High school football in central Illinois is being played at a high level this spring and it's proven by the latest rankings.

Find out where your team ranks heading into Week 4. More >>

MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) -- After 390 days, the Mt. Zion softball team has officially returned to their practice field.

The last time the Lady Braves played a game, they took home third place in the 2019 IHSA State Tournament. More >>

MAROA, IL. (WAND-TV) -- With seven sports returning to action today, including softball, the WAND sports team went out across central Illinois to see how schools such as Maroa-Forsyth were preparing for the upcoming softball season.  More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- On this week's edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper joins the WAND sports team to discuss the NCAA Tournament Championship game.

Tupper also discusses how the Illini and the rest of the Big Ten need to change in the future if they want to play the same level of competitive basketball as Baylor and Gonzaga. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The Sacred Heart-Griffin volleyball team is off to one of its best starts in program history!

After losing in their second match of the year the team has run off nine straight wins and haven't dropped a set during the streak! More >>

(WAND-TV) -- This week's Friday Frenzy may be over, but high school football action from around central Illinois is not.  More >>

(WAND-TV) -- Illinois basketball star Ayo Dosunmu earned yet another honor for his career Saturday as the junior won the Bob Cousy Award for being the nation's top point guard.  More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- After taking the first game of Saturday's double-header 7-0 over Carthage College, the Big Blue took game two with ease, putting up 10 hits in a 10-3 win. 

Right fielder Kailey Pulec put up three RBI as Bailey Coffman tossed 4 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits.  More >>

(WAND-TV) -- The Original Friday Frenzy returns for another week of action as the WAND Sports team brings you coverage from across the central Illinois area. More >>

WAND Sports' Athlete of the Week!

Each week, sports director Mark Pearson, Evan Abramson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member! More >>

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The fourth Division I head coach of the Eastern Illinois men's basketball program was officially introduced this afternoon.

Marty Simmons comes to EIU from Clemson where he was a special assistant to the head coach. More >>

High school volleyball continues in central Illinois!

Here are the matches that the WAND Sports Team was able to get to tonight. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini's Adam Miller has entered the transfer portal.

This was confirmed by the University of Illinois this evening. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- It's not quite yet Friday but two local teams met up on the gridiron tonight.

Tuscola traveling to take on St. Teresa. More >>

There were some excellent high school volleyball matches being played across central Illinois tonight.

Here are the highlights from the ones the WAND Sports team was able to get to. More >>

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The Eastern Illinois men's basketball program has a new man at the helm.

Today, EIU announced that Marty Simmons will be their next head coach. More >>

High school volleyball is in full force in central Illinois.

Tonight, the WAND Sports Team was able to get to several matches. Here are the highlights. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND-TV) -- It's 20 days until the Orange and Blue Spring game, and Bret Bielema's first big test of the coming football season is nearly here.

With that said, through every practice, progression is on the mind. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- It's almost April and golf in central Illinois is in full force!

All Decatur golf courses are open and they're seeing an uptick in golfers. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Millikin women's volleyball is no stranger to success in recent years.

Despite numerous changes to the team's schedule and protocols on and off the court, their ability to dominate has not diminished. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- Rochester traveling to take on Springfield High at Memorial Stadium and both offenses were on fire in the first half.

The two teams combined for 11 touchdowns and 76 points in the first half of play. At halftime, the Rockets led 42-34. More >>

(WAND-TV) -- The original Friday Frenzy returns for another week of action as the WAND Sports team brings you coverage from across the central Illinois area. More >>

WAND Sports' Athlete of the Week!

Each week, sports director Mark Pearson, Evan Abramson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member! More >>

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Danville athletes from over the past twenty years were involved in an open forum discussion Wednesday night speaking on student leadership.

The forum was put together by the youth mentoring program Ubuntu Mentoring, a group that is focused on the development of youth in Danville. More >>

She was a local star in the 217 and now she's the DII National Player of the Year.

Former Okaw Valley basketball player Paige Robinson is now with Drury University and she's getting national recognition. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Bret Bielema last coached a college football game on November 24th, 2017.

That'll change this fall and right now, he's coaching spring ball for the University of Illinois. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Throughout the month of March, Millikin athletics have seen a wide range of success from many of their teams, including football, baseball and volleyball.  More >>

(WAND-TV) -- High school volleyball returned to action across central Illinois Monday night as the WAND sports team covered a couple of matchups across the area. More >>

NORMAL, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Illinois State University football Head Coach Brock Spack announced Sunday night that the Redbirds' remaining 2021 spring football season has been canceled in an effort to protect the health and safety of the players.

The decision was also made in an effort to ensure their readiness for the upcoming 2021 Fall 11-game schedule. More >>

(WAND-TV) -- The first week of the high school football season is officially over with as games were played across central Illinois both Friday and Saturday.

Below are the games the WAND Sports team covered around central Illinois.  More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- The Millikin football program opened its 2021 season with a win at home against Illinois Wesleyan 

The Big Blue took down Illinois Wesleyan 38-28 thanks to strong performances by Cal Pohrte and Colton Lockwood.  More >>

WAND Sports' Athlete of the Week! More >>

(WAND-TV)-- The original Friday Frenzy returns for the first week of the 2021 high school football season as the WAND Sports team brings you coverage from across the central Illinois area. More >>

The CIC announced which athletes made their First Team All-Conference teams.

Here's the full list. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- With a combined 16 years of umpiring, Early West and Antwane McClelland decided to create a baseball and softball league for local kids during the pandemic.

The tournament is called the Midwest Umpire Classic. It contains athletes ages seven through 14. More >>

Everyone knows that the Illini will play Drexel in the round of 64 on Friday.

But not everyone knows what challenges the Dragons will present. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini football program hosted their pro day today.

Four Illinois football players showed their skills to 30 NFL teams. More >>