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WHERE CENTRAL ILLINOIS PLAYS ITS BIGGEST GAMES
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Princeville inches closer to state, surging past Illini Bluffs
Princeville used a sound second half and 18 points off the bench from Brady Day to come closer to a coveted sectional title.

Jaylen Harris
Mar 5


The Central Illinois boys basketball teams with the best path to a sectional title
We rank which of the eight area boys basketball teams remaining have the best path to winning a sectional, down to who has the toughest.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 4


Vote: Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week, Feb. 24-March 2, 2025
Vote on this week's strong list of nominees from playoff action for Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week!

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 4


Pekin’s Lambe, Morton’s Rugaard win Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week
Pekin's Allie Lambe and Morton's Tripp Rugaard won last week's Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week. Get to know them here!

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 3


Playing for grandpa, Grieves leads Metamora to exhilarating regional title win over Morton
An unforgettable regional title game between Metamora and Morton came down to the final seconds, with the Redbirds pulling out the victory.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 1


“Speechless”: Washington evades persistent Potters for first sectional crown since 2014
Washington traded blows with Morton in the second half and got clutch plays to pull out its first sectional title since 2014.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 28


Survive and advance: PND’s late run clinches second straight sectional title over Dee-Mack
PND received its toughest so far of the postseason and used a late run to battle through an electric sectional title win over Dee-Mack.

Gavin Russell
Feb 28


Morton, Metamora set up high-stakes 3A regional title clash after semifinal victories
Metamora and Morton won their regional semifinals to set up a big-time Class 3A regional title game on Friday at Dunlap.

John Komosa
Feb 27


Dee-Mack, PND ready for sectional title rematch after semifinal wins
Dee-Mack girls basketball pulled out a come-from-behind victory and PND dominated in Tuesday's Class 2A sectional semis at Dee-Mack.

Harvey Newcomb
Feb 26


PND’s adjustments have Irish rolling into playoffs
Peoria Notre Dame boys basketball has gained plenty of recent confidence to make the Irish a sneaky contender in the Class 2A playoffs

Owen Dimpfl
Feb 26


Vote: Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week, Feb. 17-23, 2025
Vote for this week's Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week, which feature nominees from boys wrestling, boys and girls basketball and swimming!

Clutch Sports Staff
Feb 25


Canton’s Smith, Dee-Mack’s Hahn win Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week
Dee-Mack's Jerry Hahn and Canton's Kinnley Smith won Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week. Get to know them here!

Clutch Sports Staff
Feb 24


Questions and answers: What we learned in Central Illinois boys basketball in the regular season
Check out answers to key questions in Central Illinois boys basketball, including best freshman, biggest dark horse and many more.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 24


With heavy hearts, Central Catholic girls marching on into sectionals
Bloomington Central Catholic's regional title last week meant more, and the Saints will be playing inspired at the 2A Dee-Mack Sectional.

Caden Sexton
Feb 24


Tales of triumph: Six area boys wrestlers bring home state titles
Six boys wrestlers from Central Illinois won state titles on Saturday. Hear from all of them about their unforgettable achievments.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 23


“Keep the tradition going:” How Richwoods re-built its roster and remained competitive in 2024-25
With the regular season in the rearview mirror, Richwoods boys basketball has seen an almost entirely new group come together nicely.

Owen Dimpfl
Feb 21


Dunlap names former Eagles standout as new volleyball coach
Dunlap hired a former Eagles star to lead its volleyball team.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 21


State wrestling preview: Washington’s Medlin, East Peoria look to finish season strong in Champaign
Washington's Wyatt Medlin and a quartet from East Peoria are a few of the many area headliners at the IHSA State Finals.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 20


Morton leads four area teams ranked and five others receiving votes in final boys AP statewide rankings
Morton and Metamora led the way for Central Illinois teams in the final AP boys basketball statewide rankings this season.

Jonathan Michel
Feb 19


Vote: Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week, Feb. 9-16, 2025
Vote on this week's strong group of nominees for Torq Fitness Athletes of the Week!

Clutch Sports Staff
Feb 18
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