Minooka deepest playoff run since 2012 ends in a heartbreaking 4-2 loss to Naperville Central in the Class 4A Normal Super-sectional on Monday evening.

Marquette pulled away from Wilmington for an 11-2 victory in the IHSA Class 2A Herscher Sectional championship on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Lincoln-Way West takes on Mundelein in the 4A state softball title game Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Peoria. Lincoln-Way West took the title 6-1.

Seneca and Carterville clash for the 2A softball title Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Peoria. Carterville took the win 3-1 in a tight game.

Lincoln-Way West defeated Marist 2-1 in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria. The Lady Warriors will play Saturday in the State Championship at 4:45p.m.

Seneca and IC Catholic play a thrilling game in the 2A softball state semifinal Thursday in Peoria. Seneca took the win 8-6 and will advance to the finals on Saturday.

Gardner- South Wilmington fell to Waltonville 2-1 in extra innings in the Class 1A softball state semifinal in Peoria.

Wilmington is now a game away from its third straight sectional championship after defeating rival Manteno 6-2 in a Class 2A Herscher Sectional semifinal Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Downers grove thwart a Lockport rally to win the Class 4A Lockport Sectional semifinal 7-6.