Tristan Thomas

Champaign

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KX Television

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KXMB-TV (Bismarck, ND)

WCIA 3 Sports Reporter, Christ Follower, EIU Grad

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Sectional, regional titles claimed on the diamond

1 week ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Softball and baseball teams across the state claimed sectional and regional crowns on a busy Saturday. In Class 3A softball, Central won its first regional title in 44 years in a 4-1 victory over Mahomet Seymour.
Central softball eyeing redemption in regional final

1 week ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Central Maroons will look to find redemption in Saturday’s regional final in Rantoul against Mahomet-Seymour, starting at noon. The Maroons lost in the regional final last season. Central enters this game 24-3 on the season and the top seed in the Rantoul regional. Standout sophomores on this team like Grace Bandy and Hailey Helm have their sights set on earning this senior class some postseason hardware. “I’m super excited,” Bandy said.
Mahomet-Seymour’s Mason Orton named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week

1 week ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — MSHS Senior Pitcher Mason Orton is enjoying one last high school postseason before making the move to college. Orton is signed to pitch at Northern Illinois. The lefty surpassed the 200 career strikeout mark in May. Bulldogs head coach Nic Difilippo said Orton thrives in high-pressure moments on the bump, but it’s his attention to detail that separates him. “When you see him on the mound, he’s a gamer,” Difilippo said.
Springfield relays setting multiple school records

1 week ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield head track and field coach Trae Cotner got an unexpected message from one of his team’s top athletes. “I was at school and he just sent me a message and he was like, “Hey, just, you know, I’m at the ER and I was like, Oh,” Cotner said.
RESULTS: State champions crowned at 2025 IHSA girls track and field finals

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

Posted: May 24, 2025 / 08:41 PM CDT Updated: May 24, 2025 / 08:41 PM CDT SHARE CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Relay teams stole the show at Saturday’s girls’ state track and field finals. Unity and Shelbyville both claimed state crowns in the 4×800, while Pleasant Plains took the golf in Class 1A 4×400.
RESULTS: State champions crowned at 2025 IHSA girls track and field finals

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Tristan Thomas

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Relay teams stole the show at Saturday’s girls’ state track and field finals. Unity and Shelbyville both claimed state crowns in the 4×800, while Pleasant Plains took the golf in Class 1A 4×400. AdvertisementTuscola’s Lia Patterson defended state crowns in the 100m and 300m hurdles, playing a key role in the Warriors finishing runner-up as a team. A full list of state champions is available here. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.
Highlights/scores: soccer, softball regional finals (05/23/25)

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Tristan Thomas

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Regional champions were crowned in multiple sports, including conference matchups on the pitch and Unity softball vying for a spot at sectionals.
Ayo Dosunmu returns to Morgan Park for Nasir Rankin’s commitment

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Tristan Thomas

CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Illini All-American Ayo Dosunmu was on hand to see the next Morgan Park product commit to play at Illinois. Ayo just finished his fourth season in the NBA with the Bulls, where he averaged 12.3 points per game, but it was announced he would be sidelined for the rest of the season to have shoulder surgery in March. AdvertisementThe Chicago product has enjoyed seeing the Illini continue to be a nationally relevant team after his days of donning the Orange and Blue ended.
Highlights/scores: High school baseball/softball (05-22-25)

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Regional action on the diamond rolled on with spots in championship games on the line in Tolono and St. Joseph.
Pitching duo leading Glenwood softball to postseason run

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Tristan Thomas

CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — IHSA softball playoffs are right around the corner, with teams vying for seeding and a home-field advantage. Glenwood is slated to host a Class 3A softball sectional and the Titans are strong contenders to be playing in front of the home fans. A 27-1 record propelled the Titans to a fourth-straight Central State Eight title, led by a pitching duo that has yet to allow double-digit runs in a game.