Bulldogs Ranked Third in Preseason Poll
The Mahomet‑Seymour Bulldogs open the season as The News‑Gazette’s No. 3 preseason team, driven by a strong defense and a talented backfield.
Aug 8, 2026
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Justin Bernaix earns 2026 Coach of the Year honor
In his first year at the helm of Edwardsville High School, Justin Bernaix led the Tigers to a fourth‑place finish at the IHSA Class 3A State Tournament, a feat that earned him the 2026 Telegraph Large‑Schools Girls Soccer Coach of the Year award.
Aug 2, 2026
Anna Maxim’s Remarkable Senior Season Leads Edwardsville to State Triumph
Anna Maxim, a senior midfielder for Edwardsville’s girls soccer team, combined athletic dominance with academic distinction, guiding her squad to a sectional title and a state tournament berth while preparing for a biomedical engineering degree at Florida.
Jul 29, 2026
Michigan Wolverines to Open 2026 Season Against Western Michigan
The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.
Jul 28, 2026
Redbirds Ranked Second in MVFC Preseason Poll
The Illinois State Redbirds were selected second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, earning three first‑place votes and 256 points, while twelve players earned watch‑list honors and the team opens the 2026 season on August 29 at home against St. Francis.
Jul 28, 2026
FCS Football 2026: 10 Games That Will Shape the Landscape
A look at the most compelling FCS contests slated for the 2026-27 season, featuring top‑ranked teams, historic rivalries and storylines that will captivate fans across the nation.
Jun 19, 2026
Jason Slay Joins Cincinnati Bearcats as Assistant Coach
Jason Slay's hiring adds NIT‑final experience to Cincinnati's coaching staff as the Bearcats prepare for a November debut.
Jun 16, 2026
UT Martin Unveils 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule with Ambitious Non‑Conference Slate
The University of Tennessee at Martin has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring exhibition matches, a demanding non‑conference road trip and a full Ohio Valley Conference campaign, all coordinated by head coach Mike Varga.
Jun 11, 2026
IHSA Baseball Supersectionals Set for June 8, Path to State Finals Defined
The 2026 IHSA baseball postseason reaches its supersectional stage with 32 teams remaining, featuring a detailed schedule of games across Illinois venues that will determine the state finalists.
Jun 6, 2026
Sectional Finals Loom After Thrilling Opening Matches
The Illinois High School Association's girls soccer sectionals opened with dramatic results, including Columbia's overtime win and Edwardsville's narrow victory, paving the way for upcoming finals.
May 27, 2026
Spartans’ Senior Arms Gear Up for Final Showdown
Nolan Higgins and Carter Monke, key pitchers for Michigan State, reflect on their growth and upcoming senior celebrations as the team prepares for a non‑conference series with Illinois State.
May 14, 2026