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‘He leads with his deed and his creed:’ Persinger’s path to the Peoria Christian record books
Peoria Christian's Malachi Persinger has left a legacy and it all started with his father at a young age.

Owen Dimpfl
Jan 15, 2025


After losing entire starting 5, Normal Community isn’t missing a beat
Normal Community's future looked uncertain after losing 5 seniors from last season. However, they've reloaded and are on top of the Big 12.

Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 13, 2025


An ode to Toepke: Redbirds carry 40-game win streak, memories, more sellouts at home gym
Metamora's Toepke Gym is small, but unique and packed crowds and basketball have played a part in a 40-game home win streak for the Redbirds

Jonathan Michel
Jan 9, 2025


“A great leader”: Freihaut, Tri-Valley accomplishing lofty goals
Tri-Valley girls basketball has been off to a strong start with junior and recent 1,000-point scorer Addy Freihaut leading the way.

Mark Wagner
Dec 27, 2024


Inside Fieldcrest’s 8-0 start, led by experience and guard play
Fieldcrest lost multiple contributors from last season's 33-2 but haven't missed a beat this year with an unbeaten start.

Wesley Stombaugh
Dec 24, 2024


‘Bo Knows’ 2.0: Get to know Elmwood’s dual-sport star
Elmwood's Bo Windish is starring for the Trojans' basketball team after an all-state season on the gridiron.

Owen Dimpfl
Dec 20, 2024


Manual girls basketball ramming its way to the top
After many years of rebuilding, Manual girls basketball has jettisoned its way up near the top of the Big 12.

Caden Sexton
Dec 19, 2024


Bevy of shooters guiding Washington boys hoops
Washington boys basketball isn't the biggest team on the floor, but have built an identity around 3-pointers and defense.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 18, 2024


Panthers pass Community’s test with flying colors, but they’re far from done
Class 3A No. 1 Washington turned more heads with a big win over Normal Community and have plenty of scorers with plenty to accomplish.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 17, 2024


Moeller, Sawyer inspiring the future for East Peoria girls hoops in senior season
East Peoria senior basketball players Kylie Moeller and Sidney Sawyer are paving the way for future Raiders success in their final season.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 13, 2024


Inside Peoria’s undefeated start keyed by Stowers, buzzer-beaters and players filling roles
Class 3A No. 3 Peoria High is off to an undefeated start with multiple state-ranked wins, buzzer-beaters and key plays from Leshawn Stowers.

Jonathan Michel
Dec 12, 2024


Farmington’s best season in school history comes to end in 2A state semifinals
The best football season in Farmington school history ended with the Farmers' 34-20 loss to Chicago Christian in the 2A state semifinals.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 24, 2024


“Happy tears”: Limestone finishes second in 3A after state championship defeat to Mahomet-Seymour in three sets
Limestone fell victim to a furious comeback from Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 3A volleyball state title game, ending an unforgettable season

Jonathan Michel
Nov 17, 2024


Bloomington Central Catholic comes up two points short in Class 2A State Championship
Bloomington Central Catholic was oh-so-close to a Class 2A state title, but settled for second to cap off a historic season.

Wesley Stombaugh
Nov 16, 2024


“We believed in us”: Limestone leaps into 3A state title game after semifinal win over Prairie Ridge
Limestone cruised to a two-set victory over Prairie Ridge, setting up the first state title berth in their team's and conference's history.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024


Out-sized but not out-hustled, El Paso-Gridley falls in 2A state semis: “We’ve come a long way”
El Paso-Gridley fell short against a tall, experienced Breese Mater Dei in the Class 2A State Semis but aren't hanging their heads at all.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024


Saints go marching into Class 2A State Title game behind Niepagen’s huge performance
Bloomington Central Catholic is bound for its second state title game in program history after a state semifinal win on Friday.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 15, 2024


Rocket resilience: Limestone’s ‘Lambo’ and late surges deliver sectional title and milestone victory for Stoner
Limestone volleyball won its second sectional crown in program history and Shelly Stoner won her 300th game as the Rockets' head coach.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 8, 2024


“Just make a save”: Penalty kick heroics from Walliker, Winne give Washington soccer jubilant sectional semifinal victory over Dunlap
Washington goalkeeper Logan Walliker returned to the field and came up big in a penalty kick shootout to give the Panthers a dramatic win.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 31, 2024


Miller getting a kick out of junior season with Washington football: ‘I love helping out the team’
Washington kicker Devin Miller is already a school record-holder, but the junior has aspirations for more.

Jonathan Michel
Oct 29, 2024
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