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The IHSA is changing how often it adjusts which schools play in which classes in the state playoffs.

The Illinois High School Association sanctioned girls flag football this year, one of many states to do so amid a national wave of attention for the burgeoning sport.

The IHSA, Illinois State University, and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau said Thursday they've reached a five-year contract extension for the IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals to remain at ISU's CEFCU Arena through 2029.

The Illinois High School Association has announced the addition of a 35-second shot clock for varsity boys and girls basketball, starting with the 2026-27 school year.

Baseball is happening and all is right with the world. Today, though, let's hear about another bat and ball game — softball. It was big in Central Illinois for many decades with lots of semi-pro teams and even industrial leagues for men and women. it also offered an outlet for young women before they had opportunities to play other organized sports.

The IHSA girls basketball state finals will once again be hosted in Bloomington-Normal from Thursday through Saturday at CEFCU Arena.

The Bloomington-based Illinois High School Association, or IHSA, says teams will compete for the first state title in girls flag football next fall. The IHSA says over 100 schools will compete in the first season.

An amendment to the 2011 policy looks to strike a balance between inclusion and fair play.

Vice President of Sports and Events Matt Hawkins said the revenue boost expected in November 2023 will come at time when hospitality revenue typically takes a downturn.