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'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...
Every high school football story from Week 1, all in one place
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. ...
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 […]
PBL football wins 40-13 in season opener over Chillicothe IVC; Boyd-Meents sets school record
PAXTON – Depending on who was making a prediction, the outcome may or may not have come as a surprise. For the fourth consecutive year, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda varsity football team exited the first week of the season with a win over Chillicothe Illinois Valley Central. According to PBL senior...
Boot Camp: Returning starters could bring IVC big success this fall
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The IVC Grey Ghosts hope to score a lot of points this season. And they hope it leads to a lot of wins. IVC football coach Tim Heinz, who starts his 21st season with the team, says “the majority” of his offensive unity returns from last year. He has an 18-player […]
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...
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 […]
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
OSF offers sports clinic for athletes during football season
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — OSF Healthcare is partnering with Great Plains Orthopedics to bring sports medicine to the forefront for Central Illinois athletes. Starting Aug. 31, a new walk-in orthopedic sports injury clinic will be held every weekend from 8 a.m. until noon. They’ll also have a sports injury tent at every Dunlap High School home football game for on-the-field injuries.
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