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WHERE CENTRAL ILLINOIS PLAYS ITS BIGGEST GAMES
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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Former PND state champion Mya Wardle transfers home to Bradley
Former Peoria Notre Dame standout Mya Wardle announced she is transferring to Bradley on Saturday.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 12, 2025


Double trouble: Canton’s Correa excelling while playing two sports in same season
Canton's Makaylynne Correa is pulling double duty, excelling on the Little Giants' softball and track and field teams in the same season.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 10, 2025


He is speed: Metamora’s Cranford becomes one of nation’s fastest high school sprinters
Metamora's Jaiduan Cranford isn't just the fastest sprinter in the state, he's one of the fastest in the country after beating an injury.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 4, 2025


Washington rallies around Parrott after Panthers community loses two of its own
The Washington community rallied to support the Panthers softball team and Bayley Parrott after the loss of two of her family members.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 2, 2025


Limestone girls soccer reaping what its sown in chase of program record
Limestone girls soccer is seeing the rewards after head coach Rob Fitch planted seeds of success a decade ago.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 1, 2025


A hero’s return: Family at forefront in Thome’s reunion with Limestone
Jim Thome returned to Limestone's baseball field, this time as a coach, and made plenty of memories for himself, his family, and others.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 29, 2025


Small but mighty: Peoria Christian rallies for each other and community en route to 1A State Finals
Between incredible shooting, selfless senior leaders, and plenty of people to play for, Peoria Christian's state run has been special.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 12, 2025


Manual relishing reappearance on state’s biggest stage
Manual's journey back to state has been full of resilience, hard work, camaraderie, and things coming full circle for the storied program.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 12, 2025


Faces in the crowd: St. Ignatius 48, Washington 33
Washington girls basketball supporters turned out in droves to watch the Panthers play in their first IHSA state finals game since 1977

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 6, 2025


Faces in the crowd: Peoria Notre Dame 61, Mt. Carmel 35
Excited students, coaches and administrators were among those on hand for PND's state semifinal win against Mt. Carmel at CEFCU Arena

Joey Wright
Mar 6, 2025


PND’s adjustments have Irish rolling into playoffs
Peoria Notre Dame boys basketball has gained plenty of recent confidence to make the Irish a sneaky contender in the Class 2A playoffs

Owen Dimpfl
Feb 26, 2025


With heavy hearts, Central Catholic girls marching on into sectionals
Bloomington Central Catholic's regional title last week meant more, and the Saints will be playing inspired at the 2A Dee-Mack Sectional.

Caden Sexton
Feb 24, 2025


Tales of triumph: Six area boys wrestlers bring home state titles
Six boys wrestlers from Central Illinois won state titles on Saturday. Hear from all of them about their unforgettable achievments.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 23, 2025
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