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Born leader: Washington’s Iyer represents Illinois at national student-athlete conference
Washington senior and multi-sport athlete Diya Iyer has an impressive leadership resume and added to it at a recent national conference

Jonathan Michel
Jul 20


Burke blazing pathways for students as new Illini Bluffs athletics/activities director
Emily Burke takes over as Illini Bluffs' new athletic director, succeding Steve Schaefer who retired after 11 years in the position.

Jonathan Michel
Jul 17


In life after DeLong, Statham ready to take reins of Morton soccer: “A really good opportunity”
Soccer coach Zach Statham is returning to the Mid-Illini and is getting ready to lead Morton's boys and girls programs.

Jonathan Michel
Jul 15


After decades of waiting, Delinski ready to get his shot leading Metamora football
Patience has paid off for new Metamora football head coach Nick Delinski, who is ready to lead the Redbirds after a long-tenured member of their coaching staff

Jonathan Michel
Jul 11


Tour pro, analyst and tournament host D.A. Points returns to Pekin for prestigious annual junior golf event
A PGA Tour pro and now a broadcast analyst, Pekin's D.A. Points is putting on his tournament host hat for his yearly AJGA tournament in his hometown.

Jonathan Michel
Jul 7


Donnie Tillman joins Clutch Sports Media as Sales Manager
Tillman on new role: “The opportunity to still be involved with Central Illinois sports was a no-brainer. I look forward to the opportunity to help the company reach new heights.”

Joey Wright
Jul 1


Dunlap 4-star TE Mack Sutter commits to Alabama: “This is where I want to be”
Dunlap's Mack Sutter made his long-awaited college decision and chose Alabama on Thursday night.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 26


Washington’s Peters giving back, achieving goals through annual basketball camps
Washington native and professional basketball player Alec Peters is giving back to his community with his annual camps that are growing each year.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 20


Pair of siblings powering East Peoria baseball, softball into playoffs
Fueled by sibling competitiveness and support East Peoria'a RJ and Addison Duncheon and Jackson and Gracie Ahrens are all having big seasons on the diamond.

Jonathan Michel
May 28


Kash Money: VanHouten seeing big dreams through in sophomore season with Canton
Canton's Kash VanHouten is one of the fastest throwers in the whole state and the Little Giants two-way star with lofty goals is only a sophomore.

Jonathan Michel
May 14


King ready to follow legacies as new Morton girls basketball head coach: ‘Incredibly excited’
Jamie King was hired as the new head coach of Morton girls basketball this week. He looks to carry on legacies left by others, including his father who recently passed away.

Jonathan Michel
May 10


Vetter piles up hundreds of strikeouts, hundreds of hours to lead Bloomington softball
Bloomington softball's Reilly Vetter has piled up over 200 strikeouts with a strong work ethic to help lead a Purple Raiders team that's seen big improvement in 2025.

Jonathan Michel
May 9


Morton’s message: Potters soccer turning heads going into playoffs
Morton girls soccer won resoundingly over Dunlap on a special senior night to clinch a Mid-Illini title and extend its winning streak to 14 games.

Jonathan Michel
May 7


Dunlap’s sisterly track and field duo showcasing many talents, motivating each other
Dunlap's Samantha and Sabrina Yeh have taken their wide range of athletic capabilities to track and field, pushing each other the whole way.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 30


Fitting the mold: Morton baseball powered by reliable role-fillers
Morton's baseball team has plenty of players that fill their role, something that's helped the Potters win 14 of their last 15 games.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 30


One more shot: Normal Community’s Reynolds looks to throw her way to state titles
Normal Community thrower Marco Reynolds has made her way into the record books and looks to also make her way onto the podium at state.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 25


Chemistry, state heartbreak fueling PND girls soccer’s undefeated run
Peoria Notre Dame is outscoring opponents 63-2 through 12 games and is looking to make a repeat trip to state.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 23


Harris hoping to finish high school career strong for well-rounded Morton track team
Morton's Christian Harris is looking to become a school record holder and state champion before the end of his high school career.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 17


IVC baseball off to hot start behind next-level talent: ‘We’ve got the chance’
IVC baseball is off and running at the top of the Illini Prairie Conference and continuing a tradition of sending players to play in college

Jonathan Michel
Apr 16


As bill proposing bans of Native American mascots progresses, area schools grapple with future
A recent Illinois House bill that would ban Native American mascots and imagery is making progress and could affect local schools.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 15
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