Patrick Cunningham

1 week ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Patrick Cunningham

NORMAL, Illinois (WMBD) – Running phenom Zoe Carter has just a few weeks left in her high school career. Last year, the U-High senior’s runner-up finish in the 3200, and 4th place in the mile, helped push the Pioneers to a team state title. In 2025, Zoe wants her own gold medal. “Feel good so far with my first race hoping to come back in the mile with a good time as well, and then just come off this finish in the indoor season.

1 week ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Patrick Cunningham

PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – The Peoria Rivermen clinched a spot in the SPHL semifinals as they chase back-to-back Presidents Cups. Peoria took down Quad City Storm 3-1 in Moline Friday night after taking the lead in the first period and did not surrender it once. In baseball, Normal West beat Bloomington, Normal Community defeated Champaign Central, and Eureka beat Dee-Mack. East Peoria beat Huntley in softball and Olympia took down Morton 6-5 in a non-conference battle.

1 week ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Benjamin Fries |Patrick Cunningham

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Rivermen will begin the SPHL playoffs Thursday night as they prepare to defend their President’s Cup trophy against the rest of the league. They boast the league’s leading goal scorer in Jordan Ernst, who loves the team’s depth. “You can go up and down the line up too. There’s guys that will step up and you can rely on in different types of scenarios throughout the game,” he said.

1 week ago | centralillinoisproud.com | Patrick Cunningham

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1 week ago | yahoo.com | Patrick Cunningham

STARK COUNTY, Illinois (WMBD) – Chelsey Stotler is an elite shotput throwers for Stark Countyl, After a top 5 finish at state last year, she PR’d at the Indoor Championships in March. “Since fifth grade, my mom and my dad have pushed me towards it to be the best shot put thrower that I can be. I just fell in love with the sport and I would continue to be better,” Stotler said. Chelsea’s mom was a star thrower in her own right before she enlisted in the Army.