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Do it for Darrell: Washington powers to 42-21 victory over Morton to claim Conference crown
MORTON – Darrell Crouch lit up with a big smile as he hugged his players, family and friends after Washington defeated Morton 42-21 to...

John Komosa
Oct 21, 2023


U-High, Metamora volleyball primed for deep postseason runs yet again after series split
Monday’s volleyball match between Normal U-High and Metamora provided a look at two titans of Central Illinois volleyball facing off...

Jonathan Michel
Oct 17, 2023


Third trip’s a charm: How PND golf took third in state
Shortly after Peoria Notre Dame senior Ella Coulter tapped in on the 18th hole at Red Tail Run in Decatur on Saturday, coach Ed Olehy couldn’t seem to lose the smile on his face. After a missed cut in 2021, and missing the team podium by one stroke in 2022, the Irish found redemption in 2023, taking third place in the IHSA Class 1A state tournament with a team score of 677. “These girls have worked hard three years in a row,” Olehy said. “We played in a lot of big tournaments
Larry Larson
Oct 9, 2023


Heiar’s heroics, pair of early goals help Dunlap soccer take down Washington
During a recent practice, the Dunlap boys soccer team did a drill called “The Gauntlet.” Starting with the ball at midfield the Eagles’...

Jonathan Michel
Oct 8, 2023


Panthers defense shines from start to finish: No. 3 Washington powers by No. 7 Dunlap 28-7
DUNLAP – Washington has prided themselves on defense all season, and that certainly showed on Friday night against Dunlap in an immense...

John Komosa
Oct 7, 2023


Game Preview: Washington and Dunlap set for state-ranked clash in Mid-Illini
Washington and Dunlap were projected to be two of the best teams in the Mid-Illini Conference at the start of the season. Six weeks into...

Jonathan Michel
Oct 6, 2023


Cranford, Keil combine for six touchdowns on Homecoming: Metamora rolls to 48-14 victory
METAMORA – Metamora showed no signs of slowing down in a 48-14 Mid-Illini Conference win over Pekin at Malone Field on Friday night. The...

John Komosa
Sep 30, 2023


Irish girls golf eyes another deep postseason run after regional title win
Peoria Notre Dame's girls golf team came into the Class 1A postseason as heavy favorites to be one of the furthest advancing teams in the...

Jonathan Michel
Sep 29, 2023


A day at the office and a first-time win: PND boys golf, Eureka's Martin win at Metamora Regional
Wednesday’s Class 2A boys golf regional tournament in Metamora was familiar territory for Eureka senior Luke Martin. On the flip side, it...

Jonathan Michel
Sep 28, 2023


Potters strike again: Morton remains unbeaten in M-I Conference after 42-14 victory over Pekin
Morton senior quarterback Jude Hart wore his ‘heart’ on his sleeve and made sure his team was ready for a Mid-Illini clash with Pekin....

John Komosa
Sep 23, 2023


Drenched Mid-Illini Tournament results in win for Adams, Morton boys golf
An overcast, wet Tuesday morning at Quail Meadows Golf Course in Washington began with a wide-open race in the Mid-Illini Conference boys golf tournament.

Jonathan Michel
Sep 22, 2023


Normal West soccer draws against PND, giving Wildcats confidence for stretch run
The voice of Normal West boys soccer head coach Val Walker rang out with pride while addressing his team after Tuesday’s match against...

Jonathan Michel
Sep 20, 2023


PND’s ground and pound leads to 42-7 win over Richwoods
There are few things in sports more exciting than Rivalries. In College football, there’s Ohio State vs. Michigan. In the NFL, there’s the Bears vs. Packers. In Peoria high school football, it is Richwoods vs. Peoria Notre Dame. The two schools have competed against each other for decades and are separated by a little more than a mile. “We are very close to each other, we share students, and a lot of the kids go to grade school together,” Peoria Notre Dame head coach Pat Arms

Latif Love
Sep 16, 2023


“This is one that mattered to me" : Morton overpowers Metamora 45-19 to remain unbeaten
MORTON – It’s still September, but it certainly felt like the calendar skipped to October.

John Komosa
Sep 16, 2023


"That stuff was awesome": Second half heroics help Limestone edge East Peoria
BARTONVILLE - One of the best aspects in all of sports is the due factor. It can be both positive and negative, depending on whichever...

Owen Dimpfl
Sep 9, 2023


Washington dominates Metamora in Mid-Illini opener
METAMORA – Washington senior running back Kainon McQueary is a man of his word.

John Komosa
Sep 9, 2023


Defensive slugfest: Class 6A No. 4 Kankakee edges No. 7 Washington
WASHINGTON -- Defense wins championships. Kankakee and Washington both proved Friday night at Babcook Field that they are among the IHSA...

John Komosa
Sep 3, 2023


Host Hornets capture regional title on Cahill's historic night
Eureka senior Ellie Cahill scored a game-high 28 points — and her 2,000th career point — in the Hornets' triumph over Canton.

Gavin Russell
Feb 17, 2023
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