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Researching connection between fan identification, campus belonging

Sports are no small deal at the University. From tailgates to gameday cheers to roaring student sections, the University’s fan spirit is alive and well. Being one among many cheering for those wearing orange and blue may have a greater impact on one’s sense of belonging than expected. That’s what Reed Haas, a graduate student studying statistics and data science, said he hopes to uncover in the long run.

Illinois · 13d

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Vote: CSM Fall Athletes of the Week, Oct. 19-25, 2026

The IHSA postseason has magnified the many Central Illinois athletes who have been standout performers all fall long. Ten of the many area stars from last week’s action have earned nominations for Clutch Sports Media’s Fall Athletes of the Week. This week’s nominees include regional champions from cross...

Illinois · 13d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Playoffs 2026: Scores, Brackets and State Championship Schedule

Get 2026 Illinois high school football playoff scores, IHSA bracket links and state championship dates and kickoff times at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Illinois · 15d

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Calhoun Faces Carlyle At Home Saturday, Edwardsville Travels To Normal Community As IHSA Announces First Round Dates And Times

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL --- Hardin Calhoun starts off their quest for a state football championship at home Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2026, while Edwardsville faces top -seeded Normal Community on the road Saturday afternoon as the Illinois High School Association announced the dates and kickoff times for the first round of the football playoffs Monday afternoon.

Edwardsville, IL · 15d

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Rockets Shut Out Sabers in Sectional Semifinal

The Rochester Rockets will play for a sectional title on their home field on Friday following a 2-0 victory over St Thomas More in the semifinal. Hayden Heberling and Evan Lemme scored for the Rockets as Jared Brock picked up the shutout in goal. Rochester will play St Joseph Ogden on Friday.

Rochester, IL · 14d

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Volleyball picks up 20th win on Senior Night

To honor their seniors at their final home game, the Triad Lady Knights Volleyball team picked up an astounding win on Thursday, Oct. 22, against Springfield Southeast. Prior to the match, coaches, fans and teammates celebrated the seniors and their families who dedicated countless hours to the program. Allison Adomite, Grace Parker and Heidi Boehning all received a bouquet and a ball with their name painted on. Over the last four years, the three seniors have not only helped Triad add to the school trophy case, but they have also joined the volleyball school record books.

Springfield, IL · 15d

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SJO Holds On in Battle with Athens for Sectional Semifinal Win

The St Joseph Ogden Spartans held on late for a 2-1 victory over Athens in a 1A Rochester sectional semifinal on Tuesday. Yadi Acosta and Lucas Stevens scored for the Spartans while Connor Mabus scored the Warriors lone goal. Athens season comes to a close at 17-6-2. SJO will play Rochester for the sectional title on Friday.

Athens, IL · 14d

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Hawks take exhibition over Illinois Springfield, 88-64

The Iowa Hawkeyes took to the hardwood after splitting a pair of scrimmages. They lost at Texas Tech before beating St. Louis. In their first public showing, the returning starters looked good with Kael Combs, Cooper Koch, and Cam Manyawu combining for 29 points on 10/13 shooting. Notably, Manyawu came off the bench with Andrew McKeever getting the start. Other thoughts:

Iowa City, IA · 14d

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DAILY DIRT: Hall of Fame plate OZZYFAN still holding on to gold medal position

OZZYFAN’s run stirring memories of BE A BETH in 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,806 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For almost four months now, OZZYFAN has ruled the roost in the The Great Plate Debate. The Daily Dirt’s ongoing —...

Missouri · 14d

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Taylorville Falls Short Against WIlliamsville 2-1, Prepares for Playoffs

TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville pushed Williamsville to three sets Tuesday night before falling 19-25, 25-19, 20-25 in the Tornadoes’ final home match of the season. The loss came on senior night, with Taylorville now turning its attention to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in its playoff bracket.

Taylorville, IL · 15d

The Telegraph

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Adeline Lansaw grows from fan in stands to star on court for Greenfield volleyball

Inspired by her sisters and former Tigers stars, Greenfield senior Adeline Lansaw leads a 22-win volleyball team into the Class 1A postseason.

Greenfield, IL · 14d

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DP’s Practice Pop In: Jacksonville Crimsons Boys Soccer

Jacksonville soccer won the 2A Bethalto regional championship on Saturday so DP spent some with the Crimsons at practice on Monday as they prepare for the 2A Alton sectional semifinal on Tuesday against Waterloo. Braedyn Thomas, Kellon Oldenettel and head coach Brexton Hall discuss the team’s season, celebrating the regional championship and looking ahead to this week’s sectional.

Jacksonville, IL · 15d

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IHSA Football Playoffs 2026: Final scores and results from Round 1

Illinois football teams are playing for it all. Here are scores and results from the opening round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs. Here are scores and results from the opening round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs. Illinois High School Football: Week 10 Final Scores and Results. Abingdon-Avon 21,...

Illinois · 18d

The Telegraph

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High School Volleyball Postseason Schedule after Wednesday's Scores

Scores from Wednesday night with updated regional pairings for area high school volleyball teams.

15d

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List of IHSA Football first round playoff games

St. Teresa at West Frankfort on Saturday at 5:00 PM. Hamilton County at Vandalia on Saturday at 2:00 PM.

Athens, IL · 15d

OurSentinel

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Friday IHSA football opening round scores

Fifteen teams handed out upsets, besting higher seed opponents to kick off this year's IHSA football playoffs. Here's who advanced to the next round from Friday night games around the state. Prairie Central's Lee Slagel and Javan Bazzell tackle St. Joseph-Ogden quarterback Lane McKinney during their road game at Dick...

Illinois · 18d

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Some of Central Illinois’ youngest football players celebrate wins on and off the field

CHILLCOTHE (25News Now) -Young football players from across Central Illinois took the field this weekend with one goal in mind: bringing home a championship. The Junior Football League of Central Illinois brought teams together for championship games, celebrating a season of hard work, teamwork, and lessons that extend beyond the field.

Peoria, IL · 16d

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ISU Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame 2026 Class Inducted

NORMAL, Ill. – The 2026 class of the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame was enshrined on Saturday, October 24, at a ceremony conducted inside the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center during Homecoming festivities at ISU. The 2026 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of...

Normal, IL · 18d

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Boys golf finishes first at state championship

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the ETHS golf team won its first team state championship in program history. This win comes after two heartbreaking runner-up finishes in tiebreakers against New Trier and Hinsdale Central. “. — Lester Low. “Those were gut punches for sure. I thought we played really well both years,...

Illinois · 19d

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IHSA Plan To Separate Public And Private Schools Reshaping The Postseason

(10-22-26) The Illinois High School Association is considering a change that would reshape the postseason in its bracketed team sports — without splitting public and private schools into separate tournaments. According to IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, the association’s Competitive Balance Committee is recommending a policy change that would...

Illinois · 19d

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