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Sports Editor Matt Daniels’ Daily Pitch: May 8, 2024

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The spring sports season is in full swing, and there’s plenty of action happening around the area. Here are three reasons why we love sports today:

1. The first IHSA spring postseason event featuring area teams is set to take place on Wednesday, weather permitting. The Class 2A girls’ track and field sectional meet in Charleston will see teams like Mahomet-Seymour, Monticello, Rantoul, St. Joseph-Ogden, Unity, and Urbana competing to qualify for the IHSA state meet next week.

2. Following the track and field meet, more girls’ track and field sectional meets are scheduled for Thursday. Additionally, Class 1A girls’ soccer regional action kicks off on Friday and continues through Saturday.

3. Looking ahead, regional games for Class 2A and 1A baseball and softball teams will start next Monday, with 2A girls’ soccer regional matches beginning next Tuesday. The postseason excitement is building up as teams gear up for the challenges ahead.

In other sports news, the Illinois women’s basketball team, under coach Shauna Green, has seen a significant improvement in their Big Ten home game performance, boasting a .667 winning percentage in the last two seasons. The team recently found out their Big Ten opponents for the upcoming season, setting the stage for another exciting year of basketball.

As the spring sports season heats up, keep an eye out for key events like the Iowa at Illinois baseball series, the Big Ten track and field outdoor championships, and the Class 1A Central A&M girls’ track and field sectional. With so much action happening, sports fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming days.

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