Fueled by sibling competitiveness and support East Peoria'a RJ and Addison Duncheon and Jackson and Gracie Ahrens are all having big seasons on the diamond.

Canton's Kash VanHouten is one of the fastest throwers in the whole state and the Little Giants two-way star with lofty goals is only a sophomore.

Jamie King was hired as the new head coach of Morton girls basketball this week. He looks to carry on legacies left by others, including his father who recently passed away.

Bloomington softball's Reilly Vetter has piled up over 200 strikeouts with a strong work ethic to help lead a Purple Raiders team that's seen big improvement in 2025.

Morton girls soccer won resoundingly over Dunlap on a special senior night to clinch a Mid-Illini title and extend its winning streak to 14 games.

Dunlap's Samantha and Sabrina Yeh have taken their wide range of athletic capabilities to track and field, pushing each other the whole way.

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.

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.

Peoria Notre Dame is outscoring opponents 63-2 through 12 games and is looking to make a repeat trip to state.

Morton's Christian Harris is looking to become a school record holder and state champion before the end of his high school career.

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

A recent Illinois House bill that would ban Native American mascots and imagery is making progress and could affect local schools.

Former Peoria Notre Dame standout Mya Wardle announced she is transferring to Bradley on Saturday.

Canton's Makaylynne Correa is pulling double duty, excelling on the Little Giants' softball and track and field teams in the same season.

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.

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

Limestone girls soccer is seeing the rewards after head coach Rob Fitch planted seeds of success a decade ago.

Jim Thome returned to Limestone's baseball field, this time as a coach, and made plenty of memories for himself, his family, and others.

Between incredible shooting, selfless senior leaders, and plenty of people to play for, Peoria Christian's state run has been special.

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