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Jonathan Michel
Jan 17
Grebner announces resignation as Metamora football coach after five years: “I’m very fortunate”
Metamora football head coach Jared Grebner resigned from his position on Friday after a successful five year-stint with the Redbirds.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 17
IHSA to move baseball, softball state series to one-weekend format
The IHSA announced a scheduling format change for the baseball and softball state finals.


Michael Savoie
Jan 17
The Roundup, Jan. 16, 2025: Dee-Mack wins No. 100 for Nightingale, Brimfield’s Heinz, PND’s Mingus have big nights
Multiple girls basketball stars had 20-point games on Thursday and familiar ICAC powers won semifinal games at their conference tournament.


Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 15
The Roundup, Jan. 15, 2025: EP, Canton boys wins plus wrestling duals heat up
Four area hoops teams picked up wins and several more won in wrestling duals on Wednesday.


Owen Dimpfl
Jan 15
‘He leads with his deed and his creed:’ Persinger’s path to the Peoria Christian record books
Peoria Christian's Malachi Persinger has left a legacy and it all started with his father at a young age.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 15
Handful of area teams including Morton, Manual rise in latest AP statewide rankings
Check out the latest AP statewide rankings in boys and girls basketball from Class 1A to Class 4A.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 15
The Roundup, Jan. 14, 2024: Morton knocks off No. 1 Washington, Peoria grabs big win over Metamora
Morton girls and Peoria High boys each won games against state-ranked opponents while the ICAC Tournament continues in boys hoops.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 14
CSM Girls’ Basketball Power Rankings, Jan. 14, 2024: Pekin’s hot streak elevates Dragons, HOIC rules in small schools
Find out who took the top 5 spots in the large school and small school CSM power rankings.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 14
CSM Boys’ Basketball Power Rankings, Jan. 14, 2025: Potters, Turks take top spots; Ironmen and Vikings join ranks
Find out who moved up and who moved down in the latest CSM boys hoops power rankings.


Clutch Sports Staff
Jan 14
Vote: CSM Winter Athletes of the Week, Jan. 5-11, 2024
Vote on this week's CSM Winter Athletes of the Week with nominees coming from basketball, wrestling and swimming!


Owen Dimpfl
Jan 14
The Roundup, Jan. 13, 2025: Heinz nears triple-double in win, Dee-Mack’s trio dominates Fisher
Girls basketball saw a number of dominating performances and the ICAC Tournament kicked off in boys hoops.


Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 13
After losing entire starting 5, Normal Community isn’t missing a beat
Normal Community's future looked uncertain after losing 5 seniors from last season. However, they've reloaded and are on top of the Big 12.


Clutch Sports Staff
Jan 13
Normal Community’s Powers, Morton’s McKie win CSM Winter Athletes of the Week
Normal Community's Rayna Powers and Morton's Alex McKie won CSM Winter Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their performances.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 11
The Roundup, Jan. 10, 2024: Morton girls, Tri-Valley boys win key conference games
A host of conference games were played on Friday with Morton girls, plus Tri-Valley and Eureka boys nabbing key victories.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 10
12 standout Central Illinois girls wrestlers from the 2024-25 season
Check out our list of 12 girls wrestlers from the area who have been making names for themselves this season.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 10
20 standout Central Illinois boys wrestlers from the 2024-25 season
Take a look at 20 boys wrestlers from the area who are having big seasons and are state title contenders.


Michael Savoie
Jan 10
The Roundup, Jan. 9, 2025: Dee-Mack’s DeJesus goes wild for 50, Richwoods girls squeak out big win
Dee-Mack's Dalia DeJesus had a night for the ages, scoring 50 in a rivalry win and Richwoods upset Normal Community in Big 12 play.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 9
An ode to Toepke: Redbirds carry 40-game win streak, memories, more sellouts at home gym
Metamora's Toepke Gym is small, but unique and packed crowds and basketball have played a part in a 40-game home win streak for the Redbirds


Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 8
The Roundup, Jan. 8, 2024: Brimfield, Elmwood girls hoops win, IB boys fall to PORTA
Few area teams were in action but a pair of ICAC girls teams took home wins.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 8
Washington gains solo No. 1 spot, Metamora and Morton rise in latest AP statewide rankings
14 area teams were either ranked or received votes in the first AP statewide rankings of 2025.
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