Week 8 produced many big scores, led by key wins from Morton, El Paso-Gridley, Washington and Princeville. The IHSA State Finals in boys and girls golf also kicked off.

Six CSM staff members make their picks for who will win in 10 of the biggest football matchups around Central Illinois in Week 8.

Pekin and Metamora were among notable teams to move up in the Illinois media state football rankings.

Full football playoff bracket projections for all 8 classes, including who's in, who's out, who's in what class and who might play who.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, featuring star nominees from football, volleyball, golf, soccer, swimming and cross country.

Dominant passing attacks powered several of the top area teams to wins in Week 7. Check out how those teams stack up and what to take away from each of them here.

IVC football gained a load of momentum with a 51-8 win over Elmwood/Brimfield, the Grey Ghosts' second straight win.

PND won in thrilling comeback fashion in the final minute and victories from Metamora, Normal Community, Heyworth and IVC highlighted Week 7 football action.

Check out who the CSM staff members picked to win in 11 of the top football games around Central Illinois in Week 7.

It was a strong week for area football teams in the state rankings as six area squads moved up after Week 6 wins.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, which feature nominees from golf, cross country, football, volleyball, flag football and soccer.

Olympia and Tri-Valley's big wins over state-ranked teams moved them up in the CSM Power Rankings heading into Week 7.

Strong efforts from Normal West volleyball and Bloomington Central Catholic soccer headlined a busy preps Saturday that also included plenty of cross-country.

8 sacks, 2 interceptions and another powerful offensive showing led Normal Community to a key Big 12 win.

Pekin, Olympia and Normal Community headlined Week 6's winners across the area after picking up resume-boosting wins.

CSM staff members pick who they think will win in 11 of the top football games in Central Illinois in Week 6.

El Paso-Gridley and Normal West were the highest-ranked area teams in the latest Illinois media state rankings.

Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, featuring nominees from football, volleyball, golf, cross country, tennis and soccer

Fieldcrest football is playing a JV-only season in 2026 but is hopeful it can return to varsity action next year.

Normal West's Lexi Rankin and Tremont's Troy Keever won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here.