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Local athletes shine at the 2026 IHSA boys' track & field state finals

Updated May 30, 2026

Rochester, Meridian & Casey-Westfield advance to softball super-sectionals

Updated May 29, 2026

Pleasant Plains girls' soccer tops Williamsville, winning 3rd program sectional

Updated May 29, 2026

For the 3rd time in Pleasant Plains girls' soccer history, the Cardinals have won the sectional championship, after topping fellow #1 seed Williamsville, 1-0 on Friday. Read morePleasant Plains girls' soccer tops Williamsville, winning 3rd program sectional

5-28-26 Highlights: Williamsville & Springfield advance in regional semifinals

Updated May 28, 2026

(WAND) -- Post season rollng on for baseball teams across the state as regional semifinals wrapped up Thursday. Read more5-28-26 Highlights: Williamsville & Springfield advance in regional semifinals

2026 Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference Team announced

Updated May 28, 2026

(WAND) -- The 2026 Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference team has been announced with several athletes earning the honor. Read more2026 Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference Team announced

5-27-26 Highlights: Mt. Zion rally's late to beat Mahomet-Seymour in Regional Semifinals

Updated May 28, 2026

Bean Ballers drop battle in season opener in inaugural season

Updated May 27, 2026

Williamsville & Pleasant Plains advance to sectional championship

Updated May 26, 2026

The next round of post season happened Tuesday for softball and girls soccer teams across the state. Teams battling it out on the diamond and the pitch for the section… Read moreWilliamsville & Pleasant Plains advance to sectional championship

Clay Haurberg steps down as Argenta-Oreana boys basketball coach

Updated May 26, 2026

After six years as the head boys basketball coach, Clay Haurberg is stepping down. Read moreClay Haurberg steps down as Argenta-Oreana boys basketball coach

Central A&M walks-off Villa Grove, Meridian tops Heritage in baseball regionals

Updated May 26, 2026

(WAND) - The IHSA baseball postseason has began! The Memorial Day holiday was also packed in with plenty of action on the diamond as the high school playoffs began acr… Read moreCentral A&M walks-off Villa Grove, Meridian tops Heritage in baseball regionals

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EIU softball books trip to OVC title game with 8-0 win over SIUE

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Decatur Bean Ballers hopeful family environment will spark early interest in inagural season

Updated May 24, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Players for the newly formed Decatur Bean Ballers have officially reported for Prospect League duty. The team is eager to start their first seas… Read moreDecatur Bean Ballers hopeful family environment will spark early interest in inagural season

Girls' soccer sectionals to pit central Illinois' top programs head-to-head

Updated May 25, 2026

(WAND) - The cream of the crop has risen to the top and the regional champions have been crowned in the IHSA girls' soccer playoffs! Read moreGirls' soccer sectionals to pit central Illinois' top programs head-to-head

Maroa-Forsyth's Zion Young & Danville's Samantha Brown amongst winners at state finals

Updated May 23, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Saturday was the final day of the girls track & field season. Several central Illinois athletes taking home hardware. Read moreMaroa-Forsyth's Zion Young & Danville's Samantha Brown amongst winners at state finals

Mt. Zion claims regional championship thanks to strong second half against St. Teresa

Updated May 23, 2026

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Regional championship games for softball and soccer continued Saturdays as teams fought to keep their seasons alive. Read moreMt. Zion claims regional championship thanks to strong second half against St. Teresa

5-22-26 HIGHLIGHT: Williamsville wins 5th straight regional championship

Updated May 22, 2026

(WAND) -- Trophies on the line Friday for softball and soccer teams across the state as regional championships took place. Read more5-22-26 HIGHLIGHT: Williamsville wins 5th straight regional championship

5-20-26 HIGHLIGHTS: Unity & Tri-Valley advance in softball regional semifinals

Updated May 20, 2026

(WAND) -- The post season rolling on for softball and girl soccer teams across the state as regional semifinals took place Wednesday. Read more5-20-26 HIGHLIGHTS: Unity & Tri-Valley advance in softball regional semifinals

Softball regional quarterfinals and soccer regional semifinals kick off Tuesday

Updated May 19, 2026

(WAND) -- Weather cooperating Tuesday for the post season to continue both on the soccer pitch and the softball field. Read moreSoftball regional quarterfinals and soccer regional semifinals kick off Tuesday

Eastern Illinois softball eliminated from NCAA tournament after 2-1 loss to Princeton

May 16, 2026

STILLWATER, Okl. (WAND) - The season came to a close for the Eastern Illinois softball program Saturday afternoon, as the Panthers fell to Princeton, 2-1. Read moreEastern Illinois softball eliminated from NCAA tournament after 2-1 loss to Princeton

St. Teresa names Bryan Kenney as assistant principal/athletic director

Updated May 15, 2026

St. Teresa High School announced Friday that Bryan Kenney has been appointed assistant principal/athletic director ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Read moreSt. Teresa names Bryan Kenney as assistant principal/athletic director

