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TUPPER'S TAKE: Looking at the role Quentin McCoy could play with the Illini

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Top plays of the Week: 08-28-26

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Friday Frenzy: Pleasant Plains crushes New Berlin Pretzels into crumbs in blowout

Updated Aug 28, 2026

(WAND) -- The Original Friday Frenzy is back for the 2026 season!The WAND Sports team covered 11 games during week 2 on Friday. Our WAND Matchup of the Week featured w… Read moreFriday Frenzy: Pleasant Plains crushes New Berlin Pretzels into crumbs in blowout

Unity Christian improves to 2-0, Pawnee gets big road win

Updated Aug 27, 2026

(WAND) -- A busy Thursday night for high school sports, with Thursday night football and volleyball matches. Read moreUnity Christian improves to 2-0, Pawnee gets big road win

Pleasant Plains hoping to continue growing in rivalry game

Updated Aug 27, 2026

One day until our week 2 WAND matchup of the week between Pleasant Plains and New Berlin. Read morePleasant Plains hoping to continue growing in rivalry game

New Berlin ready for rivalry game and to earn first win of the season

Updated Aug 26, 2026

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini's talent will be tough to match when healthy

Updated Aug 24, 2026

Mattoon CUSD welcomes Uppencamp as new high school head baseball coach

Updated Aug 24, 2026

Mattoon CUSD #2 has announced the hiring of Heath Uppencamp as the new Head Baseball Coach at Mattoon High School. Read moreMattoon CUSD welcomes Uppencamp as new high school head baseball coach

Top Play of the Week winner: Week 1

Updated Aug 24, 2026

(WAND) - The 2026-27 Friday Frenzy season is off to a hot start! The Frenzy 15 delivered some incredible week 1 one plays from the high school football season openers. Read moreTop Play of the Week winner: Week 1

Sullivan football opens with conference win, SHG holds on against Lincoln-Way Central

Updated Aug 22, 2026

(WAND) - The first week of high school football season wasn't limited to just a full Friday slate, but added a Saturday showcase of programs across central Illinois. Read moreSullivan football opens with conference win, SHG holds on against Lincoln-Way Central

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Looking at the role Quentin McCoy could play with the Illini

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini's talent will be tough to match when healthy

TUPPER'S TAKE: 5 key questions entering the 2026 Illini football season

TUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of 8 ranked teams in the Big 10

Top plays of the Week: 08-21-26

Updated Aug 28, 2026

(WAND) -- During the Frenzy 15 WAND Sports will select three of the top plays from the week and let the fans vote which one is the best. Read moreTop plays of the Week: 08-21-26

TUPPER'S TAKE: 5 key questions entering the 2026 Illini football season

Updated Aug 21, 2026

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper shares his five questions about the Fighting Illini before the 2026 season. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 5 key questions entering the 2026 Illini football season

FRIDAY FRENZY: Tuscola's powerful offense proves too much for Warrensburg-Latham

Updated Aug 22, 2026

(WAND) -- The Original Friday Frenzy is back for the 2026 season. The WAND Sports team covered a handful of high school football games. Read moreFRIDAY FRENZY: Tuscola's powerful offense proves too much for Warrensburg-Latham

Tuscola preparing for 'everything' ahead of season-opener at Warrensburg-Latham

Updated Aug 20, 2026

TUSCOLA, Ill. (WAND) - This week's WAND Matchup of the Week highlights the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals and the Tuscola Warriors. Read moreTuscola preparing for 'everything' ahead of season-opener at Warrensburg-Latham

SEASON PREVIEW: Warrenburg-Latham returns stepping up as leaders

Updated Aug 19, 2026

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) -- Warrensburg enters this season with a new head coach in DT Thornton. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Warrenburg-Latham returns stepping up as leaders

SEASON PREVIEW: Warrensburg-Latham building new culture with new head coach

Updated Aug 19, 2026

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) -- Warrensburg-Latham enters this season with a new head coach in DT Thornton. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Warrensburg-Latham building new culture with new head coach

TUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of 8 ranked teams in the Big 10

Updated Aug 17, 2026

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses what to expect with eight ranked teams in the Big Ten this season. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of 8 ranked teams in the Big 10

SEASON PREVIEW: Sullivan's consistency highlighted in 2026 season prep

Updated Aug 17, 2026

SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND) - Sullivan High School football dates back to the Fall of 1908, according to IHSA records. Since the start of the state football playoffs, the pr… Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Sullivan's consistency highlighted in 2026 season prep

SEASON PREVIEW: MacArthur looks to continue building off success in 2026

Updated Aug 16, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The MacArthur Generals look to carry their momentum from last season into this year after making it to the playoffs. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: MacArthur looks to continue building off success in 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: Unity hammering "next man up" mentality after graduating 20+ seniors

Updated Aug 15, 2026

TOLONO, Ill. (WAND) - Second place leaves a sour taste in the mouth of whatever team comes up short of a championship. While the Unity Rockets are pleased with overall… Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Unity hammering "next man up" mentality after graduating 20+ seniors

SEASON PREVIEW: Sacred Heart-Griffin optimistic added depth will lead to more success

