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Five students from Lincoln-Way East High School were caught harassing Homewood-Flossmoor fans with racist monkey sounds and gestures during a September 4 football game, prompting swift condemnation from community members, alumni, and the Illinois High School Association.
Gradyn Hartlaub, Riverton High School’s senior quarterback and three‑sport standout, is poised to guide the Hawks to their first winning season since 2009 despite a recent forfeit.
After a 0‑9 record in 2023, Havana High School’s football team is focusing on experience, culture and a tougher schedule as they open against Farmington and later face Rushville‑Industry.
The Illinois High School Association announced probation for Mount Carmel High School’s football team after a premature use of full pads, resulting in a suspension for head coach Jordan Lynch and self‑reported sanctions accepted by the association.
The decision ends a five‑year stretch of losing records for the Decatur school, affecting scheduled matchups and prompting the Illinois High School Association to notify teams, families and athletes.
The 2026 Illinois high school football season kicks off earlier than usual, with practice starting on August 1 and games on August 21. An expanded postseason now includes 48 teams across eight classes, reshaping preparation for teams statewide.
Londyn Sommerville’s decision to attend Creighton University adds another chapter to a basketball‑rich family history, as her brother, father and grandfather all made notable marks on the college game.
A look at five exceptional high school boys soccer players from the Daily Journal area who are shaping the 2026 season with record‑breaking performances and leading their teams to conference and sectional triumphs
The 2026 Illinois high school football season begins earlier than usual, with an expanded playoff field that will feature 384 teams across eight classes, culminating in the state finals at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
The Illinois High School Association and MaxPreps have announced the 2026 football calendar, moving the season start to August 20‑22 and increasing playoff spots from 32 to 48 per class, totaling 384 teams.
Monticello’s senior‑laden football squad eyes a championship after a narrow 2024 state‑title loss, boasting a No. 7 preseason ranking and a revamped roster.
The Illinois High School Association has finalized a 35‑second shot clock for varsity basketball, with strong coach support and preparations underway at Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy High.
The Illinois High School Association has voted to adopt a 35‑second shot clock for varsity basketball, aiming to modernize play and align with national trends.
The Illinois High School Association has shortened the girls flag football regular season to accommodate a larger playoff format, prompting a wait‑and‑see stance from Edwardsville and Alton, a new bill aimed at greater oversight, and a push from coaches to grow the sport.
Over 70 teams converged in Edwardsville for a three‑day tournament that emphasized growth, family involvement, and exposure ahead of the November season kickoff.
Representative Janet Yang Rohr introduces legislation to require an equity impact review of schedule adjustments affecting girls' sports, while the IHSA defends its revised football calendar and addresses health concerns.
The upcoming season will see a mandatory 35‑second shot clock across all varsity games, sparking excitement and concerns among stakeholders.
The Illinois High School Association’s decision to shorten the girls flag football regular season has sparked debate among coaches, legislators and athletes, who weigh the benefits of expanded playoffs against concerns for player welfare and legislative oversight.
The State Journal-Register has unveiled its 2026 all-area baseball teams, recognizing a total of 24 standout athletes — 12 in the large-school division and 12 in the small-school division — from across the coverage region.
The 2026 all-area baseball teams recognize twelve standout players from large schools and twelve from small schools, celebrating offensive firepower, dominant pitching and emerging talent across the region.
Alton’s new boys soccer coach Toby Henesey, steeped in the town’s soccer tradition, outlines his vision for player development, strategic play, and community engagement.
Starting this season, every varsity basketball game in Illinois will feature a 35‑second shot clock, a change that promises faster play but has sparked debate among coaches and athletes.
The Illinois High School Association has voted to require a 35‑second shot clock for all varsity basketball games, a move championed by coaches who say it will speed up play and reward skillful shooting.
The Illinois High School Association finalized a 35‑second shot clock for varsity basketball, requiring schools to install the device or risk forfeiting games beginning in the 2026‑27 season.