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Unbeaten SJ-O football keeps rolling
Oct. 4—BLOOMINGTON — Tim Blackburn-Kelley muffed a punt midway through the first quarter on Friday night. "I was definitely mad," the St. Joseph-Ogden wide receiver and cornerback said. "We can't be making those plays, especially in big games like this. I definitely got in my head for a minute." Had his helmet ripped off just before halftime after he intercepted a Hail Mary attempt by ...
Early games could impact Illinois football in the long run
There is a chance that Illinois football doesn’t have to play a game and we can move up in the AP Top 25. It is always depressing not having the Illini suiting up on Saturday. Bye weeks are never fun, as I want to watch the program on the field.
Illini WBB notebook: Five-star freshman Berry Wallace impressing; Shoup-Hill ready to maximize senior year
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Beyond the fact that she arrived in the summer, there's been very little indication that Berry Wallace is a freshman during her first few months on campus. Wallace was a big recruiting get for the Illini, and the five-star McDonald's All-American has quickly acclimated to life in college. There's a steadiness to her game, and those around the program say that Wallace puts up numbers — though not gaudy on a veteran team — that ultimately fill a stat sheet.
Piatt's OT: Davis says emotional goodbye to Unity softball
Oct. 5—TOLONO — Ten seasons, 203 wins, six regional titles, four consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, two state trophies. Impressive to say the least, but the numbers only show a fraction of what Aimee Davis meant to the Unity softball program. The biggest impact from the winningest coach in team history was in the "countless memories" she shared with her players. "My time at Unity was very ...
PTHS football's development project can't find homecoming win
Winning homecoming is a typical goal for any team. Pontiac was unable to take care of business on Friday as Tolono Unity claimed a 48-6 Illini Prairie Conference victory at Williamson Field on Friday night. One thing of concern for PTHS head coach Zach Gadbury was knowing the Rockets came in after losing two straight games. Being a Tolono graduate, he understands the program’s mentality. ...
Pontiac, Prairie Central drop league contests; M-R clinches playoff berth
It was not a pleasant outcome for Pontiac as it celebrated homecoming weekend. PTHS suffered a 48-6 loss to Tolono (Unity) at Williamson Field on Friday. The Rockets were overpowering on the ground and through the air, collecting 569 total yards of offense. Unity chalked up 330 on the ground and 239 through the air. Garrett Richardson ran for 227 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. Dane Eisenmenger connected on 12 of 19 passes for...
It's Your Business I UI student launches health-food café in Campustown
Oct. 6—During her first year at the University of Illinois, Vidhi Chavda had a hard time finding healthy options for meals and snacks. "I think health is really important, making sure that you stay fit, making sure you're eating healthy," she said. "... Dining hall food, I know, as a freshman, was really hard. Even now, something just grab and go is easier." Her solution? Starting her own ...
Notebook: Riley 'going to be huge for us'; Underwood figuring out last-shot options
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Brad Underwood paused, almost to consider how he wanted to approach the question of Will Riley and what the freshman's impact could be this year. Underwood has seen Riley in practice and saw him go on a scoring binge in Indianapolis on the EYBL circuit over the summer. Riley, all 6-foot-8 of him, was the No. 20 overall player in the Class of 2024 after reclassifying from the Class of 2025. He's blessed with the kind of length, athleticism and scoring punch to make an impact as a freshman. He's predicted to be a one-and-done first-round pick by some NBA Draft experts.
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