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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


Twins Mya and Ivy Edwards thrilled to be back on floor together for Eureka
Eureka's Mya Edwards is back on the floor after an injury, teaming up with her twin sister Ivy and helping Eureka return to full strength.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 26, 2025


Proud to be Peoria: After 15 years of service, Dunphy retiring as Peoria High athletic director
Peoria High AD Brien Dunphy is retiring after 15 years at the school, where he left a lasting legacy.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 19, 2025


Benefit or detriment? Central Illinois football coaches weigh in on recently-expanded playoffs
Does the recent measure to expand the IHSA football playoffs create more problems or a benefit for teams? Central Illinois coaches weigh in on several aspects of the issues.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 18, 2025


“She’s incredible”: Dee-Mack’s DeJesus celebrates 2,000 points while elevating undefeated Chiefs
Dee-Mack's Dalia DeJesus reached the rare milestone of 2,000 career points on Tuesday, but the Chiefs star does plenty more than just score.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 17, 2025


Peoria Christian’s Walton wins CSM 2025 Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Peoria Christian's Jacob Walton is Clutch Sports Media's 2025 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, meet him here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Dec 12, 2025


Washington’s Clift wins 2025 CSM Boys Soccer Coach of the Year
Washington's Chad Clift is Clutch Sports Media's 2025 Boys Soccer Coach of the Year, meet him here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Dec 12, 2025


‘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
Dec 6, 2025


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, 2025
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