Washington’s Lyvia Williams, left, and Sophie Walker jumps for joy after taking the lead against Normal West in the sixth inning of the Class 3A girls softball regional title game Friday, May 22, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Wildcats 3-1 to advance to the Lincoln Sectional.
Washington’s Lyvia Williams, left, and Sophie Walker jumps for joy after taking the lead against Normal West in the sixth inning of the Class 3A girls softball regional title game Friday, May 22, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Wildcats 3-1 to advance to the Lincoln Sectional.
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These 10 Peoria-area softball teams are headed to the 2026 IHSA sectionals

The 2026 Illinois High School Association softball regional championships were Friday, May 22 around the state. Two more local teams — Tremont and St. Bede — play for regional titles on Saturday, May 23.

Here are the 10 teams from the Peoria area that won regionals and advanced to sectional semifinals next week.

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CLASS 1A

Illini Bluffs

Henry

Stark County

CLASS 2A

Brimfield/Elmwood

Peoria Notre Dame

Eureka

CLASS 3A

Dunlap

East Peoria

Washington

LaSalle-Peru

Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.

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Reporting by Adam Duvall, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star

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