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IHSA Softball: 3 Peoria Area Teams Advance!
30 May
Summary
- Brimfield/Elmwood advances to Elite Eight for second consecutive year.
- Dunlap secured its first sectional title in 34 years.
- Washington's comeback win featured a crucial three-run homer.
The 2026 Illinois High School Association softball sectional championships concluded on Friday, May 29, with three Peoria-area teams punching their tickets to the supersectionals. Brimfield/Elmwood achieved an 8-1 victory over Port Byron Riverdale, securing their return to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season. The team will face Seneca on Monday, June 1.
Dunlap celebrated its first sectional title in 34 years by defeating LaSalle-Peru 10-0. Pitcher Sutton Centoni threw a three-hitter, backed by strong offensive support. Dunlap's next challenge is New Lenox Providence Catholic on Monday, June 1.
In a thrilling Class 3A Lincoln Sectional final, Washington defeated Champaign Central 3-2. Sophie Walker's three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the decisive blow. Washington will compete in the Decatur Supersectional against Chatham Glenwood on Monday, June 1.
