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05/03/2026

At Clinton High School, running isn’t just a sport for the Sattler family — it’s a legacy.

Now, senior Carryn is passing the baton to her younger sister Cambyl, continuing a family tradition that's not slowing down anytime soon.

Clinton High School

04/25/2026

Coming into the Drake Relays, Clinton's Elle Lonergan had never jumped 5-8.

She did it on her third and final attempt to win her first Drake Relays high jump, and got to share a special moment with her coach and her Dad!

Clinton High School

04/24/2026

Kylee Hill of Burlington was already a 2x shot put state champion.

You can now add Drake Relays champion to the trophy case. The junior takes first with a winning throw of 47 feet, 9 inches!

Burlington Track and Field & Cross Country
Burlington Community High School

04/21/2026

Had so much fun on this story! Never a dry eye for a family reunion. 🥹

WELCOME HOME! A Rock Island High School freshman had no idea her Monday would end in tears — the good kind — when her dad, Staff Sgt. Eli Phipps, walked into her cafeteria after nine months overseas on his fourth and final deployment: https://www.wqad.com/article/life/heartwarming/us-soldier-surprises-daughter-in-return-home-at-rock-island-high-school/526-6376388d-db29-4691-b7ba-c135a0e50bea?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WQAD

04/01/2026

It's T-shirt Madness in Champaign-Urbana! The throwback "Jersey Madness" Final Four tee is breaking sales records for NIL Store & Illinois NIL Store.

Find out how it's connecting past and present generations of Fighting Illini Men's Basketball fans, while also benefiting the athletes.

03/23/2026

"Having my mom here, she's everything for me. ... This one is for her and my dad. He's watching up there."

Alvaro Folgueiras after his game-winner, with his mom seeing him play in college for the first time in 2 years. His father passed when he was 9.


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03/07/2026

"This is where we wanted to be and to finally do it, it's awesome."

ICYMI: A dream was realized for the Maquoketa Cardinals and a special group of seniors.

A history-making state championship for a community & school.

The emotion from the girls:

Maquoketa Athletic Booster Club
Maquoketa Community School District

03/01/2026

Busy day of sports! Congrats to Courtney Walls of Rock Island on becoming a state champion! We’ll have more sound from her win in our Sunday newscasts! Rock Island Wrestling

02/28/2026

Back in the same playoff round as last year, Muscatine kept its composure in the fourth quarter to hold off Cedar Rapids Kennedy 65-48 in the substate semifinal. Spencer Biah and Talan Becker combined for 39 points.

The Muskies will play Dubuque Senior on Tuesday for a chance to to go to state. Thanks to a hoarse Luke Turelli for pushing through it 😂

Muscatine Community School District

02/22/2026

"There was no way we were letting this be our last game together."

Maquoketa takes down Assumption 54-36 in the regional final! The Cardinals advance to state for the second straight year, just the second time ever in school history.

Maquoketa Athletic Booster Club
Maquoketa Community School District

02/17/2026

The Maquoketa girls basketball team is nearing the culmination of a lifelong journey.

The Cardinals' core of seven seniors has grown into a family, looking to chase their dream of a state championship before time runs out.

Maquoketa Community School District
Maquoketa Athletic Booster Club