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Bad breaks go against Normal Community in extra-inning state semi defeat: ‘They were right there’
Normal Community narrowly missed out on a Class 4A state championship berth, but has turned its attention to ending the season with a win.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 14


‘They’ll forever be remembered’: Washington falls one game shy of state
Washington's bid for a state berth came up one game short in the 3A super-sectionals despite a late rally.

Mark Wagner
Jun 10


Blank space no more: Ironmen baseball clinches state berth after another exhilarating finish
In a down-to-the-wire game, Normal Community came through in the clutch again and achieved its first state berth since 2004.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 10


‘Best game ever’: Normal Community thrilled to keep on playing after first sectional title in 21 years
Normal Community showed major resilience and won its first sectional title since 2004 in a thrilling, see-saw battle against O'Fallon.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 8


Stronger Together: Historic season ends in heartbreak for PND after late goal
Peoria Notre Dame fell in the Class 2A state title game after a late score, but still cemented the best finish in program history.

Rodrigo Perez
Jun 8


Metamora falls to Pontiac in sectional title rematch, says goodbye to storied senior class
Metamora did the right things but came out on the losing end of Friday's Class 3A softball sectional title match against Pontiac in the final game for several star Redbirds seniors.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 7


PND outlasts Springfield to reach first state title game
Peoria Notre Dame defeated Springfield 3-2 in a Class 2A semifinal on Friday afternoon to clinch its first-ever appearance in a state championship game.

Rodrigo Perez
Jun 6


Eureka falls in Class 2A semifinal: 'Now we’re chasing 35 wins'
The Eureka baseball team's bid for its first state title ended with a 6-5 loss to Sacred Heart-Griffin in a Class 2A semifinal on Friday afternoon at Illinois Field.

Joey Wright
Jun 6


Prina, Washington shut down Joliet Catholic to advance to sectional title: ‘We want this’
Washington moved on to the Class 3A sweet 16 in baseball behind a strong outing from ace Carter Prina while Dunlap fell to Morris.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 5


Dreams on hold: Young Brimfield/Elmwood falls game shy of a state after walk-off defeat
Brimfield/Elmwood fell on an extra-innings walk-off to Beecher in a Class 2A super-sectional, but has plenty of reason for optimism going forward.

Jonathan Michel
Jun 3


‘Rose to the occasion’: Eureka ready for first super-sectional berth in 12 years
Eureka rode another great pitching performance and used clutch hitting to clinch a berth in Monday's Class 2A super-sectional against Wilmington.

Mark Wagner
Jun 1


Flessner’s perfect game secures regional title for Washington
Jenna Flessner dominated in Washington's Class 3A regional title victory, throwing a perfect game to lead the 31-2 Panthers into a loaded sectional.

Mark Wagner
May 31


IVC, Eureka set to face off for sectional title after tight semifinal wins
IVC and Eureka won sectional semifinals in front of a packed house at the Ghost Yard, setting up a marquee 2A sectional title game on Saturday.

Mark Wagner
May 29


Legaspi’s homer, Drury’s shutout brings Indians to doorstep of 2A sectional title
Brimfield/Elmwood beat Canton 2-0 in a 9-inning sectional semifinal thriller behind heroics from Reese Legaspi and Sawyer Drury to keep its state hopes alive.

Jonathan Michel
May 28


Normal Community, U-High girls soccer keep regional title streaks alive
Normal Community and Normal U-High girls soccer both won regional plaques in physical games on Friday as each team extended its own regional win streak

Jonathan Michel
May 24


Morton’s message: Potters soccer turning heads going into playoffs
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.

Jonathan Michel
May 7


Bloodied but not bowing out, Washington finishes sweep of Metamora: ‘A gritty one’
Washington used home runs and clutch pitching to sweep Metamora in softball for the first time since 2019, setting up another crowded finish in the venerable Mid-Illini Conference.

Jonathan Michel
May 6


Reinhart, Normal West end Ironmen’s streak: ‘Just a bunch of fighters’
Chase Reinhart tossed a complete game shutout and Normal West ended Normal Community's lengthy Big 12 winning streak on the Wildcats' KB Strong Night.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 24


Manual drops hard-fought state semifinal matchup against Dyett
Manual battled in a back-and-forth game against Dyett but fell in Thursday's 2A state semifinal game.

Michael Savoie
Mar 13


Peoria Christian unable to overcome Eastland in 1A state semifinal
Peoria Christian fell victim to a strong 1-2 duo from Eastland in Thursday's Class 1A state semifinal

Jonathan Michel
Mar 13
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