TEUTOPOLIS, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) presented official certificates this week at Teutopolis Junior High and Teutopolis Grade School to recognize outstanding accomplishments by students, educators, and coaches.
Rep. Halbrook visited Teutopolis Junior High and recognized the girls’ basketball team for winning the 2025 state championship. Team members, managers, and coaches received certificates during a school presentation. Assistant Coach Jordan Pals, players, and team managers were present to recieve an official certificate from the State of Illinois.
Additionally, Rep. Halbrook recognized Principal Sherry Hoehn for receiving the 2026 Wabash Valley Region “Reaching Out and Building Bridges” Award from the Illinois Principals Association.
Finally, Rep. Halbrook presented a certificate to Teutopolis High School girls’ basketball coach Laurie Thompson in recognition of her 500th career coaching victory.
“These accomplishments reflect the hard work, leadership, and community pride that make Teutopolis such a special place,” said Rep. Halbrook. “I look forward to celebrating these talented women athletes and other accomplishments from across the 107th district.
Teutopolis Junior High Girls’ Basketball – 2025 State Champions
8th Grade Coach Eric Roley; Assistant Coach Jordan Pals; Assistant Coach Molly Smith; Athletic Director Derrick Zerrusen; Principal Pat Drees
Team Roster: #2 Kynley Swingler; #3 Lillian Ruholl; #11 Rayann Mette; #14 JoJo Schmidt; #22 Payton Ruholl; #25 Sophia Goeckner; #30 Brynlee Cottrill; #31 Trista Drees; #32 Madi Bloemer; #33 Danielle Probst; #34 Emma Vahling; #43 Taryn Westendorf; #50 Sawyer Probst; #55 Alliann Garcia; #58 June Repking; Team Managers: Maci Blievernicht; Kenzie Hartke; Toni Heuerman; Addi Traub; Whitley Walk