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John Holecek back for a second stint leading Loyola Academy.

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Madrid star Jevyn Severson stands with Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema.

Iowa

Madrid’s Jevyn Severson sets up four visits for this coming spring.

Athlete of the Week.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from March 30-April 5?

Spanish River's Preston Sangely (left) and Casey Sangely.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from March 30-April 5?

Marian Central Catholic (IL) junior Jimmy Mastny is the 2025-26 High School On SI 215-Pound National Wrestling Champion.

Illinois

A dominant rise from 190 to 215 pounds, highlighted by a Super 32 title and a second straight 50-plus win season, cemented Jimmy Mastny as the nation’s top heavyweight-in-the-making.

Illinois

Carterville assistant John Wakey is the subject of two investigations.

Teammates congratulate Nazareth Academy freshman Stella Sakalas (32) on two points and a foul against Peoria High in the second half of the Class 3A state semifinals Friday, March 3, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lions ultimately fell to the Roadrunners 48-35.

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See every IHSA champion and runner-up for all classifications as the Illinois high school girls basketball season comes to a close

Manual's Reggie Postlewaite (5), Josh Humbles (22) and Jaquan Brown celebrate as time runs out on their 60-55 win over Quincy Notre Dame in the Class 2A boys high school state basketball championship game Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Illinois

See every IHSA champion and runner-up for all classifications as the Illinois high school basketball season comes to a close

Daniel Pauliokonis of Benet Academy dribbles through teh Bloom defense in a quarterfinal game at the 93rd Pontiac Holiday Tournament.

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

East St. Louis Flyers vs Principia Panthers - Jan 10, 2026

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

Tremaine Mullen (26) of American Heritage gains yardage in the FHSAA Class 4A state championship, Dec. 13, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. American Heritage won 33-28.

Florida

American Heritage (FL) will take on East St. Louis (IL)

Belleville West Maroons vs Edwardsville Tigers - Jan 30, 2026

Illinois

Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

Grayson Goss, far right, and Wally Wolcott, left, of the Lakeside Rams Bass Club won the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Jasper, Texas, with a total of 27 pounds, 5 ounces.

Arkansas

Lakeside High School students Grayson Goss and Wally Wolcott took home first place at the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series held March 1 in Jasper, Texa

Belleville East Lancers vs O'Fallon Panthers - Feb 19, 2026

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball playoffs

Lockport Township's Claudia Heeney (left) and Kaneland's Angelina Gochis each won their third Illinois state crowns.

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Over the weekend the fifth ever Girl’s Wrestling State Championships were held in Illinois at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. In an odd twist, Hamps

Belleville East Lancers vs Alton Redbirds - Feb 24, 2026

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball playoffs

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Four former Oswego students file lawsuit against school, Sean Staffeldt.

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James Dambacher taking over at Glenwood, DaTayven Thornton at Warrensburg-Latham.

Belleville East Lancers vs Alton Redbirds - Feb 24, 2026

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball playoffs

The 2026 Illinois IHSA High School Boys Basketball playoffs tip off on February 23.

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Get every bracket, matchup and final score of the 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

National Athlete of the Week.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Feb. 16-22?

Manual’s Tahj Tolliver, right, moves the ball against Peoria High’s Orlando Edwards Jr. in the first half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Manual High School. The Lions defeated the Rams 73-66.

Illinois

Get every bracket and matchup in the 2A 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

Warren Township Blue Devils vs Vashon Wolverines - Jan 10, 2026

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 4A 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

East Peoria’s Cole DuBois, left, tangles with Morgan Park’s Daniel Wallace in the first half of their high school basketball game at the Peoria Showtime Classic on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Raiders routed the Mustangs 71-45.

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 3A 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs

Routt's Samuel Long during the game against South County Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

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Get every bracket and matchup in the 1A 2026 Illinois high school boys basketball playoffs