"The CIC is a good conference in itself for a long time. The conference was formed in 2006 from members of the Mid State and Sangamon Valley conferences. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph.. Here's a listing of the Heart of Illinois all-conference football team. 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Regenold set a state record for carries in a Class 2A title game with 43 carries. Higher wind gusts possible.. Clear to partly cloudy. "Obviously I love our conference and the strength of our conference already," said Roop. Higher wind gusts possible. Schedules have not been set yet. Flick Fact: Who has drawn the biggest crowd ever at Redbird/CEFCU Arena? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "We do have a couple long trips in this (merger), especially Shelbyville and Tuscola, but then again it's just for football.". Fieldcrest lineman Parker Ruestman (75) blocks a pair of Sterling Newman players at the line of scrimmage during the Knights' 21-7 Class 2A state semifinal loss to the Comets on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Sterling. Palmer acknowledged teams his own included may look a bit rough around the edges as they attempt to make something out of this altered season. Hopefully this merger will address the issue for the schools involved so the student-athletes continue to have opportunities to play the sport they love., This is going to work out for both parties, Kennedy said. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:15 pm. The five-game winning streak to end the regular season caught a few eyes, as did the relatively easy win over Wayne State in the opening game of the NCAA playoffs. "The competition level will obviously raise, which is going to be good. Roop believes the new league will be competitive. (WAND) - The Central Illinois Conference and the Heart of Illinois Conference have agreed to merge for football. Tri-Valley won the 2015 Class 2A state title and was followed as 2A champions by Deer Creek-Mackinaw (2016) and GCMS (2017-18). Reporter for Lee Enterprises Central Illinois. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). There was a problem saving your notification. The approximate cutoff for enrollment will be in the 290-300 range, with at least eight schools in each division. Quite a bit bigger than you. 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St. Teresa defeats Tri-Valley 29-22. Reporter for Lee Enterprises Central Illinois. Fieldcrest defensive back Henry Lorton trips up Sterling Newman ballcarrier Connor McBride during their Class 2A semifinal Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Sterling. The Heart of Illinois Conference and Central Illinois Conference are joining together for a football-only league, named the Heart of Central Illinois Conference, that begins in 2024. Fisher and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley wont meet on the football field during the 2021 season, which will last just four weeks for the Bunnies, Falcons and other Heart of Illinois Conference members as a means of not overtaxing athletes who intend to play sports during the IHSAs summer season. The HOIC and CIC announced both leagues have agreed to join forces for a football-only league that will be called the Heart of Central Illinois Conference. St. Teresa has recently dominated the CIC, which was formed in 2014. Fieldcrest's Travis Sunken (66) and Kenton Castrejon (40) put tough defense on Sterling Newman ballcarrier Connor McBride during their Class 2A semifinal Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Sterling. "That (the HOIC) is already a pretty good conference, but to add ours we can help feed off each other.". The newly formed merger between the Lincoln Trail and Prairieland conference will debut this upcoming season as a 17-team, football-only conference with two enrollment-based divisions. The merged conference will be called the Heart of Central Illinois Conference. Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. (@orthocarolina) on Instagram: "It was our honor and pleasure to host the press conference of High School Football Kickoff Night ." OrthoCarolina. Adding the likes of Tuscola, Central A&M and Shelbyville to an already strong field featuring Ridgeview/Lexington, Tri-Valley, GCMS and Dee-Mack can only help make each other stronger. 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Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It was tough, because we didnt want any kids to feel like they were cheated out on anything, said Allen, also the Falcons athletic director. Tri-Valley makes final push before falling to St. Teresa in thrilling, confusing Class 2A championship game, Soccer icon Pel added to the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective, Brittney Griner says she'll 'never go overseas to play again', The five best Formula 1 drivers of all time, U.S. long jumper stripped of titles for marijuana use. The NAIA announced its 2022 NAIA-AFCA Football All-America teams this week, as 15 student-athletes from the Heart of America Athletic Conference were selected for the esteemed honor. Three picks down for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft, two of the three spent continuing to beef up defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's top-five defense (20.1 points per game allowed, fifth . Two area conferences who have seen their football programs fluctuate in numbers in recent years are coming together. Ridgeview-Lexington defensive back Logan Friedmansky, left, intercepts an Abingdon-Avon pass that led to a touchdown drive at Colfax, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Inter County Athletic Conference. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Some clouds. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Allen, whose Falcons begin their schedule on 2 p.m. Saturday versus visiting Fieldcrest, said hes continually emphasizing COVID-19 safety protocols so GCMSs four-game layout doesnt shrink further. You have permission to edit this article. Complete sports scores and statistics including high school football, basketball, and volleyball. 