SJ-R Sports

01/04/2026

Here are eight nominees for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week. Vote here every 12 hours by noon on Friday.

01/04/2026

Here are top high school performances around Springfield to begin the new year, including Chatham Glenwood's Ava Bobb and Springfield's Malorie Harris.

01/02/2026

Check out the first USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings after league-play resumption.

12/31/2025

Upsets peppered the 75th annual Waverly Holiday Tournament. The North Mac boys basketball team dished up one last shocking win on Tuesday.

12/30/2025

Here are nine nominees for the SJ-R's top wrestler in the Springfield area for the current season. The poll closes at noon on Friday, January 2.

12/30/2025

See 24 images from Staunton boys, Williamsville girls basketball titles at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament on Monday.

12/29/2025

Chatham Glenwood's returning state champion, Cody Moss, leads the Springfield area's top wrestlers this season. See other names to know this winter.

12/28/2025

Update: The poll is now open.

Vote here for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week every 12 hours by noon on Friday.

Vote here for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week every 12 hours by noon on Friday.

12/27/2025

After Santa did his thing by delivering gifts Thursday morning, high school hoopers are bringing basketball to the masses. Roundups for all local games can be found here.

12/27/2025

Here are photos from the 75th annual Waverly Holiday Tournament, featuring host South County, North Mac and Lutheran on Friday.

12/24/2025

In three years, Colten Knoedler put up some impressive numbers, but is OK knowing he’s thrown his last pass.

12/23/2025

Here are top high school performances around Springfield this week.