# ![@KurtPegler Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1061395596.png) @KurtPegler Kurt Pegler

Kurt Pegler posts on X about in the, football, the first, peoria chiefs the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[in the](/topic/in-the), [football](/topic/football), [the first](/topic/the-first), [peoria chiefs](/topic/peoria-chiefs), [notre dame](/topic/notre-dame), [nba](/topic/nba), [jersey](/topic/jersey), [relay](/topic/relay), [night](/topic/night), [west](/topic/west)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Peoria Chiefs ready to start season. even if it involves snow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1775742622025277693)  2024-04-04T04:30Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Extra Effort: Senior Liv Vaughan knows how to lend a hand at Metamora and elsewhere Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-liv-vaughan-knows-how-to-lend-a-hand-in-metamora-and-elsewhere/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-liv-vaughan-knows-how-to-lend-a-hand-in-metamora-and-elsewhere/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1882617178035548205)  2025-01-24T02:31Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Washington enters the girls basketball postseason with a 30-1 record and plenty of momentum Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-enters-postseason-with-30-1-record-no-1-ranking-and-momentum/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-enters-postseason-with-30-1-record-no-1-ranking-and-momentum/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1889816650851164353)  2025-02-12T23:19Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"Nice banner-raising event for the Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball program. Last year's class 2A state champs got a surprise appearance from graduated star Mya Wardle as part of the ceremony"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1890947149308801452)  2025-02-16T02:11Z 12K followers, 10.3K engagements


"How about Pekin The girls basketball team won its first regional in [--] years last week and now the Dragons are in their first Sweet [--] after a sectional win tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1894615506214084981)  2025-02-26T05:08Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"In order to beat the forecasted storms tomorrow ISU has moved up its football game vs Youngstown State at Hancock Stadium from [--] pm to noon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1979292472955277571)  2025-10-17T21:04Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Winners of [--] straight in the conference @WCHSPantherFB nearing impressive football three-peat Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-on-verge-of-impressive-football-three-peat/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-on-verge-of-impressive-football-three-peat/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1980758734864290289)  2025-10-21T22:10Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Great run through corn fields at the 1A Farmington cross country regional. Always amazed when a three-mile run is decided in the final few yards. Eureka's Gavin Stalter (14:52.30) edges Elmwood's Aidan Faulkner (14:53:30) by one second for the title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1982179652551516453)  2025-10-25T20:17Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Led by @MiaLamberti and @BWilliamson2027 Limestone volleyball hopes to embark on another long postseason run Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/limestone-volleyball-ready-for-postseason-run/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/limestone-volleyball-ready-for-postseason-run/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1983414955807564244)  2025-10-29T06:05Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Breon Green leading Peoria High into the playoffs for a third straight year Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/breon-green-ready-to-lead-peoria-high-to-playoffs-for-third-straight-season/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/breon-green-ready-to-lead-peoria-high-to-playoffs-for-third-straight-season/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1983703918392832122)  2025-10-30T01:14Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Eureka wins the boys 1A state cross country title. Elmwood is second. El Paso-Gridley fourth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1987210134938849627)  2025-11-08T17:26Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Cancer treatments behind him Eric Schermerhorn glad to start this basketball season with his team Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/eric-schermerhorn-glad-to-start-season-with-team-again/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/eric-schermerhorn-glad-to-start-season-with-team-again/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1988126367666602242)  2025-11-11T06:07Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Three-time state champion pole vaulter Isaiah Whitaker of Central Catholic chooses Kentucky as his college landing spot (with an eye still on the Olympics)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1988772556686651750)  2025-11-13T00:55Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Extra Effort: ISU's Wenkers Wright plays his senior day football game on Saturday. He earned his Bachelor's degree in three years is working on a Master's and is supporting his family in Haiti. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-wenkers-wright-using-nil-money-to-support-sister-native-haiti/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-wenkers-wright-using-nil-money-to-support-sister-native-haiti/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1991939995196854286)  2025-11-21T18:41Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"No drama. As expected Dunlap's Mack Sutter honors commitment to Alabama and signs with Crimson Tide. Video and interview: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mack-sutter-ends-recruitment-signs-with-alabama/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mack-sutter-ends-recruitment-signs-with-alabama/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1996360513610191334)  2025-12-03T23:26Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"New coach new team new IHSA classification. But the Notre Dame girls basketball is still winning. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/amidst-changes-in-program-notre-dame-girls-basketball-still-knows-how-to-win/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/amidst-changes-in-program-notre-dame-girls-basketball-still-knows-how-to-win/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1998171326847336951)  2025-12-08T23:22Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Sideline Stories podcast: IHSA expands football playoffs Mack Sutter is ready for Alabama Watch: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-episode-16-coaches-talk-ihsa-playoff-expansion-mack-sutter-heads-to-alabama/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-stories-episode-16-coaches-talk-ihsa-playoff-expansion-mack-sutter-heads-to-alabama/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2002160808646545851)  2025-12-19T23:35Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 in the FCS semifinals. ISU wins its fourth straight road playoff game snapping Villanovas 23-game home streak. Redbirds play Montana State in national championship game Jan. [--] in Nashville. Second trip to title game in school history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2002584858078650545)  2025-12-21T03:40Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The ISU football team has won nine straight road games include four in the playoffs. But the 30-point loss in the final home game of the season may have been what got the team to the national championship. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/loss-in-home-finale-may-have-been-the-best-thing-for-redbird-football-road-success/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/loss-in-home-finale-may-have-been-the-best-thing-for-redbird-football-road-success/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2007325313219662275)  2026-01-03T05:37Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"An emotional Tommy Rittenhouse following the FCS national title game. The Illinois State QB threw for [---] yards and four touchdowns in a heartbreaking 35-34 (OT) loss to Montana State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2008407000720261247)  2026-01-06T05:15Z 12.9K followers, 183.1K engagements


