Bradley’s Darius Hannah tomahawk dunks over St. Ambrose’s Nathan Moeller in the first half of their exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Braves defeated the Bees 74-61.
RIVERMEN VS. STORM – Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich gets his stick on a shot from Quad City’s Tommy Tsicos, but the puck bounced in for a goal in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 4-3 in sudden-death overtime.
RIVERMEN VS. STORM – Quad City’s Filip Virgili (17) collides with Peoria’s Cale List in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 4-3 in sudden-death overtime.
RIVERMEN VS. STORM – Peoria’s Mike Gelatt, left, and Quad City’s Eliott St-Pierre battle along the boards in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 4-3 in sudden-death overtime.
RIVERMEN VS. STORM – Peoria’s JM Piotrowski (40) celebrates his goal with teammates Zach Wilkie (19) and Myles Abbate in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 4-3 in sudden-death overtime.
RIVERMEN VS. STORM – Quad City’s Michal Matiasko slips a shot past Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich in the first period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 4-3 in sudden-death overtime.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington’s Jase Harlan, facing, and Elijah Baer (5) start celebrating as time runs out on their 20-0 victory over Crete-Monee in the second round of the Class 6A state football playoffs Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington’s Tyler Brown (11) snags an interception over Crete-Monee’s Tylin Brefford in the first half of their Class 6A state football playoff game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington. The Panthers advanced with a 21-0 win.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington running back Kainon McQueary sheds Crete-Monee ‘s Julian Rosson in the first half of their Class 6A state football playoff game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington. The Panthers advanced with a 21-0 win.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington players watch the action as the Panthers battle Crete-Monee in the second half of their Class 6A second-round playoff game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington. The Panthers advanced with a 21-0 win.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington’s Noah Bell-Lorentzen grabs an interception on a deflected pass from Crete-Monee in the first half of their Class 6A state football playoff game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington. The Panthers advanced with a 21-0 win.
WASHINGTON VS CRETE-MONEE – Washington’s Carter Prina (89) and Noah Bell-Lorentzen lock arms in celebration of a sack on Crete-Monee in the second half of their Class 6A second-round playoff game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Washington. The Panthers advanced with a 21-0 win.
Washington’s Jayne Hermann, top, comforts teammate Sophia Ramirez after the Class 2A girls state cross country championship Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The Panthers took fourth place with top finisher Madeleine James in 28th place, Hermann in 29th place and Ramirez in 40th.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – The Lincoln student section cheers on the Railsplitters as they battle St. Ignatius in the second set of their Class 3A volleyball state semifinals Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – Lincoln’s Alyssa Company (16) and Kloe Froebe try to block a spike from St. Ignatius’ Skylar Greene in the third set of their Class 3A volleyball state semifinal Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – Lincoln seniors Becca Heitzig, left, and Kloe Froebe celebrate a point against St. Ignatius in the second set of their Class 3A volleyball state semifinals Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – Morton’s Kylie Berg (11) puts the ball between Wheaton St. Francis’ Gabriella Rendina, left, and Emma Delaney in the first set of their Class 3A volleyball state semifinal Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – Morton’s Claire Ceresa bumps the ball on a serve from Wheaton St. Francis in the first set of their Class 3A volleyball state semifinal Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
STATE VOLLEYBALL – The Morton Potters huddle together after the final point in their two-set loss to Wheaton St. Francis in the Class 3A volleyball state semifinal Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
BRADLEY VS UTAH STATE – Bradley’s Christian Davis, right, bumps chests with teammate Darius Hannah as Duke Deen joins the celebration after the Braves defeated Utah State 72-66 in overtime Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Carver Arena.
BRADLEY VS UTAH STATE – Bradley’s Ahmet Jonovic (4) stops Utah State’s Great Osobor at the basket in the first half of the Braves’ home opener Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Carver Arena.
BRADLEY VS UTAH STATE – A pair of Bradley fans compete in a musical chairs competition during halftime of the Braves home opener against Utah State on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Carver Arena.
STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS – The ROWVA/Williamsfield Cougars take the field for their Class 1A football state quarterfinal against Chicago Hope Academy on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Oneida.
STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS – ROWVA/Williamsfield’s Devonte Noel (22) brings down Chicago Hope’s JaMarkus Lofton in the first half of their Class 1A football state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Oneida.
STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS – Chicago Hope’s Aaron Green, right, intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for ROWVA/Williamsfield’s Talan Hull in the first half of their Class 1A football state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Oneida.
STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS – The ROWVA/Williamsfield Cougars say goodbye to their fans lined along the sideline after their 57-7 loss to Chicago Hope Academy in the Class 1A football state quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Oneida.
PEORIA HIGH VS MORTON – Morton’s Isabella Hutchinson, left, and Peoria High’s Allannah Jackson scramble for a loose ball in the first half of their girls basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at Peoria High School. The Lions defeated the Potters 53-48.
STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS – Washington’s Jase Harlan shows some spirit during player introductions before the start of the Panthers’ Class 6A football state semifinal game against East St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS – Washington’s Garrett Cox dives to tackle East St. Louis’ Jesse Watson in the second half of their Class 6A football state semifinal Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS – East St. Louis’ Rico Bond snags a touchdown reception past Washington’s Tyler Brown in the second half of their Class 6A football state semifinal Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS – Washington teammates Elijah Papis, left, Elijah Baer, middle, and Jase Harlan walk off the field together as time expires in their 34-18 loss to East St. Louis in the Class 6A football state semifinals Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS – Washington head coach Darrell Crouch, far right, talks with his team after their 34-18 loss to the East St. Louis Flyers in the Class 6A football state semifinals Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington. The game capped the 19-year career of Crouch who announced his retirement before the start of the season.
PND VS. METAMORA – Peoria Notre Dame’s Eoin Dillon, middle, battles for a loose ball with Metamora’s Kendrick Schaffrin, left, and Cooper Koch in the first half of their Tournament of Champions basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 21 2023 in Washington. The Redbirds defeated the Irish 64-45.
PND VS. METAMORA – Peoria Notre Dame’s Eoin Dillon slam dunks on Metamora in the second half of their Tournament of Champions basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 21 2023 in Washington. The Redbirds defeated the Irish 64-45.
Washington all-stater Kainon McQueary racked up 32 touchdowns and 20 tackles to help lead the Panthers to a Mid-Illini Conference championship and a berth in the Class 6A state semifinals this season. He’s the Journal Star Football Player of the Year.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE – Children wave at Santa and Mrs. Claus from the second story windows of the Mariott Pere Marquette during the 136th annual Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 through downtown Peoria.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE – A group of kids pet Casper, a 5-week-old Nubian goat carried by Wildlife Prairie Park lead animal keeper Brielle Kuchinski in the 136th annual Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 through downtown Peoria.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE – Dancers with the Royal Family dance club perform in the 136th annual Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 through downtown Peoria.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE – The Havana High School Marching Band turns from Main Street onto Adams during the 136th annual Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 through downtown Peoria.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE – Walkers with the Shnucks float sport dome elaborately-decorated hats for their appearance in the 136th annual Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 through downtown Peoria.
A group of cheerleaders catch another after throwing her in the air during a break in the action between Bradley and Vermont in the first half of their nonconference basketball game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at Carver Arena.
Morton senior Graci Junis helped lead the Potters to fourth place in Class 3A state volleyball, the program’s first since 1981. She’s the 2023 Journal Star Volleyball Player of the Year.
