Illini Bluffs shuts out Trico, advances to fifth straight state title game

Illini Bluffs sophomore pitcher Cora Ellison and the Tigers celebrate at home plate after Ellison's home run in Friday's Class 1A state semifinal game against Campbell Hill Trico. Francisco Alonzo/Clutch Sports Media

Illini Bluffs softball is dancing on a familiar floor yet again.

Tigers sophomore Cora Ellison belted a home run to center field in the second inning of Friday’s Class 2A state semifinal game against Campbell Hill (Trico) to give the reigning state runner-ups an early lead. She made sure that it was the only run that the Tigers needed, pitching a complete-game shutout in a 3-0 victory. 

With the win, Illini Bluffs pushed its streak of not only reaching state, but advancing to the state title game, to five consecutive years.

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