"All-American linebacker Tye Niekamp on the ISU locker room after a gut-wrenching 35-34 overtime loss to Montana State in the FCS championship game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2008412060497871239)  2026-01-06T05:35Z 12.8K followers, 43.2K engagements


"Morton's Seth Glatz putting into words how tough it is to lose a 35-34 overtime game in the national championship. yet still know it was a memorable year for his ISU Redbirds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2008428406401098158)  2026-01-06T06:40Z 12.8K followers, 11.3K engagements


"ISU players reflect on season after heartbreaking FCS title game loss to Montana State Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/isu-players-reflect-on-fcs-title-game-loss-to-montana-state/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/isu-players-reflect-on-fcs-title-game-loss-to-montana-state/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2008671675722985933)  2026-01-06T22:47Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Metamora beats #1 Morton 46-37 in girls basketball. Sophomores Leah Koster (24 points) and Baylie Nena (9 points) make big plays for the Redbirds. Senior Addy Wooden adds [--] points and made five free throws in the fourth quarter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/2014535115620118727)  2026-01-23T03:06Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Five points in the final three seconds of the first quarter this afternoon. East Peoria's Quinton Kitt scores in the lane. then Notre Dame's Patrick Graham answers with a 3-pointer from about [--] feet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022811378885496929)  2026-02-14T23:13Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Less than a week into training camp and Kendrick Green (@The_fridge53) is already getting high praise with the Illini https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/kendrick-green-getting-high-praise-at-illinois-camp/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/kendrick-green-getting-high-praise-at-illinois-camp/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1158892506999939074)  2019-08-07T00:07Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Dunlap High School grad Max Finley taking short leave of absence from Rivermen to chase a gold medal https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/rivermen-trainer-max-finley-goes-for-gold-in-deaflympics/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/rivermen-trainer-max-finley-goes-for-gold-in-deaflympics/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1204976041430794240)  2019-12-12T04:07Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Longer lines than the DMV. Longer lines than Star Wars. There was a rock star at tonight's @Peoria_Rivermen game tonight and fans waited a long time to get close enough for a picture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1208586780787822593)  2019-12-22T03:15Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Extra Effort: The Washington basketball teams spent a special Saturday with some special players @Dane_Nieukirk @DevonVandy @CMarshall_33 @PantherHistory Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-washington-teams-make-players-feel-special/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/extra-effort-washington-teams-make-players-feel-special/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1218037643902099456)  2020-01-17T05:09Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"There's a pretty good former football player in the Bradley basketball program. She's Tatum Koenig the starting point guard on the women's team. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/former-quarterback-running-offense-for-bradley-womens-basketball/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/former-quarterback-running-offense-for-bradley-womens-basketball/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1219859488599134209)  2020-01-22T05:49Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Every American should see Pearl Harbor. Its somber and heroic at the same time. It takes your breath away. Never forget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1336000744298786820)  2020-12-07T17:32Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Loving every second of seeing the Winning Ugly lineup of the [--] White Sox used in the ESPN broadcast tonight. If you stare at it long enough a Men At Work song starts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1378893153848205315)  2021-04-05T02:12Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Great moment before state all-star game as the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association presents an all-star jersey to the family of Prairie Centrals Dylan Bazzell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1667592609584357379)  2023-06-10T18:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association presents Dylan Bazzell's jersey to his family prior to Saturday's statewide all-star games. The Prairie Central senior earned a spot on the North team which won the all-star game 132-107"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1667661462179807237)  2023-06-10T22:34Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Similar scorecards for Tommy Kuhl and DA Points at the John Deere Classic. Both shoot [--] (-1) in the opening round. Kuhl with four birdies and three bogeys. Points with three birdies and two bogeys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1677117416453689345)  2023-07-07T00:48Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"At the John Deere Classic. Morton's Tommy Kuhl shoots 70-71 (-1). A solid showing in his first PGA Tour event. Pekin's D.A. Points shoots 70-70 (-2). A couple of steady rounds for a guy that doesn't play a lot of events on tour. The current projected cut line is -3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1677396504712040449)  2023-07-07T19:17Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The annual "Mom's Practice" at Washington High School did not disappoint. Moms invited to practice to learn rules equipment plays and tackling techniques. The highlight once again. mom's tackling their sons at the end of the night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1689823223318253568)  2023-08-11T02:17Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"It started with a fun idea. Congrats to Kyler Stork (tournament founder) and Tanner Peterson (commissioner) on [--] years of a Field of Dreams-type Wiffle ball tournament raising money for the #MCStrong Foundation named after their former Normal West classmate Michael Collins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1690449285635096578)  2023-08-12T19:44Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Terrific goal in the Washington-Richwoods game tonight. Isaac Reetz with some serious work to set up Elliott Wettstein. Part of 3-0 Panthers win on opening night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1693823518612263166)  2023-08-22T03:12Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Former Manual and Illini basketball standout DaMonte Williams among [--] new police officers in Peoria sworn in at a ceremony this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1696194957055332507)  2023-08-28T16:16Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Video from the swearing-in ceremony with the Peoria Police Department. Former Manual and Illini basketball player Da'Monte Williams among the record class of [--] recruits for 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1696209235598553413)  2023-08-28T17:12Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Former Washington High School and ICC standout Mason McCoy call-up to the big leagues. Big time congrats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1696618620879503719)  2023-08-29T20:19Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Peoria High star basketball player Aaliyah Guyton announces she is committing to Iowa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1706444710905053461)  2023-09-25T23:04Z 10.8K followers, 25.8K engagements


