Central Illinois has become synonymous with great high school basketball over many decades. Two reasons why met again on Friday night.

East Peoria used a strong defensive effort in the second half and big contributions from a trio of players to win against Washington.

Class 3A No. 1 Washington turned more heads with a big win over Normal Community and have plenty of scorers with plenty to accomplish.

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.

Normal U-High nearly had a heroic ending in the Class 4A state semifinals, but fell one score short against Mt. Zion.

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 saw Joliet Catholic Academy end its season for the second year in a row in a 5A quarterfinal loss.

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 was oh-so-close to a Class 2A state title, but settled for second to cap off a historic season.

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.

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.

Bloomington Central Catholic is bound for its second state title game in program history after a state semifinal win on Friday.

Rainy conditions couldn't slow down Normal U-High's high-powered offense and defense in a big second-round playoff win.

Normal Community is headed to the 7A quarterfinals after Calen Taylor's 5 touchdowns led the Ironmen in a back and forth battle.

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

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

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

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

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