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WEEK 25 Sports Director ---Peoria sportscaster since 1985-- ESPN Peoria 101.1 Radio host

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Morton High 2027 6’6’’, 310 pound offensive lineman Soren Fifer commits to Illinois. Fifer got late offers from Oregon and Indiana but Illinois was first offer and always his top choice. First Mid-Illini recruit for Illini football since I believe 1999

Morton High 2027 6’6’’, 310 pound offensive lineman Soren Fifer commits to Illinois. Fifer got late offers from Oregon and Indiana but Illinois was first offer and always his top choice. First Mid-Illini recruit for Illini football since I believe 1999

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I asked Bradley Coach Brian Wardle if all his newcomers would be in Peoria this summer working out- his answer is the definition of the new "pro college ball"

I asked Bradley Coach Brian Wardle if all his newcomers would be in Peoria this summer working out- his answer is the definition of the new "pro college ball"

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I asked Bradley Coach Brian Wardle about his name being linked to the head coach opening at Iowa

I asked Bradley Coach Brian Wardle about his name being linked to the head coach opening at Iowa

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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.

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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Brad!!! Get in the Final Four photo!

Brad!!! Get in the Final Four photo!

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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!"

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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Metamora March Madness Miracle! Down 12 to start 4th quarter- Metamora rallies to stun Kankakee in overtime. Jonah Funk with the game-tying dunk as Redbirds Nation erupts!

Metamora March Madness Miracle! Down 12 to start 4th quarter- Metamora rallies to stun Kankakee in overtime. Jonah Funk with the game-tying dunk as Redbirds Nation erupts!

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4-overtime thriller- Normal Community 80 Peoria Richwoods 78 in 4 OTs- Kobe Walker with 24 points and 23 rebounds for the Ironmen! Kobe breaks school single season rebound record that had stood since 1982

4-overtime thriller- Normal Community 80 Peoria Richwoods 78 in 4 OTs- Kobe Walker with 24 points and 23 rebounds for the Ironmen! Kobe breaks school single season rebound record that had stood since 1982

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LaCale London- Peoria High Pride

LaCale London- Peoria High Pride

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Who Hit it Better? Tremont's Olivia Avalos blasts a Turks softball home run at Lexington. Tremont's Blaine Williams blasts a Turks baseball home run at Lexington. Both No-Doubters!

Who Hit it Better? Tremont's Olivia Avalos blasts a Turks softball home run at Lexington. Tremont's Blaine Williams blasts a Turks baseball home run at Lexington. Both No-Doubters!

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Dunlap Munoz Magic! Mack Sutter to Gabe Munoz! Wow

Dunlap Munoz Magic! Mack Sutter to Gabe Munoz! Wow

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Jonah Funk still rhymes with Dunk! El Paso-Gridley junior star with double-double in Titans loss to Indian Trail at Tournament of Champions.

Jonah Funk still rhymes with Dunk! El Paso-Gridley junior star with double-double in Titans loss to Indian Trail at Tournament of Champions.

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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

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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Peoria Notre Dame freshman soccer star Siena Stone has been officially named to the USA U-15 National team. Stone will miss Regionals next week to play 2 USA games in the Netherlands. What an amazing accomplishment for Siena who will be back for Sectionals.

Peoria Notre Dame freshman soccer star Siena Stone has been officially named to the USA U-15 National team. Stone will miss Regionals next week to play 2 USA games in the Netherlands. What an amazing accomplishment for Siena who will be back for Sectionals.

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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?

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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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

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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David Mirkovic. The Most Interesting Man in March Madness.

David Mirkovic. The Most Interesting Man in March Madness.

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The end of the Richwoods-Normal Community game. Peoria Richwoods down 2 final seconds---after a rebound, Amarion Smith-Holley shoots a 3 at the buzzer--misses--but a foul is called. Smith-Holley makes all 3 with no time left. Peoria Richwoods 68 Normal Community 67.

The end of the Richwoods-Normal Community game. Peoria Richwoods down 2 final seconds---after a rebound, Amarion Smith-Holley shoots a 3 at the buzzer--misses--but a foul is called. Smith-Holley makes all 3 with no time left. Peoria Richwoods 68 Normal Community 67.