"Washington High School is celebrating its 100th season of high school football this fall. Mike Adams (50 yrs) Clint Reed (50 yrs) and Chuck Brunner (48 yrs) have kept stats for nearly half the games in school history history. Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707182673536463268)  2023-09-27T23:57Z [--] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Illini Bluffs standout Hank Alvey heading to Lehigh 1000% COMMITTED 🤎🤍 #gomountainhawks https://t.co/obZNx1c66u 1000% COMMITTED 🤎🤍 #gomountainhawks https://t.co/obZNx1c66u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1707531875701408013)  2023-09-28T23:04Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Week [--] prep football preview: Washington Dunlap gear up for state-ranked showdown; Central Catholic looks for 7-0 start Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1709745094461452377)  2023-10-05T01:39Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Extra Effort: Three sports honor roll student breaking barriers. good Pekin career for Pekin's Mylee Hansen Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1712616961039888864)  2023-10-12T23:51Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep football recap for Oct. [--] [----] Highlights:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1713059585429320024)  2023-10-14T05:10Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Notre Dame has won five state soccer championships in school history. But never won them in back to back seasons. The Irish hope to change that this fall. Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1714420098897727972)  2023-10-17T23:16Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"ICC outlasts Heartland in battle of nationally-ranked volleyball programs Highlights:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1714856783422882031)  2023-10-19T04:11Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wide receiver Jalen Carr: the Redbird with the black belt Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1715092316090724746)  2023-10-19T19:47Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Great night all around and some youth sports teams in central Illinois will benefit from the dollars raised"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1715404119026868631)  2023-10-20T16:26Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"5A football playoff time set: Decatur MacArthur at Metamora Saturday [--] pm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1715912172507652459)  2023-10-22T02:05Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"6A playoff game time set: Danville at Washington Friday 7pm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1715913212128792824)  2023-10-22T02:09Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Well-rounded Morton back in 5A football playoffs on the strength aggressive defense installed by @23adamoneill. Potters have home playoff game Saturday. Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1717233162211004645)  2023-10-25T17:34Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Congrats to Normal Community standout runner Ali Ince on her college commitment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1718418502153830425)  2023-10-29T00:04Z 10.8K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Back in college hoops mode tonight. Join us on ESPN+ at 7:00"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1721686835120709637)  2023-11-07T00:31Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Big day of college signings in the area: Metamora's Cooper Koch to Iowa hoops. PND's Mya Wardle signs with Eastern Kentucky basketball. Peoria High's Aaliyah Guyton to Iowa women's hoops. Normal Community track star Ali Ince to national power Oregon. Video on @WMBDNews tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1722398687660294597)  2023-11-08T23:40Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs hoping early season losses will be helpful in the long run Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1730029298776465797)  2023-11-30T01:01Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Saw some guards attacking the rim tonight. Guys like Normal's Braylon Roman Morton's Evan Barlow Manual's Gerrell Trapps and Illini Bluffs' Devon White"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1730823730484437201)  2023-12-02T05:38Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Didn't know what to think when I heard the Rivermen were going to wear Flintstones jerseys tonight. But. they rocked like Bedrock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1733364148384256426)  2023-12-09T05:53Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Proud mom-son moment at Peoria High. Senior Gary Rutherford signs to play football at Wyoming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1737543152313958743)  2023-12-20T18:39Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The title of head coach may leave Metamora's Danny Grieves when he retires but the word "coach" will stick with him long after retirement. Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1738629592254984347)  2023-12-23T18:36Z 11K followers, [----] engagements


