Morton came up just short of a state berth, falling in the final seconds to Kaneland in the 3A super-sectionals.

Manual throttled Johnsburg to move on to the Class 2A State Finals for the second consecutive year.

A late run from Chicago Marist sunk Richwoods' state hopes in the Class 4A super-sectionals.

Manual boys basketball is moving on to state while three other area squads fell by one score. Limestone kicked off the softball season with a win.

The Washington girls basketball team’s historic senior class enjoyed plenty of full-circle moments on Saturday afternoon as it helped the program win its first state championship.

Washington senior Mazzy O'Brien (left) drives to the basket against Glenwood senior Stella Lopp during the 2026 IHSA Class 3A state championship game on March 6, 2026 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Skye Gillespie/Clutch Sports Media This story is free to read. To subscribe to Clutch Sports Media Overtime and support local high school sports coverage, click here. NORMAL — The Washington girls basketball team made history on Saturday afternoon thanks to one final show from its all-t

Dee-Mack won the Class 1A state championship to finish a historic season.

Morton's collective team effort was greater than Kankakee's starpower as the Potters won their first sectional title since 2011 over the top-ranked Kays.

Washington advanced to Saturday's Class 3A state title and Morton, Richwoods, Manual and Tremont won sectional titles in boys hoops.

Washington handily beat St. Viator to clinch a spot in Saturday's Class 3A state title game.

Dee-Mack advanced to the Class 1A state championship after a strong effort to beat Rockford Christian.

Three Central Illinois boys hoops teams played in sectional semis with two advancing to face conference foes in their sectional title games.

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Richwoods' Amarion Smith-Holley was a hero for the Knights as Tuesday's Class 4A sectional semi wasn't decided until after the final buzzer.

Richwoods, Morton, Manual and Tremont all advanced to the sectional finals with wins on Tuesday night.

Heyworth's Alia Riddle and IVC's Brady Ward won CSM Winter Athletes of the Week, get to know them and about their big performances here!

Tri-Valley's bid for a state berth came up one game short, but the Vikings plan to build off Monday's supersectional loss.

Dee-Mack girls basketball clinched its first-ever state berth with a heart-stopping win over Wethersfield on Monday night.

Boys swimmers and girls wrestlers wrapped up their seasons at the IHSA State Finals.

35 points from Connor Doe helped Brimfield roll to its first regional title since 2016.