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Safety net installation closes Spalding Skate Park, baseball field in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two amenities at Spalding Park in Champaign will be closed for the next few days as crews install a safety net to separate them. The net is going up at the skate park and the central baseball field, and both will be closed until May 8. Officials with the Champaign Park […]
Friday's prep highlights: Go ahead and celebrate Mahomet-Seymour, Monticello and Westville
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. ➜ Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin 6, Salt Fork 4. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin went up 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning, increased its lead to 5-0 in the fifth and then held on for a home Vermilion Valley Conference win despite a four-run sixth inning by Salt Fork. Chaz Dubois went 2 for 2 with two doubles and two RBI to pace the Blue Devils, while Cruz Dubois was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI. Anderson Thomas added two hits, including a double. Dane Dillon threw 62/3 innings for BHRA and only gave up one earned run. He struck out nine and walked one. Brayden Norton and Hayden Chew each drove in a run for Salt Fork, while Jameson Remole went 2 for 3 with a double.
Illinois falls to Iowa, claims final spot in Big Ten Tournament
URBANA (WCIA) — Illinois softball fell to Iowa 6-5 in extra innings in the regular season finale at Eichelberger Field on Sunday. With the loss, the Illini will be the No. 12 seed in the Big Ten Tournament in Iowa City. Their first game is against No. 5 Minnesota at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Error-filled weekend for softball leads to series loss
The 2024 softball regular season ended on Sunday, and it was not how the Illini (21-30, 7-15) envisioned. Illinois dropped the final series of the year, as the Iowa Hawkeyes turned a 16-game losing streak into a two-game win streak on their way out of Champaign. It wasn’t all bad...
Illini basketball roster reset: Who left, who returns and who is on the way
CHAMPAIGN — Get ready for a new-look Illinois team after an appearance in the Elite Eight for the first time in nearly 20 years. Between players out of eligibility, jumping to the NBA or transferring, Illinois will return just two players from last season's team that finished second in the Big Ten, won the Big Ten Tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight.
Monticello baseball team raises awareness of rare disorder
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Athletes took to the field in Monticello to raise awareness and show support for a boy with a rare disease. This week is Cri-du-chat Syndrome Awareness week. Wade, an 11-year-old in Monticello, was diagnosed with the disease at four months old. “They said he wouldn’t be able to walk or talk […]
After taking career to 'another level', Illini wrestler Edmond Ruth eyes national prize in final season
Three, two, one. The whistle blows. Edmond Ruth walks away from his opponent victorious, clapping three times and yelling emphatically. He embraces Illinois head coach Mike Poeta. For the first time in his career, Ruth is an All-American. In late March, Ruth earned crucial victories and placed seventh at the...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: A 'booty ball' primer
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:. Want to dive deep into the Xs...
Sajdokova, Yeboah break Illinois high jump record
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois track and field juniors Bara Sajdokova and Rose Yeboah set the Illinois outdoor high jump record at 1.91 meters on Saturday. Watch highlights from the final tune up before Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich. next weekend.
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