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The Roundup, May 6, 2026: Morton wins Mid-Illini in girls track, NCHS’ Reiners tosses no-no, Dunlap, East Peoria, Metamora keep pace in Mid-Illini baseball
The Mid-Illini Conference Meet in girls track, wins from Normal Community and Normal U-High in baseball and Mid-Illini baseball games led Wednesday's action.

Jonathan Michel
May 6


Tri-Valley’s Milton, Morton’s Lovell win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
Tri-Valley's Maren Milton and Morton's Hudson Lovell won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 6


The Roundup, May 5, 2026: Canton, Normal West softball turn heads with conference wins, Metamora tennis clinches Mid-Illini title
Canton softball pulled a big Mid-Illini upset while Normal West softball and Peoria Christian baseball won rivalry games. Girls soccer, track and field and boys tennis also featured several notable events.

Jonathan Michel
May 6


CSM Softball Power Rankings, May 5, 2026: Big hitting performances lead to small changes among top teams
Central Illinois' top softball teams put up big hitting performances last week, leading to minor changes in this week's power rankings.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 5


CSM Baseball Power Rankings, May 5, 2026: Metamora, Farmington on hot streaks heading into home stretch
Metamora and Farmington's recent stretches have them moving up in the latest look at the top baseball teams in the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area.

Clutch Sports Staff
May 5


Normal West baseball focuses on being sponges, not bricks as young core emerges
Despite having a young core and a key injury affecting the team, Normal West baseball is proving to be competitive once again entering a crucial stretch of the season.

Garrett Oliver
May 5


The Roundup, May 4, 2026: Peoria Christian baseball, Dee-Mack softball win on walk-offs, conference play returns, Eureka wins HOIC in girls track and field
Big conference games, walk-offs and no-hitters highlighted action on the diamond while Normal U-High girls soccer and Eureka girls track won titles.

Jonathan Michel
May 5


The Roundup, May 2, 2026: Big wins for Dunlap, Morton and Normal West softball teams
A pitching duel between baseball teams from Bloomington Central Catholic and Tri-Valley stood out among a busy Saturday preps slate, as did decisive softball wins from Dunlap and Morton. And the Peoria Notre Dame girls soccer team kept its unbeaten season intact with a big win at the Bettendorf Tournament of Champions in Iowa.

Joey Wright
May 3


The Roundup, May 1, 2026: Eggenberger gives Dee-Mack a walk-off win at Dozer Park
A busy Friday preps slate saw plenty of local soccer teams head to Iowa to compete in the Bettendorf Tournament of Champions, baseball teams from Deer Creek-Mackinaw and Tri-Valley suit up at Dozer Park and several softball teams post big offensive performances.

Joey Wright
May 2


The Roundup, April 30, 2026: Washington softball, Dunlap, Brimfield/Elmwood baseball earn walk-off wins, Eisfelder wins 200th game for Richwoods
Several walk-off wins and a hefty amount of soccer games led the way on Thursday's local prep sports slate.

Garrett Oliver
May 1


Vote: CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, April 20-26, 2026
Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week with nominees from softball, baseball, track and field, girls soccer and lacrosse plus boys tennis.

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 30


The Roundup, April 29, 2026: Seidell’s three homers, Weber’s no-hitter, Peoria city meet in track highlight Wednesday’s action
Several area sluggers and pitchers had monster days on the diamond while the Peoria All-City and Fulton County track meets featured many local winners.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 30


Central Catholic’s Coffman announces retirement after 28 years
Bloomington Central Catholic girls basketball coach Debbie Coffman is retiring after 28 years, leaving a legacy as the program's all-time wins leader.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 29


The Roundup, April 28, 2026: Washington baseball rallies, Metamora and Pekin win in Mid-Illini softball, Normal West and U-High win Intercity track
Tuesday was filled with strong pitching performances, conference games in baseball, softball and girls soccer, plus lots of track meets, including the Intercity Meet.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 29


Henry/Midland’s Bumber follows family legacy to Navy while creating her own in track
Henry/Midland's Daniella Bumber looks to win a state title before continuing her running career at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 28


Normal West’s Bachman, Peoria Christian’s Lovell win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
Normal West's Ty Bachman and Peoria Christian's Addy Lovell won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 28


CSM Softball Power Rankings, April 27, 2026: Pekin soars, Eureka and BCC join the fold
Pekin, Eureka and Bloomington Central Catholic saw their ranks change for the better in the latest CSM Softball Power Rankings.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 27


CSM Baseball Power Rankings: April 27, 2026: Several top teams look to bounce back from losses
Washington and Brimfield/Elmwood are on the rise while several top teams in the area look to bounce back from losses last week.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 27


Barth steps down as Washington girls basketball head coach after 10 years: ‘One of the greatest honors’
Washington girls basketball head coach Kim Barth is stepping down after 10 seasons and leading the Panthers to a Class 3A state title in March.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 27


Peoria High baseball finds purpose in persistence: ‘We know we can win’
Peoria High hasn't won a varsity baseball game in over three years. That hasn't stopped the Lions from shying away from the process of building their program back up and showing up every day.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 25
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