Central Illinois high school athletes continued to pack in top-notch performances as the calendar turned from March to April, leading to a stacked lineup of nominees for Clutch Sport Media’s Spring Athletes of the Week. This week’s nominees include three lights-out hitters in baseball, a pair of Bloomington/Normal Intercity girls soccer standouts, leaders for two of the area’s best small-school softball teams and three multi-event winners from track and field. Interested in

Dunlap's Eli Michanicour steps up to the plate. Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media Conference play continued to get going for many baseball and softball teams in Central Illinois on Wednesday with the HOIC doing battle in both sports plus the Mid-Illini and Big 12 action kicking off in baseball. Richwoods baseball threw a no-hitter for the second consecutive day and Brimfield/Elmwood's Schyer Meinders didn't allow a hit as well. Three Mid-Illini baseball squads earned sweep

A day full of dozens of events featured conference matchups, several track meets, two no-hitters, a walk-off win and much more.

A no-hitter from Tri-Valley baseball, several walk-off wins and the start of conference play in Mid-Illini and HOIC baseball led the way on a busy Monday.

A big Saturday of action featured several softball tournaments, non-conference baseball games, plus girls soccer, boys track, tennis and lacrosse

Several Mid-Illini baseball teams won while Normal U-High and Brimfield softball cruised to run-rule victories.

Dunlap baseball earned a sweep, Metamora stayed undefeated and Normal Community picked up a close win.

Intercity soccer and big wins from IVC and Washington softball were among Wednesday's biggest highlights.

Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week which feature standout nominees from track and field, baseball, softball, girls soccer and boys tennis!

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.