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Heart of Illinois Conference all-stars FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback Matt Martin, Jr.;Eureka Will Delaney, Sr.;Fisher Running back *Kenton Castrejon, Sr.;Fieldcrest *Tyler Wilson, Sr.;Fisher. Flick Fact: Who has drawn the biggest crowd ever at Redbird/CEFCU Arena? Its weird, but thats all it took. Tri-Valley defeats Maroa-Forsyth 36-6. Be Truthful. Tremont football coach and athletics director Zach Zehr says its become increasingly difficult for perennial HOIC playoff contenders to fill the holes in their schedules. Mike Allens 20th year as Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley football coach was missing something. A 2018 state wrestling runner-up, Cale Horsch of the GCMS-Fisher co-op, saw his sophomore season shortened by a broken hand. With IHSA summer sports practices able to start April 5 and football not ending until April 24, Allen and others in charge didn't want to take a bite. Eureka has two CIC teams as part of a three-game nonconference slate to start the 2023 season. Another HOIC school, Flanagan-Cornell, plays 8-man football. 2715 McGraw Drive. Tri-Valley Blake Regenold (34) runs into the end zone. If you notice an error in the conference standings, please let us know immediately. Fieldcrest wide receiver Jaxon Cusac-McKay moves the ball against a pair of Sterling Newman defenders during the Knights' 21-7 Class 2A semifinal loss to the Comets on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Sterling. Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. Joining from the HOIC: Deer Creek-Mackinaw, El Paso-Gridley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Fisher, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Heyworth, Le Roy, Ridgeview/Lexington, Tremont and Tri-Valley. Don't Threaten. However, St. Teresa and Sullivan are leaving the CIC. Live Heart of Illinois sports coverage provided by Digital Scout. Higher wind gusts possible. Were all in. This pandemic-ravaged school year brings with it spring football and a maximum of six games allowed per team. Maroa-Forsyth running back Aiden Riser (33) runs the ball against Downs Tri-Valley on in the Class 2A semifinals. Tri-Valley defeats Knoxville 46-22. Fax: (309) 663-7479. Rankings. CIC Member . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Share with Us. Tri-Valley won, 36-6. There was a problem saving your notification. His email is clikas@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@clikasNG). Maroa-Forsyth running back Aiden Riser (33) runs the ball against Downs Tri-Valley on in the Class 2A semifinals. The new league will have Large School and Small School divisions with at least eight schools in each. A look at over 60 matchups sure to have an impact on the MaxPreps Top 25 next fall. These 2023 NFL Draft quick-snap grades reflect the value I think each pick (or set of picks) has given the slot and the prospect's college film/athleticism scores. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its 2022 Heart South Football All-Conference teams and major award winners on Friday afternoon. Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Class 5A Class 6A Class 7A Class 8 Man Class 8A. proud 2015-2016 state champs: TriValley in football and Lexington/Ridgeview Co-Op in competitive cheerleading Youre going to get used to it on Day 1.. 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CIC schools are Clinton, Macon Meridian, Moweaqua Central A&M, Shelbyville, Tuscola and Warrensburg-Latham. Cloudy and windy. HOIC Member Schools: Deer Creek-Mackinaw, El Paso-Gridley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Fisher, Flanagan-Cornell, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Heyworth, LeRoy, Lexington, Ridgeview, Tremont, Tri-Valley. LinebackersEvan Antonio (Ridgeview-Lexington), Tim Booth (Fisher), Will Masters (Tri-Valley), Brandon Mueller (GCMS). Eureka, which went 8-3 and advanced to the Class 3A second round, gets an early taste of their future brethren. Clinton athletic director Matt Koeppel said he believes both the HOIC and CIC will benefit. Tri-Valley quarterback Andy Knox hands off to Blake Regenold against Maroa-Forsyth last Saturday in Maroa. But were just looking forward to the chance to go out and compete.. Ridgeview-Lexington running back Kaden Farrell carries Abingdon-Avon defenders into the end zone to score Ridgeview's first touchdown at Colfax, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. In order to regain some stability in scheduling, Berry wrote, the new Heart of Central Illinois Conference will include 11 Heart of Illinois programs and six Central Illinois programs. St. Teresa will become independent and Sullivan is joining the Lincoln Prairie Conference. Wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. He doesn't anticipate any snags. Derek Denniston, LB, Jr., Dee-Mack; Nash Stoller, LB, Sr., EPG; Hunter Armstrong, LB, Sr., EPG; Hunter Gladson, LB, Jr., Eureka; Ryan Hickenbottom, LB, Sr., Heyworth; John Rathbun, DL, So., Tremont; Nate Noe, DL, So., Tri-Valley; Ethan Faulk, DL, Sr., EPG; Garrett Shelmadine, DB, Sr., Dee-Mack; Matt Martin, DB, Jr., Eureka; Aidan Laughery, DB, So., GCMS; Nathan Kallal, DB, Jr., GCMS. Fieldcrest quarterback Cory Land drops back to pass during the Knights' Class 2A semifinal against Sterling Newman on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Sterling. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. All of our (large-school HOIC) coaches were super excited to just have some teams coming in that fit the mold of the Heart of Illinois Conference, Dee-Mack coach Cody Myers said. [2] Flick Fact: Who has drawn the biggest crowd ever at Redbird/CEFCU Arena? Not knowing if we were going to get to that point this year, its a practice Ill never forget as a coach., I talked to some of our seniors the other day (about) if somebody had told you in the middle of December that we were going to get to play four games this year, that we wouldve been really excited, Palmer added.