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‘Icing on the cake’: Canton dedicates Dave Downey Court with new look in historic gym
Canton dedicated its new court at the Alice Ingersoll Gym to Little Giants and Illinois Fighting Illini basketball legend Dave Downey on Friday night.

Jonathan Michel
6 days ago


Second-ever playoff win, family, “money downs” and bouncing back make Heyworth’s season one to remember
Heyworth football has plenty of reasons why this season has been special, including picking up its second-ever playoff win.

Mark Wagner
Nov 6


Parsons, Hurckes leading Tremont volleyball in clicking at right time
Tremont's front line, anchored by Nora Parsons and Aubrey Hurckes, helped the Turks defeat a rival in the playoffs and keep them playing well at the right time.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 30


Peoria Christian’s senior class leaving impact, even after upset loss in sectional semis
Peoria Christian soccer bid farewell to a large, impactful senior class after falling to Quincy Notre Dame in the sectional semifinals.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 29


He’s back: Cranford making Metamora more dangerous after six-TD outburst
The return of Jaiduan Cranford has made Metamora, winners of five straight, into a big threat as the postseason nears.

Jaylen Harris
Oct 20


Warren twins hoping to lead Normal West cross country back to state
Twins Amanda and Renee Warren are among the top cross country runners in the area and hope to lead Normal West back to state in their senior season.

Joey Balonis
Oct 14


Status quo: Washington leaning on familiar recipe as Panthers’ Mid-Illini win streak reaches 24
Washington has perfected a winning blend of football that's led them to winning 24 consecutive Mid-Illini games.

Mark Wagner
Oct 13


Normal Community volleyball building on strong season with D-1 leadership
Division-I commits Alana Whitfield and Maggie Michaels have helped pave the way for Normal Community to lead the Big 12.
Batrice Kuusik
Oct 9


El Paso-Gridley football putting it all together in pursuit of undefeated season
El Paso-Gridley's offseason work has come to fruition as the Titans football team is experiencing one of their best starts in program history.
Garrett Oliver
Oct 7


Normal U-High girls golf secures return trip to state: ‘Means more than anything’
Normal U-High girls golf survived a close finish to clinch a state berth on Monday while Dunlap's Sydney Hunt and Pekin's Leah Brown also qualified for the biggest tournament of the year.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 7


Eureka volleyball reloaded and ready to rise
Eureka lost its entire starting lineup from last season, but a strong new group has helped the Hornets reload.
Michael Goff
Oct 4


Top hoops recruit Turner making history for Peoria High on the golf course
Peoria High's Kayden Turner is a blossoming hoops star who also became the first Lions golfer to advance to sectionals in 10 years.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 2


Second time’s the charm for Kemp as Pekin sophomore, Washington win Mid-Illini boys golf titles
Pekin's Colin Kemp won a 3-hole playoff to clinch the Mid-Illini title in dramatic fashion while Washington staged a late comeback to win the team title.

Jonathan Michel
Sep 26


7,000 miles from home, Avida and Lubika providing inspiration and talent to Normal Community
Normal Community soccer stars Believe Avida and Joyce Lubika were born halfway across the world and have become key sources of inspiration for the Ironmen.

Jonathan Michel
Sep 24


Jasmine Bisping relishing role as female kicker for Richwoods football
Female kicker Jasmine Bisping has been a rock-solid presence for Richwoods and has ambitions of playing beyond high school.

Michael Savoie
Sep 21


Service Aces: Dunlap volleyball prioritizing building relationships in community
Dunlap volleyball has taken initiative to lead many service events to give back to their community.

Jonathan Michel
Sep 18


From injured to Iowa-bound: Washington’s Dawson shows fight in return to volleyball court
Washington's Carly Dawson overcame a persistent injury to get back on the court for the Panthers and earn the opportunity to play collegiately at Iowa.
Molly Scheuer
Sep 15


Potters soccer aiming for intensity, consistency after hot start: ‘Everyone’s excited’
Morton is enjoying an impressive start to the season, despite having a young team in head coach Zach Statham's first year.

Jonathan Michel
Sep 12


2025 Football Preview: Experienced Rams look to break through
Manual thinks it has what it takes for a competitive 2025 season.

Joey Wright
Aug 29


2025 Volleyball Preview: Turks look to build on historic '24 campaign
Tremont is eager to build on a 2024 season that included a Class 2A regional plaque and a program-record 28 wins.

Joey Wright
Aug 26
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