"Extra Effort: Illini Bluffs Tigers making a difference off the court with food baskets for the needy Story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743122675608728032)  2024-01-05T04:10Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Congratulations to Eureka's Tyler Heffren (@tyler_heffren23) who becomes the Hornets all-time scoring leader in boys basketball tonight. His first hoop ties Jordan Prosser for the record his second moves him to the top spot by himself. He has [----] career points. And counting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1754718752292106252)  2024-02-06T04:08Z 11.1K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Metamora's Tyler Mason is an equal opportunity dunker. Two-handed dunk lefty dunk righthanded dunk. All in the first six minutes tonight. Also got a backcourt steal and lay-up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1756170823130284360)  2024-02-10T04:18Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Not a bad Friday night for Metamora. A regional championship. And the win is number [---] for head coach Danny Grieves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1761249442089369870)  2024-02-24T04:39Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs punches ticket to state by beating top-ranked Galena in 1A super-sectional Highlights:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1762344550373199892)  2024-02-27T05:10Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Sophomore @ChloeEeten came up big offensively and defensively in the Illini Bluffs super-sectional win. @CoachBelville thought she was a key in beating No. [--] Galena to earn a trip to state"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1762355594650869922)  2024-02-27T05:54Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs will play for a state title Saturday after winning todays state semifinal in OT. 🏀2024 #IHSA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS🏆 CLASS 1A SEMIFINAL [--] 🐯 Illini Bluffs [--] 🪶 Altamont [--] IBHS-LILY LUCZKOWIAK (27 pts [--] reb) AHS-GRACE NELSON (32 pts) 🏆 Illini Bluffs advances to 1A State Championship on Saturday at 11:00 AM https://t.co/phsMcBvyZb 🏀2024 #IHSA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS🏆 CLASS 1A SEMIFINAL [--] 🐯 Illini Bluffs [--] 🪶 Altamont [--] IBHS-LILY LUCZKOWIAK (27 pts [--] reb) AHS-GRACE NELSON (32 pts) 🏆 Illini Bluffs advances to 1A State Championship on Saturday at 11:00 AM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1763264512721842608)  2024-02-29T18:06Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A quick look at some key highlights in the Illini Bluffs 60-48 overtime win over Altamont in the class 1A state semifinals today. The Tigers will play for a state title Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1763284473775329470)  2024-02-29T19:25Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs finishes second at state. Highest finish ever for an IB girls basketball team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1764003129878601948)  2024-03-02T19:01Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The postgame news conference after a state title game is always difficult for the runner-up. But you really get a feel for just how much teammates and coaches enjoy each other (even after a tough loss). Illini Bluffs girls basketball coach Jim Belville is spot on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1764059845341176241)  2024-03-02T22:46Z 11.7K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Think the Illini are having some fun All smiles for Illinois in the locker room after advancing to the Sweet [--] 🤣 #MarchMadness @IlliniMBB https://t.co/E5mpLghsY3 All smiles for Illinois in the locker room after advancing to the Sweet [--] 🤣 #MarchMadness @IlliniMBB https://t.co/E5mpLghsY3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1771758706872443338)  2024-03-24T04:39Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"What a year at Illini Bluffs. The school with only [--] seniors has [--] of them committed to play sports in college. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/tiny-illini-bluffs-high-school-coming-up-big-with-college-recruits/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/tiny-illini-bluffs-high-school-coming-up-big-with-college-recruits/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1773501922940441011)  2024-03-29T00:06Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Bears have made their two first round picks: #1 - Caleb Williams QB (USC) #9- Rome Odunze WR (Washington)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1783665344906715237)  2024-04-26T01:12Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs senior Josh Vaughn throws a perfect game against Peoria Christian with [--] strikeouts. IB wins 1-0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1786529177354559908)  2024-05-03T22:52Z 11.5K followers, 24.1K engagements


