The Taylorville Tornadoes faced a difficult test Friday night as Mahomet-Seymour brought an explosive rushing attack to Taylorville and pulled away for a 42-7 victory over the Tornadoes. Mahomet-Seymour entered the matchup undefeated at 3-0 after scoring at least 33 points in each of its first three games. The Bulldogs continued that offensive production early,…
The Taylorville Tornadoes were looking to turn the page Thursday night. After dropping three straight matches — including close losses to Pana on Saturday and Effingham on Tuesday — Taylorville returned home for an Apollo Conference matchup with the Charleston Trojans, searching for a much-needed win. The Tornadoes delivered in convincing fashion. Taylorville came out…
Written by Jack Hart Taylorville’s offense struggled to find consistency Friday night as the Tornadoes fell to Carbondale, 48-7. Carbondale jumped out to an early lead and used a combination of big plays, turnovers and a strong rushing attack to pull away from Taylorville. The Terriers opened the scoring with 30 seconds remaining in the…
Written by Jack Hart The Taylorville Tornadoes welcomed Pleasant Plains to town Tuesday night looking to pick up a big home victory, but the Cardinals had other plans. Pleasant Plains improved to 6-1 on the season with the sweep, while Taylorville fell to 1-2. The opening set was an even battle from the start, with…
Taylorville continued its strong start to the season Friday night, defeating Canton 30-16 on the road to move to 2-0 on the young season. The Tornadoes were led offensively by quarterback Isaac Repscher, who accounted for four touchdowns, while the Taylorville defense came up with a strong performance against a Canton offense that relied heavily…
The latest chapter in the Battle of the “Villes” lived up to the name Thursday night, as the Taylorville Tornadoes and Shelbyville Rams went back and forth in a competitive varsity volleyball matchup before Taylorville emerged with a 2-0 victory. Taylorville took the opening set 25-23 and followed with a 25-18 win in Set 2,…
Written by Jack Hart Rochester got its 2026 volleyball season off to a winning start Monday night, earning a 2-0 victory over Taylorville by scores of 25-19 and 25-15. The Rockets had a slow start in the opening set, falling behind 13-9 before settling down and finding their rhythm. Rochester head coach Coach Green said…
By Jack Hart | ILSportsWire TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Tornadoes opened the 2026 season with a statement Friday night, dominating the Olney Tigers 47-7 in a game where Taylorville controlled all three phases from start to finish. Taylorville’s defense set the tone early, limiting Olney’s offense while the Tornadoes worked to establish their own attack.…
A new season brings plenty of change for the Taylorville volleyball program, but one thing remains clear: the Tornadoes are ready to compete. With nine seniors on the roster and a group of players stepping into larger varsity roles, Taylorville enters the 2026 season with a mix of experience, energy and plenty of motivation. Senior Nora…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVaszqG4J68 For more than 20 years, Terry Wright has been a familiar voice in Central Illinois sports, bringing the excitement of Taylorville Tornadoes athletics to listeners across the area. In Episode 8 of Beyond the Banner, Wright is honored as a true “Friend of Sports” for his longtime dedication to local athletics and his continued service to the…
Baleigh Jackson with 2pts off a great rebound play for the Tornadoes
Taylorville Boys Basketball Seniors Talk Upcoming Season
Taylorville Girls Basketball begins their season on Friday Night. We caught up with the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Robyn Ward talks about her decision to sign to play D1 volleyball with the University of Illinois Chicago.
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The Rochester Rockets utilized a strong special teams game as they beat the Taylorville Tornadoes in Rochester 56-7 on Friday night. The Rockets would take a 42-7 lead at the end of the first quarter before putting the finishing touches on in the second. No points were scored during a running clock second half for either squad. Malique Pearse would get the lone Taylorville touchdown on a beautiful throw from Cameron Smith. The Taylorville Tornadoes finish their season 5-5. Rochester will take on Waterloo next weekend. Taylorville lost to Waterloo in the first round of the playoffs in 2024, 33-30.
Coach Odam talks about his team and where they found success in 2025
Molly Smith talks Regional win over Mt.Zion
The Taylorville Tornadoes took care of business with a 2-0 win over Highland on Tuesday. Taylorville dominated the first set winning it in a comfortable fashion. The second set Highland came out strong, but could not outlast the power of the Tornadoes! Highlights Are HERE!!
