18 players unanimous HOIC softball, baseball picks
Ten softball players and eight baseball players were unanimous selections to the Heart of Illinois Conference all-star teams announced Tuesday.
View ArticleDanville rallies late to end West's baseball season
MAHOMET — The Normal Community West High School offense flowed freely against Danville starter Michael Vascura on Wednesday in the Mahomet-Seymour Class 3A Sectional.
View ArticleLittle brother, big stage: Schiller gets second shot at state title
NORMAL — Younger brothers everywhere can sympathize with Tommy Schiller. Growing up with two older brothers wasn’t always easy.
View ArticleCoach's challenge has U High baseball on state title quest
PEORIA — Shortly after University High School’s basketball team finished second in the Class 2A State Tournament, the Pioneers held their preseason baseball banquet.
View ArticleU High baseball tops Wesclin in 2A state semifinal
PEORIA — University High School’s baseball team missed a chance to get some runs in the first inning Friday, leaving two runners on base.
View ArticleU High baseball wins Class 2A state title in extra innings
PEORIA — Jordan Stralow could only watch helplessly as Blake Newberg’s fly ball went over his head and over the left-field fence.
View ArticleKindred: Baseball puts Collinses on emotional ride
Two years ago when Jim Collins was considering the opportunity to become head baseball coach at University High School, he tried to think of every scenario.
View ArticlePioneers welcomed home as champs
NORMAL — University High School baseball coach Jim Collins describes himself in a lot of ways, but never believed that he was one to shed a lot of tears.
View ArticlePantagraph All-Stars: ISU recruit Romshek leads Area softball squad
Illinois State recruit Regan Romshek of Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School heads the Area players selected for the 19th annual Pantagraph All-Star Softball Game.
View ArticlePantagraph All-Stars: U High lands six on Intercity baseball team
Six players from University High School’s Class 2A state championship team have been named to the Intercity squad for the 56th annual Pantagraph All-Star Baseball Game.
View ArticleNine unanimous picks on all-Corn Belt squads
Four baseball players and five softball players were unanimous selections on the Corn Belt Conference all-star teams released Monday.
View ArticleWest grad Brown drafted by Braves
Blake Brown’s roommate at the University of Missouri has been an Atlanta Braves fan his entire life. And Brown? Not so much.
View ArticleArea softball adds Dwight’s Grzincic
Area head coach Eric Schultz of Fieldcrest High School has added Dwight catcher Tori Grzincic to his roster for Monday’s 19th annual Pantagraph All-Star Softball Game.
View ArticleBig 12 tabs BHS’ Frantz top pitcher
Bloomington High School junior Kent Frantz has been named the Big 12 Conference baseball Pitcher of the Year, leading 12 Intercity players on the all-conference first team.
View ArticleNCHS' Bixby ready to pitch in for Intercity
NORMAL — After graduating from Normal Community High School last month and saying goodbye to his days as a three-sport athlete, Tyler Bixby was facing the prospect of finally having some free …
View ArticleAll-Star coach: State champs hold a key to Intercity success
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington High School coach Steve Clapp believes he has a recipe for success for his Intercity squad in Sunday’s 56th annual Pantagraph All-Star Baseball Game at Jack Horenberg…
View ArticleBHS' Mardis brothers lift Intercity to All-Star Baseball victory
BLOOMINGTON — Matthew Mardis lays claim to being one minute older than his twin, Michael.
View ArticleLady Angels earn tournament crown
The BNGSA Lady Angels 23-under softball team posted a perfect 4-0 record on Sunday en route to the championship of the Hearts Invitational at Champion Fields in Normal.
View ArticleU High baseball, basketball to jump up in class
BLOOMINGTON — University High School’s baseball and boys basketball teams advanced to Class 2A state championship games this year, with baseball winning the title last week at Peoria.
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