""I wasn't too good when I was younger." Illini Bluffs senior Josh Vaughn who struck out [--] hitters in a perfect game last week says his pitching journey has been a work in progress. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ibs-josh-vaughn-blossoms-into-one-of-the-top-pitchers-in-the-state/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ibs-josh-vaughn-blossoms-into-one-of-the-top-pitchers-in-the-state/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1789097350171959479)  2024-05-11T00:57Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs didn't was held hitless until the 7th inning. Then Annabelle Fortin bunted her way on base and advanced to third on an error. A couple of hitters later Cora Ellison drove her home with the game-winning hit. IB beats Pleasant Hill for the sectional title 1-0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1794509623703072816)  2024-05-25T23:23Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs softball advances to state with a 2-1 super-sectional win over Carrollton. Extended highlights here. Video: https://www.facebook.com/WMBD31KurtPegler/videos/425349283785427 https://www.facebook.com/WMBD31KurtPegler/videos/425349283785427"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1795208647900901762)  2024-05-27T21:41Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"After consecutive dramatic postseason wins Illini Bluffs softball hoping for more fantastic finishes at state Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/illini-bluffs-softball-hoping-for-another-fantastic-finish-at-state/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/illini-bluffs-softball-hoping-for-another-fantastic-finish-at-state/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1796327769996918913)  2024-05-30T23:48Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs earns trip to fifth straight state softball title game with a 3-0 shutout of Trico. Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ellison-pitches-slugs-ib-softball-to-title-game/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ellison-pitches-slugs-ib-softball-to-title-game/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1796666913524773192)  2024-05-31T22:15Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The passing of the torch is official and it appropriately happens at basketball camp. Danny Grieves retires as Metamora head coach and gives his keys to one of his former summer campers Justin Dehm. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/metamora-coach-passes-torch-to-his-successor-at-final-summer-camp/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/metamora-coach-passes-torch-to-his-successor-at-final-summer-camp/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1798865568914932047)  2024-06-06T23:52Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Just returned from our WMBD/WYZZ station trip to Niagara Falls through Holiday Vacations. Here's some video highlights of a great trip to eastern Canada last week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1803940247308313072)  2024-06-20T23:57Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"New @wchspantherfb coach is a familiar face who wants to bring a new look to the Panthers Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/new-washington-football-coach-expects-new-look/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/new-washington-football-coach-expects-new-look/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1803990174411427932)  2024-06-21T03:15Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Its official. Metamora High School grad Anna Peplowski is headed to the Paris Olympics. She qualifies in the 4x200 freestyle relay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1804862010225553776)  2024-06-23T13:00Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Washington's Paloma Simundic in familiar territory as Panthers head coach Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/volleyball-coach-at-washington-in-familiar-territory-with-panthers/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/volleyball-coach-at-washington-in-familiar-territory-with-panthers/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1811573227979964804)  2024-07-12T01:28Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Two central Illinois pitching prospects taken in Tuesday's MLB draft. The Cardinals grab Normal Community's @mason_burns13; the Brewers take Pontiac's @brummel_henry. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/two-local-pitchers-picked-in-tuesdays-draft/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/two-local-pitchers-picked-in-tuesdays-draft/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1813426206923980977)  2024-07-17T04:11Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Peoria High among the first schools in the state fielding IHSA girls flag football team Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peoria-high-to-be-among-the-first-schools-in-illinois-playing-girls-flag-football/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/peoria-high-to-be-among-the-first-schools-in-illinois-playing-girls-flag-football/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1813789867383599202)  2024-07-18T04:16Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Anna Peplowski leads off the 4x200 relay and helps put Team USA in the finals Making her Olympic debut @Anna_Peplowski helps @TeamUSA reach the final of the women's 4x200m relay. Her 1:57.98 split is second-fastest among the morning swimmers. 📸 Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports https://t.co/R9pve93S2l Making her Olympic debut @Anna_Peplowski helps @TeamUSA reach the final of the women's 4x200m relay. Her 1:57.98 split is second-fastest among the morning swimmers. 📸 Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports https://t.co/R9pve93S2l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1818984303411286215)  2024-08-01T12:17Z 11.