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Manual girls basketball ramming its way to the top

Caden Sexton

20 hours ago

Manual girls basketball ramming its way to the top

After many years of rebuilding, Manual girls basketball has jettisoned its way up near the top of the Big 12.

Bevy of shooters guiding Washington boys hoops

Jonathan Michel

2 days ago

Bevy of shooters guiding Washington boys hoops

Washington boys basketball isn't the biggest team on the floor, but have built an identity around 3-pointers and defense.

Panthers pass Community’s test with flying colors, but they’re far from done

Jonathan Michel

3 days ago

Panthers pass Community’s test with flying colors, but they’re far from done

Class 3A No. 1 Washington turned more heads with a big win over Normal Community and have plenty of scorers with plenty to accomplish.

Moeller, Sawyer inspiring the future for East Peoria girls hoops in senior season

Jonathan Michel

7 days ago

Moeller, Sawyer inspiring the future for East Peoria girls hoops in senior season

East Peoria senior basketball players Kylie Moeller and Sidney Sawyer are paving the way for future Raiders success in their final season.

Inside Peoria’s undefeated start keyed by Stowers, buzzer-beaters and players filling roles

Jonathan Michel

Dec 12

Inside Peoria’s undefeated start keyed by Stowers, buzzer-beaters and players filling roles

Class 3A No. 3 Peoria High is off to an undefeated start with multiple state-ranked wins, buzzer-beaters and key plays from Leshawn Stowers.

Farmington’s best season in school history comes to end in 2A state semifinals

Jonathan Michel

Nov 24

Farmington’s best season in school history comes to end in 2A state semifinals

The best football season in Farmington school history ended with the Farmers' 34-20 loss to Chicago Christian in the 2A state semifinals.

“Happy tears”: Limestone finishes second in 3A after state championship defeat to Mahomet-Seymour in three sets

Jonathan Michel

Nov 17

“Happy tears”: Limestone finishes second in 3A after state championship defeat to Mahomet-Seymour in three sets

Limestone fell victim to a furious comeback from Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 3A volleyball state title game, ending an unforgettable season

Bloomington Central Catholic comes up two points short in Class 2A State Championship

Wesley Stombaugh

Nov 16

Bloomington Central Catholic comes up two points short in Class 2A State Championship

Bloomington Central Catholic was oh-so-close to a Class 2A state title, but settled for second to cap off a historic season.

“We believed in us”: Limestone leaps into 3A state title game after semifinal win over Prairie Ridge

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

“We believed in us”: Limestone leaps into 3A state title game after semifinal win over Prairie Ridge

Limestone cruised to a two-set victory over Prairie Ridge, setting up the first state title berth in their team's and conference's history.

Out-sized but not out-hustled, El Paso-Gridley falls in 2A state semis: “We’ve come a long way”

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

Out-sized but not out-hustled, El Paso-Gridley falls in 2A state semis: “We’ve come a long way”

El Paso-Gridley fell short against a tall, experienced Breese Mater Dei in the Class 2A State Semis but aren't hanging their heads at all.

Saints go marching into Class 2A State Title game behind Niepagen’s huge performance

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

Saints go marching into Class 2A State Title game behind Niepagen’s huge performance

Bloomington Central Catholic is bound for its second state title game in program history after a state semifinal win on Friday.

Rocket resilience: Limestone’s ‘Lambo’ and late surges deliver sectional title and milestone victory for Stoner

Jonathan Michel

Nov 8

Rocket resilience: Limestone’s ‘Lambo’ and late surges deliver sectional title and milestone victory for Stoner

Limestone volleyball won its second sectional crown in program history and Shelly Stoner won her 300th game as the Rockets' head coach.

“Just make a save”: Penalty kick heroics from Walliker, Winne give Washington soccer jubilant sectional semifinal victory over Dunlap

Jonathan Michel

Oct 31

“Just make a save”: Penalty kick heroics from Walliker, Winne give Washington soccer jubilant sectional semifinal victory over Dunlap

Washington goalkeeper Logan Walliker returned to the field and came up big in a penalty kick shootout to give the Panthers a dramatic win.

Miller getting a kick out of junior season with Washington football: ‘I love helping out the team’

Jonathan Michel

Oct 29

Miller getting a kick out of junior season with Washington football: ‘I love helping out the team’

Washington kicker Devin Miller is already a school record-holder, but the junior has aspirations for more.

Manual’s Richardson picks Bradley as Braves land biggest recruit in Wardle era

Latif Love

Oct 27

Manual’s Richardson picks Bradley as Braves land biggest recruit in Wardle era

Four-star recruit Dietrich Richardson committed to Bradley on Oct. 26, making him the Braves' highest-rated recruit in the Brian Wardle era.

Historic Triumph: Limestone soccer celebrating best season in over 30 years

Jaylen Harris

Oct 18

Historic Triumph: Limestone soccer celebrating best season in over 30 years

Limestone soccer is enjoying the culmination of years of dedication and improvement with its best season since 1993.

Bloomington and Peoria High clicking on all cylinders ahead of Big 12 Conference showdown

John Komosa

Oct 18

Bloomington and Peoria High clicking on all cylinders ahead of Big 12 Conference showdown

Bloomington and Peoria High are each carrying plenty of momentum into Friday's Week 8 clash with second place in the Big 12 on the line.

BCC volleyball in tight race for Illini Prairie title with bigger ambitions in mind

Wesley Stombaugh

Oct 14

BCC volleyball in tight race for Illini Prairie title with bigger ambitions in mind

Bloomington Central Catholic volleyball is having another strong season with eyes on making it to Redbird Arena for the State Finals.

Mack Sutter and Finley Bishop: A bond that extends beyond the back of the end zone

Jonathan Michel

Oct 11

Mack Sutter and Finley Bishop: A bond that extends beyond the back of the end zone

Dunlap star tight end Mack Sutter has a strong bond with Finley Bishop, a Dunlap Eagles superfan who is wheelchair-bound.

Washington’s Reed capitalizing on spotlight with big senior season: “He deserves this”

Jonathan Michel

Oct 11

Washington’s Reed capitalizing on spotlight with big senior season: “He deserves this”

Washington running back Hunter Reed had to wait his turn to shine, but it's only made his senior season brighter.