2024 Football Preview: Dunlap aiming high behind roster brimming with talent
Not much has separated Dunlap football from being in the driver’s seat of the Mid-Illini. With many core returners from a young, but...
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Jonathan Michel
Aug 6
2024 Football Preview: Farmington’s blend of size, skill and experience make Farmers tough to beat
There’s great football teams, and then there are great football programs. Farmington certainly falls into the latter as head coach Toby...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 3
2024 Football Preview: Strong summer results have Richwoods roused for 2024 season
Winning is oftentimes the best fuel for confidence. While Richwoods is still a relatively young team in 2024, more victories last fall...
Gavin Russell
Aug 1
2024 Football Preview: East Peoria returns experienced group that hopes to compete in Durley’s first season
Entering a new season with a new coach has become common over the past decade for East Peoria football. Sam Durley was named the Raiders’...
Jonathan Michel
Jul 31
2024 Football Preview: New coach, new approach for Canton in McCormick’s first year
After a 1-8 season in 2023, Canton football is looking to change its fortunes. Change itself is a common theme among the Little Giants...
Michael Savoie
Jul 30
2024 Football Preview: Peoria Heights expecting breakthrough season
When Peoria Heights football hosts Bushnell-Prairie City in the Patriot Bowl in week one of the 2024 regular season, they will be doing...
Jonathan Michel
Jul 29
El Paso-Gridley’s Troll ready to continue a legacy as school’s athletic director
It feels like fate that El Paso-Gridley’s Adam Troll is an athletic director. With six current or former teachers in his family, plus his...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 15
La ciudad de Peoria y Chivas U23 saborean una "increíble" experiencia en la primera serie de la Copa Peoria
(Esta es la traducción al español de nuestra historia sobre la serie Copa Peoria entre Peoria City y Chivas de Guadalajara U23. For the...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 14
Peoria City and Chivas U23 savor “amazing” experience of first Copa Peoria series
Editor's note: This is the English translation of the story. Para leer la traducción al español de la historia, haz clic aquí. Peoria...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 1
“I’m really proud”: Illini Bluffs softball stays positive despite state championship defeat
With five consecutive Class 1A State Finals appearances and two state championships since 2021, small-school softball in Illinois has...
Jonathan Michel
May 26
The book of Isaiah: Whitaker and Hill win state track and field titles, Morton’s championship relay leaves legacy
The best boys track and field athletes in Central Illinois wrote the final chapter in their season on Saturday at the IHSA State Finals....
Jonathan Michel
May 22
Dunlap pitcher Centoni taking on starring role as Eagles softball makes history
The weather conditions for Dunlap’s Class 3A regional semifinal game against Geneseo on Tuesday were less than ideal, with howling winds...
Rodrigo Perez
May 17
Inside Peoria City: How the Carp are gearing up for opening day
It’s often said that you can’t build a house without a sturdy foundation, and that’s what Peoria City did this offseason as they added...
Jonathan Michel
May 10
Comebacks, combinations and celebrations: Four short stories from sectional girls track and field at Metamora
Sectional track and field meets can induce a lot of stress and worry. It’s a unique sport where athletes know exactly what needs to be...
Jonathan Michel
May 8
“Phenomenal kid”: Morton’s Burns overcomes father’s passing with help from coach
MORTON — Morton’s baseball team has made many in Potter Nation feel proud. The Potters carry a 21-5 record as of Wednesday morning while...
Caden Sexton
May 2
Eureka track and field boasts history with lots of medals and a present with many state contenders
Eureka High School’s track and field program has boasted some of the best runners in the state. The Hornets have built and grown off one...
Dalton Carmien
Apr 26
“We’re ready for anything”: Illinois commit Danika Frazier hoping to lead Olympia softball to best season yet
“Down goes Frazier!” is an iconic line in sports lore, uttered by Howard Cosell when broadcasting a heavyweight boxing match between Joe...
Michael Savoie
Apr 22
Washington foreign exchange students embrace ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity with lacrosse
Sports can provide opportunities of a lifetime for anybody. That was the case when Washington High School welcomed four new students to...
Owen Dimpfl
Apr 20
Alwan keying big season for PND baseball
Walking into the Peoria Notre Dame gym on a stormy Thursday night, the Irish baseball team was going through their end-of-practice...
Dalton Carmien
Apr 19
“I feel like a fighter”: How a chain has helped define Canton softball
Over the past few years, the usage of props on sidelines and in dugouts have become more and more common. In college baseball, teams will...
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