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Carlyle Today
By the People, for the People
Kaskaskia College Sweeps First Games on New Bill Hawley Court
Both the men's and women's basketball teams came away with wins in the inaugural games on the new court.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Kaskaskia College officially opened their new gymnasium and hosted the first games on the new Bill Hawley Court on Saturday. The KC men's team defeated the #2 ranked Vincennes Trailblazers 86-74, handing them just their second loss of the season. The KC women's team also won, defeating Spoon River 60-33. The men's team was led by Myles Liddell with 24 points, Jerrod Mackey with 20 points, and Allen Myers with 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Why it matters
The opening of the new Bill Hawley Court represents an exciting milestone for the Kaskaskia College basketball programs, providing them with a state-of-the-art facility to host games and showcase their talents. The wins over highly ranked opponents demonstrate the competitiveness and potential of these teams as they look to make a strong push in their respective seasons.
The details
In the men's game, Kaskaskia College used a 10-0 run early in the second half to take the lead and never relinquish it, defeating the #2 ranked Vincennes Trailblazers 86-74. Myles Liddell led KC with 24 points, Jerrod Mackey added 20 points, and Allen Myers contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds. Carlyle graduate Hayden Huels had 2 points for KC. Drae Vasser scored 27 points for Vincennes. Prior to the game, KC honored their sophomore players AJ Tillmann, Keyon Garrett-Miller, Myers, and Liddell.
- The games were played on Saturday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Myles Liddell
A key player for the Kaskaskia College men's basketball team, scoring 24 points in the win over Vincennes.
Jerrod Mackey
Contributed 20 points for the Kaskaskia College men's basketball team in their victory over Vincennes.
Allen Myers
Recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds for the Kaskaskia College men's basketball team in their win against Vincennes.
Hayden Huels
A Carlyle graduate playing for the Kaskaskia College men's basketball team, scoring 2 points in the game.
Drae Vasser
The leading scorer for the Vincennes Trailblazers with 27 points in the loss to Kaskaskia College.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The opening of the new Bill Hawley Court and the impressive wins by both the Kaskaskia College men's and women's basketball teams demonstrate the continued growth and success of the college's athletic programs. These victories over highly ranked opponents showcase the talent and potential of these teams as they look to make a strong push in their respective seasons.
