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From the Peoria Mustangs to the AHL’s Laval Rocket, Dillan Bentley’s hockey trajectory leads him to the Montreal Canadiens’ 2026 Developmental Prospects Camp, where coach Jean‑Guy Trudel praises his work ethic.
The Missouri Valley Conference reshapes its postseason basketball tournaments, granting top regular‑season finishers two‑round byes and consolidating events in St. Louis for cost savings and broadcast impact.
The upcoming 2026 football season for Peoria‑area high schools begins August 20, featuring conference matchups, weekly game dates and a championship weekend at Illinois State University in Normal.
Peoria Notre Dame senior Emy Wardle has pledged to play for Bradley University, bringing a decorated junior season and a family connection to the program as the Braves prepare for a new coaching era.
Despite a 10‑game losing streak to close the 2025‑26 season, Fenwick’s boys basketball squad demonstrated progress at the Riverside‑Brookfield Summer Shootout and looks ahead to the Romeoville Pre‑Live Shootout.
The Chicago Snowballs will perform at Dozer Park on July 11 and 12, offering a mix of baseball skills and choreographed entertainment under the guidance of Ryan Curry.
The Crystal Lake Central Tigers secured their second Class 2A girls soccer championship in three years, defeating Morton 3-1. Key performances from Addison Shaffer and Izzy Ripka defined the match, while Morton's record-breaking season ends with a 26-2-1 record.
Three Peoria youth football programs leave the Junior Football League of Central Illinois for new leagues, citing better preparation, cost savings and dissatisfaction with league direction.
The University of Evansville announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, blending tough non‑conference matchups with a familiar Missouri Valley Conference battle to protect the 2025 regular‑season title.
With professional teams hosting World Cup squads and grassroots clubs poised to attract new fans, Kansas City’s soccer ecosystem is set for a summer of growth.
After a record‑breaking freshman season at Bradley, Maya Foz is set to join Grand Canyon University, bringing her scoring prowess, infectious energy, and family ties to the Lopes program.
A decisive goal by Reagan Jumper, assisted by Astri Selberg, broke a tight contest and propelled Edwardsville into the sectional championship against a dominant Peoria Notre Dame squad.
The 2026 season promises a competitive campaign for Peoria City as they aim to reclaim the USL League 2 national championship, opening at Shea Stadium against Des Moines and featuring a mix of hometown standouts and overseas signings.
Daniel Ruffin, a former Peoria High School basketball coach, is scheduled for a pretrial on August 6 and a trial on August 17 after being charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving two students.
Bradley University announced the hiring of Tom Hammerton as general manager for its men’s and women’s basketball teams, bringing decades of fundraising and leadership experience to the role.
Bradley announced the hiring of Tom Hammerton, a Peoria native and former OSF HealthCare Foundation president, to lead the men's and women's basketball programs. His extensive background in finance and community engagement positions him to navigate the new landscape of NIL deals and player transfers.
The university announced that Hammerton, a Peoria native with a track record of growing assets from $30 million to $400 million, will begin his new role on June 1, working alongside athletics leadership to expand revenue streams and student‑athlete opportunities.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the ten standout high school boys from Peoria, Illinois, whose on‑court feats reshaped the local basketball landscape and launched successful collegiate and professional careers.