Heyworth has a healthier, more experienced team and looks for a return to the playoffs in 2025.

Washington had big wins in soccer and boys golf, Limestone and Normal West moved to 2-0 in soccer and 3 Mid-Illini volleyball teams won.

Bloomington soccer has the makings of a sneaky good team with key players in all spots of the field.

Led by all-conference setter Lauren Shuey, Bloomington volleyball hopes to take a step up in the Big 12.

Bloomington has a smaller, younger team but the Purple Raiders bring toughness and a very deep group of wideouts.

Tri-Valley, Farmington lead the way among area teams in the first AP statewide football rankings of the season.

After starting several freshmen a year ago, Pekin will rely on those now-sophomores plus a few veterans in a rebuilding process.

Pekin volleyball may not have the biggest size, but has several key players back, led by setter Mya Juenger

Pekin has no shortage of weapons on offense and takes a hard-working mentality as they vie for a Mid-Illini title.

A big day of action was led by non-conference showdowns in volleyball and soccer, plus Mid-Illini season kicking off in golf and much more.

Vote for the first CSM Athletes of the Week of the 2025-26 season, featuring 10 area golfers

Tremont is looking to get back into the win column under new coach Joe Hageman, who arrives after spending the six seasons at Salt Fork.

Tremont is eager to build on a 2024 season that included a Class 2A regional plaque and a program-record 28 wins.

Volleyball, soccer and cross country kicked off on Monday with several teams wasting no time making an impression.

Nick McCormick's second year at Canton has paid dividends among growing the program, which eyes to be in several competitive games.

Canton native Cassidy Miller begins her first season as the Little Giants' varsity coach and has several key seniors on her squad.

Canton looks to be a mentally tougher team with a chip on their shoulder in head coach Michael Zasada's third year.

Head coach Dale Tarter looks to foster an improved Spartans team that boasts several veterans.

Olympia eyes improvement with Gabby Frye and several key hitters returning.

Olympia's patented run game and a strong offensive line will help the Spartans compete in one of the state's toughest conferences.