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‘Excited to be here’: Tremont volleyball relishes experience at state despite semifinal loss
Tremont volleyball hung around with 2-time defending state qualifier Cissna Park, but fell in a close two-set battle in Friday's 1A state semifinals.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 14


Vote: CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, Nov. 3-9, 2025
Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, with nominees from volleyball, football, cross country, swimming and diving and soccer

Clutch Sports Staff
Nov 11


Brimfield’s Nelson, Washington’s Wettstein win CSM Fall Athletes of the Week
Brimfield volleyball player Anja Nelson and Washington soccer player Oliver Wettstein won CSM Fall Athletes of the Week after big playoff performances, get to know them here!

Clutch Sports Staff
Nov 11


Normal Community overmatched against Marist, ending remarkable season one game shy of state
Normal Community volleyball's bid for a state berth was extinguished at the hands of the reigning Class 4A state champs, closing out the Iron's 34-win season.

Michael Savoie
Nov 11


Panthers’ bid for first-ever state volleyball berth falls short in close battle: ‘Played their hearts out’
Washington did all it could do against a bigger, faster Providence Catholic team, but fell short in a Class 3A super-sectional on their home floor.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 11


The Roundup, Nov. 10, 2025: BCC, Normal U-High, Tremont volleyball punch state tickets
Tremont, Bloomington Central Catholic and Normal U-High volleyball all advanced to this weekend's IHSA State Finals.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 11


CSM Football Power Rankings, Nov. 10, 2025: Class 2A, 5A teams lead way among six area quarterfinalists
Farmington and Tri-Valley moved up in the CSM Football Power Rankings, with all remaining teams still alive in the playoffs taking the top spots.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 10


The Roundup, Nov. 8, 2025: Eureka XC wins state title, Washington soccer finishes second, six football teams advance, plus swim sectionals
State cross country, thrilling playoff football games, Washington soccer's state title game going to penalty kicks and sectional swimming made for a huge day of prep sports.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 9


Washington soccer headed to Class 2A state title game, shatters Rocks in state semis
Washington soccer will play for a state title after defeating Rock Island in a Class 2A state semifinal on Friday.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 7


Normal U-High’s Ocheltree wins CSM 2025 Girls Golfer of the Year
Normal U-High's Natalie Ocheltree is Clutch Sports Media's 2025 Girls Golfer of the Year after leading the Pioneers to a state berth and winning a bevy of tournaments.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 7


CSM Pick 'Em: Round 2 Playoffs, 2025
CSM staff members pick who they think will win for all 2nd-round playoff football games involving area teams.

Clutch Sports Staff
Nov 7


Normal U-High’s Dennis wins CSM 2025 Girls Golf Coach of the Year
Normal U-High's Greg Dennis is Clutch Sports Media' 2025 Girls Golf Coach of the Year after helping lead the Pioneers back to state.

Clutch Sports Staff
Nov 7


Snow and seniors lead Normal U-High’s comeback victory in 3A sectional title battle
Normal U-High volleyball relied on its large group seniors to win a Class 3A sectional title, putting the Pioneers one win away from state.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 7


The Roundup, Nov. 6, 2025: Three Twin Cities teams, two Cinderellas win volleyball sectional titles
Normal Community, Normal U-High, Washington, Bloomington Central Catholic and Tremont all advanced to the Elite 8 in their respective classes in volleyball.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 6


Second-ever playoff win, family, “money downs” and bouncing back make Heyworth’s season one to remember
Heyworth football has plenty of reasons why this season has been special, including picking up its second-ever playoff win.

Mark Wagner
Nov 6


2025 Clutch Sports Media Girls Golf All-Area Teams: 31 Central Illinois golfers earn honors
Check out the top 31 girls golfers from the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area this season in Clutch Sports Media's first All-Area teams.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 6


CSM Football Power Rankings, Nov. 6, 2025: Metamora, Bloomington among few to move ahead of second round
All 10 of the ranked teams in the CSM Power Rankings are still alive in the postseason.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 6


Dunlap’s Eccles wins 2025 CSM Boys Golfer of the Year
Dunlap's Nolan Eccles is CSM's 2025 Boys Golfer of the Year after winning the Class 2A state title.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 5


Vote: CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2025
Vote for this week's CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, with nominees from football, volleyball, boys soccer and cross country.

Clutch Sports Staff
Nov 5


With momentum brimming, Morton and Normal U-High set to clash for sectional title
Morton and Normal U-High won sectional semifinals on Tuesday to set up a rematch for Thursday's sectional title.

Jonathan Michel
Nov 5
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