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Brad Groleau (right) checks on Newman’s Briar Ivey during a blood time out at the 61st annual Lyle King wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Princeton High School. Groleau is a 2013 grad of St. Bede Academy and was a two-time Bureau County Republican Baseball Player of the Year and played at McKendree University. Groleau is now a Minor League Athletic Trainer for the Kansas City Royals. (Scott Anderson)
Brad Groleau continues to work his way up the ladder in the Kansas City Royals’ organization entering his seventh season as an athletic trainer.
On the way to his next stop, he’s making a layover in Princeton during his offseason.
Groleau, a former 3-sport standout at St. Bede (class of 2013), is working for Princeton High School this winter as an athletic trainer. He’s working home basketball games and wrestling matches on a per diem basis.
You could say he’s giving the Tigers the Royal treatment.
“It’s been great being able to help and provide some coverage for the athletes during my offseason and getting to know Jeff (athletic director Ohlson) and the coaches,” he said.
Well experienced in treating ball players’ sprains and strains, Groleau quickly became adept at stopping bloody nose during the PIT wrestling tournament last weekend.
“That was a fast-paced environment which I really enjoyed,” he said.
Ohlson said Groleau has been a great fit for PHS.
“Brad does a great job for us. He has been outstanding working with our kids. It has been a win-win for both of us,” he said. “We have been very fortunate to have someone great athletic trainers working with our kids over the last 10 years and Brad has contributed that on.”
Ohlson and wrestling coach Steve Amy don’t want to give him up just yet.
“We would love to keep him around but MLB season will be calling at the end of the month,” Ohlson said.
“He’s been great. Too bad he’s got to go back to the Royals,” Amy said.
Groleau, 30, will be leaving at the end of the month to report to Surprise, Ariz. where the Royals share a spring training complex with the Texas Rangers. He’ll primarily be working in the minor league camp, but will fill in on rotation on the big league side.
At the end of spring training, he’ll return to Springdale, Ark. for his second season with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
“I spent two years in the Quad Cities in High A, which was a really good experience. Now at the AA level, there’s really good baseball there as well,” he said. “It’s been really enjoyable. Arkansas is a great state.”
He enjoys his travels around the Texas League with stops in Tulsa, Okla., Springfield, Mo., Wichita, Kan. and the other side of the division in Texas, traveling as far as Corpus Christi this year.
“I’m really pleased with all the stadiums in the Texas League, like our stadium in Arkansas,”he said. “It’s a top-notch facility. They maintain the facility really well. It’s been a great joy to work there.”
Groleau started as an intern with the Royals in Omaha in 2017 and 2018 and was brought on full time in 2019. He’s seen his share of the Royals ball players he’s worked with now up in the big leagues, most notably second baseman Michael Massey, an University of lllinois product, first baseman Vinny Pasquantino, infielder Maikel Garcia and pitcher Angel Zurpa.
“I had those guys with me my first fulltime job with the Royals in Rookie Ball. It’s pretty cool to see them go from Rookie Ball up to the big leagues,” Groleau said.
A standout on the diamond at St. Bede as a 2-time BCR Player of the Year and McKendree University, Groleau especially relates to the ballplayers he works with and has his own experiences to share.
“That’s the best thing about this job you form some great relationships,” he said. “I’ve shared some of my past experiences just playing ball and some of the guys will look up my old stats and make jokes about certain things. It’s always fun to bring up.”
Just like the players, Groleau said you want to work your way up with an eye on the big leagues one day.
“I want to continue to work my way up in any type of role with the organization,” he said. “I always tell myself, too, to just stay present and be in the moment. I’m really looking forward to another year in AA and working in Arkansas. It should be a great year.”
Kevin Hieronymus has been the BCR Sports Editor since 1986. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com
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Michael Sebastian, 35, of Peru, was cited by Spring Valley police on complaints of DUI, speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol at 2:35 a.m. July 23 at Richard A. Mautino and Ponsetti drives.
Patricia G. Ramirez, 23, of DePue, was charged by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office with battery and resisting or obstructing a peace officer at 3:20 a.m. July 23 at 103 E. Fourth St. in DePue.
Samuel A. Vickery, 27, of Ottawa, was picked up by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office on a failure to appear warrant at 6:44 p.m. July 23 near Route 40 and .5 1800 N. Ave near Manlius.
