
Jamisen Green Commits to Southern Illinois Women’s Basketball
The Salukis announced the signing of Harrisburg High School's all‑time leading scorer, highlighting her work ethic, academic plans, and regional impact.
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The Salukis announced the signing of Harrisburg High School's all‑time leading scorer, highlighting her work ethic, academic plans, and regional impact.

The 2026 Illinois High School Association baseball state finals will take place in Champaign and Joliet, featuring semifinal matchups across Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A, culminating in championship games on June 13.

Southern Illinois University has added Harrisburg High School’s all‑time leading scorer Jamisen Green to its 2026 women’s basketball roster, a move praised by Coach Kelly Bond‑White and highlighting the program’s dedication to local talent.
Ryan Lindley stepped down as head coach of Morton High School's baseball team after a single season, citing health and wellness reasons, while the program looks to build on a strong 2025 performance.

The Edwardsville girls soccer team finished fourth in the Class 3A state tournament, earning their second state trophy and capping a three‑year run that showcased dominant defense, clutch performances and a senior class that will shape the program’s future.
David Shannahan, a Hall of Fame coach who shaped high school sports in Illinois for decades, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of championships, mentorship, and community service.

Emily Meinert, a strength and conditioning expert with collegiate playing experience, has been hired by Arizona's head coach Becky Burke to bolster the Wildcats' performance program.

Alleman Catholic High School will play a junior varsity football schedule this fall, citing enrollment trends and a commitment to restoring varsity competition soon.

The University of Arizona announced the appointment of Emily Meinert, a seasoned strength and conditioning specialist, to lead performance enhancement for the women's basketball program.

Sixteen teams competed in Braidwood, highlighted by Alyssa Wollenzien’s fourth‑place finish and All‑State mention.

The recent elevation of Ryan Hellenthal to associate head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville highlights a sustained period of growth, marked by record‑setting performances and a historic March Madness appearance.

Northern Illinois University announces the signing of Chicago forward Mykolas Ivanauskas, a versatile big man whose recent stats and high motor have drawn praise from head coach Matt Majkrzak.

Three‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano’s championship‑winning Ford Mustang is currently on display at a 24‑hour Shell station in Rockford, Illinois, drawing fans and motorists alike.

Father McGivney High School in Glen Carbon, Illinois, honored its first Class 1A girls soccer state title with a ceremony that highlighted a 24‑2‑3 season, a 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains, and the program’s third overall state championship.

The school announced the appointment on June 9, bringing an insider with a proven track record to the helm of the girls basketball program.

The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a trio of Arizona prospects, highlighting a strategic shift that stretches from the Sun Belt to the broader national recruiting landscape.

Lincoln Williams, a three‑star guard from Kankakee, Illinois, has committed to the University of Illinois, bringing elite athleticism and defensive versatility to a program already enriched by recent commitments.
Three-star defensive back Jonathan Harris from Brother Rice High School in Illinois has committed to Iowa, joining defensive lineman Bariyus Allen from Belmont High School in Ohio in the 2027 class.

The Big Ten has unveiled the full home and away matchups for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, highlighting Nebraska's nine‑game home slate and road trips to UCLA and USC.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced the addition of Lincoln Williams, a top‑ranked guard from Kankakee, as the Fighting Illini secure a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement and bolster their 2026 roster.

The Big Ten unveiled its upcoming women's basketball slate, highlighting Michigan State's home and away matchups, the return of All‑Big Ten honorees, and the broader context of the conference's scheduling evolution.

The conference has unveiled the opponents for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, highlighting Illinois' home and away matchups, the Las Vegas tournament finale, and the program's strong performance under coach Shauna Green.

The conference unveiled an 18‑game schedule that includes nine home matchups against Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Oregon and Washington, while road games will take the Wildcats to Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC and Wisconsin. The tournament is set for Las Vegas in 2027.

Jaxson Davis, the premier Illinois prospect and No. 42 overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle, has received a Kentucky offer and cites Tyrese Maxey as a model, while teammate Ryan Hampton’s commitment signals a strong Wildcats class.