The Roundup, August 30, 2024: Scores, top performers from opening day of high school football and more
Friday marked the return of Friday night lights and plenty of big games were had, including an edge-of-your-seat win by Normal West,...
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Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
2024 Football Preview: Normal Community offense well-stocked after state semifinal run
Normal Community was one of two football teams in Central Illinois to reach the semifinal round of the playoffs last season, marking the...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
Maturity helps Normal West QB Mangruem be primed for big junior season
Jrue Mangruem carries a level of maturity that most high school juniors don’t have. One look at the Normal West quarterback and it’s...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
Mullens brothers the perfect fit for PND football
Peoria Notre Dame’s brand of football requires two things. One is having tough players that can run the ball. The service-academy style...
John Komosa
Aug 30
2024 Football Preview: Olympia hoping to replace key seniors and make another playoff run
The Olympia Spartans have made a name for themselves as a team that many don’t want to face in the postseason. For the first time in...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 30
The Roundup, August 29, 2024: Big day in boys soccer, Richwoods begins girls flag football era, Normal West among volleyball winners
A historic day in central Illinois high school sports saw the Richwoods Knights girls flag football team for the first time ever at...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: Pekin back on the rise with added experience and physicality
Pekin football came down to earth last season after undergoing lots of turnover at its starting positions. However, after a 1-5 start,...
Joey Wright
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: El Paso-Gridley hopes to keep playoff streak intact
El Paso-Gridley’s football team is eager to continue a streak it began during the Fall 2021 season.
Jonathan Michel
Aug 29
2024 Football Preview: Key juniors, patient seniors help Normal West remain Big 12 title contenders
Few football teams in the area can match the sustained success that Normal West has had. The Wildcats have had winning records in 14...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 29
The Roundup, August 28, 2024: PND soccer wins big, Mid-Illini teams prevail in volleyball, plus golf, XC and tennis
Wednesday was a busy day in central Illinois high school sports as cooler temperatures meant more outdoor contests, including in boys...
Joey Wright
Aug 28
2024 Football Preview: Optimism abounds in Tremont as Turks eye turnaround
Tremont's football team returns enough size, skill and experience to make significant strides this fall.
Clutch Sports Staff
Aug 28
CSM Pick Em’: Welcome to the 2024 season
That Christmas morning feeling is back for high school football as the first week of the season opens up with some great games in central...
Latif Love
Aug 28
2024 Football Preview: Morton looking to build on strong start to last season
Morton ran through most of the Mid-Illini when they started the 2023 season 8-0, were tied for first in the conference and appeared to be...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 28
The Roundup, Aug. 27, 2024: U-High win state-ranked volleyball battle, seven small schools grab victories
With Tuesday bringing more heat and humidity and various cancellations/postponements with it, the focus on volleyball became even...
Clutch Sports Staff
Aug 27
Vote: CSM Fall Athletes of the Week Presented by Dominos, Aug. 19-25, 2024
At long last, the high school sports season in central Illinois is back in earnest and so our our nominees for CSM Fall Athletes of the...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 27
Michel’s Musings: Welcome to CSM’s new weekly column
I’m not sure about you guys, but I’m getting a sense of deja vú this week. Last year at this time, I vividly remember sweltering heat...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 26
The Roundup, Aug. 26, 2024: Twin Cities schools shine on opening night of volleyball and soccer
Schools from Bloomington-Normal flexed their muscles on the first night of volleyball and soccer games across the state, led by an...
Jonathan Michel
Aug 26
2024 Football Preview: Montgomery hoping to take Peoria High back to familiar spot
Peoria High football has been synonymous with success for over the last decade. The Lions have qualified for the playoffs nine of the...
Michael Savoie
Aug 25
2024 Football preview: Solid air attack gives IVC hope to reverse recent trend
Heading into the 2024 season, IVC football feels like it has something to prove. The Grey Ghosts want to prove they are better than their...
Wesley Stombaugh
Aug 25
2024 Football Preview: Bloomington ready to D.I.G. deep and make playoff run after early exit last season
BLOOMINGTON, IL –The Bloomington Purple Raiders had a mantra this offseason that seemed to stick with many of the players and help define...
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