Top girls tennis athletes from Southern Illinois are ready to compete on a bigger stage. One week after clinching their state berths, they travel north to begin tournament play on Thursday.

The Benton Rangers remain the leading high school football team in Southern Illinois, a title they hold once again despite a strong push from the Nashville Hornets. This ranking highlights their continuing success and the competitive landscape of local high school football.

Southern Illinois high school volleyball has rarely looked so competitive. A recent poll puts NCOE at the top, but coaches, fans, and players all agree that the real story is how closely matched these teams truly are.