WEEK 25 Sports Director ---Peoria sportscaster since 1985-- ESPN Peoria 101.1 Radio host
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On a windy playoff day in Illinois- Tri-Valley executes one of the great punts in IHSA Playoffs history!
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LOVE IT! Who needs a stinking coin!! Elmwood-Brimfield wins pre-game Rock Paper Scissors at Lewistown
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You've seen Albert Pujols amazing 700th home run by now? But did you ever see his 1st pro home run? In his first pro game? Pujols- known as Jose Pujols that day- cranks a home run for the Peoria Chiefs on opening day- April 6, 2000 at Kane County
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Penn State football coach James Franklin at Dunlap High tonight to recruit Dunlap 2026 tight end and hoop player Mack Sutter. Sutter is one of the nation's top 2026 tight ends and obviously a Penn State priority recruit
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Peoria Illini standout Da’Monte Williams joins a new team! Monte is sworn in as a new Peoria Police officer. Congrats— seems like ideal job for a lockdown defender
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Getting a lot of requests for this video--and I'm not posting to criticize the umpiring.
East Peoria's Auggie Lohnes doubles in last night's loss to Limestone. He is ruled safe at 2nd base but then ejected from game for "malicious intent" on slide. Pinch runner replaced him
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Illinois Coach Brad Underwood stopped at Prairie Central Coach Darin Bazzell’s home today to offer his condolences over the deaths of the two PC Hawks standouts. That’s My Coach!
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Heartbroken. My Hero died today. My father left Sweden as a little boy after his Father died in a mining accident. He lived amazing life in America. His 62 years of marriage taught me the meaning of love. He loved God, Family, Travel, Golf and the Badgers. I miss him so much
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Normal West jv girls basketball team involved in an I-74 bus crash coming home from game in Champaign. Interstate has been closed near Downs...
sending prayers to all involved.
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This one always confuses me- Foul Ball or Foul Tip! Pekin at Peoria Notre Dame! Umpire calls Foul Tip and Strikeout- nifty play and sell job by PND catcher Lawson Alwan. Is it the right call?
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Peoria Manual to Illini to Portugal! Da’Monte Williams leaves tomorrow to start pro basketball career in Portugal
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Positive weather news- they have taken snow out of the forecast for central Illinois on the Fourth of July
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Give your high school athletic director a socially distanced air high five or fist bump today. High School AD's are the unsung heroes of prep sports every day---and they will be super busy the next 48 hours! Rooting for all of you
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The Shot heard round the Heart of Illinois! Eureka's Mya Edwards from half-court at the buzzer to give Eureka an amazing 42-41 Heart of Illinois/ McLean County Tourney Title over GCMS
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This is Michael Jordan's 1st game as a Bull-- 1984 exhibition at Peoria Civic Center- LOOK at all the empty seats--just 2,000 fans there. Of course, we were all busy at some amazing Peoria hotel parties in 1984
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Wisconsin Badgers starting lineup and age-
Trice 24, Ford 24, Potter 22, Reuvers 22, Davison 21.
Chicago Bulls starting lineup and age-
LaVine 25, Markkanen 23, Carter 21, White 20, Williams 19
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Da’Monte Williams gets his Peoria Police badge today. But he must finish police training first- that training will take Monte back to Champaign in September
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So sad to hear Washington High Coach Kevin Brown passed away last night. Kevin was old school- he demanded effort, defense and accountability---often controversial--there was no doubt how much he loved Jodi, his players and basketball. RIP to a winner and great friend
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Peoria Proud of Aaliyah's comeback!
From a Heartbreaking Knee injury last December for Peoria High-to a Dagger 3 last night for the Iowa Hawkeyes in their big win over Iowa State! What a comeback by Aaliyah Guyton- What a bright future!!
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In 7 years, he’s brought the energy and sellout crowds back to State Farm Center, he’s brought Big Ten titles and all-Americans back to Champaign! Now after 19 years, Illini are back in Sweet 16! Thanks, Brad!
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Who needs a shot clock? IHSA does. Chicago North Lawndale held the ball for 7 minutes as Metamora stayed in zone. Riveting video at 10
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2nd straight year, the Big Ten Football National Champion is won with an asterisk---2023 Michigan and 2024 Ohio State both avoided a game with Illinois. Sometimes you catch a big break in the schedule...
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Coach Brad Underwood and Illini team at Washington Tournament of Champions for Chicago St Rita v Joliet West
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30 years ago I covered him as a Limestone Rocket— today, I cover Jim Thome as a Hall of Fame legend
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My first look at Dunlap’s new tackling robots- too close a look. I’m in Concussion protocol- questionable for Friday
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Shot clock is coming to Illinois high school basketball!
