“Surreal”: How Delavan and Tremont relished the opportunity to play at Busch Stadium
Only a very small percentage of high school and college baseball players are drafted by an MLB team. Even fewer are able to play their...
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Jonathan Michel
Apr 12
Pekin girls soccer exemplifying sportsmanship through “Woman of the Match” honor
It’s fairly common to see a high school athlete being named the player of the game, either by their own team or by the media. But Pekin...
Michael Savoie
Apr 11
“Embrace the gift you were given”: Inside Sawyer Drury’s ‘diligent’ life with hearing loss
BRIMFIELD — Sports are all about overcoming obstacles. Whether it's overcoming a defense to score in basketball or a hazard to score in...
Dalton Carmien
Apr 9
Normal Community pitching proves depth while staying undefeated: "A huge blessing"
NORMAL — In the game of baseball, games are often won on the mound. Pitching will make or break any team across any level. They say that...
Caden Sexton
Apr 5
Dunlap tennis continuing to be factory of success
A large majority of IHSA tennis teams call the Chicago area home. Similarly, many state title winners hail from up near the Windy City....
Gavin Russell
Apr 5
Softball, smarts and chess: East Peoria’s Terry brings talents, leadership to Raiders softball
East Peoria softball has proven to be one of the most consistent teams on the softball diamond over the years. But the Raiders aren’t...
Rodrigo Perez
Apr 2
Bundle of sticks: How Normal U-High girls soccer harvested success last season and how they plan on doing it again
Midway through the 2023 season, after coming out of its third game without a victory and a 3-1 loss to Belleville West, it was safe to...
Gavin Russell
Mar 29
East Peoria baseball reaching new heights with new depths amidst hot start
When spring rolls around, the chirping of birds is a welcome sound of the season for many. When the “ping” of the bats and the pop of the...
Owen Dimpfl
Mar 28
PND girls soccer making noise with reloaded roster
You’ve probably heard a lot of noise from the Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball team this past winter. They were one of the top teams in...
Larry Larson
Mar 20
How Central Illinois’ college hoopers fared in 2023-24: A recap of over 70 area natives’ seasons
Central Illinois has a great basketball tradition. While this is evident in looking at IHSA super-sectional and state finalists every...
Dalton Carmien
Mar 4
‘Redemption tour’ continues for Illini Bluffs in super-sectionals
The small town of Glasford has seen its beloved Illini Bluffs Tigers have plenty of success across many different sports recently. From...
Owen Dimpfl
Mar 4
Grieves ends Metamora coaching era with head held high
Few coaches have left the impact legacy that Danny Grieves has. After 13 seasons, five regional titles, two trips to state and a...
Jonathan Michel
Mar 2
Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball wins first-ever state title after Wardle’s heroic jumper
Peoria Notre Dame’s run of destiny ended as it deserved to. With a state championship. The No. 1 Irish defeated No. 3 Nashville 48-46 in...
Jonathan Michel
Feb 28
“Now is when the fun starts”: Peoria Notre Dame reaches state’s biggest stage
It’s been a goal since the summer months, now it’s a reality. Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball has reached state with one of the most...
Jonathan Michel
Feb 23
Adoption and attack mode: How Rugaard brothers helped Morton reach regional title and school record
Gus Rugaard adopted an attacking mindset in Wednesday’s regional title game against Washington. It resulted in a career-high 28 points...
Latif Love
Feb 17
Rico Jackson becoming X-factor for red-hot Peoria High
There goes a famous saying, “It’s not about how you start but how you finish.” That saying, made famous by author Jim George, rang true...
Jaedon Walker
Feb 17
Boosted by experience and leadership, Lady Iron looking to continue dominating
Dominant. It’s a fitting word to describe Normal Community’s girls basketball team. After Thursday night’s regional championship win over...
Jonathan Michel
Feb 15
Princeville, the area's best-kept secret, using electric style of play while chasing school record
Princeville may be off the beaten path for many Peorians, but the trip to see the fun, fast-paced, and pulse-pounding Princes boys...
Gavin Russell
Feb 15
Young East Peoria squad proving “Hard To Hurt” On hardwood
Every postseason, a handful of schools and players enjoy a magical postseason run while others see successful high school careers come to...
Jonathan Michel
Feb 14
Richwoods girls wrestling putting pins on the mats, and on the map
The white and green walls of “The Dungeon” – Richwoods High School’s gym – reverberated the loud sounds of anxiety, encouragement and...
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