Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Champaign Central High School across Soccer, Baseball.
The News-Gazette's final baseball Top 10 poll for the 2026 season highlights St. Joseph-Ogden's 40-2 championship run, other regional powerhouses, and the coaches and players who defined the year.
Despite a challenging position shift, Welge’s standout performances and commitment to Central Michigan University have cemented her legacy as a regional soccer standout.
Six local high school baseball teams are battling through June playoffs, with coaches using routine strategies to keep players focused as they chase sectional and state titles.
Notre Dame routed East Moline United 5-0 with a hat trick from Abigail Chaddock, while Dunlap edged Normal West 1-0 in double overtime. Both squads will meet their respective championship opponents on Friday.
Champaign Central overcame a halftime deficit to win a 3-1 Class 2A regional championship, highlighted by Coach Steve Whiteley's praise and key performances from Rylie Schulze, Kallyn Elliott and the defensive trio.