Mendota Preps

A day-by-day look at the area high school and junior college sports schedule in the NewsTribune area.

The La Salle-Peru co-op girls swim team opened the season with a second-place finish in the Sterling Invite and area volleyball, soccer, tennis and cross country results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Newman Central Catholic football team had an interception return, punt return, passing and rushing touchdowns in a 42-0 win over Mendota on Saturday.

Mendota faces Newman Central Catholic in Week 2 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Drake Lansman will have live updates, scores and news from the game

The L-P volleyball team defeated Pontiac and more volleyball, golf, tennis and soccer results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 1 of the 2024 season.

The St. Bede girls tennis team earned a win and more tennis, volleyball, soccer and golf results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest, Henry-Midland and Amboy co-op girls cross country teams for the 2024 season.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest, Henry-Midland and Amboy co-op boys cross country teams for the 2024 season.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team defeated Bloomington and more volleyball, golf, cross country and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Hall volleyball team defeated Mendota 25-10, 25-8 on Tuesday in Spring Valley.

Hall defeated Mendota in two sets on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at Hall High School.

The Mendota Trojans finished 2-0-1 to take home the championship of the Streator Invitational on Saturday with the host Bulldogs finishing runner-up.

Mendota won the boys soccer invitational on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at James Street Recreation Area in Streator. The Trojans finished 2-0-1 in the tournament. Streator finished second with 1-1-1.

Mendota fell behind by two touchdowns in the first quarter and couldn't bounce back in a 23-12 loss to Riverdale on Friday.

The Hall boys golf team placed third in the L-P invite, the St. Bede volleyball team beat Marquette and more golf, volleyball and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Week 1 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Mendota boys soccer team won 9-0 and volleyball, golf and cross country results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The 2024 football season marks the 50th anniversary of playoffs in Illinois. Here's a look at NewsTribune area team's playoff success over the last half century.

The Putnam County volleyball team topped Mendota and more volleyball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Here are five storylines to keep an eye on during the 2024 volleyball season in the NewsTribune area.

A look at the St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, LaMoille, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine volleyball teams.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, DePue-Hall, Mendota, Princeton and Earlville boys soccer teams.

With 10 starters back on offense and eight on defense, Mendota hopes to be more competitive after going 1-8 last fall.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Mendota and Princeton girls tennis teams for the 2024 season.

The Henry-Senachwine boys golf team beat Midland in a Tri-County match, and more golf results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Mendota and Bureau Valley are participating in Week 0 scrimmages against opponents, which are being allowed by the IHSA for the first time this season.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, DePue, Earlville and Henry-Senachwine boys golf teams for the 2024 season.

With the golf season underway, here are five storylines to keep an eye on this fall in the NewsTribune area.

Volleyball notes during the first week of practice

Football teams from Ottawa, Sandwich, Mendota, Oregon, Marquette, Bureau Valley, Princeton and Dixon met for a 7-on-7 competition on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Princeton High School.

By the end of the weekend, the Tigers will have competed in two 7-on-7s, held a joint practice/scrimmage with 6A Washington High School and competed in their own Linemen’s Challenge as they gear up for the 2024 season which is just six weeks away.

With the IHSA releasing the statewide football schedules, here's a look at some top games in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Riverdale High School won its first BCR Three Rivers All-Sports Championship. The Rams teams have claimed TRAC titles in boys cross country and boys golf and a TRAC West title in girls basketball

A look at the baseball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

A look at the top baseball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

A look at the top girls soccer players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Mendota graduate Bridget McGann finished sixth in her heat and 62nd overall in the 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Mendota High School officials held a ceremony Wednesday to name the school's athletic complex after former superintendent Jeff Prusator.

A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Recent Mendota High School graduate Bridget McGann will swim in the 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis on Sunday. Her preliminary race will air on Peacock.

There were eight individuals, including two former MLB pitchers, Peru native Russ “Monk” Meyer and Guy Hoffman of Ottawa Marquette, and a longtime NBA radio announcer, five coaches and three championship teams inducted into the Shaw Media Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame.

A look at the top times, distances and heights for NewsTribune area girls track and field athletes for the 2024 season.

A look at the top girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.

Mendota freshman Mariyah Elam is the 2024 NewsTribune Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year after winning the Class 2A high jump state title, earning a state medal in the 100-meter hurdles and qualifying for state in the triple jump.

A look at the top times, distances and heights for NewsTribune area boys track and field athletes for the 2024 season.

A look at the top boys track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area during the 2024 season.

La Salle-Peru softball players were named All-Interstate 8 Conference and the Three Rivers Conference released its all-conference baseball and softball teams.

Shawn LeRette has retired after coaching Mendota tennis for nearly two decades.

Here’s a look at the final Bureau County area baseball standings for the 2024 season