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Anna Peplowski leads off the 4x200 relay and swims fast helping Team USA earn a spot in tonights final Making her Olympic debut @Anna_Peplowski helps @TeamUSA reach the final of the women's 4x200m relay. Her 1:57.98 split is second-fastest among the morning swimmers. 📸 Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports https://t.co/R9pve93S2l Making her Olympic debut @Anna_Peplowski helps @TeamUSA reach the final of the women's 4x200m relay. Her 1:57.98 split is second-fastest among the morning swimmers. 📸 Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports https://t.co/R9pve93S2l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1818985925830902218)  2024-08-01T12:23Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This picture warms my heart. After swimming in the Olympic prelims this morning Anna Peplowski has a quick reunion with her family before Team USA competes for the gold tonight in Paris"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1819060803108020599)  2024-08-01T17:21Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Metamora grad Anna Peplowski will bring home a silver medal from the Olympics. Team USA finishes runner-up to Australia in the 4x200 relay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1819105656210629034)  2024-08-01T20:19Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Anna Peplowski is a silver medalist. Fans went to the Germantown Grille in Anna's hometown and watched the U.S. take second in the women's 4x200 relay. Her high school coach Shane Morrison paced during the medal race. Then he the praised Metamora High School grad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1819122787602387121)  2024-08-01T21:27Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD Boot Camp: Pekin hungry after missing playoffs for the first time in four seasons Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/boot-camp-pekin-hungry-after-missing-2023-playoffs/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/boot-camp-pekin-hungry-after-missing-2023-playoffs/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1824665831558537554)  2024-08-17T04:33Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"WMBD Boot Camp: Notre Dame brings back entire running attack from [----] playoff team Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/boot-camp-notre-dame-brings-back-entire-run-attack-from-playoff-team/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/boot-camp-notre-dame-brings-back-entire-run-attack-from-playoff-team/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1826769752771231864)  2024-08-22T23:53Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@AndreaThome Great picture Happy birthday to Jim"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1828428923090174168)  2024-08-27T13:46Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"High School football returns tomorrow and area players are excited to resume their Friday night game routines Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-football-players-ready-for-friday-night-lights-again/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-football-players-ready-for-friday-night-lights-again/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1829278193146265935)  2024-08-29T22:01Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Notre Dame Peoria High with a key prep football match-up this week Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/notre-dame-peoria-high-meet-in-key-early-season-football-game-friday/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/notre-dame-peoria-high-meet-in-key-early-season-football-game-friday/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1830814742052511919)  2024-09-03T03:47Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Pekin wins a wild football game at Dunlap 34-33. The Dragons fell behind 14-0 then scored [--] straight points in the first half. Really showed some grit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1834819825299824891)  2024-09-14T05:01Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Thanks to everyone who has already reached out with nice comments. Friday night I was presented the Big [--] Service Award "in recognition of contributions to the athletic programs of the Big [--] Conference." Thank you Big [--] Conference. As a sportscaster I'm humbled by this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1842627724193480917)  2024-10-05T18:07Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Princeville Stark County ready for battle of unbeatens Friday night Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/princeville-stark-county-ready-for-clash-of-unbeatens-friday/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/princeville-stark-county-ready-for-clash-of-unbeatens-friday/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1844232532440776754)  2024-10-10T04:24Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Illini Bluffs wins a sectional volleyball title with a two-set win over Henry-Senachwine. Time and time again it was the Eeten sisters coming through for IB. Junior Chloe setting up freshman Emerson who delivered big swings all night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1854723991589515606)  2024-11-08T03:13Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Well done Norm Eash. He coached his final football game at Illinois Wesleyan today after [--] years as head coach. He met with former players sent off his current senior class and was given a recliner (which can hopefully get some good use now)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1857961429942329391)  2024-11-17T01:38Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Nov. [--] [----] (which includes wins for @wchs_308gbb @MetamoraGBB @LadyPottersHoop @SaintsCchs @ehsgirlsbball @DMladychiefs) Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-nov-19-2024/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-nov-19-2024/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1859108253839380517)  2024-11-20T05:35Z 11.7K followers, [----] engagements


