Many El Paso-Gridley athletes have made a difference in their community by helping out in its Titan Buddies program.

Over 50 area wrestlers clinched state berths and a handful of girls basketball teams began their playoff journeys with victories.

East Peoria defied all odds with a massive fourth-quarter comeback to beat Metamora on the road behind a career-high 39 from Quinton Kitt.

Late-season conference games in boys basketball and the first day of sectional wrestling made for a big night of preps action.

Check out answers to key questions from the 2025-26 Central Illinois girls basketball season, including best freshman, biggest dark horse and many more.

Washington's Avery Tibbs joined rare air, Tri-Valley won the HOIC and El Paso-Gridley pulled an upset on the final day of the regular season in girls basketball