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'Unbelievable winner': At IHSA state finals, East Peoria golfer picks perfect time to peak
BLOOMINGTON — With each passing season, Connor Watson continues to be more and more impressive. “To say that he’s exceeded my expectations,” East Peoria boys golf coach Matt Plummer said of his senior captain, “it’s kind of silly because he meets any expectation anyone would ever put on him and more.” ...
WMBD Sports Recap: Oct. 19, 2024
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Illini beat Michigan, ISU beats Murray State and Illinois Wesleyan defeated Milikin. The Bloomington Bison were shut out 2-0 in their franchise’s inaugural game. In the Peoria Rivermen’s first game defending their SPHL title, they lost to archrival Quad City 3-2 in overtime. At the 2A boys golf state tournament, East […]
Prep football recap for Oct. 18, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Cole Klein scored a pair of touchdowns to lead visiting Tri-Valley to a 29-12 win over previously unbeaten Eureka in a key high school football game in the Heart of Central Illinois Conference on Friday. The Vikings, ranked No. 5 in the class 2A state poll, improved to 7-1 on the […]
“Stay patient.” East Peoria golfer’s offers advice to young athletes after he shines at state
EAST PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Saturday marked the end of the career for a fantastic East Peoria golfer. Connor Watson finished in fourth place at the 2A boys state meet, tying for the best round of the day at 2-under. Watson has consistently improved each year at the tournament; Barely cracked the top 50 as […]
2024 IHSA golf state finals: Every trophy, medalist winner in Bloomington-Normal, Decatur
Here are the final results for the 2024 Illinois High School Association boys and girls golf state finals, which wrapped up Saturday at courses in Bloomington-Normal and Decatur. East Peoria senior Connor Watson's top-five finish led the way for a Peoria area represented by 22 individuals and four teams across the finals. ...
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