Bloomington football credits offensive line with helping team to undefeated start
Bloomington's offensive line and its multi-faceted rushing attack have helped the Purple Raiders to their first 4-0 start since 2004.
top of page
WHERE CENTRAL ILLINOIS PLAYS ITS BIGGEST GAMES
Search
Jonathan Michel
Sep 27
Peoria High seeing Green as the present, and future, of Lions’ program
Junior quarterback Breon Green has been a catalyst for Peoria High's strong-performing offense.
Wesley Stombaugh
Sep 23
Simundic setting culture in first year at the helm of Washington volleyball
In her first year at Washington, Paloma Simundic is looking to establish a tight-knit culture among the team. So far, so good.
Jonathan Michel
Sep 20
Two speedsters and a truck: Metamora spreading workload with talented backfield trio
Metamora is leaning on not one, not two but three men in the backfield to spearhead its offense.
Jaylen Harris
Sep 17
Breaking the drought: East Peoria soccer back on winning track
East Peoria's boys soccer team has broken a nearly three-year long losing streak with new head coach Gabe Carreno at the helm.
Wesley Stombaugh
Sep 16
El Paso-Gridley volleyball's powerful offense leads Titans to 15-1 start
El Paso-Gridley volleyball has gone on a tear through a frenetic first half of its season.
The Titans are off to a 15-1 start ...
Jonathan Michel
Sep 13
Metamora’s “Legion of Zoom” helping its defense thrive
Metamora's fast and experienced secondary has helped carry the Redbirds to a 2-0 start.
Jonathan Michel
Sep 12
“I’m grateful he came back”: Reunited Humphrey and Jones look to make Washington’s rivalry game count
The sheriff of Washington’s offense has a new sidekick in town, but the two aren’t new to each other. Far from it, in fact.
Wesley Stombaugh
Sep 9
Normal West volleyball starting hot, navigating tough schedule with mix of youth and experience
Normal West's volleyball team has established itself among the area's best, with top-tier talent and a challenging nonconference schedule.
John Komosa
Sep 7
Manual coach Dennis Bailey helping lead his football team on and off the field
Manual football coach Dennis Bailey practices what he preaches to his team about never giving up.
Jonathan Michel
Sep 6
Bloomington’s seasoned veterans paving way for Purple Raiders to flourish
Seniors are a key component to the success of every high school football team. Have lots of them, and you’ll go far.
Jonathan Michel
Sep 5
Normal U-High’s turnaround helped by hitting the books and playing smart
Football is a game highly dependent on skill, speed and toughness. But a quote from Yogi Berra about baseball also translates to the...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
Maturity helps Normal West QB Mangruem be primed for big junior season
Jrue Mangruem carries a level of maturity that most high school juniors don’t have. One look at the Normal West quarterback and it’s...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
Mullens brothers the perfect fit for PND football
Peoria Notre Dame’s brand of football requires two things. One is having tough players that can run the ball. The service-academy style...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: Pekin back on the rise with added experience and physicality
Pekin football came down to earth last season after undergoing lots of turnover at its starting positions. However, after a 1-5 start,...
Joey Wright
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: El Paso-Gridley hopes to keep playoff streak intact
El Paso-Gridley’s football team is eager to continue a streak it began during the Fall 2021 season.
Jonathan Michel
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: Key juniors, patient seniors help Normal West remain Big 12 title contenders
Few football teams in the area can match the sustained success that Normal West has had. The Wildcats have had winning records in 14...
Joey Wright
Aug 28
2024 Football Preview: Optimism abounds in Tremont as Turks eye turnaround
Tremont's football team returns enough size, skill and experience to make significant strides this fall.
Latif Love
Aug 28
2024 Football Preview: Morton looking to build on strong start to last season
Morton ran through most of the Mid-Illini when they started the 2023 season 8-0, were tied for first in the conference and appeared to be...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 26
2024 Football Preview: Montgomery hoping to take Peoria High back to familiar spot
Peoria High football has been synonymous with success for over the last decade. The Lions have qualified for the playoffs nine of the...
bottom of page