Sectional, regional titles claimed on the diamond
Share and Follow


CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Softball and baseball teams across the state claimed sectional and regional crowns on a busy Saturday.

In Class 3A softball, Central won its first regional title in 44 years in a 4-1 victory over Mahomet Seymour. The Maroons will play Rochester at the Glenwood sectional Wednesday at 4 p.m.

In Class 2A softball, Unity beat U-High 16-1 in the sectional final and will play Auburn in super sectionals at Millikin on Monday at 4:30 p.m.

A handful of WCIA 3 viewing area baseball teams were competing for hardware as well, here are Saturday’s results:

Sectional baseball scores

1A:

Salt Fork 8, GCMS 7

Pawnee 4, Casey Westfield 3

2A:

Monticello 3, Unity 2

SHG 4, Pleasant Plains 1

Teutopolis 5, Effingham St. Anthony 4

Regional baseball scores

3A:

Mt. Zion 14, Rochester 4

Central 10, Lincoln 0

Glenwood 4, Jacksonville 0

Mahomet-Seymour 10, Rantoul 0

Salem 8, Effingham 2

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Energy Secretary Confirms Trump’s Nuclear Testing Strategy Excludes Explosive Trials

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In a recent development, Energy Secretary Chris…

Energy Secretary Reveals Trump’s Nuclear Testing Strategy Excludes Explosive Trials

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly ordered examinations of America’s nuclear…

Historic Victory: Beach Clinches Playoff Spot After 12-Year Wait

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Beach Bulldogs are set to break a long…

Experts Reveal the Real Impact of ‘Doomscrolling’ on Your Well-Being

Though it may seem soothing to lose oneself in the endless stream…

Udio’s AI Song Generator Reopens for Limited Downloads Following Universal Music Settlement Controversy

Udio, a platform specializing in AI-generated music, has announced a 48-hour window…

Fatal Shooting in Springfield Under Investigation by Police

In the early hours of November 1, tragedy struck in Springfield, Illinois,…

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze at Empty Crystal River Home; Nursing Facility Also Affected by Fire

On a busy Friday night in Crystal River, Florida, Citrus County Fire…

Federal Food Aid Uncertainty Intensifies Amid Escalating Government Shutdown Crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the central issues fueling the government shutdown in…