Scholastic Bowl is at home tonight. Come out to support these kiddos and their sharp minds!
Reminder to all area senior citizens: if you are planning to attend our Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, February 6th you need to call the high school office at 217-283-6661 to RSVP by Friday, January 30th.
Boys basketball is back home tonight against Cissna Park. Good Luck Cornjerkers!
Hoopeston Area High School is pleased to announce the 2026 HAHS Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year's class will honor one team, one coach, and three athletes. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday February 6th, between the JV and Varsity Basketball game vs Armstrong (approx 6:30pm). The 2026 class includes:
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
Boys basketball is taking on Salt Fork for 5th place in the county tournament. Let's go Cornjerkers!
Girls basketball is taking on Armstrong tonight at county tournament. Let's go Lady Cornjerkers!
Vermilion County Basketball action is happening tonight and tomorrow. The girls play tonight at 6:30 to try to take 3rd place while the Boys play tomorrow at 5:00 for 5th place. Come out and support our Cornjerkers and cheer them on the victory!🏀
🏀✨ CALLING ALL CHAMPIONS! ✨🏀
⚠️ ATTENTION Former County Championship Boys Basketball Players (1916–1969)! ⚠️
Yes — WE’RE TALKING TO YOU! 👀
🏆 Join us as we honor the legends who helped start this beloved tournament tradition!
📅 Saturday, January 24
⏰ Halftime of the 6:30 PM Boys Game
📍 County Tournament
Your legacy deserves the spotlight 🌟 — and we need you there so we can recognize YOU on the court!
👉 Please sign up using this Google link to let us know you’re coming and which championship team you played on so we’re READY to announce you loud and proud!
🔗 https://forms.gle/26ciK8XcKLLH7og27
Let’s celebrate history, tradition, and CHAMPIONS together! 🏀🔥
HS Boys are taking on Armstrong tonight at their opening game in the county tournament. Let's go Cornjerkers!
Good luck Cornjerker Cheer Team!
HS Girls basketball is kicking off County Tournament action tonight. Let's go ladies beat those Tigers!
HS Girls Basketball is taking on Cissna Park tonight. Good luck Lady Cornjerkers!
HS Ag is out using the new welding area today!
Great things are happening in HS science today as students are comparing speed, time, and distance
Prom is right around the corner!
The Georgetown Ladies Community Club is hosting a Prom Dress Resale Event for buyers and sellers. If you are interested in the event as either a buyer or a seller, please see the flyer for more details.
The Georgetown Ladies Community Club is hosting a Prom Dress Resale Event for buyers and sellers. If you are interested in the event as either a buyer or a seller, please see the flyer for more details.
Bowling is in action for their last home match. Let's go Cornjerkers!
DACC will be selling apparel for both the County Basketball Tournament and the Cheer Competition this year. Please see the flyers for more information.
Hoopeston Area High School is pleased to announce the 2026 HAHS Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year's class will honor one team, one coach, and three athletes. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday February 6th, between the JV and Varsity Basketball game vs Armstrong (approx 6:30pm). The 2026 class includes:
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
The Junior Class of 2027 is selling Nothing Bundt Cake bundlets to raise money for their senior week activities. Juniors are getting their materials today and will sell until 1/26 (money is due this day as well). Orders will come in on February 9th, just in time for Valentine's Day! See any member of the Junior class to order. There are 11 delicious flavors to choose from!
HAHS Student Council is looking forward to hosting the 33rd annual senior citizen Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, February 6th. Any senior citizen interested in attending needs to call the high school office at 217-283-6661 to RSVP by Friday, January 30th. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Gondzur or Miss Mann.
