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It’s getting cooler as the fall high school sports season is heading into the home stretch. Boys and girls golf began postseason play last week, and Homecoming events have also been taking place as student-athletes have juggled schoolwork, athletics and extra-curricular activities. Each week, the Daily Leader nominates a group of stars and you...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Recruiting internationally
Oct. 8—Illinois turned to a global approach on the recruiting trail when Brad Underwood took control of the program in 2017. International players — or at least players with international experience — helped populate those early Illini rosters. Underwood and Co. shifted away from that for a few years, but it's a clear priority again. This year's team has three international players in Kasparas ...
Recruiting Lounge: Future 4-star 2025 official visitors for Illini; Loaded group of 2026 visitors for Purdue
Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner provides the latest buzz, visitors and intel on Illinois football recruiting. Illinois is still looking to add a few more prospects to its Class of 2025 commitment list, potentially up to a handful, before the early signing period in December, The Illini still have a few needs to address, but they also have a good sell after a 4-1 start. And as other teams struggle, Illinois can get more aggressive in selling their on-field success — as long as they keep winning — and strong development and stability under Bret Bielema.
Even with 20-2 start, Normal West volleyball still believes it’s still improving
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Normal West volleyball players sing the school fight song after wins. They’ve had plenty of practice singing it. The Wildcats are unbeaten in Big 12 Conference play and have won 20 of 22 matches overall despite being a relatively young team. “We’ve come a really long way since the first couple […]
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