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Prep sports recap for Oct. 29, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — For the first time in school history, Tremont has won three straight volleyball regional trophies. Nora Parsons had 10 kills and Allie Halverson 14 assists in leading Tremont past rival Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 25-16, 25-21 to win the class 1A Peoria Heights regional championship on Thursday. The Turks, who finished fourth at […]
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Braves Return Home to Host Southern Illinois and Valparaiso
PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball returns to Renaissance Coliseum this weekend for a pair of Missouri Valley Conference matchups, hosting Southern Illinois on Friday for Pink Out Night before welcoming Valparaiso on Saturday for Trunk or Treat. The Braves look to complete the regular-season sweep of the Salukis following a four-set victory earlier this month before facing the Beacons for the first time this season.
Journal Star
Playoff predictions: First round picks for Peoria-area high school football teams
It's the first round of the Illinois high school football season, and our predictions are in for the 2026 Illinois High School Association games around the Peoria area. These picks are for Peoria-area teams that held places in the 2026 Journal Star Prep Football Rankings . All games are Friday unless noted. Last week, the picks in this space went 12-2 (.857) and are 116-38 (.753) on the year. This year's records are in parentheses. 2026 IHSA playoff first round Peoria-area predictions Class 6A LaGrange Park Nazareth (5-5) at Dunlap (8-1), 1:30 p.m. Saturday NAZARETH 28, DUNLAP 27: These teams have never met in the playoffs. Six-time state champ Nazareth played one team with a losing record in 2026. Dunlap had a bye last week following a 16-point over Pekin in the regular-season finale. Running back Jayden Schmick rushed for three first-half touchdowns, finishing with four scores and 110 yards. Harvey Thornton (7-3) at Pekin (6-3), 7 p.m. PEKIN 35 , HARVEY THORNTON 27: Thornton last beat Pekin in the playoffs, 35-19, in the 2019 Class 7A first round. Pekin, which had a bye last week, looks to end a two-game skid, scoring a combined 34 points in those games.
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The Roundup, Oct. 28, 2026: Four Class 1A teams win in regional volleyball, PND wins in sectional soccer
A Wednesday featuring only playoff bouts saw no shortage of triumph and heartbreak. Regional volleyball saw many seasons come to a close but with every season closed, someone else's season lived on. Through the carnage, Tremont and Dee-Mack came out on top and will face each other on Thursday while Brimfield, Heyworth, and Illini Bluffs also moved on.
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Lots of new faces bring Kristen Gillespie 'cautious optimism' heading into ISU women's basketball season
The Illinois State women's basketball team has it sights set on another postseason run in 2027. Head coach Kristen Gillespie and the Redbirds prepare for another season amidst a changing landscape in college basketball. The Redbirds come off a 24-14 overall record in 2026. A 13-7 Missouri Valley Conference record...
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Washington volleyball rides momentum to 3A regional title over Metamora
METAMORA — Volleyball is a game of momentum. For better or worse, Washington and Metamora each had moments where they were snowballing in Thursday’s Class 3A Metamora Regional title game at Toepke Gym. The host Redbirds, who were looking for their first regional title since 2023, had one...
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Luke Mailander released from Illinois State football
Illinois State head coach Brock Spack confirmed redshirt sophomore wide receiver Luke Mailander was dismissed from the team Tuesday afternoon at his weekly press conference. “He's no longer with the program,” Spack said. “I felt that was the best decision for both him and us, so he's no longer here.”
Essentially Sports
FCS Football Program Dismisses WR Midseason After Sideline Altercation With Teammates
Illinois State football has been rocked by a midseason shake-up after a sideline altercation reportedly involving one of its wide receivers and his own teammates. What unfolded on the sidelines has now led to a major decision, with the FCS program dismissing its star wide receiver. According to Illinois State insider Barry Bottino, Illinois State head coach Brock Spack said on October 27 that WR Luke Mailander has been dismissed from the team. The junior was involved in a sideline incident with two teammates on Saturday. “I felt that was the best decision for both him and us,” Spack said, as r...
WMBD/WYZZ
Illini win exhibition finale, Bradley falls
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The college basketball season tips off around the country on Monday. Results from exhibition finales Wednesday went in opposite directions for Illinois and Bradley. Seven Illini players scored in double figures as Illinois cruised to a 101-66 win over UIC at State Farm Center. Tomislav Visic scored 14 points and Ethan […]
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Students say hardest sport is football
Students at Morton East High School say that the hardest fall sport is football. According to ChatGPT there are 13 injuries for every 1,000 Football competition exposures, this could point to Football being the toughest sport but injuries aren’t the defining measurement for difficulty in sports, things like endurance, physical output, or even the speed needed for sports like Track can be a factor for what sport is the toughest.
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Morton Comes Back to Win Regional Title in Three Over Glenwood
The Morton Potters dropped set one but controlled the second and third sets for a 25-27, 25-16, 25-16 win over Glenwood for a 3A regional title on Thursday. The Potters will travel to the Springfield High sectional next week while the Titans season comes to a close at 31-6. This was the Country Financial Game of the Week thanks to Country Financial’s Jamie Jones, Steve O’Dell and Daniel O’Brien.
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North Central Grabs No. 1 Seed for 2026 CCIW Men's Soccer Championship
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Following a competitive regular season that saw multiple teams battling for the top spot in the conference standings, the field is officially set for the 2026 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Men's Soccer Championship. Six teams will compete for the conference title, with quarterfinal action beginning Saturday, Oct. 31.
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Morton’s Davis, Elmwood’s Ryan win CSM Fall Athletes of the Week
The end of the regular season is an opportune time for big performances and both of the latest Clutch Sports Media Athletes of the Week winners did just that. Morton’s Isaac Davis and Elmwood’s Payge Ryan won the honors after receiving the most votes in their respective polls. Davis led the Potters football team to a historic conference championship and Ryan had a season-high in assists among several strong showings to lead the Trojans’ volleyball team to a pair of wins.
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IHSA Football Playoffs Round One Recap
NORMAL, Ill. — With the regular season in the rearview, the teams in Bloomington-Normal have a chance to prove that their state championship hopes can become a reality. Most teams spent the week with a first-round bye. Bloomington was the one active team in the area this past weekend. Unfortunately, the Purple Raiders fell to Marion 40-7, ending their season.
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Heyworth’s Braydon Laesch is the 25 Sports Athlete of the Week
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Heyworth Hornets are having a magical season with a perfect 9-0 record. The Hornets are a complete football team that’s strong on offense, defense and special teams. Versatile and complete also describes the game of senior star Braydon Laesch. Laesch had a TD run, catch and pick six in the Hornets big win over Tuscola.
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Redbirds and Racers Face Off Saturday at Hancock Stadium
Facility: Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium. Last: ILS won 46-32 (Oct. 11, 2025) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 98.9 FM WJEZ/ The Varsity Network. With a pair of consecutive wins after the bye week, No. 9/10 Illinois State (6-2, 2-2 MVFC) will look to increase that win streak to three on Saturday, when the Redbirds host the Murray State Racers (1-7, 0-4 MVFC) to cap off the month of October at Hancock Stadium.
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Red Devils Fall to Greenville in Season Finale
EUREKA, Ill. – Eureka men's soccer closed out its season Wednesday night with a 3-0 loss to Greenville at home. Landon Porch and Owen Peich led the Red Devils with three shots each. The Panthers struck early as Toby Thomas scored his first goal of the season in the...