From the Pitch to the Pulpit
Rev. Chase Hilgenbrinck swapped soccer fields for sacred altars, bringing the lessons of the game to his ministry in the Peoria Diocese.
Jul 1, 2026
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Peoria, Illinois
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Dayton Flyers Extend Scholarship Offers to Top 2028 Recruits
The University of Dayton's men's basketball staff announced five new scholarship offers to elite 2028 prospects, highlighting a targeted recruiting push ahead of the next competitive cycle.
Jun 30, 2026
Peoria Hosts Massive Youth Baseball Tournament With 230 Teams
A weekend of competition brought hundreds of young players from across the Midwest to Peoria, featuring bracket play, prize gloves and local partnership.
Jun 29, 2026
Miccah Butler Secures Spot in IBCA All-Star Game
Senior guard Miccah Butler will wear No. 33 for the Class 3A/4A South Team in the upcoming Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Pontiac High School, highlighting a season marked by a 1,000-point milestone and a regional championship.
Jun 12, 2026
Rain Delays Illinois High School Baseball Supersectionals, Rescheduled for June 9
Overnight rain forced the postponement of several Illinois High School Association supersectional baseball games. The contests will now be played on Tuesday, June 9, at alternate sites in Peru, DeKalb, Moline and Bloomington.
Jun 8, 2026
Andrew Parmenter Takes the Helm of Peoria Christian Boys Basketball
Andrew Parmenter, a 2016 graduate of Peoria Christian, has been named head coach of the school's boys basketball team, succeeding Jason Persinger, who amassed 175 wins and six regional titles over eight seasons.
Jun 3, 2026
Greenland’s Arctic Soccer Dream: A Documentary Spotlight
A new Apple TV documentary premieres during the European Champions League weekend, juxtaposing elite football with the raw passion of Greenlandic soccer.
May 31, 2026
Iowa Standouts Selected for Chicago White Sox 2026 Athlete Class
The Chicago White Sox announced its 2026 CHISOX Athlete Class, featuring Iowa basketball forward Cooper Koch, wrestler Nasir Bailey, and former football defensive back John Nestor, alongside athletes from other Big Ten schools.
May 30, 2026
Sectional Showdowns Set the Stage for Illinois High School Soccer Final Four
This week’s IHSA soccer sectional finals delivered surprising results, from Columbia’s 6‑0 defeat to Litchfield’s 3‑1 home victory, and set up the Super Sectional matchups that will determine the final four teams heading to the State Final Four.
May 30, 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
Dunlap Baseball Eyes First Outright Mid‑Illini Crown Since 2019
With a decisive showdown against Metamora looming, the Dunlap high school baseball team is poised to capture its first outright conference championship in six years, driven by standout junior pitchers and a relentless winning mentality.
May 20, 2026
Peoria’s Basketball Legends Among USA TODAY’s 250 Greatest Sports Icons
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the 250 greatest American sports figures, spotlighting Peoria’s rich basketball heritage and the ten high school stars who rose to national prominence.
May 17, 2026