Athletics
Oilers Exhibit at WR History Museum!
Folks who want to see a display of Oiler sports memorabilia from the 1930's - 1980's should head on down to the Wood River History Museum in downtown Wood River at 40 West Ferguson. The entire back room of the Museum is full of EAWR sports artifacts, photos, etc. The Museum has pictures of the legendary coach Chick Summers and his basketball teams and baseball teams; alumni who signed contracts with professional sports teams; the Alton Exchange Players of the Year from Wood River; IHSA State finalists, pictures of all the sports, and much more. The museum is open 1-4 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. No admission fee. The exhibit will remain thru September. |
Fall 2018 Team Schedules Now Posted
The Oilers fall sports schedules for each team is now uploaded to the Documents Tab / Athletic Team Schedules. Plus, all fall sports are uploaded to the Calendar section of this Website, along with other school events. Go Oilers!!! |
Fall Sports Opening Practice Dates - 2018
EAWR High School has announced the starting dates and times for its fall athletic season for 2018: Football - Aug. 6th; 8:00 - 11:30 (Helmets, only) Volleyball - Aug. 8th; 8:00 - 10:00 (Freshmen); 8:00 - 11:00 (Sophs, Juniors, and Seniors) Tennis (Girls): Aug. 8th; 10:00 a.m. Golf - Aug. 6th; @ Belk Park; 8:00 a.m. Cheer - Aug. 8th; 8:00 a.m. Cross Country - Aug. 8th; 7:00 p.m. Boys Soccer - Aug. 14th; @ WR Soccer Park; 5:30 p.m. |
Jayden Ulrich - 4th in State!!
Congrats to Jayden Ulrich on her 4th Place finish at the Class 2A IHSA Girls State Track & Field Championships, held at Eastern Illinois University. Jayden is only a freshmen, and Coaches Colona and Tyler expect even greater success from Jayden in her future here at EAWR. Here's a link to the recent story in the Riverbender https://goo.gl/WGz894 |
Jacob Martin Signs with Missouri Baptist!
Senior Jacob Martin signed a letter of intent last Monday (April 30th) to play Men's Volleyball next year at Missouri Baptist University, in front of an assembly in the Auditorium, viewed by most of his classmates. Jake's parents were on hand to witness the signing. Congrats to Jake on this great accomplishment and good luck in your college career!  |
TJ Lawson Signs with Missouri Baptist University
TJ Lawson signed a letter of intent to enroll at Missouri Baptist University. He will run track at Missouri Baptist. TJ is a multi-sport letter winner and has been a key member of the last two football playoff teams, as well as all conference in track and football. His best event is the 200M sprint and other sprint races.    Congrats to TJ and best wishes! |
Cheer Squad Advances to IHSA State!
Congrats to Coaches Allison Beachum and Allison Turner on the Varsity Oiler Cheerleaders advancing to the IHSA State Cheer Championships in Bloomington! They reach the finals by virtue of their 4th Place finish at the Waterloo Sectionals last weekend (Jan. 27, 2018). Here is a link to some other photos .... Way to go, Oilers!  |
Christmas Tourney Brackets Released
Both the Girls and Boys Basketball squads head to the Carlinville Holiday Tournament during Christmas break. The brackets are located in the Documents section of this Website under Athletic Team Schedules. Or, you can click here .... Also, specific games times and opponents are also listed on the District Calendar portion of the Website. |
Morgan Moxey Signs with Wabash
On Dec. 8th, senior Morgan Moxey signed her letter of intent to play both softball and volleyball for Wabash College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She will join former Oiler softball teammates Haley Shewmake and Carly Campbell who will compete at Wabash this year. She signed the letter of intent in front of her family, friends, and coaches in the EAWR Auditorium. Congrats to Morgan!  |
Oilers Journey to Carlinville in FB Playoffs
The Football Oilers will return to Carlinville for the first round of the IHSA playoffs. Game time is Friday, Oct. 26, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Go Oilers! |
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