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Coaching staff of collegiate stars playing key role in Dunlap’s rise
Dunlap and head coach Ryan Julius have built a coaching staff full of former college players that have helped the Eagles improve.

Jonathan Michel
5 days ago


Panthers aiming to perfect details while gearing up for playoff run
Washington is gearing up for its' 8 seniors' last postseason ride by nailing down the details and playing stiff competition.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 5


Behind Otto brothers and Stokes, Canton looking for first winning season in nine years
With junior transfer Sivante Stokes, brothers Lakon and Gavin Otto and a defense-first mindset, Canton could have its first winning campaign since 2017.

Mark Wagner
Feb 2


Peoria Heights boys optimistic about future despite occasional growing pains
Despite being young and playing like it at times, Peoria Heights is within reach of its best season so far while under head coach Jimmy Jordan.

Michael Savoie
Jan 28


Bloomington boys hoops on the upswing after rebuild
Bloomington is starting to see the fruits of its rebuild with several seniors who have experienced it all the way through and a promising young core.

Garrett Oliver
Jan 27


Metamora inducts 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class in happy homecoming for Grieves, family
Former Metamora head coach Danny Grieves was one of seven new members inducted in the school's Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Mark Wagner
Jan 26


Bucy’s big night against Washington helps Metamora regain momentum
22 points from Briggs Bucy led Metamora to a key Mid-Illini win at home, one week after a tough loss.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 24


Dunlap showing promise while equipping young squad
Dunlap girls basketball isn't far off from being a Mid-Illini title contender and has learned plenty during the season.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 23


Remarkable Rockets: Inside the rise of Roanoke-Benson girls basketball
Roanoke-Benson girls basketball went from being the least popular sport at the school to having the chance to win its first-ever sectional title.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 22


East Peoria boys hitting its stride, knowing team needs to ‘earn everything’
East Peoria has proven that it learned from two midseason losses after catching fire again in January.

Mark Wagner
Jan 19


Young lineup not impeding Heyworth girls basketball as Hornets eye HOIC title
Heyworth girls basketball is on track for a historic season, all while being powered by a youth movement.

Garrett Oliver
Jan 16


Richwoods knows it can lean on Moore, Bradford with star sidelined
Anfernee Moore and Tony Bradford look to keep Richwoods on its winning streak while Amarion Smith-Holley is injured.

Mark Wagner
Jan 15


‘Disadvantage’: Trio of Central Illinois lacrosse teams grapple with being barred from postseason
A recently-passed IHSA by-law will likely prohibit all Central Illinois high school lacrosse programs from participating in the postseason beginning in 2027.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 13


‘We all want it more and we want to win’: Brimfield capitalizing on strong season with depth, seniors
Brimfield is putting all the pieces together in hopes of winning the ICAC Tournament title, and more.

Michael Savoie
Jan 13


Experience, length and sisters leading Illini Bluffs to top-10 state ranking
Illini Bluffs is proving that its back as a state powerhouse in girls basketball.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 12


‘Proved it’: Morton uses depth to come from behind in crucial win over East Peoria
Morton and East Peoria's matchup came down to the wire and fit the craziness of the Mid-Illini in the 2025-26 season.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 7


Normal U-High girls hoops finding success, even with underclassmen-heavy roster
Normal U-High girls basketball is showing good improvement from past years with bunches of young talent.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 3


‘Best is yet to come’: BCC’s Manney relishes being key to Saints’ success
Bloomington Central Catholic junior point guard Ke'shaun Manney brings an electrifying presence to the Saints.

Jonathan Michel
Jan 2


New team, same result: Ironmen in contention to win second SFHC title in three years after narrow win
Big games from Chase Kasten and Trey Birditt led Normal Community to a key win over Mahomet-Seymour on Saturday.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 27, 2025


Fieldcrest happy to be in SFHC title contention after win over reigning 1A runner-up Eastland
Fieldcrest looks primed to make noise at the State Farm Holiday Classic and throughout the season after a win over a Class 1A state power.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 27, 2025
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