"ICC sweeps doubleheader: Tony Wysinger becomes all-time wins leader for ICC men's basketball program Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/tony-wysinger-moves-into-top-spot-for-career-wins-with-icc-mens-basketball/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/tony-wysinger-moves-into-top-spot-for-career-wins-with-icc-mens-basketball/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1859465854905139579)  2024-11-21T05:16Z 11.8K followers, [----] engagements


"With his future coach (Bradley's Brian Wardle) and former coach (the retired Danny Grieves) watching from the front row Metamora's Matthew Zobrist made huge plays down the stretch to help the Redbirds win their season opener vs. DeKalb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1861642949320212608)  2024-11-27T05:27Z 11.7K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Morton's Seth Glatz enjoying first taste of college football playoffs at ISU Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mortons-seth-glatz-enjoying-isu-playoff-run/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mortons-seth-glatz-enjoying-isu-playoff-run/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1864544192426303808)  2024-12-05T05:35Z 11.8K followers, [----] engagements


"50 Dee-Mack junior Dalia DeJesus pours in a school record [--] points in a 59-57 win over Tremont. She now holds the career points record (for a boy or girl) and the single-game scoring record (boy or girl) at Dee-Mack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1877553499426165043)  2025-01-10T03:10Z 11.9K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Huge plays down the stretch from: @addiswadinsky11 @addysoneng @CoraDesutter @LilyLuczkowiak to give ICC a 79-69 win over previously unbeaten Lincoln Land in a terrific game on Wednesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1879755230650491137)  2025-01-16T04:59Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State football coach James Franklin in Dunlap tonight to watch recruiting target Mack Sutter play hoops. Sutter who's one of the top tight end prospects in the nation scores [--] points in a 69-52 loss to state-ranked Metamora"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1880454584252150025)  2025-01-18T03:18Z 11.9K followers, 46.4K engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for Jan. [--] 2025: Friday night hoops highlights Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-jan-17-2025/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-jan-17-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1880483813803110675)  2025-01-18T05:14Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements


""I still get to be here everyday." Injured senior Kaitlin Cassidy now helping coach Notre Dame to girls state basketball finals Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/injured-senior-kaitlin-cassidy-still-helping-state-finalist-notre-dame/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/injured-senior-kaitlin-cassidy-still-helping-state-finalist-notre-dame/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1897514540524249515)  2025-03-06T05:08Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonight's Metamora-Peoria High sectional championship game is sold out at Washington. But we'll bring you the game live at [--] p.m. on http://CIProud.com 🚨SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 A spot in the elite [--] is on the line as Metamora and Peoria High duke it out for a sectional title👀🏀 📺Tune in live and for FREE tonight on https://t.co/iUwuEJFOUP #ClutchUp https://t.co/rHPkA6FvTx http://CIProud.com 🚨SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 A spot in the elite [--] is on the line as Metamora and Peoria High duke it out for a sectional title👀🏀 📺Tune in live and for FREE tonight on https://t.co/iUwuEJFOUP #ClutchUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1898146865238942058)  2025-03-07T23:00Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"Washington brings home its first girls basketball state trophy in [--] years. Seniors Gabby Meischner and Brooklyn Bowman tell us what this record-setting 36-2 season with a third-place state finish feels like for the @wchs_308gbb program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1898462966867017933)  2025-03-08T19:56Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"Nashville beats Notre Dame for state title Irish take second in 2A; Washington welcomes 3A third-place winner home Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/notre-dame-falls-short-in-girls-state-title-game/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/notre-dame-falls-short-in-girls-state-title-game/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1898545482835661131)  2025-03-09T01:24Z 12K followers, [----] engagements


"Metamora grad Cooper Koch entering the transfer portal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1902529651991310686)  2025-03-20T01:16Z 12.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Drake's 67-57 win over Missouri sends a Missouri Valley Conference team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since [----] (Loyola)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1902906026740908148)  2025-03-21T02:12Z 12.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Bradleys 75-67 win at George Mason today moves the Braves into the NIT quarterfinals. Bradley will host Chattanooga at [--] p.m. Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1903554324975988868)  2025-03-22T21:08Z 12.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini Bluffs senior Devon White signs to play with Aurora University. His father Charles a former Bradley standout is a proud papa. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ib-senior-signs-with-aurora-basketball/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ib-senior-signs-with-aurora-basketball/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1915967933836144719)  2025-04-26T03:15Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Kendrick Green putting about [---] youth football players through his 'Camp 53' clinic. Now with the Buffalo Bills Green is glad to return to Peoria and raise money for the Friendship House while growing youth football in his hometown. Fourth year he's hosted the one-day clinic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1921292257568624882)  2025-05-10T19:52Z 12.3K followers, [----] engagements


"IWU excited to host NCAA Div. III College Softball World Series this week Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/iwu-hosts-ncaa-div-iii-softball-championship-games-this-week/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/iwu-hosts-ncaa-div-iii-softball-championship-games-this-week/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1928220635584438572)  2025-05-29T22:43Z 12.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Notre Dame girls soccer is headed to state for the 12th time in program history but is looking for its first championship. Goalkeeper Rylie Bare is channeling some state mojo with her jersey. Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/pnd-girls-soccer-getting-a-little-state-mojo-from-goalkeepers-jersey/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/pnd-girls-soccer-getting-a-little-state-mojo-from-goalkeepers-jersey/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1930483277711728772)  2025-06-05T04:34Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements


"WMBD prep sports recap for June [--] 2025: Notre Dame soccer LeRoy softball advance to title games; Eureka and Lexington baseball to play for third at state; Pontiac wins sectional softball thriller Video: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-june-3-2024/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/prep-sports-recap-for-june-3-2024/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1931209764286890258)  2025-06-07T04:41Z 12.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Illini players go back to back in the NBA Draft. Kasparas Jakucionis to Miami at #20 then Will Riley to Utah at #21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1938064831892099501)  2025-06-26T02:40Z 12.4K followers, [----] engagements


