The Roundup, Oct. 16, 2026: Normal Community, Heyworth, Dunlap close regular season strong, East Peoria, IVC, Richwoods clinch playoffs
Nine weeks of the football regular season are in the books following Friday night’s games across Central Illinois, that were highlighted by dominant performances from conference champions Normal Community, Morton and Heyworth.
Dunlap and Peoria Notre Dame also picked up quality wins while Washington, IVC and Richwoods all picked up their third wins that are nearly guaranteed to get each team in the playoffs. East Peoria and Tremont assured their playoff spots by picking up their fourth wins of the season as well.
There was plenty of action in other sports too, with Pekin and Morton winning Mid-Illini cross country titles, Normal U-High boys doing the same in the Central State Eight. Tennis sectionals kicked off and volleyball and soccer all had several area teams in action.
Check out all the scores, recaps and top performers from the night in The Roundup!
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