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Oakman giving Raiders rotation major lift after three-year pause from baseball
After not playing baseball for 3 years, East Peoria's Dalton Oakman is rapidly becoming a big arm for a strong Raiders squad.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 23


Pekin softball team beginning to believe, contending for top spot in Mid-Illini
Pekin softball has taken a big leap this season with an experienced, well-rounded group and is believing it can stay in contention for the Mid-Illini title.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 23


Hynek’s return from injury gives legs to improving Chargers girls soccer squad: ‘Heartbeat of the team’
Peoria Christian's Violet Hynek fought back from a torn ACL and is leading a strong Chargers team while looking to continue her career in college.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 21


Normal Community survives early scare, downs Bradley-Bourbonnais: ‘It was good high school baseball’
Normal Community extended its win streak to 12 with a big comeback win over Bradley-Bourbonnais.

Michael Savoie
Apr 20


East Peoria’s Sweatt balances softball with future in National Guard
A hard worker on and off the field, East Peoria softball star Ashlyn Sweatt will go into the Illinois Army National Guard following graduation.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 16


Trio of college-bound players leading Dunlap girls lacrosse to strong start
Three Dunlap girls lacrosse players will go on to play the growing sport in college and have helped the Eagles to their best start in program history.

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 14


Chiefs of State: Dee-Mack girls basketball wins first state title in program history
Dee-Mack won the Class 1A state championship to finish a historic season.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 7


Raiders’ regional reign ends 29-year drought: ‘We can do anything’
East Peoria ended a 29-year drought without a regional title, taking down Peoria High to keep its historic season alive.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 28


Washington’s role players helping Panthers roll through first three games of postseason
Washington role players Olivia Osborn and Ainsley Redlingshafer shined on Tuesday and helped the Panthers move onto the Class 3A Sweet 16.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 25


Built by strong conference competition, Neal, Del Toro happy to end season with wins
Metamora's Grady Neal and East Peoria's Alec Del Toro were happy to finish their seasons as state placers after facing strong opponents in the Mid-Illini this season.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 24


Steele sharpens Steele: Canton wrestling twins looking to finish career strong at state
Canton's Dyllan and Maddux Steele are twins and both are going for the podium at this week's IHSA State Finals.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 19


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

Mark Wagner
Feb 15


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
Feb 9


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
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