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After losing every starter from the 2025 championship side, Unity High School’s 2026 football squad enters the season ranked No. 1, led by junior quarterback Carter Schmid and a returning offensive line, hoping to capture the program’s first state crown since 2000.
The Illini are redefining roles for key players as they prepare for the upcoming season, blending experience with fresh talent.
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.
The latest All-Area baseball team brings together top high school seniors from across central Illinois, each with a unique blend of athletic promise and personal passions.
Dane Eisenmenger's complete-game effort and clutch hitting powered Unity to a 4-1 victory over Maroa-Forsyth, propelling the Rockets into a sectional championship clash with rival St. Joseph-Ogden.