El Paso-Gridley Advances to State Semifinals in Dominant Fashion
In a stunning display of dominance, the undefeated El Paso-Gridley football team secured their place in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) semifinals with a decisive 41-0 victory over state powerhouse Wilmington. This win marks the best season for the Titans since school consolidation in the mid-2000s and brings back memories of their 2A state championship run in 2002 when they were known as El Paso High School.
Illinois Basketball Season Officially Begins
The Illinois high school basketball season kicked off with a bang on Monday, signaling the start of what promises to be an exciting marathon for both boys and girls teams across Central Illinois. The varsity boys soccer team from Harvard also made headlines by advancing to the final four in this year’s Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) boys soccer championship.
College Basketball: ISU Men’s Hoops Triumph Over Rockford
The Illinois State men’s basketball team continued their strong start with a convincing 93-48 victory over Rockford in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Five Redbirds scored in double figures, led by Jack Daugherty who tallied 14 points.