Jacob M. Deom, 26, of Manlius, was charged by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and DUI at 9:49 p.m. July 22 at 2125 N. Ave. at 1200 E. St. in Walnut.
Edwin D. Rosado Arroyo, 26, of Spring Valley, was cited by Spring Valley police on complaints of driving while license suspended and excessive noise at 7:33 p.m. July 22 at Dakota and Power streets.
Ana A. Gonzalez, 26, of Princeton, was charged by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, DUI and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle at 3:07 a.m. July 21 near Route 26 and 3065 E. St. in Spring Valley.
Joanne M. Garncarz, 38, of Granville, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of driving while license suspended 7:32 p.m. July 19 at Spalding and Illinois streets.
Orlando G. Rivera Gamino, 27, of Sioux City, Iowa, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of no valid driver’s license 12:29 a.m. July 18 at St. Paul and Spalding streets.
Ashley E. Alley, 34, of North Varna, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of driving while license is revoked 10:03 p.m. July 17 at St. Paul and Hennessey streets.
Miguel A. Villalobos, 18, of Princeton, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of driving while license is suspended 8:01 p.m. July 16 at Dakota Street and Strong Avenue.
Jolene F. Voss, 55, of Hennepin, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of driving while license is suspended 7:12 p.m. July 15 at Spalding and Caroline streets.
Emily L. Falk, 33, of Spring Valley, was cited by Spring Valley police on complaints of criminal damage to property and public intoxication 9:22 a.m. July 14 on the 100 block of East Iowa Street.
Jody M. Olsen, 43, of Spring Valley, was cited by Spring Valley police on a complaint of leaving the scene of a property damage accident 11:36 p.m. July 13 on Minnesota and Hennessey streets.
Shaw Local News Network relies on reports furnished by police in our coverage area. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.
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Milton Pope Elementary School announced its students of the month for January 2024. The theme was “fairness.” (Front row) Alex Deroche, first grade; Wesley Rosengren, kindergarten; Ansley Jaegers, third grade; Nora Maierhofer, fourth grade; (back row) Teagan Gibson fourth grade; Alex Aubry, fifth grade; Madilynn Perino, sixth grade; Cole Stoudt, seventh grade; Emma Peterson, eighth grade. (Photo provided by Michele Armstrong)
Milton Pope Elementary School in rural Marseilles announced its students of the month for January. The theme was “fairness.”
Student winners are Alex Deroche, first grade; Wesley Rosengren, kindergarten; Ansley Jaegers, third grade; Nora Maierhofer, fourth grade; Teagan Gibson, fourth grade; Alex Aubry, fifth grade; Madilynn Perino, sixth grade; Cole Stoudt, seventh grade; and Emma Peterson, eighth grade.
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Summit Learning Academy, a ministry of Grace United Methodist Church, opened registration for the 2024-2025 school year. (Provided by Nancy Nieslawski)
Summit Learning Academy, a ministry of Grace United Methodist Church, opened registration for the 2024-2025 school year.
This tuition based preschool is located at 1345 Chartres St. in La Salle. The preschool has classes for 2 to 5 year olds. The school’s mission is “children come first,” according to a news release from Grace United Methodist Church. Qualified, caring staff works collaboratively to foster the spiritual, social, emotional, educational and physical development of children, the church said in the news release.
To get more information email summitlearning1345@gmail.com or call 815-780-7324 or call the church at 815-223-1001.
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The following students were selected by the Seneca High School teachers and staff as the November 2024 Students of the Month.
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Streator’s Aubrey Jacobs spikes the ball past the Ottawa block this past season. (Scott Anderson)
Pair of Bulldogs earn all-state honors: Two Streator players were on the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association All-State lists released this week.
Junior right side Aubrey Jacobs won a spot on the IVCA’s second team in Class 3A, while senior setter Emma Rambo received honorable mention.
Little Ten announces its all-stars: The Little Ten Conference has released its 2024 all-conference team for girls volleyball, with conference champion Newark scoring four selections – senior Adrianna Larsen (unanimous), fellow seniors Addison Ness and Elle Norquist as well as sophomore setter Taylor Jeffers.
Other Times-area Little Ten honorees on the 13-player all-conference team were Serena sophomore Anna Hjerpe (unanimous) and Earlville junior Bailey Miller.
