Three HOIC teams won key non-conference games and several small-school softball teams rolled on Tuesday.

A no-hitter and a cycle in baseball, a dramatic walk-off in softball and a heavyweight soccer battle led the way on an entertaining Monday.

Strong pitching performances and the Class 1A Illinois Top Times indoor track and field meet were the biggest events.

An East Peoria star hit for the cycle, Eureka won big in baseball and softball and BCC won a softball doublehader in Tennessee.

Limestone, Tremont and Eureka won non-conference baseball games and several softball powers won big. Girls soccer was led by 3 Mid-Illini/Big 12 matchups.

Vote for the first CSM Spring Athletes of the Week of the season with nominees from baseball, softball, track and field, soccer and lacrosse.

Several schools won in baseball and softball, Normal West baseball won a doubleheader and several girls track and field stars shined.

Saturday featured over 50 baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse contests plus several track and field meets.

Lopsided wins in baseball and extra-inning thrillers in softball were numerous and Eureka swept the HOIC indoor track titles.

A full day of baseball and softball featured a no-hitter, several one-hitters and a multiple walk-offs. Many girls soccer teams opened their seasons as well.

Multiple contests in baseball, softball, and girls soccer, plus indoor track helped open the spring sports season in earnest.

The Big 12 Indoor Meet in boys track and Washington girls soccer's season-opener headline Tuesday's action.