 1.76 ERA, 78 K, 4 HR Helped lead the Sages to 30 wins, a super-sectional berth & two postseason titles! #GoSages

Congrats to the 16 football players who conquered the grueling obstacle course error free! 💪🏻🔥 Huge thanks to Coach Risley for the incredible hospitality and for welcoming the Sages to his homestead to push their limits mentally and physically. #WinTheDay 👕 #GoSages

Congratulations, Cassidee Stoffel! She was named to the News-Gazette 1st Team All-Area — also earned a spot on the Class 2A Second Team All-State - 17 wins - 140 strikeouts - 2.08 ERA across 124.2 innings - At the plate: .530 average, 15 doubles, 4 home runs & 48 RBI #GoSages

Congratulations, Jackson Helms! Earned @ngpreps First Team All-Area! #GoSages

There were so many big moments throughout the high school athletics season, I could only recap so much! Our local teams made this past year one to remember. Take a look at the IHSA season recap!

Honored to attend the rededication of Pfc. Robert C. Burke Memorial Park- a tribute to a Monticello hero & Medal of Honor recipient 🇺🇸 Proud of our alumni & students 🎺 Taps played by an MHS grad 🎤 Anthem sung by a Monticello teacher 🛠️ Bike racks designed & built by students

Great news, Sage Fans! Just Hamburgers — a Central IL favorite since 1971 — is coming to Monticello! Located just north of RP Lumber, it’s the perfect stop before, during, or after events at the Wilkey Complex justhamburgers.net It’s A Great Day To Be A Sage! 🍔 #GoSages

Tune in tonight at 10 for my story on our WCIA 3 Female Athlete of the Year winner! In the meantime, check out @courtneylaynebr's story on our Male Athlete of the Year -- @SagesAthletics @Ike_young33, the @IlliniBaseball commit. wcia.com/sports/high-sc…

𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 .400 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 - .404 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐡-.510 𝐈𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐲- .437 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐥 -.530

Congratulations to ELLE BODZNICK on breaking the school record for career assists with 68! Elle was currently the record holder with 49 and added 19 assists this season. Elle is also the Monticello record holder for season and career goals. 3 school records!

Over 95% of our entire MHS program was included on Honor Roll or High Honors. That includes 23 who were named to High Honor Roll. Incredibly proud of the girls and all the hard work they put on and off the softball field.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there — from all of us at Sages Athletics. Thank you for your support, guidance & the example you set every day. Being a dad is the most rewarding and inspiring role I’ve ever had — it’s what I’m most proud of. #GoSages

Congratulations to ALLISON NEBELSICK on breaking the school record for career GAA (goals against average) with .956! The previous record of 1.23 dates back to 1997. Allison also holds the school record for season and career shutouts.