State football |Monticello struggles to score, Montini leads Sages at the half

Monticello's Koyie Williams is wrapped up from behind by Montini's Nicky Castaldo behind the line of scrimmage. Unable to ignite their offensive scoring machine, the Sages trailed 35-0 heading into the locker room at halftime against the Broncos.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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State football |Hill runs over 400 yards, leads to Althoff to state football title

Lena-Winslow's Alec Schlichting tries contain Althoff's Dierre Hill Jr. during their Class 1A championship game. Hill finished, who left the Panthers dazed and dazzled, finished with game with 523 yards on 32 carries and an 80-yard pass play. He scored six TDs rushing and another on the pass play.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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State football |Celebrate! Althoff state champs!!!

NORMAL - Althoff's Damondrous Bush celebrates with a fan in the stands as the remaining time ticks off the game clock at Hancock Stadium on the Illinois State University campus on Friday afternoon. The Crusader offense was unstoppable by the Lena-Winslow defense in the 57-14 Class 1A title win for Althoff.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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State football |As expected; Althoff wins the state football title game

NORMAL - Senior Jason Dowell celebrates with the Class 1A state trophy at Hancock Stadium on Friday afternoon after Althoff Catholic defeated Lena-Winslow at the IHSA Football State Finals. The Crusaders won the championship game, 57-14. Game summary and more photos later this week.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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State football |Panthers fight back against the Crusaders, Althoff closes in on title

NORMAL - Lena-Winslow's Alec Schlichting avoids a tackle from behind from Althoff's Alec Schallert during second quarter action at the IHSA Class 1A Football State Finals in Normal. The Panthers trailed 28-6 at the half and scored again in the third quarter. More game coverage later this weekend.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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State football |Dierre Hill, Jr. takes it to Lena-Winslow early in Class 1A title game

NORMAL - Evading Lena-Winslow's Miles Mahon and Corbyn Lynch, Althoff Catholic's Dierre Hill, Jr. runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half. The Crusaders led at the half 28-6 over the Panthers, who were last season Class 1A runner-ups.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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2024 Toyota of Danville Classic starts next Monday

ST. JOSEPH - Next week, the St. Joseph-Ogden boys basketball team will attempt to repeat as tournament champions at the Toyota of Danville Classic. The Spartans were crowned champions in the previous installment after beating the Oakwood Comets, 74-42.

SJO and the Comets also squared off in the 2022 championship game.

St. Joseph-Ogden's Kendrick Johnson falls to the floor with Watseka's Myles Lynch while going for a loose ball. SJO won the pool game last November, 74-38.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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This year's teams in Pool A are Cissna Park, Oakwood, PBL, and Kankakee Bishop McNamara. Pool B teams include Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, Charleston, St. Joseph-Ogden, and Watseka.

Spectators and basketball fans can expect 16 exciting, fast-paced games with the return of the 35-second shot clock.

The admission fee for this year's tournament is $5 for adults. Tickets will be available at the ticket booth at the main entrance before each game.

Toyota of Danville Classic
Tournament Schedule

Monday, 12/2/24:
5:00 PM: Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs. Oakwood
6:30 PM: ALAH vs. St. Joseph-Ogden
8:00 PM: Cissna Park vs. PBL

Tuesday, 12/3/24:
5:00 PM: Charleston vs. ALAH
6:30 PM: Watseka vs. St. Joseph-Ogden
8:00 PM: Oakwood vs. PBL

Wednesday, 12/4/24:
5:00 PM: Watseka vs. Charleston
6:30 PM: PBL vs. Kankakee Bishop McNamara
8:00 PM: Oakwood vs. Cissna Park

Friday, 12/6/24:
5:00 PM: Cissna Park vs. Kankakee Bishop McNamara
6:30 PM: ALAH vs. Watseka
8:00 PM: Charleston vs. St. Joseph-Ogden

Saturday, 12/7/24:
1:00 PM: 7th Place Game
2:30 PM: 5th Place Game
4:00 PM: 3rd Place Game
5:30 PM: 1st Place Game

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