Normal U-High dodged a furious late comeback from Champaign Central to win its first regional title in 3 years.

East Peoria ended a 29-year drought without a regional title, taking down Peoria High to keep its historic season alive.

Dee-Mack's defense set the tone and gave the Chiefs a Class 1A sectional title over Heart of Illinois Conference foe Heyworth.

Peoria High's Kayden Turner and Nigel Moore, plus East Peoria's Jackson Ahrens and Kingston Weatherspoon helped their teams start the playoffs on the right foot.

Fully healthy for the first time in a while, Metamora defeated Dunlap for the first time this season in Wednesday's regional semifinal.

Manual and Bloomington Central Catholic survived upset bids and will play for the Class 2A Tri-Valley Regional title.

Washington role players Olivia Osborn and Ainsley Redlingshafer shined on Tuesday and helped the Panthers move onto the Class 3A Sweet 16.

Richwoods will have a chance to win a Class 4A sectional title after defeating Moline at The Castle on Tuesday.

Washington's Wyatt Medlin completed a dominant prep career with an undefeated season and his third straight Class 2A state title.

Olympia freshman Connor Collins made his father and head coach proud after winning the Class 1A 106-pound state title.

Canton's Connor Williams wouldn't be denied a state title, out-toughing his opponent in a nailbiter championship match.

Metamora girls basketball shed a 10-year regional title drought after dominating Morris at home.

Morton ran in to Galesburg's brick wall defense in Thursday's Class 3A regional title, but is highly optimistic about next season and the future under head coach Jamie King.

Bloomington upset crosstown rival Normal West to win its first Class 3A regional title in over 15 years on its home floor.

Normal U-High prepared itself for the postseason, facing state-ranked Tolono Unity but saw its 15-game streak snapped in heartbreaking fashion.

Heyworth and Tremont will face off for a regional title after Sophia Wagenbach and Alia Riddle led their teams to big wins on Monday.

East Peoria defied all odds with a massive fourth-quarter comeback to beat Metamora on the road behind a career-high 39 from Quinton Kitt.

Washington's eight seniors gave their curtain call at home with a memorable win over Morton to clinch the Mid-Illini title.

Normal Community used a big first quarter run and highly-balanced contributions in a win over Richwoods that was important for multiple purposes.

No. 1-ranked Dee-Mack won in comeback fashion over a highly-regarded Havana team with Dalia DeJesus' big night leading the way.