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WCIA — Highlights and scores from high school playoff sports on Thursday including Williamsville soccer’s state semifinal win, punching their ticket to the Class 1A state title game on Saturday. GIRLS SOCCER Class 1A State Semifinals Williamsville 1, Chicago University 0 For full highlights, visit: https://www.channel1450.com/
Super hits and a clutch free kick: Here is the SJ-R's athlete of the week poll
Here are the nominees for the State Journal-Register's athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Williamsville's Madi Rigdon won last week's poll. If you have trouble viewing the poll, click on this link. Tough luck:Poplar Grove North Boone makes their...
Poplar Grove North Boone makes their hits count in narrow win over Auburn in 2A semis
PEORIA — Poplar Grove North Boone summoned just two hits. But they were monumental. Senior shortstop Lauren Stefek walloped a solo home run in the fourth inning while Danielle Goodman supplied the RBI double in the seventh to lift the Vikings to a 2-0 victory over Auburn/Lutheran in the Class 2A softball state semifinals at...
Illinois teachers invited to paddle and learn at free water education workshop
Illinois K-12 teachers are invited to paddle a kayak and learn about local watersheds during an upcoming workshop. The free workshop from the University of Illinois Extension will include lessons from local hydrologists, a geologist and soil specialist. The several days of continuing education will culminate with a day kayaking trip down the Rock River seeing examples of what they’ve learned.
Wind for the win: Mount Zion gets aided distance for sectional softball over Glenwood
CHARLESTON — In team sports, two sides are trying to have a greater determination on the outcome of a game. Will defense win out over offense? Will a dominant pitcher be able to blow a fastball past an all-star hitter? Will one coach outwit the other?. But with outdoor...
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