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2024 Football Preview: Pekin back on the rise with added experience and physicality

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,...

2024 Football Preview: El Paso-Gridley hopes to keep playoff streak intact

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.

2024 Football Preview: Key juniors, patient seniors help Normal West remain Big 12 title contenders

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...

2024 Football Preview: Optimism abounds in Tremont as Turks eye turnaround

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.

2024 Football Preview: Morton looking to build on strong start to last season

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...

2024 Football Preview: Montgomery hoping to take Peoria High back to familiar spot

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...

2024 Football preview: Solid air attack gives IVC hope to reverse recent trend

Michael Savoie

Aug 25

2024 Football preview: Solid air attack gives IVC hope to reverse recent trend

Heading into the 2024 season, IVC football feels like it has something to prove. The Grey Ghosts want to prove they are better than their...

2024 Football Preview: Bloomington ready to D.I.G. deep and make playoff run after early exit last season

Wesley Stombaugh

Aug 25

2024 Football Preview: Bloomington ready to D.I.G. deep and make playoff run after early exit last season

BLOOMINGTON, IL –The Bloomington Purple Raiders had a mantra this offseason that seemed to stick with many of the players and help define...

2024 Football Preview: Limestone carrying more chemistry and defensive potential

Caden Sexton

Aug 24

2024 Football Preview: Limestone carrying more chemistry and defensive potential

Limestone finished last season with a record of 1-8, continuing a streak of misfortune for the Rockets. However, the veteran leaders in...

2024 Football Preview: Juniors hoping to carry Princeville back to postseason

Owen Dimpfl

Aug 24

2024 Football Preview: Juniors hoping to carry Princeville back to postseason

Princeville may not be the biggest school in the area, but its football players and coaches are heavily invested into having a great...

2024 Football Preview: Contrary to popular belief, Washington not changing much in life after Crouch

Jonathan Michel

Aug 23

2024 Football Preview: Contrary to popular belief, Washington not changing much in life after Crouch

How do you follow up a season where you reach the state semifinals, celebrate the 100th year of the program and a legendary coach...

Strength in numbers: Dunlap girls golf seeing program growth and nothing but wins so far

Jonathan Michel

Aug 23

Strength in numbers: Dunlap girls golf seeing program growth and nothing but wins so far

In competitive golf, it’s common to become frustrated and feel like you’re on an island by yourself, especially when shots aren’t going...

2024 Football Preview: Hungry Normal U-High ready to build on playoff berth

Larry Larson

Aug 22

2024 Football Preview: Hungry Normal U-High ready to build on playoff berth

Coming off a seven-win season that snapped a seven-year playoff drought last fall, Normal U-High is eyeing another big step forward in...

Normal U-High boys golf’s youth movement piloting Pioneers’ high-flying

Jonathan Michel

Aug 22

Normal U-High boys golf’s youth movement piloting Pioneers’ high-flying

Normal U-High’s boys golf program is one of the most successful in the state of Illinois. The Pioneers have 10 state championships to...

2024 Football Preview: PND ‘emptying the tank’ with toughness and motivation for more

Owen Dimpfl

Aug 22

2024 Football Preview: PND ‘emptying the tank’ with toughness and motivation for more

The Peoria Notre Dame Irish were one of seven Big 12 teams to qualify for the IHSA playoffs last season. Now, they’re looking to reach...

2024 Football Preview: Dee-Mack relying on veteran strength in competitive HOCI race

Caden Sexton

Aug 21

2024 Football Preview: Dee-Mack relying on veteran strength in competitive HOCI race

Deer Creek-Mackinaw is a school that may be small in size, but big on a long history of football success. In 2024, the Chiefs punched...

Morton boys golf finds early success under new head coach in Schroeder

Jonathan Michel

Aug 21

Morton boys golf finds early success under new head coach in Schroeder

Nathan Schroeder couldn’t have asked for a better result in his first tournament as a head coach. At Peoria Notre Dame’s Mickey Schallau...

2024 Football Preview: Highly-promising Elmwood-Brimfield has recipe to turn the tables

Gavin Russell

Aug 20

2024 Football Preview: Highly-promising Elmwood-Brimfield has recipe to turn the tables

Late summer into autumn is a special time of year for the communities of Elmwood and Brimfield as football often captures the attention...

2024 Football Preview: BCC looks to use experience and “swag” to power another playoff run

Wesley Stombaugh

Aug 20

2024 Football Preview: BCC looks to use experience and “swag” to power another playoff run

BLOOMINGTON, IL. – After a dominant 2023 campaign, in which Bloomington Central Catholic went undefeated in the regular season and...

2024 Football Preview: Eureka reloading on experience, leadership and athleticism

Owen Dimpfl

Aug 19

2024 Football Preview: Eureka reloading on experience, leadership and athleticism

2023 was a productive year for Eureka as they once again qualified for the Class 3A playoffs, but the Hornets are looking to build on...