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High school football can once again be a part of your Friday routine. Illinois High School Association Friday night lights returned in earnest for Week 1, celebrating the 50th year of the playoffs in the process. A season-long countdown is being held to unveil the top programs in state history. ...
25 Sports Football Friday Week 1 - Small School Highlights
(25News Now) - It’s finally here. Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football season kicked off tonight with small schools from all over the area looking to start their journeys to Hancock Stadium. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News...
Prep football recap for Aug. 30, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The first night of the high school football season gave a couple of new coaches their first varsity wins. Peoria High’s Aaron Montgomery won his first game as the Lions beat Champaign Centennial, 56-21. And East Peoria’s Sam Durley won his debut, 28-26, over Springfield Southeast. Scott Godfrey won his first […]
Boot Camp: Manual QB Amare Breedlove ready to lead Rams
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Last year Amare Breedlove was “thrown into the fire.” That’s how Manual coach Dennis Bailey describes it. Breedlove was pressed into action as the starting quarterback in the second week of the 2023 season and had growing pains throughout the year with on-the-job training. A year later, the Rams say he’s […]
25 Sports Tour- Limestone Rockets
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Rockets want to change their recent history and move up in the Mid-Illini standings. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Prep football players ready for Friday Night Lights again
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Friday night lights are ready to go back on. High school football season openers are scheduled for tomorrow around the area and players can hardly wait for their Friday routines to include games again. “Friday’s are very exciting. Going to school and everybody is hyping you up,” said Tremont senior […]
MSOC rolls to win at Southeastern Iowa
Burlington, IA - A midweek bus ride west was on tap for the Illinois Central College men's soccer team (2-0-0) on Wednesday, as the Cougars took to the pitch at the Burlington Rec Plex for a match against D2 Southeastern Iowa. A balanced effort and a two-goal day from Kristian Istocki all powered ICC to a 5-0 road win.
'He's a special talent': Elite Dunlap football recruit puts on show in Week 1 blowout
DUNLAP — Forget the hype — Mack Sutter is for real. The Dunlap junior showed off his abilities on both sides of the ball as he helped the Eagles cruise to a Week 1 home victory over Galesburg, 48-0. Sutter, the 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end/linebacker, caught a touchdown pass, then returned an interception...
25 Sports Football Tour- Elmwood-Brimfield Trojans
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Trojans have a lot of experience back and expect to play an attacking, aggressive style of football. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Normal West runs through Peoria Notre Dame in season opener
NORMAL – Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football season belonged to Normal West running back Cody Muhlbauer. The sophomore Wildcat was responsible for every touchdown Normal West scored on Friday, finding the endzone five times and totaling over 350 rushing yards in the 33-27 victory. The two...
Far from the Paralympics in Paris, these local para-athletes compete for more than just the thrill of victory
PEORIA (25News Now) - The world’s best Paralympic athletes are in the spotlight competing for gold medals in Paris, but at the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA), flag football players are in it for the fun. This year is the first year HISRA has offered flag football...
#6 VB sweeps Carl Sandburg
Galesburg, IL - The sixth-ranked Illinois Central College volleyball team (3-2) made the relatively short trek westbound on Interstate 74 on Wednesday to take on the Carl Sandburg Chargers in mid-week contest. The Cougars would roll to a three-set sweep, but three highly-competitive sets, with the final margin in each set being four or fewer points.
Danville Wins First Ever DHS Girls Flag Football Game; as New Ned Whitesell Field Opens
ABOVE: Peoria Richwood players (left) and Danville High School players (right) pose before the first ever girls flag football game in Danville High School history; in the first event at the refurbished Ned Whitesell Field. Coaches Taylor Williams and Bryan Simmons saw their DHS Girls Flag Football Team defeat Peoria...
Williamsville Shuts Out Rochester in Non-Conference Matchup
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a 3-0 win over Rochester on Wednesday at Paul Jenkins Field. The Bullets were led by Sawyer Woods and Garrett Timm. Woods had two goals on the night while Timm picked up the shutout in goal. Williamsville heads to the Peoria Christian Tournament this weekend while Rochester travels to Collinsville on Saturday.
Culture. Effort. Attitude. Exploring the mottos that inspire Peoria-area football programs
Play like a champion today. That famous phrase is just an example of the many slogans plastered in football locker rooms, weight rooms and on team merchandise. Peoria-area football programs aren't much different, offering their own unique take on punch words. ...
25 Sports Thursday- flag football, soccer and volleyball highlights
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Richwoods plays the area’s first ever IHSA Flag Football game plus a big day of soccer and volleyball. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
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