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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

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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39-year-old Bloomington real estate agent Brandon Holtz tees it up tomorrow at The Masters! Such a cool story for the former Bloomington High and ISU Redbirds hoops star. Good Luck Brandon! 8:02 am tee time and he plays with 2-time Masters champ Bubba Watson

39-year-old Bloomington real estate agent Brandon Holtz tees it up tomorrow at The Masters! Such a cool story for the former Bloomington High and ISU Redbirds hoops star. Good Luck Brandon! 8:02 am tee time and he plays with 2-time Masters champ Bubba Watson

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I've been saying on my radio show I was so confident Andrej Stojakovic was coming back to Illinois--because right after that Final Four team photo--Andrej raced over to get his photo with Coach Underwood. I asked him during the tourney about Underwood pushing him all season

I've been saying on my radio show I was so confident Andrej Stojakovic was coming back to Illinois--because right after that Final Four team photo--Andrej raced over to get his photo with Coach Underwood. I asked him during the tourney about Underwood pushing him all season

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Quite the highlight package by East Peoria star and Illini recruit, Quinton Kitt, tonight- the 3- the nifty assist and the Left-handed Windmill Slam

Quite the highlight package by East Peoria star and Illini recruit, Quinton Kitt, tonight- the 3- the nifty assist and the Left-handed Windmill Slam

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Bloomington's Brandon Holtz played Augusta National and The Masters last Thursday and Friday! This Thursday, he played with his buddies at Highland Park and today, he played with them at Crestwicke! Just such a cool story and he still gets to play the US Open in June!

Bloomington's Brandon Holtz played Augusta National and The Masters last Thursday and Friday! This Thursday, he played with his buddies at Highland Park and today, he played with them at Crestwicke! Just such a cool story and he still gets to play the US Open in June!

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I LOVE how Brad Underwood always speaks so highly of his 10 years as a Western Illinois assistant coach and his time as a JUCO coach. All a big part of his special Final Four journey.

I LOVE how Brad Underwood always speaks so highly of his 10 years as a Western Illinois assistant coach and his time as a JUCO coach. All a big part of his special Final Four journey.

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What a unique and cool moment for the Illinois State Redbirds! Football Redbirds join basketball Redbirds for on court celebration after ISU hoops win Saturday and ISU football team just back from Fargo and playoff win over #1 North Dakota State

What a unique and cool moment for the Illinois State Redbirds! Football Redbirds join basketball Redbirds for on court celebration after ISU hoops win Saturday and ISU football team just back from Fargo and playoff win over #1 North Dakota State

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ISU Redbirds are on their way to Nashville and the FCS National Title Game! Quite a sendoff today at Hancock Stadium! Our 25 News Nashville reports with the Redbirds begin tomorrow!

ISU Redbirds are on their way to Nashville and the FCS National Title Game! Quite a sendoff today at Hancock Stadium! Our 25 News Nashville reports with the Redbirds begin tomorrow!

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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!!

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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To Illinois media-- please consider voting for Washington's Avery Tibbs for Miss Basketball. She's got my vote. A 4-year star w 2,000 points- she led Washington to 3A title. - here's her 11 straight 4th quarter points in the title game. That's a Miss Basketball Moment

To Illinois media-- please consider voting for Washington's Avery Tibbs for Miss Basketball. She's got my vote. A 4-year star w 2,000 points- she led Washington to 3A title. - here's her 11 straight 4th quarter points in the title game. That's a Miss Basketball Moment

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All basketball season-- I have heard about the Washington 5 AM Club. Today, I woke up early to head to Washington and see the early morning championship habits of the #1 ranked Washington Panthers! That story tonight at 10 pm on 25 Sports! If I'm still awake at 10 pm???

All basketball season-- I have heard about the Washington 5 AM Club. Today, I woke up early to head to Washington and see the early morning championship habits of the #1 ranked Washington Panthers! That story tonight at 10 pm on 25 Sports! If I'm still awake at 10 pm???

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Mikequese Taylor- the talent, the joy, the smile, the potential. THE REMARKABLE LOSS. Prayers to his family and friends. Heartbreaking. RIP Mikequese

Mikequese Taylor- the talent, the joy, the smile, the potential. THE REMARKABLE LOSS. Prayers to his family and friends. Heartbreaking. RIP Mikequese

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Illini win BIG and future Illini Quinton Kitt shows off tonight in East Peoria win over Washington!

Illini win BIG and future Illini Quinton Kitt shows off tonight in East Peoria win over Washington!

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Amazed at the perspective of the ISU Redbirds players just moments after their heartbreaking FCS Title Game loss. Some very impressive young men wearing those ISU Redbirds uniforms!

Amazed at the perspective of the ISU Redbirds players just moments after their heartbreaking FCS Title Game loss. Some very impressive young men wearing those ISU Redbirds uniforms!

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