IHSA board of directors approves experimental use of shot clock in both boys and girls hoops this season. Experimental use will be in in regular season tournaments and shootouts.
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I first covered him as Peoria teenager- what a thrill today to cover Shaun Livingston at NBA Finals! 25 Sports this week from Toronto
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Having a hard time covering high school sports this week---keep thinking about Livi Sonetz. I LOVE prep athletes who play the game with the passion of a kid and love their teammates like family! That was Livi.
Heaven has a great new teammate!
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Emotional/amazing night.
Quincy Notre Dame star Tucker Tollerton died Saturday night in a car accident--QND's 1st pitch tonight with was with no Centerfielder. Later, Tucker's replacement in CF- Jake Schisler cracked a home run! QND wins to go to State- Prayers For QND!
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Stay strong for each other, Normal West Wildcats!
It was a joy to see Charlie at every game--my prayers go out to his family and the Normal West family. RIP Charlie
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As more schools wrap up this unique school year this week...a STANDING OVATION for teachers, staff and administrators for navigating our kids through this most challenging of years. HEROES all of you! Enjoy the summer!
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Illinois Coach Brad Underwood at Washington 3A Sectional to watch Kankakee 2026 standout Lincoln Williams
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Illinois High School coaches planning a "Let Us Play" rally at the State Capital Saturday at 1 pm. Their message will be "Let Us Play and Let Parents Decide". This parent appreciates that message
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I understand everything is hard to understand now--but hard to believe the Illinois State at Illinois football game is off...but the Illini can safely travel to New Jersey to play Rutgers a month later.
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Not sure there would have been a The Last Dance had Michael not asked me for some slam dunk advice
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1,000 MLB Wins ago---Joe Maddon's 1st full season managerial gig was w 1984 Peoria Chiefs---he sure sounds like 2017 Maddon @CubsJoeMadd
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Peoria Manual's DaMonte Williams signs Illini scholarship w his Dad, Illini all-American Frankie Williams #PeoriaPipeline
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I applaud IHSA-
Glad we will have some fall sports.
Glad we will have all sports.
NEED everyone to wear a mask and do our best now to make it all happen for our kids
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For decades, I have said the IHSA Individual Wrestling Finals is best event run by the IHSA. My new answer is IHSA Cheerleading State Finals--the energy in that building, the teams & fans cheering for each other and the UNREAL athleticism of the cheerleaders is simply amazing
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Metamora's Tyson Swanson is about the coolest customer I've ever seen on the court....but he may have "trash-talked" after the game. Tyson's right!
His response to Chicago Simeon fans chanting "Over-rated!"
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AMAZING Night at Normal West as LOVE fills the gym for Normal West game and to honor Charlie Crabtree and support Coach Price and everyone involved in the bus accident. WELL DONE, WILDCATS! Love is always the answer
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Adam Miller’s message to Illini nation and Peoria- the young man has always loved the Illini players especially the Peoria Illini
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IESA has canceled fall sports. I always say there is never a more excited athlete than a junior high athlete...feel for those kids and families.
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As a media member- I will keep quiet. As a parent- LET MY KID PLAY as LOUD as I can say it
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Prairie Central returned to the baseball diamond tonight. Before their game- El Paso-Gridley joined the Hawks in Prayer. We are praying for you, Hawks
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I never thought the Washington Tournament of Champions could top Zion! But WOW what an inspiring fan favorite show by Hansel-Emmanuel Donato!! I think he’s still signing autographs
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Hey Playoff Football Teams--Enjoy your playoff pairings parties---Buy your Playoff T-Shirts- Love every minute of practice this week!
One of the best things about high school football is you have to earn the right to play in the Postsason! So Enjoy your Accomplishment!
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Prayers and thoughts to the Prairie Central Hawks community. You are such a strong and amazing community of support---you need to be there for each other now more than ever.
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High school basketball season is delayed- Reaction and my Opinion week.com/2020/10/27/high-sch…
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How about the Security guard delivering the pitch for the Kmet home run celebration! AND making the catch!
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My daughter left today for New Zealand to study a semester in Dunedin, New Zealand. Parenting is so hard- so proud and excited for her but can’t believe my girl is going to be so far away
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Kankakee and junior star Lincoln Williams suffered a heartbreaking loss tonight to Metamora. But with Illinois Coach Brad Underwood and assistant Orlando Antigua in the gym---Williams did show off his potential with this amazing slam dunk.
