“We belong at the top”: Metamora’s big-play ability helps Redbirds pull off thrilling win over Morton
Metamora (3-1, 1-1 Mid-Illini) held off Morton’s second-half surge to earn a big 40-37 conference win over the Potters (1-3, 1-1 Mid-Illini)
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John Komosa
Sep 21
Washington seals Mid-Illini Conference win over Pekin with late fourth quarter touchdown
A strong second-half effort from Washington gave the Panthers a hard-fought win over Pekin.
Clutch Sports Staff
Sep 15
Respect earned: How Pekin pulled out its thrilling 34-33 victory over Dunlap
Pekin and Dunlap met for their Mid-Illini opener on Friday and the game did not disappoint, with the Dragons scoring a narrow road victory.
John Komosa
Sep 14
Stevens earns first win as Panthers dominate Redbirds
Washington bounced back in a big win over rival Metamora, giving Todd Stevens his first win as head coach
John Komosa
Aug 31
Washington falls to Kaneland in home opener and Stevens' debut
WASHINGTON – The Washington Panthers couldn’t quite find its rhythm offensively and in a 20-14 non-conference loss to Maple Park Kaneland...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 21
Morton boys golf finds early success under new head coach in Schroeder
Nathan Schroeder couldn’t have asked for a better result in his first tournament as a head coach. At Peoria Notre Dame’s Mickey Schallau...
Jonathan Michel
Jul 29
Undeniable: Persenico’s hat trick powers Peoria City into USL League 2 title game
Luke Persenico was turned down by many of Peoria City’s Heartland Division mates. The forward who plays for tiny Clarke University was...
Jonathan Michel
Jul 22
“Back from the dead”: Peoria City marches on in USL 2 playoffs after miraculous victory over rival Des Moines
In the final minute of stoppage time, Peoria City’s dream season was on life support. The third-year club making its second postseason...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 15
La ciudad de Peoria y Chivas U23 saborean una "increíble" experiencia en la primera serie de la Copa Peoria
(Esta es la traducción al español de nuestra historia sobre la serie Copa Peoria entre Peoria City y Chivas de Guadalajara U23. For the...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 14
Peoria City and Chivas U23 savor “amazing” experience of first Copa Peoria series
Editor's note: This is the English translation of the story. Para leer la traducción al español de la historia, haz clic aquí. Peoria...
Caden Sexton
Jun 2
PND girls soccer finishes record-setting season taking third at state
Through non-stop rain, the pressure to win and a fierce opponent, Peoria Notre Dame girls soccer pushed through and prevailed, earning a...
Jonathan Michel
Jun 1
“I’m really proud”: Illini Bluffs softball stays positive despite state championship defeat
With five consecutive Class 1A State Finals appearances and two state championships since 2021, small-school softball in Illinois has...
Jonathan Michel
May 31
Illini Bluffs shuts out Trico, advances to fifth straight state title game
Illini Bluffs softball is dancing on a familiar floor yet again. Tigers sophomore Cora Ellison belted a home run to center field in the...
Michael Savoie
May 29
“It’s our time”: Aggressive Irish too much for Providence Catholic, advance to state
On February 26, 2024, senior Mya Wardle and the rest of the Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball team looked jubilant as the scoreboard...
Jonathan Michel
May 27
Finn’s home run lifts Illini Bluffs softball to fifth straight state appearance
Illini Bluffs’ softball team has made a habit of spending the first weekend in June at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria...
Jonathan Michel
May 26
The book of Isaiah: Whitaker and Hill win state track and field titles, Morton’s championship relay leaves legacy
The best boys track and field athletes in Central Illinois wrote the final chapter in their season on Saturday at the IHSA State Finals....
Jonathan Michel
May 23
Storybook Sectional: Richwoods, PND girls soccer win in semifinals to set up rivalry title match
Good things come to those who wait, and the Richwoods girls soccer team had to wait through 98 minutes of high-intensity soccer in its...
Jonathan Michel
May 16
Johnson’s heroics keep Metamora softball's Mid-Illini title hopes alive
Metamora’s Nora Johnson has come up big many times for the Redbirds softball team this season. She’s thrown multiple no-hitters, had more...
Jonathan Michel
May 10
Comebacks, combinations and celebrations: Four short stories from sectional girls track and field at Metamora
Sectional track and field meets can induce a lot of stress and worry. It’s a unique sport where athletes know exactly what needs to be...
Michael Savoie
Apr 18
“I’m really happy about this one”: Dunlap baseball takes sole possession of Mid-Illini after sweeping East Peoria
First place in the Mid-Illini Conference was at stake Wednesday afternoon at Dunlap High School. Dunlap (15-2, 5-0) and East Peoria...
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