Derek Parris Sports Director Channel1450

01/06/2026

even in the tough overtime loss, central IL has to be extremely proud of guys like Reese Edwards who put in the work, stayed loyal to ISU & got to play for a natty in prime time on ESPN and was out there making plays all night long.

Congrats on an amazing season Illinois State

01/03/2026

One last preview before the second episode drops on Sunday.

Pleasant Plains Girls High School Basketball preps for the second half of the season after taking the holidays off.

Episode 2 of The Season breaks down the first half (10-0) and looks ahead to the big games coming up.

Make sure you're subscribed to the PREMIUM side of Channel1450.com to watch the full 10 minute episode tomorrow

12/31/2025

Prime rib and shrimp in the hospitality room for championship night of the 75th Waverly Holiday Tournament. Doors opened at 5 for the 6:30 tip and there’s no seats left by 5:30.

Routt looking to stay undefeated and win a title against North Mac as the 6 seed

12/29/2025

Thanks to Matt Grimm and Jeff Hill for the gear!

Abe’s Rumble 2025 is underway at the BOS center in downtown Springfield! The nation’s largest team dual wrestling tournament.

Channel1450.com will have some video highlights from PORTA, Auburn, Olympia and SHG

12/29/2025

A wild day of wrestling at Abe's Rumble to go with basketball semifinals and so much more.

Monday on Channel1450.com

Don't forget what's coming on this week.

TJ Fraase, Bailey Leach and Madison Burke have plenty to discuss about Pleasant Plains Girls High School Basketball

12/27/2025

I’m honored, humbled and blessed to receive a 75th annual comfy quarter zip from Waverly Holiday Tournament!
Thank you!

12/27/2025

Wrapping up an 18 hour work day with a special video from today -

go check out the YouTube page or the PREMIUM side of Channel1450.com

Enjoy a special look back at Day 1 on Channel1450 of the Waverly Holiday Tournament. full highlights on www.channel1450.com

12/26/2025

From my family to yours- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Thank you all for following my page. I’m thankful for each and every one of you and grateful you take the time to support my work.

In a time of reflection- please recognize the sacrifices my family makes to allow me to do what I do in highlighting sports in central Illinois.

Forever grateful and thankful for my job and my wonderful wife and family.

12/24/2025

A glimpse into my Tuesday on Channel1450.com

12/23/2025

Here’s a few of the big plays in the Rochester vs Springfield boys basketball game on Monday night in CS8 action. Full highlights linked below

12/21/2025

How about those Birds?

Reese Edwards and Illinois State headed to the FCS championship in Nashville on January 5