Geneseo 3,613, Ottawa 3,160: At Geneseo, the visiting Pirates were defeated despite a 626 series (258 high game) from Will Znaniecki and a 555 (199) by Caden Walter.
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PHS junior Jackson Mason and his mom, Heather, share a special moment before Friday’s game at Prouty Gym. His dad, Pat, passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Each team member presented Heather with a carnation and PHS took a moment of silence in Pat’s honor. (Mike Vaughn)
It’s been a season of sorrow for the Princeton Tigers basketball family.
The Tigers lost Dave Camp, brother to head coach Jason Smith, and Beau Harp, father of senior cheerleader Ella Harp in the first half of the season.
On Monday, the Tigers family lost another member with the death of Pat Mason, father of PHS junior player Jackson Mason, who passed away suddenly. He was 52.
The Masons, as the Camp/Smith and Harp families before them, found they won’t go through their sadness alone.
The Tigers rallied around their teammate’s family, each player walking up in the stands to present Jackson’s mother, Heather, a carnation during warmups.
PA announcer Eric Tinley gave a tribute to Pat Mason, who was a big Tiger fan, and a moment of silence was held to honor him.
It was only fitting that Jackson hit a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter for a special tribute to his dad.
“It meant a lot. I wanted to score, this being the first game without my dad being able to watch. And the whole team wanted me to score, too. I’m glad I made it,” he said.
Jackson said he didn’t know his teammates were going to give his mom carnations but “it was great to see. The whole high school and the community has been great, too.”
Friends of Pat Mason, who passed away suddenly on Monday, came out to support the Mason family at Friday’s Princeton Tigers basketball game. Pictured are Emma (Mason) Steward, Heather Mason, Trent Goodale, Jason Allen, Ian Cardosi, Jackson Mason and Austen Steward. (Photo provided)
Heather Mason said she was touched by the team’s nice gesture to her and supporting Jackson.
PHS senior Noah LaPorte and coach Smith said the Tigers wanted to be there for the Mason family.
“It felt very good to be able to support him. For him to get out there and play after something like that is something else,“ LaPorte said. ”For a kid to keep moving forward like Jackson you have to have all the respect for him. He’s one of the toughest kids I know and someone that all of us can look up to. And he hit that 3 knowing his dad is watching.”
“The kid’s been through a lot the last week. I can’t imagine it,” Smith said. “I can give him advice here and there but he’s a tough kid and got a good supporting family around him and they’re there for him. You couldn’t ask for a nicer kid than Jackson.”
Kevin Hieronymus has been the BCR Sports editor since 1986. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com
Trent Goodale (P), Jason Allen (A) and Ian Cardosi (T) came out to support PHS junior Jackson Mason, whose dad, Pat, passed away suddenly on Monday, at Friday’s Tiger basketball game. (Photo provided)
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Brad Groleau (right) checks on Newman’s Briar Ivey during a blood time out at the 61st annual Lyle King wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Princeton High School. Groleau is a 2013 grad of St. Bede Academy and was a two-time Bureau County Republican Baseball Player of the Year and played at McKendree University. Groleau is now a Minor League Athletic Trainer for the Kansas City Royals. (Scott Anderson)
Brad Groleau continues to work his way up the ladder in the Kansas City Royals’ organization entering his seventh season as an athletic trainer.
On the way to his next stop, he’s making a layover in Princeton during his offseason.
Groleau, a former 3-sport standout at St. Bede (class of 2013), is working for Princeton High School this winter as an athletic trainer. He’s working home basketball games and wrestling matches on a per diem basis.
You could say he’s giving the Tigers the Royal treatment.
“It’s been great being able to help and provide some coverage for the athletes during my offseason and getting to know Jeff (athletic director Ohlson) and the coaches,” he said.
Well experienced in treating ball players’ sprains and strains, Groleau quickly became adept at stopping bloody nose during the PIT wrestling tournament last weekend.
“That was a fast-paced environment which I really enjoyed,” he said.
Ohlson said Groleau has been a great fit for PHS.
“Brad does a great job for us. He has been outstanding working with our kids. It has been a win-win for both of us,” he said. “We have been very fortunate to have someone great athletic trainers working with our kids over the last 10 years and Brad has contributed that on.”
Ohlson and wrestling coach Steve Amy don’t want to give him up just yet.
