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Close-knit Illini tight end room translating into success
(WCIA) — Illinois is 4-1 heading into the rivalry game against Purdue, back in action after a bye week. The loss at Penn State was softened by a four-yard touchdown by transfer tight end Carson Goda, his first in orange and blue. Goda and sophomore Henry Boyer have stepped up following Cole Rusk’s season-ending injury. […]
Monday's prep highlights: Prasanth, Harper have big days on the pitch
Oct. 8—In volleyball turned in six kills and four aces, chipped in four kills and added 14 assists to help the Knights (14-4) past the Timberwolves in a 25-15, 25-10 decision. 's nine-kill performance combined with 's four-kill outing to help ALAH (15-4) keep it going against the Pirates in a 25-18, 25-14. Who should be this week's girls' Athlete of the Week? It's time to vote for The ...
Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Purdue
Oct. 7—Illinois coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon as preparation began for the No. 23 Illini for Saturday's game against Purdue. Here's some of what was said, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: Unique roster conversations Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced Monday morning he would redshirt the rest of the 2024 season and ...
Keller dominates at Spartan Classic, Unity girls win team title
St. Anthony's Isabella Keller runs to the finish line and her first state cross country title in the Class 1A race in 2023. Keller, who currently holds the top time in the state across all three classes, won the Spartan Classic on September 28. The sophomore is favored to earn a second state title in November. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - St. Anthony sophomore sensation Isabella Keller continued her dominant cross country season, winning the Spartan Classic on Sept. 28 with a time of 15:59.6, just shy...
'The kid with grit': Illini TE Cole Rusk focused on bounce back after setback injury
CHAMPAIGN — Cole Rusk didn't miss a beat. He knew the answer long before the question was over. The Illini tight end of course knows that next season opens on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois. Rusk has to know that sort of thing right now. He feels compelled to visualize the end of all this, when rehab and physical therapy are in the rearview and when he's back on the football field and living out a childhood dream of playing for his home state team.
Athletes of the Week: Wells wins titles, Merritt breaks records
Oct. 7—The votes are in. Powered by Copper Creek Contractors, Ashley Wells of the St. Thomas More girls' golf team and Ethan Merritt of the Oakwood/Salt Fork boys' soccer team are this week's winners. Here they are, in their own words, with their biggest supporters — their teammates: Ashley Wells — St. Thomas More girls' golf Wells won the Illini Prairie Conference individual title with an ...
Five takeaways from Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. on Purdue: Getting the run game going; Young QBs get key reps
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. met with local reporters on Monday to preview Saturday's home game against Purdue (2:30 p.m., FS1). Here are five takeaways from his media availability. 1. Illinois wants to get the running game going. Illinois emphasized all offseason its desire to reignite the running game...
Michigan football: Bye week, Illinois and Sparty... it's do or die now
Believe it or not, Michigan football still has everything in front of them. I know anybody reading this is going to roll their eyes and tell me I'm crazy... but am I? Michigan football essentially has a new team coming in two weeks when they face off against Illinois. Jack...
St. Thomas More wins class ‘A’ girls state tennis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The St. Thomas More girls tennis team claimed the class ‘A’ state championship with a solid performance on Tuesday. The Cavaliers posted an impressive 488 points in the state title run. Sioux Falls Christian finished second.
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