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The Roundup, May 26, 2026: Dunlap, PND soccer plus four area softball teams advance to sectional titles
Dunlap and PND girls soccer, plus Dunlap, Washington, BCC and Illini Bluffs softball all won in sectional semifinals.

Jonathan Michel
May 27


BCC’s Slayback, Morton’s Greiner win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
BCC's Gavin Slayback and Morton's Madison Greiner won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 26


The Roundup, May 25, 2026: Canton, Delavan, Midwest Central win thrillers, Olympia’s Walker throws no-hitter to begin playoffs
Seven area baseball teams won regional quarterfinal games with Canton, Delavan and Midwest Central prevailing in thrilling endings.

Jonathan Michel
May 25


CSM Baseball Power Rankings, May 25, 2026: Familiar faces end on top, movement among Mid-Illini teams before playoffs
Normal Community and Tremont lead the top baseball teams in Central Illinois heading into the playoffs.

Jonathan Michel
May 25


The Roundup, May 23, 2026: Ifft’s title highlights championship day in girls track and field, trio of tennis squads win sectional titles
Girls state track and field and the baseball regular season came to a close while 3 area schools won sectional titles in boys tennis.

Jonathan Michel
May 24


Mix of veterans and freshmen highlight top area finishers in Class 1A state track and field
Newcomes and veterans from various schools performed well in Saturday's Class 1A girls track and field state finals.

Jonathan Michel
May 24


Pole vault duo helps Eureka lead Central Illinois squads at Class 2A state finals
Eureka's Reagan Bishop and Bre Lehman medaled in the pole vault to help the Hornets lead all Central Illinois teams in the Class 2A state finals.

Jonathan Michel
May 24


Bloomington’s Ifft lives up to legacy with state title, U-High excels in move to 3A
Saturday's Class 3A state finals in girls track were headline by Bloomington state champion pole vaulter Claudia Ifft and a commendable team performance from Normal U-High.

Jonathan Michel
May 24


Ceresa dominates with four goals, Morton continues historic year with fourth straight regional crown
Claire Ceresa put on a masterful performance and Morton girls soccer set an IHSA record in a regional title victory, continuing one of the team's best seasons in program history.

Jonathan Michel
May 23


The Roundup, May 22, 2026: Softball and girls soccer provide regional title thrillers, Eureka and Normal U-High stand out in state track prelims
A thrilling day of action featured regional titles being handed out in softball and girls soccer, plus postseason track, tennis and lacrosse.

Jonathan Michel
May 23


The Roundup, May 21, 2026: State, sectional track keeps rolling, Normal U-High softball wins third straight regional
Girls state track prelims and a big Class 2A boys track sectional, plus playoff softball and extra-inning baseball games made for an exciting slate of games.

Jonathan Michel
May 21


Vote: CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, May 11-17, 2026
Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week winners, featuring nominees from baseball, softball, girls soccer, track and field and boys tennis.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 21


The Roundup, May 20, 2026: State spots clinched in boys track and field, nine area softball teams advance
Lots of state tickets were punched in boys track and field, plus playoff softball and Dunlap baseball winning a conference title led Wednesday's slate.

Jonathan Michel
May 21


Morton’s Darcy, Normal Community’s White win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
Morton's Tate Darcy and Normal Community's Cali White won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 20


Logan’s walk-off single gives Eureka chance to win first regional title in nine years
Eureka senior Emma Logan kept the Hornets' best season in nearly a decade alive with a walk-off hit in Tuesday's regional semifinals.

Jonathan Michel
May 20


The Roundup, May 19, 2026: Plenty of area softball, girls soccer teams advance in regionals, Morton baseball earns big Mid-Illini win
Lots of Central Illinois teams won in playoff softball, girls soccer and lacrosse while Morton and Tremont led the way in baseball.

Jonathan Michel
May 20


The Roundup, May 18, 2026: Dunlap posts key victory, Duncheon throws no-hitter, Lovell scores six goals in playoff win
Dunlap and Normal Community baseball won key conference games, Richwoods and Dee-Mack won walk-offs and playoff softball and girls soccer highlighted Monday's slate.

Jonathan Michel
May 18


CSM Softball Power Rankings, May 18, 2026: Illini Bluffs overtakes Brimfield, Canton and IVC move up after strong weeks
The final softball power rankings before the regional semifinals start include Illini Bluffs, Canton and IVC making notable upward moves.

Jonathan Michel
May 18


CSM Baseball Power Rankings, May 18, 2026: Tremont seizes top small school spot, Washington moves up
Tremont moved into the No. 1 small school spot and slight movement was seen elsewhere in CSM's weekly look at the top baseball teams in Central Illinois.

Jonathan Michel
May 18


Dunlap’s Peterson throws records out the window in rapid rise to one of nation’s best
Dunlap's Patrick Peterson has become one of the nation's top shot put and discus throwers as just a sophomore.

Jonathan Michel
May 17
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