DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Mark Tupper joined us in studio for Tupper's Take.
He discusses what to expect from Illinois Athletics Director tomorrow as Josh Whitman will hold a media roundtable.
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) -- It was the 35th annual and final Forsyth Classic played at Hickory Point Golf Club.
Weather conditions through the three days were challenging and in the end it was Jillian Hollis who won the tournament.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illinois Thundercats football team is coming off of a season where they were crowned Mid-American 8-Man League Champs.
The squad is currently ranked second in the country but the bond the players and coaches share goes beyond the football field.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The best of the best from Illinois high school football met up on the gridiron.
Local athletes made a big impact in this game both offensively and defensively.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The athletes participating in the Shrine Game are just one day away from taking the field for their last high school football game of their careers.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)-- Maroa-Forsyth's Ian Benner is having one busy summer.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Durrell Robinson knew it was time to come home.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND)-- Practice is under way this week for the 45th annual Illinois Shrine Game. Orlando Toatley talked to the East team, which has tons of Central Illinois talent. Players such as MacArthur's Derrick Taylor and Monticello's Alek Bundy hope to lead the defense to a domina…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) -- Adam Miller might be known for his Top 30 national recruiting status in the Class of 2020, but that's not what truly differentiates the Central Illinois native from his peers.
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) --Â The 35th annual Forsyth Classic continued Wednesday with its Pro-Amateur round. Professional female golfers from all around the world shot 18 holes with their own personal team that was provided by the sponsors of the tournament. This will be the final classic held in Forsyth after years of being an attraction in the community. Organizers say funding has become an issue.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- Lincoln Land Championship week is upon us.
Players from across the country are coming to Springfield, IL for the chance to take first place at Panther Creek Country Club. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illinois men's basketball team adds a recruit from overseas.
The Illini will welcome Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk this season. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois State athletics was named the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports champion.
This is the first time since the 2009-2010 sports season that the school earned this honor. More >>
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) -- The Mt. Zion softball team returned home today after a historic season.
The Braves defeated Bishop McNamara this morning 4-2 and finished in third place in the state for 3A. The third place finish in softball is the best in school history. More >>
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WAND) -- Leading 10-3 in the third inning, Mt. Zion didn't just look like a lock to make the state championship game. The Braves looked downright invincible. More >>
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) -- Now how'd you like to have this problem. More >>
Shelbyville, Ill. (WAND) -- A brand new era of Shelbyville Ram basketball begins this summer as new head coach Matt Colston takes over the program. More >>
The Tom Jones Challenger League is many things: a place for kids of all ability levels to have their moment in the spotlight, a way for Illinois athletes to give back to the community that supports them, an endless sea of smiles and cheering. More >>
ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) -- It's official: Rochester graduate Tyler Fitzgerald will suit up for the San Francisco Giants organization. More >>
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) -- One local team advances while another is defeated.
The Mt. Zion softball team is going back to the state semifinals for the second straight season. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Another weekend passes and another quarterback visits Illinois.
Mark Tupper stops by and discusses Brandon Peters. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Here's a quick recap of our area teams in both baseball and softball.
The Teutopolis baseball team paraded around their town today as Class 2A state champions. More >>
ILLINOIS (WAND) -- The WAND viewing area had a very active Saturday in playoff baseball and softball, with six local schools fighting for three spots.
CLASS 2A
At the state baseball tournament in Peoria, Teutopolis won a remarkable fourth state championship in 10 years when it pulled away late from Pleasant Plains 12-6 in the Class 2A title game. More >>
The Class 2A baseball finals is set for tomorrow at 5 p.m. as Teutopolis and Pleasant Plains both punched tickets in Friday's state semifinals. More >>
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WAND) -- The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes are back at State. More >>
STATEWIDE, Ill. (WAND) -- The 3A sectional round has not disappointed. More >>
PANA, Ill. (WAND) -- Cody Klein came a hair away from not running track this season, his final one at Pana. More >>
SAUGET, Ill. (WAND) -- The Teutopolis baseball team is in a familiar position this season. More >>
MERIDIAN, Ill. (WAND) -- Calla Roney hasn't had the easiest season.
It all came to a halt when she collided at first base. More >>
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) -- Several local teams are advancing in the baseball and softball playoffs and Mt. Zion and Teutopolis are two of them.
The Braves softball team defeated Paris this morning, 4-0 to win the Rantoul Regional Championship. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Local stars from all over the WAND viewing area took home medals in nearly every event of the boys state track meet on an action-packed Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. More >>
LARGO, Fla. (WAND) -- Illinois defensive end Bobby Roundtree was a surefire pick for the NFL, with the speed that scouts crave and a knack for penetrating opponents' backfields. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- It was day two of the Illinois boys state track meet and several local athletes punched their tickets to tomorrow's finals.
MacArthur's Micha Reed qualifies for the 800 meter run while, the Generals AJ Lawson is in the finals for high jump.
Lamphier's Khalil Ross finished first in the prelims. He will be a favorite tomorrow.
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CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The opening day of the boys state track meet was littered with local stars, from short distance kings Makail Stanley (Argenta-Oreana) and Cody Klein (Pana) to Ridgeview hurdler Mason Barr and a slew of high-performing relay teams including GCMS, Pana and Maroa-Forsyth. More >>
Portland, Ore. (WAND) -- Meyers Leonard has come a long way from Robinson, Illinois. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- There might never be a rivalry quite like DaeLin Switzer and Kenli Nettles' ever again. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Central Illinois flexed its muscles on Saturday in the girls state track meet. More >>
LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The St. Teresa girls soccer team has accomplished something no other team in school history has done in girls soccer.
The Bulldogs defeated Carlinville 1-0 and won their school's first sectional championship in girls soccer. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- When St. Teresa squares off against Carlinville in the 1A sectional finals on Saturday in Litchfield, the Bulldogs will already have made program history. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Local athletes from all over the WAND viewing area qualified for state finals in several events.
LSU commit, Serena Bolden, will have a chance to take home four state titles tomorrow. She qualified for the long jump, triple jump, and both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. More >>
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Opening day of the girls state track meet was chock-full of local connections. More >>
Forsyth Park has been a loud place to be this season, and not just because of the foot-stomping country music blasting from the speakers.
The real eardrum-tester is the sound of Tre Corley and Co. pummeling baseballs. More >>
STATEWIDE (WAND) -- The state softball and baseball playoffs are underway in Classes 1A and 2A! More >>
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) -- The Mt. Zion softball team has had an impressive last week.
The Braves defeated rival Charleston twice and then took down Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg. More >>
ARTHUR, Ill. (WAND) -- It's hard to imagine, but Kenli Nettles has technically only appeared in half of her career state track meets. More >>
Viral sensation Myshaun Dozier, whose inspirational story reached more than 5 million people this week, stopped by the Friday Frenzy to present Gordon Voit with some MacArthur-themed gifts live on air alongside athletic director Jason Crutcher. More >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The talent in the Central State 8 region is stacked and it was showcased on Friday afternoon. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The St. Teresa trophy case is getting crowded. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The hottest pitcher in college baseball plays at the University of Illinois. More >>
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) -- Kooper Loehr is a Boilermaker. More >>
