Cesario will be 'ringing' in the new year after Nazareth's title win

November 25, 2023 - Normal, Illinois - Nazareth Academy's Luciano Cesario is ready to put a ring on it after his team's victory over Joliet Catholic at the Illinois High School Association's Football State Finals on Saturday. The Roadrunners, who entered the postseason with five losses won the Class 5A state title defeating the heavily-favored Hilltoppers, 38-20. Cesario, a sophomore starter, finished the championship game with six tackles. See more photos here...

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Nazareth Academy wins 5A football championship

In the main photo, Nazareth Academy players celebrate with the school’s newest piece of IHSA hardware Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium on the Illinois State University campus. The Roadrunners, who started their 2023 campaign with four straight losses, upset Joliet Catholic Academy in the Class 5A football championship game on Saturday, November 25, in Normal, IL, by way of a 38-20 decision. More photos from this game at www.photonewsphotos.com.

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Rock Falls tumbles in semifinal, plays for third on Saturday

November 10, 2023 - Normal, Illinois - Rock Falls' Nicolette Udell celebrates a point for her team against Breese Mater Dei during their Class 2A match at CEFCU Arena on Friday. The Lady Knights defeated the Lady Rockets, 25-20, 25-22. Udell & Co are back in action on Saturday in the third place match against Carmi-White County at approximately 12:25. See more photos...

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IC Catholic punches ticket into state volleyball title match

November 10, 2023 - Normal, IL - Members of the IC Catholic volleyball team celebrate together midcourt after winning the semifinal volleyball match at the IHSA Volleyball State Finals. The Lady Knights defeated Carmi-White County in straight sets, 25-5, 25-16. ICC will face the winner of the other Class 2A semifinal between Rock Falls and Breese Mater Dei on Saturday.

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Galena Pirates to play for volleyball state title on Saturday

November 10, 2023 - Normal, Illinois - Galena's Kendra Bauer celebrates her team 2-0 state semifinal win over St. Anthony on Friday. The Pirates, who advanced to the Class 1A championship after defeating the Bulldogs, 25-18, 25-18, will face Hartsburg-Emden Saturday morning after the third-place contest between Cissna Park and St. Anthony.

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Stags advance to championship game at state volleyball

November 10, 2023 - Normal, Illinois - Hartsburg-Emden's Addie Beekman gets in position for a dig during her team's state semifinal game against Cissna Park during set one. The Stags advanced to the Class 1A state title game after defeating the Lady Timberwolves 25-17, 25-13.

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Herscher's Haugen competes at state cross country meet

November 4, 2023 - Peoria, Illinois - Herscher's Emma Haugen tries to pass Okawville's Lydia Luechtefeld as they approach the finish line in the Class 1A championship race at the IHSA State Cross Country State Finals on Saturday. Haugen was the #6 runner crossing the finish line for the Tigers. The senior finished the race at 20:40.89. Click here to see more 2023 state cross country photos.

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