Morton volleyball’s postseason run defined by a comeback year, a few falls and lots of fun
You could say that the Morton volleyball team’s season has been characterized by a pair of falls. It all started last year, when...
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Jonathan Michel
Oct 26, 2023
How a hat trick, family, and desire to make history helped Peoria Christian win sectional title
Peoria Christian’s Caden Schmidgall streaked down the field with multiple defenders and his flowing curly blonde hair, outlined by the...
Jonathan Michel
Oct 17, 2023
U-High, Metamora volleyball primed for deep postseason runs yet again after series split
Monday’s volleyball match between Normal U-High and Metamora provided a look at two titans of Central Illinois volleyball facing off...
Caden Sexton
Oct 12, 2023
Improved Bloomington, Normal U-High setting sights of ending respective playoff droughts
As the leaves begin to change and the weather gets a little colder, your favorite fall high school sports are finishing up their seasons....
Jonathan Michel
Oct 4, 2023
Bloomington Central Catholic adopting short-term mindsets in pursuit of long playoff run
Bloomington Central Catholic football has a strong history and tradition: 31 playoff appearances, 7 state championship appearances and...
Caden Sexton
Sep 27, 2023
Peoria Heights’ four-sport athlete Heath a man of many talents
Peoria Heights senior Finn Heath grew up in Pekin, Illinois. He didn’t know a soul – save for his dad, Peoria Heights High School’s golf...
Rodrigo Perez
Sep 25, 2023
PND boys soccer finds success in tradition, consistency
Consistency. It’s one of the most important traits that coaches emphasize in their players. If you want to rise to the top, you have to...
Jonathan Michel
Sep 22, 2023
Drenched Mid-Illini Tournament results in win for Adams, Morton boys golf
An overcast, wet Tuesday morning at Quail Meadows Golf Course in Washington began with a wide-open race in the Mid-Illini Conference boys...
Jonathan Michel
Sep 20, 2023
Normal West soccer draws against PND, giving Wildcats confidence for stretch run
The voice of Normal West boys soccer head coach Val Walker rang out with pride while addressing his team after Tuesday’s match against...
Jonathan Michel
Sep 19, 2023
Taking down cancer 2-0: East Peoria volleyball and Revallo dedicating season to bigger cause
East Peoria volleyball player Sophia Revallo fell hard to the ground after a physical play during a match against Washington last week....
Clutch Sports Staff
Sep 12, 2023
Watch: "Bad Blood": A Clutch Sports Media Mini-Documentary
Metamora vs. Washington is a rivalry synonymous with tradition. No matter what sport is playing, it's always an appointment when the...
Latif Love
Sep 8, 2023
Morton Finds Hidden Gem in Seandon Buffington
A switch from quarterback to running back is not uncommon in the land of high school sports, but immediate domination afterwards is....
Jonathan Michel
Sep 1, 2023
First-time head coach Forbes turning Dunlap volleyball around
At 27 years old, Dunlap’s new volleyball coach Michelle Forbes is doing something that many coaches twice her age can’t do: turn a...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 31, 2023
“Girls play football now”: Mylee Hansen set to make history, committing to Monmouth College
Pekin’s Mylee Hansen kicked a soccer ball hard in a normal practice. And did it again, then did it again. Fast forward two years later,...
Joey Wright
Aug 25, 2023
2023 Football Preview: Tri-Valley looks to keep it rolling
Tri-Valley football is firmly entrenched among the state’s best programs. The Vikings have won 10 or more games five times since 2013 and...
Joey Wright
Aug 25, 2023
2023 Football Preview: Fieldcrest seeking step forward
MINONK – Fieldcrest football isn’t far removed from some of its best seasons in program history. The Knights went 47-19 in six seasons...
Joey Wright
Aug 24, 2023
2023 Football Preview: strong junior class reason for optimism for PND
PEORIA – Peoria Notre Dame football is searching for a return to the Big 12 Conference’s upper echelon. A strong cast of returners – led...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 23, 2023
Inside the sparkling new turf football fields and facilities in Peoria, Chillicothe and Metamora
A new trend has begun to sweep across playing fields at central Illinois high schools and this year, it has begun in earnest. Mowing and...
Cody Roskens
Aug 12, 2023
2023 Football Preview: Elmwood/Brimfield relying on strong foundation
Elmwood/Brimfield football is hungry for more. Following a narrow 16-8 first-round loss in the 2022 Class 3A state playoffs to...
Teddy Ball
Aug 11, 2023
2023 Football Preview: Prather takes over hometown Turks, eyes turnaround
Tremont football is looking to flip the script with new leadership in 2023.
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