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Chillicothe native Zach McAllister signs deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoZach McAllister's birthday came with an extra-special present. The Chillicothe native, who turned 35...
Peoria Heights star fueled by the iconic basketball names filling his family tree
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 5 months agoPEORIA HEIGHTS — Basketball is deeply rooted in Camron Williams’ family tree. The Peoria Heights...
What are you thankful for? Peoria-area high school coaches take stock this holiday
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 7 months agoThankfulness comes in many different ways. In high school sports, coaches might have the most...
IVC, Farmington, Elmwood and more: The traditions of small-school high school football
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoTradition and high school football go hand and hand. This is the fourth of a multi-part series where...
'A lot of trust': Washington all-stater grows into a two-way softball star
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoWASHINGTON — One visit to Rock Valley, and Brooklyn Ogden was sold. “I wasn’t really sure if I...
How this Metamora super soph became one of the nation's best softball players
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHitting has become a true art form for Kaidance Till. The Metamora shortstop has shown no signs of a...
Sisterly bond something special for Peoria Notre Dame's newest basketball teammates
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 7 months agoPEORIA — A new co-star has joined Mya Wardle for her final act — younger sister, Emy Wardle. The...
'Every year is my favorite team': Galesburg girls basketball coach hits 1,000 career wins
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 7 months agoPut Evan Massey on the Mt. Rushmore of Illinois high school basketball coaches. The Galesburg girls...
How a tiny Peoria-area high school created a unique old-school track and field event
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoROANOKE — Step into Mark Barra’s old backyard, and the entirety of Roanoke-Benson's vintage athletic...
Why HOF slugger Jim Thome was back in Limestone colors on the baseball diamond
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 3 months agoJim Thome once again donned his old Limestone colors. The Baseball Hall of Famer and Limestone...