The beginning of the school year means fall sports are about to be in full swing. Taylorville High School is set to compete with the other teams in the Apollo Conference this year with strong rosters and coaches. This fall Taylorville High School will compete in football, soccer, tennis, cross country, and Volleyball.

Jason Hadley is entering his 4th fall sports season during his time at the helm for Taylorville Athletics. Athletic directors around the state have monitored practice times during week zero of football season to avoid exposure to extreme heat with game one approaching.

Hadley says the Tornado Football team will be getting an early start, practicing before the first bell rings.

Taylorville Girls Volleyball fell to the Rochester Rockets on Monday night, losing two sets to one. The Tornadoes went to the state tournament for volleyball last year. Hadley notes that Rochester is well known for their sports prowess and opening night would be a good indicator for the rest of their season.

As for the Apollo Conference, Hadley says it's a very good and tough mix of teams. With the loss of Lincoln High School last year, six teams remain. Taylorville, Mt, Zion, Mattoon, Mahomet-Seymour, Effingham, and Charleston. Hadley notes that anytime there is an Apollo Conference match-up, you know it's going to be a good one.

Taylorville Athletics, led by Hadley has worked hard during the off-season to bring a winning culture and attitude to the school. Tornado Football plays their first game this Friday, August 25th, against Richland County High School, on their turf in Olney.

Jason Hadley appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.