“We would love to keep him around but MLB season will be calling at the end of the month,” Ohlson said.
“He’s been great. Too bad he’s got to go back to the Royals,” Amy said.
Groleau, 30, will be leaving at the end of the month to report to Surprise, Ariz. where the Royals share a spring training complex with the Texas Rangers. He’ll primarily be working in the minor league camp, but will fill in on rotation on the big league side.
At the end of spring training, he’ll return to Springdale, Ark. for his second season with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
“I spent two years in the Quad Cities in High A, which was a really good experience. Now at the AA level, there’s really good baseball there as well,” he said. “It’s been really enjoyable. Arkansas is a great state.”
He enjoys his travels around the Texas League with stops in Tulsa, Okla., Springfield, Mo., Wichita, Kan. and the other side of the division in Texas, traveling as far as Corpus Christi this year.
“I’m really pleased with all the stadiums in the Texas League, like our stadium in Arkansas,”he said. “It’s a top-notch facility. They maintain the facility really well. It’s been a great joy to work there.”
Groleau started as an intern with the Royals in Omaha in 2017 and 2018 and was brought on full time in 2019. He’s seen his share of the Royals ball players he’s worked with now up in the big leagues, most notably second baseman Michael Massey, an University of lllinois product, first baseman Vinny Pasquantino, infielder Maikel Garcia and pitcher Angel Zurpa.
“I had those guys with me my first fulltime job with the Royals in Rookie Ball. It’s pretty cool to see them go from Rookie Ball up to the big leagues,” Groleau said.
A standout on the diamond at St. Bede as a 2-time BCR Player of the Year and McKendree University, Groleau especially relates to the ballplayers he works with and has his own experiences to share.
“That’s the best thing about this job you form some great relationships,” he said. “I’ve shared some of my past experiences just playing ball and some of the guys will look up my old stats and make jokes about certain things. It’s always fun to bring up.”
Just like the players, Groleau said you want to work your way up with an eye on the big leagues one day.
“I want to continue to work my way up in any type of role with the organization,” he said. “I always tell myself, too, to just stay present and be in the moment. I’m really looking forward to another year in AA and working in Arkansas. It should be a great year.”
Kevin Hieronymus has been the BCR Sports Editor since 1986. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com
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The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will have a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Princeton Police Department, 615 Elm Place. (Derek Barichello)
The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will have a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Princeton Police Department, 605 Elm Place.
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The 2024 Hall High School homecoming king and queen candidates are (back from left) Kaylee Lauck, Jacob Diaz, Chloe Hicks, Izzaq Zrust, Anthony Reeser, Ashland Hansen, Jack Jablonski, Kendell Gerbitz, Wyatt West and Haley Campbell (front, from left) Morgan Hoscheid, Mark Cissell, Emily Rodriguez, Ryan Bosi, Aviana Konczak, Ilan Bardot, Ellie Brooks, Revin Essl, Jayde Lewis, Kennedy Wozniak, Ben Heerdt (Not Pictured) (Photo provided by Kelli Curran)
The 2024 Spring Valley Hall High School class attendants and king/queen candidates have been announced.
Freshman attendants are Joey Dergance, Sophie Simpson and Cam Pellegrini; sophomore attendants are Bobby Rios and Kassy Lopez; junior attendants are Natalia Zamora and Jacob Mongan; and senior attendants are Riley Nelson, Bella Templeton and Javi Serrano.
Homecoming king and queen candidates are Kaylee Lauck, Jacob Diaz, Chloe Hicks, Izzaq Zrust, Anthony Reeser, Ashland Hansen, Jack Jablonski, Kendell Gerbitz, Wyatt West, Haley Campbell, Morgan Hoscheid, Mark Cissell, Emily Rodriguez, Ryan Bosi, Aviana Konczak, Ilan Bardot, Ellie Brooks, Revin Essl, Jayde Lewis, Kennedy Wozniak and Ben Heerdt.
The 2024 homecoming class attendants for Hall High School are freshman attendants Joey Dergance, Sophie Simpson and Cam Pellegrini; sophomore attendants Bobby Rios and Kassy Lopez; junior attendants Natalia Zamora and Jacob Mongan; and senior attendants Riley Nelson, Bella Templeton and Javi Serrano (not pictured). (Photo provided by Kelli Curran)
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