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Owen Dimpfl
3 days ago
‘They got an opportunity to hang a banner’: Peoria High boasts skilled up-and-coming freshmen class
Peoria High's deep and talented freshman class has the power to elevate the Lions into a state contender for years to come.


Wesley Stombaugh
3 days ago
Olympia staying resilient through key absences, tough conference schedule
Olympia boys basketball has persevered through a difficult Sangamo Conference schedule facing some of the best teams in Class 2A.


Jonathan Michel
6 days ago
First-year head coach Emich molding fast-paced Turks into viable contender
With a new head coach, many returners from last season, and lots of team chemistry, Tremont is chasing history.


Jonathan Michel
Feb 4
East Peoria and Dunlap hoping to accelerate bright futures in upcoming postseason
East Peoria and Dunlap are both sleepers in the Class 3A postseason, but both proved that they can be dangerous after a meeting last Friday.


Wesley Stombaugh
Feb 4
Trending up in Downs: Vikings in position for special season atop HOIC
Tri-Valley has a shot to win the highly-competitive Heart of Illinois Conference with a pair of versatile forwards and strong guard play.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 31
“I couldn’t ask for better”: PND’s seniors celebrate Senior Night with big win over top-ranked Tornadoes
PND girls basketball's senior night was anything but ordinary, with a heartwarming moment and a big win over a state-ranked foe.


Owen Dimpfl
Jan 30
‘God was calling us here:’ Eureka's Alstat and family grateful for Central Illinois welcome
Cohen Alstat, the son of Washington's new AD Joe Alstat, has become a big difference-maker in his only season at Eureka.


Caden Sexton
Jan 29
The Division-III national champions from Central Illinois’ own backyard
Former Central Illinois prep football star Kenny Rutherford and Kaden Hartnett won a national championship at North Central College.


Mark Wagner
Jan 28
Brimfield girls celebrate 1,000th win, set sights on conference title
Brimfield girls basketball celebrated its 1,000th win in program history with a win and looks to keep building towards a conference crown.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 27
“We're a problem”: Pekin proving it’s not to be overlooked in crowded Mid-Illini
Pekin girls basketball has emerged as a strong team in the Mid-Illini with its confidence brimming heading down the stretch.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 23
Bloomington reaches Big 12 pinnacle with well-rounded veterans
Bloomington girls basketball is tied for first in the Big 12 and a core of veterans have helped them get to the unfamiliar spot.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 22
Big milestones for DeJesus, Nightingale signify golden era of Dee-Mack girls hoops
Dee-Mack girls basketball has had no shortage of big things happening and Dalia DeJesus and Joni Nightingale are at the center of it.


Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 21
Young, battle-tested Pioneers aim to find their stride
Normal U-High only has three seniors on its roster but a young Pioneers team is showing off major potential against a rugged schedule.


Mark Wagner
Jan 20
Elmwood’s Lemmerman battles back from big injury: “She’s a fiery individual”
Elmwood's Tinley Lemmerman is back on the court as a leader for the Trojans after suffering an ACL injury before the season.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 17
Grebner announces resignation as Metamora football coach after five years: “I’m very fortunate”
Metamora football head coach Jared Grebner resigned from his position on Friday after a successful five year-stint with the Redbirds.


Owen Dimpfl
Jan 15
‘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.


Wesley Stombaugh
Jan 13
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.


Jonathan Michel
Jan 9
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


Mark Wagner
Dec 27, 2024
“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.


Wesley Stombaugh
Dec 24, 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.
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