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Mark Wagner
3 days ago
Dee-Mack, Manual move on to 2A regional final on Thursday
Manual earned its 20th win of the season in playoff action against Eureka while Dee-Mack beat Fieldcrest to set up a big 2A regional title.


Jonathan Michel
3 days ago
Tibbs’ career-high 30 boosts Washington to regional title game against Morris
Washington used a career night from Avery Tibbs to beat Metamora in regional semifinal action and Bloomington's season ended versus Morris.


Jonathan Michel
Feb 12
Washington’s second-half rally delivers Mid-Illini title over Morton
Washington earned revenge on Morton by winning a high-energy game that decided the Mid-Illini Conference title on Tuesday at the Potterdome.


Jonathan Michel
Feb 4
East Peoria and Dunlap hoping to accelerate bright futures in upcoming postseason
East Peoria and Dunlap are both sleepers in the Class 3A postseason, but both proved that they can be dangerous after a meeting last Friday.


Owen Dimpfl
Feb 2
“We showed what we can do”: Morton uses physicality, grit to win nail-biter over Manual
Morton dodged past a scrappy effort from Manual to take a 53-51 win over the Rams in a state-ranked clash and win their 16th game in a row.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 31
“I couldn’t ask for better”: PND’s seniors celebrate Senior Night with big win over top-ranked Tornadoes
PND girls basketball's senior night was anything but ordinary, with a heartwarming moment and a big win over a state-ranked foe.


Gavin Russell
Jan 4
Manual kicks off new year with win over Peoria
Central Illinois has become synonymous with great high school basketball over many decades. Two reasons why met again on Friday night.


Gavin Russell
Dec 21, 2024
East Peoria activates defense to earn hard-fought victory over Washington
East Peoria used a strong defensive effort in the second half and big contributions from a trio of players to win against Washington.


Jonathan Michel
Dec 17, 2024
Panthers pass Community’s test with flying colors, but they’re far from done
Class 3A No. 1 Washington turned more heads with a big win over Normal Community and have plenty of scorers with plenty to accomplish.


Jonathan Michel
Dec 12, 2024
Inside Peoria’s undefeated start keyed by Stowers, buzzer-beaters and players filling roles
Class 3A No. 3 Peoria High is off to an undefeated start with multiple state-ranked wins, buzzer-beaters and key plays from Leshawn Stowers.


Wesley Stombaugh
Nov 25, 2024
U-High’s comeback effort comes up short, Pioneers fall one game short of state title appearance
Normal U-High nearly had a heroic ending in the Class 4A state semifinals, but fell one score short against Mt. Zion.


Jonathan Michel
Nov 24, 2024
Farmington’s best season in school history comes to end in 2A state semifinals
The best football season in Farmington school history ended with the Farmers' 34-20 loss to Chicago Christian in the 2A state semifinals.


John Komosa
Nov 17, 2024
Peoria High falls to Joliet Catholic Academy in Class 5A Quarterfinals
Peoria High saw Joliet Catholic Academy end its season for the second year in a row in a 5A quarterfinal loss.


Jonathan Michel
Nov 17, 2024
“Happy tears”: Limestone finishes second in 3A after state championship defeat to Mahomet-Seymour in three sets
Limestone fell victim to a furious comeback from Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 3A volleyball state title game, ending an unforgettable season


Wesley Stombaugh
Nov 16, 2024
Bloomington Central Catholic comes up two points short in Class 2A State Championship
Bloomington Central Catholic was oh-so-close to a Class 2A state title, but settled for second to cap off a historic season.


Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024
“We believed in us”: Limestone leaps into 3A state title game after semifinal win over Prairie Ridge
Limestone cruised to a two-set victory over Prairie Ridge, setting up the first state title berth in their team's and conference's history.


Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024
Out-sized but not out-hustled, El Paso-Gridley falls in 2A state semis: “We’ve come a long way”
El Paso-Gridley fell short against a tall, experienced Breese Mater Dei in the Class 2A State Semis but aren't hanging their heads at all.


Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024
Saints go marching into Class 2A State Title game behind Niepagen’s huge performance
Bloomington Central Catholic is bound for its second state title game in program history after a state semifinal win on Friday.


Joey LeMaster
Nov 10, 2024
Big days from Stevens, Weiland help Normal U-High defend home turf, advance to 4A quarterfinals
Rainy conditions couldn't slow down Normal U-High's high-powered offense and defense in a big second-round playoff win.


Wesley Stombaugh
Nov 9, 2024
Normal Community survives shootout with Prospect, advances to 7A quarterfinals
Normal Community is headed to the 7A quarterfinals after Calen Taylor's 5 touchdowns led the Ironmen in a back and forth battle.
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