The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL

Gymnast Harrington Set to Sign with Bowling Green

NORMAL - Megan Harrington's hunt for a college was over once she found the family atmosphere she had fallen in love with at Gymnastics Etc. in Bloomington. That institution, Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, offered a full scholarship and will see her signature on a national letter of intent in November.

Leggett, Isu Rally for Win in Volleyball

Mallory Leggett powered down 18 kills and the Illinois State volleyball team rallied for a 25-20, 22-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-10 victory over Loyola in a nonconference match Tuesday at Chicago. "This was a great team effort," said ISU coach Melissa Myers. "A lot of people made contributions throughout the match to earn this win. It was great to see the team deal with the adversity of being down 2-1, especially on the road."

Good Fortune Smiles Upon U High in Intercity Soccer Win Over West

NORMAL - Both coaches agreed the University High School soccer team was "lucky" to post a 1-0 victory over host Normal West on day two of the 13th annual Intercity Tournament on Tuesday. Pioneer senior Peter Schiller conceded his back-to-the-goal header off a free kick by John Munson "was a little awkward, but it went in" with 13:17 left in the first half.

Michigan has Issues On Field As Well As Offwolverines Still Looking for Starting Qb

Accusations that his Michigan football program has practiced beyond allowable limits under NCAA rules and a lawsuit over a failed Virginia condo project aren't the only issues coach Rich Rodriguez is dealing with this week. His Wolverines are also looking for a quarterback.

Saints Defeat Lexington in Season Opener

Danielle Davis had 13 kills, Kaitlyn Harrison added 12 kills and Meredith Boe chipped in 34 assists as Central Catholic High School opened its volleyball season with a 25-20, 18-25, 25-17 win over Lexington (0-1) in a nonconference match Tuesday night at Bloomington. Cassy Tracy paced Lexington with seven kills while Hannah Sleep chipped in a team-high 15 assists.

Brent to Start for Illiniformer Saints Star Back in Lineup After Addressing His Off-Field Issue

CHAMPAIGN - Josh Brent had to soak up a summer filled with humility, then walk a straight and narrow line to regain a starting spot with the University of Illinois football team. It was not an easy journey.

Bhs Wins Volleyball Thriller Over U High

BLOOMINGTON - If Tuesday night's potboiler at the Robert Frank Sports Complex was any indication, Intercity volleyball fans are in for an edge-of-your-seat treat this season. Trailing 14-6 in the final set, host Bloomington came storming back to earn a 14-14 tie and the Purple Raiders went on to claim a tense 25-17, 21-25, 25-22 nonconference win over University High before a large and noisy crowd.

Thunder to Play Exhibition in Decatur

BLOOMINGTON - Bloomington PrairieThunder fans won't have to travel far to get an early peek at the squad after team officials on Tuesday announced back-to-back International Hockey League exhibition games against the Quad City Mallards. The Thunder will face the expansion Mallards at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the 1,500-seat Civic Center in Decatur. The teams will then meet at the Quad City Sports Center in Davenport, Iowa, at 2 p.m. Oct. 11.

Still Smiling and Calling It As He Sees It

The voice on the other end was upbeat, friendly, quick to share a laugh. It was the Dave Yockey we have come to know. A high school baseball umpire for 34 years and football official for 29, Yockey has been a breath of fresh air for those of us who scribble notes and pound keyboards.

Facing an Old Friendspack to Kick Off Isu Coaching Career Against Former Mentor Spoo and Eiu

NORMAL - Bob Spoo's dry sense of humor occasionally caught Brock Spack by surprise as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois from 1987 to '90. "He has a great personality. He's fun to be around," Spack said. "His sense of humor is awesome. He's a very bright man. He'll flash that sense of humor when you least expect it."