Baseball brackets unveiled for 2026 IHSA postseason

Updated May 13, 2026

With plenty of talented teams across central Illinois closing out the high school baseball regular season, the IHSA has revealed the slate for the spring playoffs. Read moreBaseball brackets unveiled for 2026 IHSA postseason

SJO's Cam Wagner, 4-star recruit, announces commitment to Oregon for football

Updated May 11, 2026

Cam Wagner, one of the top high school football recruits in Illinois, has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Oregon. At 6-foot-6 … Read moreSJO's Cam Wagner, 4-star recruit, announces commitment to Oregon for football

EIU softball to open NCAA tournament in Stillwater regional

Updated May 10, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - After clinching the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship for the second-straight season, the Eastern Illinois University softball t… Read moreEIU softball to open NCAA tournament in Stillwater regional

Decatur Bean Ballers hopeful family environment will spark early interest in inagural season

Updated May 24, 2026

Girls' soccer sectionals to pit central Illinois' top programs head-to-head

Updated May 25, 2026

Maroa-Forsyth's Zion Young & Danville's Samantha Brown amongst winners at state finals

Updated May 23, 2026

Mt. Zion claims regional championship thanks to strong second half against St. Teresa

Updated May 23, 2026

5-22-26 HIGHLIGHT: Williamsville wins 5th straight regional championship

Updated May 22, 2026

5-20-26 HIGHLIGHTS: Unity & Tri-Valley advance in softball regional semifinals

Updated May 20, 2026

Softball regional quarterfinals and soccer regional semifinals kick off Tuesday

Updated May 19, 2026

Eastern Illinois softball eliminated from NCAA tournament after 2-1 loss to Princeton

May 16, 2026

St. Teresa names Bryan Kenney as assistant principal/athletic director

Updated May 15, 2026

Baseball brackets unveiled for 2026 IHSA postseason

Updated May 13, 2026

SJO's Cam Wagner, 4-star recruit, announces commitment to Oregon for football

Updated May 11, 2026

EIU softball to open NCAA tournament in Stillwater regional

Updated May 10, 2026

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St. Joseph-Ogden baseball trusting in process & tradition through mid-season success

Updated May 10, 2026

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WAND) - The last time St. Joseph-Ogden appeared at the baseball state finals, the Spartans of today were merely toddlers. Read moreSt. Joseph-Ogden baseball trusting in process & tradition through mid-season success

EIU softball wins second-straight OVC title, advances to NCAA tournament

Updated May 9, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WAND) - Despite losing their first game of the Ohio Valley Conference softball tournament early Saturday morning, Eastern Illinois won the elimination ga… Read moreEIU softball wins second-straight OVC title, advances to NCAA tournament

EIU softball books trip to OVC title game with 8-0 win over SIUE

Updated May 9, 2026

WEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Unity softball & Charleston baseball get road wins

Updated May 6, 2026

(WAND) -- Weather cooperating Wednesday for teams to take the field again as the end of the regular season approaching. Read moreWEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Unity softball & Charleston baseball get road wins

2026 IHSA softball post season brackets released

Updated May 6, 2026

(WAND) -- We are a couple weeks away still from the post season starting for softball teams across the state of Illinois. Read more2026 IHSA softball post season brackets released

Williamsville celebrates most decorated girls' soccer class

Updated May 5, 2026

WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- For the fourth consecutive season Williamsville girls' soccer has locked up the #1 seed in their sectional for the postseason. Read moreWilliamsville celebrates most decorated girls' soccer class

MONDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Williamsville gets shutout win on senior night

Updated May 4, 2026

(WAND) -- The first full week of May kicked off with several teams in action on the softball field, soccer pitch and baseball field. Read moreMONDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Williamsville gets shutout win on senior night

IHSA releases girls' soccer postseason brackets

Updated May 3, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - As the high school girls' soccer regular season gradually draws to a close, the stage is being set for another thrilling playoff. Read moreIHSA releases girls' soccer postseason brackets

Saturday Highlights - Millikin sweeps and Monticello walks-off a winner

Updated May 2, 2026

May begins with no shortage of action on the diamonds across central Illinois in its first weekend! Read moreSaturday Highlights - Millikin sweeps and Monticello walks-off a winner

Meridian softball legend Greg Streeval honored ahead of retirement

Updated May 1, 2026

MACON, Ill. (WAND) - A beloved figure, mentor, and friend to the Macon community, Meridian softball coach Greg Streeval will retire at the end of the 2026 season. Read moreMeridian softball legend Greg Streeval honored ahead of retirement

St. Joseph-Ogden hands Monticello their first loss of the season

Updated Apr 29, 2026

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) -- A battle between the top two teams in the Illini Prairie Conference Monticello and St. Joseph Ogden happened in Monticello Wednesday afternoon. Read moreSt. Joseph-Ogden hands Monticello their first loss of the season

SHG softball's success sparked by renewed sense of family

Updated Apr 28, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The past three seasons for Sacred Heart-Griffin were not to the standard expected from the Cyclone softball program. Read moreSHG softball's success sparked by renewed sense of family

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