Morton and Heyworth moved up while PND joined the top large school teams in the Clutch Sports Media football power rankings

Volleyball tournaments, playoff soccer and tennis and conference meets in cross country highlighted Saturday's action.

Three touchdowns from Isaac Davis powered Morton's 35-7 win over Metamora, giving the Potters their first outright Mid-Illini title in program history.

East Peoria secured its first playoff berth in 12 years, moving to 4-5 with a win over Limestone in Week 9.

Normal Community won the Chili Bowl and the Big 12 title behind a dominant game from senior star quarterback Lucas Beaty and a strong defense.

Normal Community, Morton and Heyworth football won conference titles with emphasis and several other teams clinched playoff berths in Week 9.

Members of the CSM staff pick winners for 10 of the best games in a loaded Week 9 slate across the area.

Volleyball matchups between conference heavyweights and the end of the boys soccer regular season highlighted Thursday's action.

The Illinois media state rankings saw rises from Morton and Bloomington Central Catholic prior to Week 9.

Bloomington Cornerstone's soccer team took on a unique experience of a trip to Ecuador, serving area youth, playing soccer and strengthening team bonds.

Metamora, IVC and PND picked up volleyball wins on a slim Wednesday of action.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, which include stars from volleyball, golf, swimming, football, cross country, tennis and soccer.

CSM projects full football playoff brackets for all 8 classes with breakdowns for each Central Illinois teams in the projected field.

Morton soccer plus Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs volleyball clinched conference titles and several personal and team milestones were set.

Morton's strength on offense, defense and special teams has made the Potters a well-rounded frontrunner for the Mid-Illini title.

Morton's Max Carter and Eureka's Ellie Payne won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here!

Big 12 soccer and non-conference volleyball made up most of Monday's slate and Elmwood/Brimfield led the area squads at a cross country meet in Amboy.

Check out how the best football teams around Peoria and Bloomington/Normal stack up in the final CSM Power Rankings of the regular season.

Several local golfers posted strong results in the state finals to headline a busy sports weekend that also included plenty of important volleyball, soccer and cross-country.

Week 8 produced many big scores, led by key wins from Morton, El Paso-Gridley, Washington and Princeville. The IHSA State Finals in boys and girls golf also kicked off.