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The Roundup, May 16, 2026: Softball wraps up regular season, Normal Community throws no-hitter, Tremont among several winners at HOIC showcase
The HOIC Showcase, Normal Community's no-hitter and softball doubleheaders led Saturday's variety of games.

Jonathan Michel
May 17


The Roundup, May 15, 2026: Illini Bluffs softball, Normal West baseball win pitcher’s duels, postseason soccer begins
Illini Bluffs softball and Normal West baseball won notable low-scoring battles while playoff soccer kicked off and conference tournaments were played in boys tennis.

Jonathan Michel
May 15


PND’s Stone relishes opportunity to play for U-15 National Team: ‘Didn’t feel real’
A PND star freshman soccer player will play for the U.S. U-15 National Team next week, making history for Central Illinois.

Jonathan Michel
May 15


The Roundup, May 14, 2026: El Paso-Gridley, Tri-Valley win sectionals in girls track, Illini Bluffs softball grabs big win
Girls track and field sectionals wrapped up with El Paso-Gridley and Tri-Valley winning titles while Mid-Illini play in softball finished as well.

Jonathan Michel
May 15


Metamora boys tennis reaping rewards with record-setting season: ‘We all work great with each other’
Metamora boys tennis has seen the fruits of its labor pay off with its winningest season in program history and is still hungry for more.

Jonathan Michel
May 14


Morton’s Fifer chooses to stay in-state, committing to Illinois
Morton offensive lineman Soren Fifer made his college commitment to Illinois on Thursday.

Jonathan Michel
May 14


The Roundup, May 13, 2026: Dozens of athletes qualify for state in girls track and field, Morton and Metamora baseball notch big Mid-Illini wins
Girls track and field athletes punched their tickets to state while Morton and Metamora won big Mid-Illini baseball tilts.

Jonathan Michel
May 14


Vote: CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, May 4-10, 2026
Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week with nominees from baseball, softball, track and field, girls soccer and boys tennis.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 13


The Roundup, May 12, 2026: Morton, PND soccer, Metamora boys track win conference titles, Normal Community downs U-High in baseball
Morton and PND girls soccer, plus Metamora boys track and field won conference titles and Normal Community was victorious in a big Twin Cities baseball game.

Jonathan Michel
May 12


Normal Community’s Weber, Bloomington Central Catholic’s Braucht win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
Normal Community's Beckett Weber and Bloomington Central Catholic's Caroline Braucht won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 12


The Roundup, May 11, 2026: Dunlap, East Peoria win big M-I baseball games, Metamora’s Nelson throws no-hitter, Eureka boys track wins HOIC
Mid-Illini baseball and softball games, IVC softball's upset win and Eureka boys track and field winning the HOIC highlighted an eventful slate to start the week.

Jonathan Michel
May 12


From center fielder to CNA, Dee-Mack’s Kelley exemplifies hard work
Dee-Mack's Rease Kelley is balancing a busy schedule of being a CNA and an exemplary teammate on the softball field.

Jonathan Michel
May 11


CSM Softball Power Rankings, May 11, 2026: Washington, Metamora move up in minor Mid-Illini shake-up
Two Mid-Illini squads and Normal U-High inched upward in the area power rankings, which feature four teams that earned No. 1 seeds for the postseason.

Jonathan Michel
May 11


CSM Baseball Power Rankings, May 11, 2026: IVC makes debut with little changes seen
IVC makes it season debut in the CSM Baseball Power Rankings while many of the area's top teams held serve.

Jonathan Michel
May 11


The Roundup, May 9, 2026: Ellison’s grand slam lifts Illini Bluffs, Washington’s Foster throws no-hitter
Illini Bluffs softball and Washington baseball won with emphasis while several girls soccer and boys tennis teams picked up victories as well.

Jonathan Michel
May 10


Dunlap baseball using loss to Herscher as fuel for rest of the season
Dunlap is eyeing its second Mid-Illini title in three years and is using a loss on Friday as fuel with several key games coming up.

Michael Savoie
May 9


The Roundup, May 8, 2026: IVC, Normal U-High baseball throw no-hitters, Canton, Normal Community softball win walk-offs
Normal Community's Kendall Jones swings during a game against Brimfield/Elmwood. Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media A busy day on the diamond and on the track resulted in many notable performances on Friday, including IVC’s Keegan Schol and a pair of Normal U-High pitchers throwing a no-hitter. Dee-Mack’s Jerry Hahn, Normal Community’s Owen Vercruysse and Richwoods’ Brendan Wright were among several other pitchers to throw gems. Canton and Normal Community won via walk-offs

Clutch Sports Staff
May 9


Morton’s Cantwell has softball leadership, lofty grades down to a science
Morton softball player Kate Cantwell is one of the top students in the school and has been the Potters' main leader on the softball diamond.

Jonathan Michel
May 8


The Roundup, May 7, 2026: Brimfield/Elmwood, Olympia, PND, BCC, Normal U-High win conference titles, Dunlap softball wins big Mid-Illini clash
Dunlap's Sutton Centoni throws a pitch during a game against East Peoria. Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media A handful of conference titles were won in various sports across Central Illinois on Thursday. Brimfield/Elmwood baseball and softball both beat Delavan to clinch ICAC crowns while Olympia used a late spurt to win the Sangamo Conference in softball. Peoria Notre Dame girls soccer clinched at least a share of the Big 12 title while Bloomington Central Catholic won the

Clutch Sports Staff
May 8


Vote: CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, April 27-May 3, 2026
Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week with nominees from baseball, softball, track and field, soccer and lacrosse!

Clutch Sports Staff
May 7
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