The Roundup, Feb. 24, 2026: Heyworth, Dee-Mack, Midland, Tri-Valley, Washington, Richwoods advance to sectional titles

The Tri-Valley Vikings talk during a timeout at the Heart of Illinois Conference Tournament championship. Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media

Six girls basketball teams in the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area continued their magical seasons and advanced into the Sweet 16 of their respective classes on Thursday night.

In Class 1A, Dee-Mack and Heyworth put on strong performances in the Iroquois West Sectional and will face off for a third time this season in Thursday’s sectional title game. Midland was also impressive with a big win at the Class 1A Shabbona Indian Creek Sectional.

Tri-Valley reached the 30-win mark in a big win over Petersburg PORTA in Class 2A while Normal U-High’s bid to play for a sectional title ended at the buzzer. Washington and Metamora experienced differing fates in the Class 3A Galesburg Sectional and Richwoods will play for a sectional title on its home court after eliminating Moline. 

Morton advanced to the regional finals in the lone boys playoff game of the day.

Check out all the scores, recaps and top performers from the night in The Roundup!

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