Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Alton High School across Soccer, Football, Basketball.
The Explorers posted a 10-0-1 streak, fell to Litchfield in the sectional final, and saw head coach Brian Hoener named Small-Schools Coach of the Year.
Heavy rain forced organizers to reshuffle the lineup, but the Rick Reinhart 7‑on‑7 Classic delivered a full slate of games, culminating in Highland’s championship victory.
Dylan Dudley leaves Alton High after a successful tenure, accepting a coaching position at his alma mater Illinois College, while the school begins a search for his successor.
The Illinois High School Association has shortened the girls flag football regular season to accommodate a larger playoff format, prompting a wait‑and‑see stance from Edwardsville and Alton, a new bill aimed at greater oversight, and a push from coaches to grow the sport.
Coach Phil Sayers announced the completion of the 2026‑27 roster, adding ten players — six guards and four forwards — who bring a range of experiences from college to high school, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.
Alton’s new boys soccer coach Toby Henesey, steeped in the town’s soccer tradition, outlines his vision for player development, strategic play, and community engagement.