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.

Peoria Christian soccer bid farewell to a large, impactful senior class after falling to Quincy Notre Dame in the sectional semifinals.

The return of Jaiduan Cranford has made Metamora, winners of five straight, into a big threat as the postseason nears.

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.

Washington has perfected a winning blend of football that's led them to winning 24 consecutive Mid-Illini games.

Division-I commits Alana Whitfield and Maggie Michaels have helped pave the way for Normal Community to lead the Big 12.

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.

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.

Eureka lost its entire starting lineup from last season, but a strong new group has helped the Hornets reload.

Peoria High's Kayden Turner is a blossoming hoops star who also became the first Lions golfer to advance to sectionals in 10 years.

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.

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.

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

Dunlap volleyball has taken initiative to lead many service events to give back to their community.

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.

Morton is enjoying an impressive start to the season, despite having a young team in head coach Zach Statham's first year.

Manual thinks it has what it takes for a competitive 2025 season.

Tremont is eager to build on a 2024 season that included a Class 2A regional plaque and a program-record 28 wins.

A new head coach is bringing a new era to Midwest Central volleyball this fall. Normal native Alyssa Watson takes over a Raiders team that has been down in the win column recently, but has shown improvement in each of the last two years.

Washington senior and multi-sport athlete Diya Iyer has an impressive leadership resume and added to it at a recent national conference