Updated Aug 14, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Sacred Heart-Griffin football is preparing for its week one matchup against Lincoln-Way Central. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Sacred Heart-Griffin optimistic added depth will lead to more success

TUPPER'S TAKE: Better practice habits have kept Illini healthy through camp

Updated Aug 14, 2026

With the football season 20 days away, Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses how practice habits have kept the team healthy and how the Illini plan to get to the prese… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Better practice habits have kept Illini healthy through camp

Top plays of the Week: 08-21-26

Updated Aug 28, 2026

(WAND) -- During the Frenzy 15 WAND Sports will select three of the top plays from the week and let the fans vote which one is the best. Read moreTop plays of the Week: 08-21-26

TUPPER'S TAKE: 5 key questions entering the 2026 Illini football season

Updated Aug 21, 2026

FRIDAY FRENZY: Tuscola's powerful offense proves too much for Warrensburg-Latham

Updated Aug 22, 2026

Tuscola preparing for 'everything' ahead of season-opener at Warrensburg-Latham

Updated Aug 20, 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: Warrenburg-Latham returns stepping up as leaders

Updated Aug 19, 2026

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) -- Warrensburg enters this season with a new head coach in DT Thornton. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Warrenburg-Latham returns stepping up as leaders

SEASON PREVIEW: Warrensburg-Latham building new culture with new head coach

Updated Aug 19, 2026

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) -- Warrensburg-Latham enters this season with a new head coach in DT Thornton. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Warrensburg-Latham building new culture with new head coach

TUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of 8 ranked teams in the Big 10

Updated Aug 17, 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: Sullivan's consistency highlighted in 2026 season prep

Updated Aug 17, 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: MacArthur looks to continue building off success in 2026

Updated Aug 16, 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: Unity hammering "next man up" mentality after graduating 20+ seniors

Updated Aug 15, 2026

SEASON PREVIEW: Sacred Heart-Griffin optimistic added depth will lead to more success

Updated Aug 14, 2026

TUPPER'S TAKE: Better practice habits have kept Illini healthy through camp

Updated Aug 14, 2026

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SEASON PREVIEW: ALAH's largest roster hopeful they can continue raising the bar

Updated Aug 13, 2026

ARTHUR, Ill. (WAND) - As head coach Ryan Jefferson gains more and more experience at the helm of the ALAH football program, the Knights have grown more successful. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: ALAH's largest roster hopeful they can continue raising the bar

Original Friday Frenzy, Frenzy 15 & Athlete of the Week set to return

Updated Aug 18, 2026

The first week of high school football games are quickly approaching that also means the return of the Original Friday Frenzy and the Frenzy 15 which will return on Fr… Read moreOriginal Friday Frenzy, Frenzy 15 & Athlete of the Week set to return

SEASON PREVIEW: Rochester confident in successful season with veteran group returning

Updated Aug 12, 2026

The Rochester Rockets are gearing up to make another run at a state title. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Rochester confident in successful season with veteran group returning

Eisenhower's football season ends, leaving Panthers to reflect on tradition

Updated Aug 12, 2026

For generations, Friday nights at Eisenhower High School meant one thing: Panther football. But this fall, the stands won't look the same. Read moreEisenhower's football season ends, leaving Panthers to reflect on tradition

SEASON PREVIEW: Mt. Zion's large senior class hoping to fill playmaker roles in 2026 season

Updated Aug 11, 2026

Entering the 2026 season Mt. Zion has 25 seniors on their roster and they are looking to replace key play makers like JC Anderson, Jacob Harvey and Keller Stocks. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Mt. Zion's large senior class hoping to fill playmaker roles in 2026 season

Eisenhower cancels 2026 varsity football season; JV season continues

Updated Aug 11, 2026

Eisenhower High School has canceled its 2026 varsity football season. Read moreEisenhower cancels 2026 varsity football season; JV season continues

SEASON PREVIEW: Monticello using last years ending as motivation in 2026

Updated Aug 10, 2026

The Sages' 2025 season ended in a one-point loss to Tolono Unity. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Monticello using last years ending as motivation in 2026

TUPPER'S TAKE: Luke Altmyer to get more reps with Lions

Updated Aug 10, 2026

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses Mike Tomlin's broadcasting debut and Luke Altmyer set to earn more reps with the Lions. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Luke Altmyer to get more reps with Lions

SEASON PREVIEW: Trevor Higgins hopes to reignite postseason hopes at Central A&M

Updated Aug 10, 2026

MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND) - The Central A&M football program has faced a flurry of changes over the course of the last few seasons. Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Trevor Higgins hopes to reignite postseason hopes at Central A&M

SEASON PREVIEW: Williamsville set sights on third-straight Sangamo Conference title

Updated Aug 8, 2026

WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — The Williamsville Bullets are preparing for another run at the Sangamo Conference title, with the program looking to claim its third conse… Read moreSEASON PREVIEW: Williamsville set sights on third-straight Sangamo Conference title

INTERVIEW: Ethan Parker highlights 11th year of 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic

Updated Aug 8, 2026

The 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic returns to Mt. Zion for it's 11th year! Jake Bedell spoke with the event's founder, Ethan Parker, about what has kept the even… Read moreINTERVIEW: Ethan Parker highlights 11th year of 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic