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Metamora grad fueled by Bradley's award-winning strength and conditioning program
PEORIA — Bradley University's strength and conditioning program proved to be a home run for Braves center fielder Ryan Vogel. The Metamora product's power in the batter's box emerged after he arrived on the Hilltop and started working the sports performance program there. Vogel was among several Bradley athletes honored as 2023-24 All-American...
Division I-bound stars, freshman phenoms and more: Vote for high school athlete of the week
After plenty of solid spring sports performances over the last week, here are the Journal Star high school athlete of the week nominees for April 22-27. Head to pjstar.com/sports to vote. The poll closes at noon Friday. Information about the nominees is below. If you have a nominee for the honor, email us at...
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