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The Roundup, April 4, 2026: Tri-Valley, Normal U-High Pick Up Multiple Wins in Softball Tournaments
A big Saturday of action featured several softball tournaments, non-conference baseball games, plus girls soccer, boys track, tennis and lacrosse

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 5


The Roundup, April 3, 2026: Big day of baseball for Mid-Illini teams, Brimfield and Normal U-High win softball matchups handily
Several Mid-Illini baseball teams won while Normal U-High and Brimfield softball cruised to run-rule victories.

Mark Wagner
Apr 4


The Roundup, April 2, 2026: Dunlap earns sweep, Normal Community takes close win
Dunlap baseball earned a sweep, Metamora stayed undefeated and Normal Community picked up a close win.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 3


The Roundup, April 1, 2026: Washington, IVC softball win big, Normal Community, U-High prevail in Intercity soccer
Intercity soccer and big wins from IVC and Washington softball were among Wednesday's biggest highlights.

Jonathan Michel
Apr 1


Vote: CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, March 23-29, 2026
Vote for this week's CSM Spring Athletes of the Week which feature standout nominees from track and field, baseball, softball, girls soccer and boys tennis!

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 1


2026 Clutch Sports Media Girls Basketball All-Area Team: 50 Central Illinois players earn honors
Check out the top 50 girls basketball players from the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area this season in Clutch Sports Media's All-Area team.

Clutch Sports Staff
Apr 1


The Roundup, March 31, 2026: Trio of HOIC baseball teams victorious, Ahrens stays hot, BCC, Brimfield softball keep rolling
Three HOIC teams won key non-conference games and several small-school softball teams rolled on Tuesday.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 31


Spring Scope-Out: Brimfield/Elmwood, Illini Bluffs lead top small-school softball teams in Central Illinois
CSM's final softball Spring Scope-Out takes a look at the top small school teams in the area, including Brimfield/Elmwood and Illini Bluffs.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 31


The Roundup, March 30, 2026: Lippens’ no-hitter, Ahrens’ cycle, Post’s walk-off, LaFollette’s late goal lead busy Monday
A no-hitter and a cycle in baseball, a dramatic walk-off in softball and a heavyweight soccer battle led the way on an entertaining Monday.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 31


Normal Community’s Pyle wins 2026 Clutch Sports Media Boys Swimmer of the Year
Normal Community's Wade Pyle is Clutch Sports Media's 2026 Boys Swimmer of the Year, hear about his record-setting season and career here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 30


Tremont’s Dawson, Pekin’s Lindahl win CSM Spring Athletes of the Week
Tremont's Andrew Dawson and Pekin's Zoe Lindahl won CSM Spring Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here!

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 30


Spring Scope-Out: Normal U-High, Brimfield, IVC lead best of rest in baseball
CSM's final baseball Spring Scope-Out has primers on 15 area small-school teams, including Normal U-High, IVC, Brimfield and Farmington.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 30


Olympia’s Collins wins 2026 CSM Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year
Olympia's Josh Collins is Clutch Sports Media's 2026 Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. Hear about his season with the Spartans and his career here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 28


Spring Scope-Out: Tri-Valley headlines HOIC in softball with Tremont, Eureka eager to keep rising
Tri-Valley softball looks to be a major player in the HOIC and several other area squads carry lots of potential.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 28


The Roundup, March 27, 2026: Illini Bluffs duo win indoor state titles, Morton throws no-hitter, Brimfield throws perfect game
Strong pitching performances and the Class 1A Illinois Top Times indoor track and field meet were the biggest events.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 28


Spring Scope-Out: Tremont leads HOIC baseball group full of contenders
Tremont leads a wide group of Heart of Illinois Conference teams that carry plenty of potential in the 2026 campaign.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 27


The Roundup, March 26, 2026: Ahrens hits for cycle, Eureka, BCC grab multiple wins
An East Peoria star hit for the cycle, Eureka won big in baseball and softball and BCC won a softball doublehader in Tennessee.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 26


Washington’s Smith wins 2026 CSM Boys Swim and Dive Coach of the Year
Washington's Tom Smith is Clutch Sports Media's 2026 Boys Swim and Dive Coach of the Year. Hear about his season with the Panthers and career here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 26


Spring Scope-Out: Bloomington/Normal squads among top threats to win Big 12 in softball
Several softball teams are in contention to win the Big 12 with some of the top candidates coming from the Twin Cities.

Jonathan Michel
Mar 26


Pekin’s Dowell wins 2026 CSM Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year
Pekin's Jared Dowell is Clutch Sports Media's 2026 Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year. Get to know him and about the Dragons' season here.

Clutch Sports Staff
Mar 26
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