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2025 Baseball Preview: Boosted by trio of transfers, Normal Community reloads atop Big 12
Normal Community is ready for another big season, boasting plenty of versatility and three Division I-bound transfers.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 19


2025 Baseball Preview: Well-balanced IVC has conference championship, regional title in sight
IVC brings back more than a handful of key players from last season as it looks for an Illini Prairie Conference title.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 18


Four Central Illinois natives set to put on dancing shoes in NCAA Tournaments
A quartet of Central Illinois natives will play in either the men's or women's NCAA Tournaments this week.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 18


IHSA makes trio of changes regarding competitive equity in postseason
The IHSA announced more changes to its postseason events, with two centering around the public school vs. private school debate.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 18


Manual’s Humbles, PND’s Mingus win Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week
Manual's Josh Humbles and PND's Julia Mingus won last week's Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week; get to know more about them here!

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 18


2025 Softball Season Preview: Metamora again poised for championship run
Metamora is seeking a deep playoff run and will be led by Ole Miss commit Kaidance Till alongside six other returning starters.

Jaylen Harris
Mar 18


2025 Baseball Preview: After step up last year, Limestone looking to blast off to new heights
Limestone is primed for a breakout season behind a group of nine seniors that return to a team that finished above .500 a year ago.

Dalton Carmien
Mar 17


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


Small but mighty: Peoria Christian rallies for each other and community en route to 1A State Finals
Between incredible shooting, selfless senior leaders, and plenty of people to play for, Peoria Christian's state run has been special.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 12


Manual relishing reappearance on state’s biggest stage
Manual's journey back to state has been full of resilience, hard work, camaraderie, and things coming full circle for the storied program.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 12


Vote: Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week, March 3-9, 2025
Vote for who will be this week's Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week with several basketball standouts as nominees!

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 12


Normal Community’s Pyle, Pekin’s Covert win Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week
Normal Community's Wade Pyle and Pekin's Cadence Covert won last week's Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week.

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 11


Legacy left: PND proud despite state title loss to Nashville
Peoria Notre Dame lost Saturday's state title game against Nashville, but is proud of the legacy its left over the past few seasons.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 8


“This is what high school basketball is about”: Peoria Christian makes comeback to move on to super-sectionals
Peoria Christian won its first sectional title in over 20 years, beating Princeville in an exhilarating fourth quarter.

Mark Wagner
Mar 8


“This is March Madness baby”: Peoria High pulls away from Metamora to win sectional championship
Peoria High won its first sectional in 13 years, ousting Metamora in front of a packed house at Torry Gym.

Michael Savoie
Mar 8


Boys basketball sectional title previews: Six Central Illinois squads eyeing historic victories
Six area teams will play in four sectional title games on Friday night. Preview them all here.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 7


“They battled”: Washington’s bid for state title comes up short – but not without a fight
Washington nearly overcame a big early deficit but fell to St. Ignatius in the 3A state semis.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 6


"Aggressive mentality": Irish advance to 2A state title for second consecutive year
The Peoria Notre Dame girls’ basketball team will play for its second consecutive Class 2A state championship.

Joey Wright
Mar 6


Normal Community gets revenge on Rocks to set up sectional title rematch
Normal Community beat Rock Island in Tuesday's sectional semifinal to set up a rematch with Quincy for a sectional title.

Harvey Newcomb
Mar 5
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