CLINTON--On a bitterly cold January Sunday night, the baseball community in Clinton celebrated the unofficial start to the 2019 season with their annual Hot Stove Banquet, welcoming a new manager and a new franchise.

CAMANCHE--The Indian family caught a break in our winter weather and were able to spend a cozy Saturday reminiscing and honoring the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019 as they were inducted at Gil's Ballroom.

CLINTON – A conversation about the wrestling program at Clinton High School is incomplete without mention of the Lueders name.

The Clinton River Queens' bowling team is having a phenomenal season, looking to make it to state for a second year in a row. Leading them is a group of experienced seniors.

Prince of Peace senior Patrick Mulholland is a phenomenal basketball player. You've seen him shoot, but have you seen his defense?

FULTON — The Steamers still had a sour taste lingering from an eight-point loss to conference foe Orion Friday night when they took the floor in another league matchup Tuesday.

MORRISON – The movements leading up to the milestone was a scene cut and pasted from a surprise party. Members of the student section took their places. The PA announcer sharpened his focus. Cameras were drawn from every angle.

DAVENPORT--The River Queens uncharacteristically found themselves in the loss column while the River Kings pulled out a round late to split in a MAC bowling match up on the road against Davenport West on Monday night.

FULTON, Ill. -- The Unity Christian Knights used some long shots to make a rally late in the game, but didn't have quite enough and fell 76-71 to Faith Christian Academy on Monday night at home.

Easton Valley senior Sadie Zaruba hit her 1,000th career point on Saturday at the Manny’s Shootout, something she’s been working towards as one of her goals.

CLINTON – Troy Ersland pled for patience as his team gathered during a late timeout Tuesday night.

You could see on the Fulton girls varsity teams’ faces, they were just happy to be in Chicago this last Sunday.

It’s hard to tell that Camanche junior Tarah Wehde hadn’t played competitive basketball for two years before this season started.

Quad City Storm forward Vladimir Nikiforov has been placed on the season-ending IR.

DEWITT – For a moment, a pair of Central DeWitt girls basketball freshmen were the town's best kept secret. The duo ambushed opponents to open their varsity career, taking an undefeated record until the final game before winter break.

Camanche senior Eric Campie is definitely not the loudest in the room. He’s never going to be overcome with emotion. He’s not your celebratory type.

CLINTON--Baker games proved crucial in a home bowling match for Clinton on Saturday, and both the River Kings and Queens performed in order to roll to a sweep of North Scott at the Plaza Bowl.

T’was the night before Christmas and what do we see

CAMANCHE--The Central DeWitt Sabers picked up two wins on Thursday night, battling with tough Fulton and Camanche teams in a double dual at Camanche High School.

FULTON – Fulton High School wrestling coach Chris Grant knew this week would be a challenge for his young team.

It’s been a bit of a transition for Clinton senior Megan Gandrup this year, but her stats the last two games are showing that she’s finding her niche in the 2018 River Queen lineup.

CLINTON—It was a big matchup for the Prince of Peace Irish boys team Friday night, and they knew it.

FULTON – When a pair of teams from opposite sides of the Mississippi River meet in a mid-December non-conference matchup on a Monday night, normalcy should not be expected.

CLINTON — There’s been a lot of preparation and planning over the last few months at both the Plaza Bowl and Imperial Lanes, and it’s going to continue until March.

DEWITT – All Davenport North's Eleazar Valerio could do was smile.

CAMANCHE—Madi Parson’s 18 points and assists from the block helped lead the Camanche Indians to a 45-45 victory over Northeast on Tuesday night.

CLINTON – The fast-paced Baker rotation, which is played by each team's top-five scoring individuals at the end of match, played in the favor of the Clinton High School boys bowling team's win over Pleasant Valley last week. 

CLINTON – Clinton High School boys swimming coach Albert Hayton did not appear overly concerned with the lopsided scoreboard in favor of Davenport Central Thursday night.

PHOENIX (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals struck gold in their search for a big hitter, acquiring slugging first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

PRESTON — The Easton Valley High School boys basketball team opened on a 8-0 run and never looked over its shoulder, coasting to a 87-40 victory over East Buchanan Tuesday night.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After routing Iowa, Arike Ogunbowale and No. 1 Notre Dame can now turn their attention to their showdown Sunday with No. 2 UConn.

Introducing the 2018 Clinton Herald All-Area football team:

Clinton head coach Micah Cewe certainly gets you excited during high school volleyball games.

Camanche senior Madi Parson earned the Clinton Herald Player of the Year slot in 2017 as a junior, so it is really no surprise that she was deemed fit to be a repeat recipient.

Introducing the 2018 Clinton Herald All-Area volleyball team:

CAMANCHE – The Camanche High School girls basketball team entered halftime trailing by 16 points.

Rita Schaeffer has been encouraged by physicians to sideline her running career as a result of painful back fusions.

FULTON, Ill.--There was nothing but smiles Friday morning at Fulton High School as senior Chloe Lindeman chose the University of Wisconsin hat from the table in front of her and shed her blue hoodie to sport a Wisconsin Badgers t-shirt. 

Iowa State running back David Montgomery and Baylor defensive end Greg Roberts will miss the first half of their teams' games this week after the scuffle that led to their ejections in the second half of a testy game between the Cyclones and Bears.

CAMANCHE – Following the program's best campaign in seven years, individual accolades for the Camanche High School football team have started to roll in. 

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are about to find out just where they stand.

No. 19 Iowa's hopes of a run at a playoff spot were dashed last weekend in a late loss at Penn State. The Hawkeyes can still win the Big Ten West.

Prince of Peace was able to break a few year absence from the state meet in Fort Dodge in the 2017 season when Payton Schnier qualified. They decided to keep that streak going this time.

The Camanche Indians made history this cross country season, qualifying their first boys team for the Iowa High School State Cross Country Meet.

Did you know there are 17 sophomores on the varsity roster for the Fulton Steamers?

The Fulton High School volleyball team earned a bye in Monday’s Regional quarterfinals in preparation for Erie-Prophetstown on Tuesday night.