Game Stories

Panthers pass Community’s test with flying colors, but they’re far from done

3 days ago

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.

Inside Peoria’s undefeated start keyed by Stowers, buzzer-beaters and players filling roles

Jonathan Michel

Dec 12

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.

U-High’s comeback effort comes up short, Pioneers fall one game short of state title appearance

Wesley Stombaugh

Nov 25

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.

Farmington’s best season in school history comes to end in 2A state semifinals

Jonathan Michel

Nov 24

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.

Peoria High falls to Joliet Catholic Academy in Class 5A Quarterfinals

John Komosa

Nov 17

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.

“Happy tears”: Limestone finishes second in 3A after state championship defeat to Mahomet-Seymour in three sets

Jonathan Michel

Nov 17

“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

Bloomington Central Catholic comes up two points short in Class 2A State Championship

Wesley Stombaugh

Nov 16

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.

“We believed in us”: Limestone leaps into 3A state title game after semifinal win over Prairie Ridge

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

“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.

Out-sized but not out-hustled, El Paso-Gridley falls in 2A state semis: “We’ve come a long way”

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

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.

Saints go marching into Class 2A State Title game behind Niepagen’s huge performance

Jonathan Michel

Nov 15

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.

Big days from Stevens, Weiland help Normal U-High defend home turf, advance to 4A quarterfinals

Joey LeMaster

Nov 10

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.

Normal Community survives shootout with Prospect, advances to 7A quarterfinals

Wesley Stombaugh

Nov 9

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.

Rocket resilience: Limestone’s ‘Lambo’ and late surges deliver sectional title and milestone victory for Stoner

Jonathan Michel

Nov 8

Rocket resilience: Limestone’s ‘Lambo’ and late surges deliver sectional title and milestone victory for Stoner

Limestone volleyball won its second sectional crown in program history and Shelly Stoner won her 300th game as the Rockets' head coach.

Molitor scores number 45 as Normal U-High takes down Mendota for ticket to 1A state final

Rodrigo Perez

Nov 8

Molitor scores number 45 as Normal U-High takes down Mendota for ticket to 1A state final

Normal U-High is headed to the Class 1A State Championship game for the second year in a row.

PND’s shorthanded bid for third consecutive trip to state falls short against Lemont: “We did the best we could”

Jonathan Michel

Nov 6

PND’s shorthanded bid for third consecutive trip to state falls short against Lemont: “We did the best we could”

Peoria Notre Dame fought hard despite missing a few key players and saw its season come to an end in the 2A super-sectionals against Lemont.

Normal West volleyball outlasts Normal Community to advance to sectional championship

Wesley Stombaugh

Nov 6

Normal West volleyball outlasts Normal Community to advance to sectional championship

Normal West volleyball overcame rival Normal Community in the sectional semifinals to keep momentum going into Thursday's sectional title.

“Just make a save”: Penalty kick heroics from Walliker, Winne give Washington soccer jubilant sectional semifinal victory over Dunlap

Jonathan Michel

Oct 31

“Just make a save”: Penalty kick heroics from Walliker, Winne give Washington soccer jubilant sectional semifinal victory over Dunlap

Washington goalkeeper Logan Walliker returned to the field and came up big in a penalty kick shootout to give the Panthers a dramatic win.

Hathaway, Chiefs run their way into the postseason with hard-fought win

Owen Dimpfl

Oct 26

Hathaway, Chiefs run their way into the postseason with hard-fought win

Dee-Mack clinched playoff eligibility with a Week 9 win over Ridgeview/Lexington.

Normal Community claims outright Big 12 Conference title with dominant win over Peoria High

John Komosa

Oct 26

Normal Community claims outright Big 12 Conference title with dominant win over Peoria High

Normal Community used the contributions of Calen Taylor, Mar'Quan Gary, and its defense to win the Big 12 title over Peoria High.

Morton dominates Dunlap to keep IHSA playoff hopes alive

John Komosa

Oct 20

Morton dominates Dunlap to keep IHSA playoff hopes alive

Morton used a strong defensive effort and dynamic play from its wide receivers in a key Mid-Illini win over Dunlap.