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From Deshaun Anderson’s 81-yard burst to Rafael ‘RJ’ Jackson’s chase of a program record, the Peoria area boasts a deep pool of rushing talent heading into the 2026 season.
Idarrious “DD” Bowie, a 27‑year‑old former collegiate football player, was killed in northern Rankin County, Mississippi. His career, personality and family life are remembered by coaches and teammates who hope his story inspires future generations.
Ryan Lindley stepped down as head coach of Morton High School's baseball team after a single season, citing health and wellness reasons, while the program looks to build on a strong 2025 performance.
The case against five suspects in the killing of Idarrious Bowie has moved to a preliminary hearing, revealing detailed accusations and strict pre‑trial conditions.
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association has released the rosters for its 2026 annual high school all‑star basketball games, detailing schedules, divisions and regional teams.
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.
Naperville will host the culmination of the IHSA girls soccer state tournaments, where Father McGivney, Pleasant Plains, Crystal Lake Central, Morton, New Trier and Naperville Central vie for top honors.
The Morton girls soccer squad, led by standout performances from Madi Greiner and Claire Ceresa, extended their unbeaten streak to 11 wins and will now face Wheaton St. Francis in the semifinals.
Morton High School clinched the Class 2A Morton Sectional title with a 5‑0 victory over Dunlap, driven by Claire Ceresa's hat trick, while Edwardsville halted Notre Dame's perfect season with a 2‑0 win.
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.