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2017
Illinois hires Brad Underwood.
Indiana hires Archie Miller.
Ohio State hires Chris Holtmann.
Well done, Josh Whitman.
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Couple weeks ago, Pontiac beat Prairie Central in an amazing Sectional Title Basketball rivalry game. Today, the Pontiac team stopped at Prairie Central to offer support and prayers to the Hawks. MUCH More than a Rivalry
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My take on Kevin Brown- Tough-Guilty. Demanding- Guilty. Caring- Guilty. Winner- Guilty. Would I want my kid to play for him- YES
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4-Peat Peoria Manual legends Sergio and Marcus in Springfield to cheer on Peoria Manual Rams
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Yes, I am Peoria Illini biased- BUT- I think Da’Monte Williams should have been 1st Team All Big Ten Defense and Academic All Big Ten! One smart young man! More with Monte at 6 on 25 News
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Dynamic Duo of downstate 2026 tight ends! Mack Sutter and JC Anderson at Illini game!!
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Adam Miller says he’s loved his first two months as an Illini recruit- he’s amazed by the Illini support he gets everywhere he goes
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Coleman Hawkins- “I think this is my last ride in an Illini uniform.” Hawkins has one year of eligibility remaining
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Losing the battle to tears as I watch highlights of Dylan and Drew. Stay strong, Prairie Central Hawks. Today, We are all Hawks!
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Morton's Caylie Jones with one of the most unique baskets I've ever seen---that's a tough move to stop!
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ISU Redbirds return to Horton Field House today for a 3 pm game. Here’s a look back at when Michael Jordan soared for 71 points in a 1985 Horton Field House exhibition game!
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53 years ago, I was born on my Mom’s Birthday! Best present I ever got was having her as Mom! Happy Birthday Mom!
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Tessa lost the battle to cancer today. But she dies a Champion- a brave fighter who inspired so many. Team Tessa spirit will live forever! My prayers to Tessa’s family, friends, teammates and to all at Dunlap High
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Emotional and amazing turnout at Prairie Central candlelight vigil for Drew and Dylan. Hawks Forever
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Feel so bad for Roanoke-Benson, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Manual, Lincoln and Normal West. Their seasons were such a great story- and now we don’t get the final chapter
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So bummed there’s no Illini game in the Big Dance- but Adam Miller made me feel better today. He knows his next game is wearing Orange and Blue and he can’t wait
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RIP Chuck Thome--
last summer in Cooperstown, Chuck told me "I lived the life every little league Dad dreams of!" Prayers to Jim and the entire Thome family.
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At it's best, high school sports and a state tournament run can lift the spirits of a school and a town in a most memorable and unique fashion and provide athletes with lifetime memories and confidence--the loss of state tournaments is far greater than financial.
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In the past 72 hours, I have been to 3 visitations for 3 wonderful high school student-athletes. Truly Heartbreaking. But beautiful to see all the rival prep teams at the visitations. The past few days are a powerful reminder to take nothing for granted and HUG your kids.
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Illini 2026 Florida recruits Michael Clayton and Kenyon Alston are also here at Dunlap to help recruit Sutter.
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The death of Mitch Janssen is simply heartbreaking. A truly unique person- a fierce competitor on the field- but genuine, thoughtful young man off field. He soared as he chased his dreams. Prayers to his family and the Bradley and Princeville community. Heartbroken
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Illinois football coach Bret Bielema at Dunlap High hoops game to recruit Dunlap 2026 standout tight end Mack Sutter
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Washington High basketball coach Kevin Brown is out of surgery---and in recovery. He is awaiting more tests. Sending more prayers to Coach and Jodi!
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Pride of Peoria talks about Peoria! Shaun Livingston proud to represent Peoria on the world’s biggest basketball stage - the NBA Finals
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Michael Jordan played his first professional game in Peoria--a Chicago Bulls exhibition game on October 5, 1984, played at the Peoria Civic Center in front of 2,100 fans. Sotheby's is auctioning off Jordan's jersey from that game-expected to sell for millions of dollars.
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So sad to hear Pekin's Kelly Cash had passed after a long, heroic battle with cancer. Kelly Taphorn was one of the greatest athletes in Pekin High history in track and volleyball. And an all-American parent cheering on her kids. Prayers go out to the Cash and Taphorn family
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ZERO coverage of Saturday high school basketball in today's Journal Star. Disappointed in the coverage and my subscription---but mostly disappointed for the high school athletes
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My turn as the parent on senior night--and my Thank You to high school sports 25newsnow.com/2023/10/19/my-…
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