Wellen ties shutout record in MD 0-0 tie with Hillsboro; Cougars beat Oilers
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Header - Mater Dei junior boys soccer player Liam Driscoll heads the ball against Hillsboro. PHOTO BY MATT WILSON The Mater Dei boys soccer team finished a busy three-match week with a 0-1-2 record to move to 6-5-3 on the season.
Mater Dei ended the week with a 0-0 tie against Hillsboro on Saturday, Sept. 27. Junior Cameron Wellen had six saves in goal. He made a save on a penalty kick just before halftime. Wellen tied the school record with his 19th career shutout.
Mater Dei opened the week with a 6-0 loss at Althoff on Monday, Sept. 22. Junior Cameron Wellen had 11 saves in goal.
Mater Dei tied Freeburg 1-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Midgets led 1-0 at halftime before the Knights scored in the second half. Junior Edwin Oros scored off an assist from junior Carlos Jimenez. Wellen had nine saves in goal.
Mater Dei hosted Central on Tuesday. Mater Dei hosts Teutopolis at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
CENTRAL SOCCER
Central dropped to 4-7 with a 4-2 loss at Staunton on Saturday, Sept. 26. Junior Johan Abatos and sophomore DJ Gallimore scored goals for the Cougars. Sophomore Nate Vielweber had seven saves in goal.
Tying a school record - Mater Dei junior Cameron Wellen tied a school record with his 19th career shutout in the Knights' 0-0 tie against Hillsboro on Saturday, Sept. 27. PHOTO BY MATT WILSON Central beat East Alton-Wood River 5-0 on Thursday, Sept. 25. The Cougars led 4-0 at halftime and scored a second-half goal.
Senior Gavin Vetter and sophomore Owen Daugherty both had two goals for the Cougars. Junior Johan Abatos had a goal. Sophomore Leo Frederking and Daugherty both had assists.
Sophomore Nate Vielweber had five saves in goal.
Vetter and Abatos both had five shots and Daugherty had four shots. Sophomore DJ Gallimore and freshman Vaughn Springer both had two shots.
Central played at Mater Dei on Tuesday and plays at Mascoutah on Thursday. The Cougars host Civic Memorial on Saturday.
CARLYLE SOCCER
The Indians went 1-3 in four matches last week to move to 7-10 on the season.
Carlyle won at Wood River 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Senior Jayden Voss had a goal and an assist. Junior Gavin Lamczyk and freshman Wyatt Gebke both had goals and junior Braden Jansen had an assist. Junior Seth Fruend had eight saves in goal.
Sophomores Caden Loepker and Jackson Davison both had six shots and Lamczyk had five shots.
Carlyle lost to Staunton 3-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Voss had a goal. Lamczyk had three shots and Voss had two shots. Fruend had seven saves in goal.
Carlyle lost to Salem 9-0 on Friday, Sept. 26.
Carlyle lost at Lebanon 6-1 on Saturday, Sept. 27. Davison scored for the Indians.
First-ever SoberFest 2025 comes to Clinton County
The organizations of Clinton County that support recovery are proud to present the very first SoberFest next Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3-9 p.m. at the Hazlet Olympic Shelter (20100 Hazlet Park Road) in Carlyle.
This family-friendly event invites the community to come together for a Rural Recovery Revolution — a day dedicated to celebrating recovery, honoring local non-profits and meeting leaders, and strengthening connections within the community.
There are many activities and events planned for the day/evening.
Activities (3-5 p.m.): Guests will enjoy pulled pork, fall snacks and seasonal beverages while participating in fun activities like pumpkin painting, kids' crafts, sack races, cornhole, root beer pong, corn relay races, and even a facilitator corn shucking contest. Local organizations will also host resource tables, highlighting multiple paths to recovery and community support.
Recovery roll call (5:15 p.m.): Meeting facilitators from Celebrate Recovery, AA, NA, SMART, Harm Reduction, Canna Recovery, and Family Support programs will share introductions, building awareness of the many resources available in Clinton County.
Remembrance ceremony (6-7 p.m.): Together, the community will pause to honor and remember those lost to substance use, with words of appreciation and hope from recovery leaders.
Live music (7-9 p.m.): The crowd will cap off the evening with dancing and live music from Wicked Mojo, who have generously donated their performance in support of recovery.
Closing social (9-10 p.m.): The night will wind down with fellowship, conversation, and connection as the community reflects on the day.
"This event is more than just a festival — it's a celebration of resilience, recovery, and the strength of our rural community," said Sheridan Jordan, ROSC grant coordinator with the Take Action Coalition. "My role focuses on promoting health and recovery in our community, bringing people together, and working to break down the stigma surrounding substance abuse. SoberFest is a way to show that recovery is possible and worth celebrating."
SoberFest 2025 is free, open to all ages, and welcomes anyone who wishes to support recovery in Clinton County. Bring your family, enjoy a day of fun, and be part of this special first-ever celebration of recovery and community spirit.
Breese Fall Fest at Northside Park draws a big crowd
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Youth play in foam during the Breese Fall Fest on Saturday at Northside Park. A large crowd made its way to Northside Park for the annual Breese Fall Fest event on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The Fall Fest was sponsored by Breese Optimist Club. Proceeds from the event benefited youth in the area.
The event featured a chili cookoff and homebrew contest.
"The chili and homebrew teams put in a lot of hard work, creativity and dedication and it truly showed in every bite and sip," said Eric Johnson, Breese Optimist Club member.
There were food trucks, a vendor fair, car show, touch-a-truck, kids activities, bands, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, sand volleyball tournament, tractor show, and a performance from The Beat School of Dance.
"We are still blown away by the incredible turnout," Johnson said. "We want to thank everyone who came out to taste, cheer and celebrate with us."
Chili Bros, FROM LEFT, Kyle Klostermann, Jonathon Klostermann, Nick Wiebler and Doug Wiebler won the people's choice chili competition during the Breese Fall Fest. Britsch'N Kitch'N took first place in the chili cookoff. Chili Bros took second place, Two Girls were third, Partnership Chili was fourth and Kretzers was fifth.
Chili Bros won the peoples choice chili competition. Naturals was second, Chili Bomb was third, Breese Fire District was fourth and Two Girls was fifth.
BS Brew with their product BS 12w50 was the grand champion in the homebrew competition.
Locust Street Vailla cream ale won the ale competition. Locust Street NEIPA won the IPA contest. Pittsburgh Nelly's Eat my shorts won for the best lager. Try Hard Brewing won for the best Oktoberfest. Try Hard Brewing Wietbier won in the best wheat homebrew competition. Rasbrew and their product Skittles won in the sour category. Left on Red Meadery and their product Wild Blueberry won in the other category. BS Brew Co and their product BS 12w50 won in the porter/stout category.
Locust Street won the homebrew people's choice competition, Pittsburgh Nelly was second and WhiteCaps Brewery was third.
"Events like this remind us why our community is so strong," Johnson said. "Thanks to everyone for showing up, sharing their talents, and making it a day to remember."
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