Key conference matchups were all over the place in volleyball and soccer with a handful of teams winning in both. Richwoods flag football will play for a regional title too.

Notable achievements and honors from area coaches and athletes are featured in Friday's whiparound of news and notes from around Central Illinois.

Nine girls golf teams and more than a dozen individuals punched their ticket to sectionals. A big night of conference matchups also saw Dunlap soccer and Eureka volleyball grab important victories.

El Paso-Gridley cross country’s unique annual tradition continues today, flag football brackets were released, a Central Illinois native is moving up in the golf world and several key games and events take place on the final day of September.

Normal U-High won three Intercity titles and many other tournaments and meets were held in volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country and swimming.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, with nominees from 10 different area schools and from seven different sports.

Dee-Mack's Katie Whitson and Normal U-High's Jaxen Maubach won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, get to know them and more about their performances here.

Vote for this week's star-studded list nominees for CSM Fall Athletes of the Week with athletes from many different sports

Dunlap's Nolan Eccles and Morton's Payton Hays won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, get to know more about them here.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, featuring nominees from football, flag football, volleyball, golf, cross country and boys soccer.

Illini Bluffs' Audrey Dickinson and Normal U-High's Brody Allen won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their recent accomplishments here.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, featuring nominees from Normal U-High, Illini Bluffs, Limestone, Dee-Mack and more!

Peoria Notre Dame's Jack Coulter and Normal Community's Ryann Graham won the first CSM Fall Athletes of the Week award of the 2025-26 season.