Staunton High School Wins $5,000 From Sport Your School Giveaway

Country Financial presented the prize to the school at a boys' basketball game.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Staunton High School in Illinois was the winner of the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) Sport Your School Giveaway sponsored by Country Financial. The school received a $5,000 donation from Country Financial to support its athletic programming.

Why it matters

The Sport Your School Giveaway is an annual contest that provides much-needed funding for high school athletic departments across Illinois. This prize will allow Staunton High School to enhance its sports offerings and opportunities for student-athletes.

The details

Country Financial presented the $5,000 donation to Staunton High School at a boys' basketball game on February 6. Staunton High School Board member Derek Spudich had submitted a nomination for the school to win the giveaway, which was randomly selected by the IHSA. Staunton High School Athletic Director Corrie Allan said the funds will be used to enrich the school's athletic programming.

  • The Sport Your School Giveaway contest was held in 2026.
  • Staunton High School received the $5,000 prize on February 6, 2026.
  • The IHSA is running a second Sport Your School Giveaway in 2026, with entries accepted until May 30.

The players

Staunton High School

A high school located in Staunton, Illinois that won the $5,000 prize from the IHSA's Sport Your School Giveaway.

Country Financial

An insurance and financial services company that sponsored the Sport Your School Giveaway and presented the $5,000 prize to Staunton High School.

Illinois High School Association (IHSA)

The governing body for high school sports in Illinois that organized the Sport Your School Giveaway contest.

Derek Spudich

A Staunton High School Board member who submitted the nomination for the school to win the Sport Your School Giveaway.

Corrie Allan

The Staunton High School Athletic Director who said the $5,000 prize will be used to enrich the school's athletic programming.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to receive it and plan to utilize the funds to enrich the athletic programming offered at Staunton High School and work to continue providing great opportunities for our student athletes.”

— Corrie Allan, Staunton High School Athletic Director (stauntonstartimes.com)

“Country Financial has a long-standing tradition of supporting high school sports and activities across Illinois, and the Sport Your School Giveaway is another strong example of that commitment. We appreciate everyone who took the time to nominate their school for this program, and we congratulate Staunton High School on being selected. Country Financial's support will have a meaningful impact on current and future Bulldogs.”

— Craig Anderson, IHSA Executive Director (stauntonstartimes.com)

What’s next

The IHSA is running a second Sport Your School Giveaway in 2026, and another Illinois high school will have the chance to win $5,000 for their athletic department. Entries will be accepted until May 30.

The takeaway

The Sport Your School Giveaway demonstrates Country Financial's long-standing commitment to supporting high school sports across Illinois. This prize will allow Staunton High School to enhance its athletic programming and opportunities for student-athletes.