El Paso-Gridley suffered its first loss of the season in the Class 2A state semifinals to a dominant Wilmington team.

Despite throwing the first punch, Washington's season came to an end against a Providence Catholic team that was firing on all cylinders.

Normal U-High showcases a complete team effort to knock off Nazareth Academy for the Class 3A state championship, its first state championship since 2000.

In a whirlwind-type of state championship game, the Saints could not overcome a talented Columbia team on their way to a second place finish at the state finals.

Normal U-High broke a 25-year steak of not having the chance to play for a state title, winning their 29th straight match in Friday's 3A state semifinal against Prairie Ridge.

Bloomington Central Catholic will have a chance to win a Class 2A state title after handling Riverdale in two sets in Friday's state semifinal.

Tremont volleyball hung around with 2-time defending state qualifier Cissna Park, but fell in a close two-set battle in Friday's 1A state semifinals.

Normal Community volleyball's bid for a state berth was extinguished at the hands of the reigning Class 4A state champs, closing out the Iron's 34-win season.

Washington did all it could do against a bigger, faster Providence Catholic team, but fell short in a Class 3A super-sectional on their home floor.

Washington soccer will play for a state title after defeating Rock Island in a Class 2A state semifinal on Friday.

Normal U-High volleyball relied on its large group seniors to win a Class 3A sectional title, putting the Pioneers one win away from state.

Morton and Normal U-High won sectional semifinals on Tuesday to set up a rematch for Thursday's sectional title.

Washington boys soccer clinched a Class 2A state berth with goals from Hudson Scrivner and Jackson MacGregor, plus an outstanding effort from goalkeeper Oliver Wettstein.

Bloomington's Ky'Veon Chestnut headlined a dominant rushing performance in a big first-round win for the Purple Raiders.

Normal West overcame a slow start as Maliq Givens-Smith electrified the Wildcat offense in a first-round playoff win over South Holland Thornwood

Tremont's front line, anchored by Nora Parsons and Aubrey Hurckes, helped the Turks defeat a rival in the playoffs and keep them playing well at the right time.

Peoria Christian soccer bid farewell to a large, impactful senior class after falling to Quincy Notre Dame in the sectional semifinals.

Peoria High's defense forced four turnovers en route to a big Week 8 win over Bloomington.

Dunlap used a pair of late goals and a full team effort in a shutout victory against Washington, a matchup of state powers.

Dunlap won in ecstatic fashion in overtime over Pekin as Jayden Schmick led the Eagles with three touchdowns.