"What a week for Pekin's Mason Minkle the only amateur to make the cut at the All Pro Tour stop in central Illinois. Playing alongside pros at the Children's Hospital of Illinois Championships he goes 68-69-73-70 (-4 total). He'll go to VCU for his final year of college golf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1939053085546131489)  2025-06-28T20:07Z 12.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Pekin's Mason Minkel hopes big summer leads to launch of pro golf career Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mason-minkel-hoping-big-summer-leads-to-launch-of-pro-golf-career/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/mason-minkel-hoping-big-summer-leads-to-launch-of-pro-golf-career/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1942358814591738185)  2025-07-07T23:03Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Really cool week for Peoria's Dylan Langholf. The recent PND grad is getting a Make-A-Wish trip to LA where he will attend the ESPY's tonight. On a tour of ESPN's 'NBA Today' set he got a special greeting from Caitlin Clark. Dylan was diagnosed with cancer in July 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1945586849826615742)  2025-07-16T20:50Z 12.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The Chicago Bears are planting the seeds for girls flag football programs around the state including in Peoria story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/chicago-bears-planting-seeds-for-girls-flag-football-in-central-illinois/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/chicago-bears-planting-seeds-for-girls-flag-football-in-central-illinois/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1945637950793896432)  2025-07-17T00:13Z 12.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Ryne Sandberg's legacy includes two memorable summers in Peoria Story: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ryne-sandbergs-legacy-includes-two-unforgettable-summers-in-peoria/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/ryne-sandbergs-legacy-includes-two-unforgettable-summers-in-peoria/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1950418357116699042)  2025-07-30T04:49Z 12.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Favorite night of training camp -- 'Moms Night' at Washington. The mothers of the Panther players are invited to practice. They learn about high school football rules equipment their son's position and some drills. Then they get to tackle their boys at the end of the night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1956157966576451607)  2025-08-15T00:56Z 12.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Peorias LaCale London has made the 53-man roster in Atlanta. Hes spent the past couple years on the Falcons practice squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1960411034746802354)  2025-08-26T18:36Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Notre Dame's Layne Langholf has decided to step down as girls basketball coach. "The past two years have been mentally exhausting. I just need to be a dad" he said as his son Dylan continues to fight cancer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1975676155526099157)  2025-10-07T21:34Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"#ISURedbirds survive Indiana State. Here's highlights. http://t.co/yIAb1Wxf http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=301462 http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=301462"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/294313354523197440)  2013-01-24T05:19Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Win over #isuredbirds especially sweet for #Bradleyhoops senior @DSE32 http://t.co/F3gEuTwa http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=302762 http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=302762"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/296784050587303936)  2013-01-31T00:56Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Here's my story on #isuredbirds senior @Jackie_C32 a 6-9 apparel merchandising major @ISURedbirds #mvchoops http://t.co/lOwp24TN http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=303772 http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltextnxd_id=303772"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/298597128194912257)  2013-02-05T01:01Z 11.9K followers, [--] engagements


"I hope Adam Scott can celebrate the #Masters title for awhile before he becomes the face of the debate on belly putters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/323585285160062976)  2013-04-14T23:55Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"IVC grad Justin Parr drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 8th round"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/343113591123230720)  2013-06-07T21:13Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"VIDEO: Oly Fire and Washington Cobras (@WCobras) capture NSA World Series Titles Saturday http://t.co/2PcsJ7nHcv http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/washington-cobras-oly-fire-win-nsa-titles/d/story/cOd5fRcp3ES9kImv_zhEWA http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/washington-cobras-oly-fire-win-nsa-titles/d/story/cOd5fRcp3ES9kImv_zhEWA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/361351543125061632)  2013-07-28T05:04Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Lexington's Alex Tanney (Monmouth College) has cleared waivers. Next stop Dallas Cowboys practice squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/374239762078388224)  2013-09-01T18:38Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Field trip: Morton Lady Potters watching @realsarah_marie & #Illini take on #Bradley @LadyPottersHoop @KnuppelRodney http://t.co/GGz4BMutXc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/398883808323190784)  2013-11-08T18:44Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The Chicago #Bears have reached out to #Washington H.S. for permission to wear Panther T-shirts before and after Sunday's game vs Rams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/402988361599574016)  2013-11-20T02:34Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"To get you ready for the Jan. [--] Flyin' #Illini reunion in Champaign we'll air an hour long special on [----] Final [--] team. Sat. [--] pm WMBD-TV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/415226836738523136)  2013-12-23T21:06Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"How cool. #Blackhawks vs #Blues alumni hockey game on Jan. [--] at Carver Arena to benefit #Washington tornado relief"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/415630647978233857)  2013-12-24T23:50Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"How big was Aaron Rodgers' presence for #Packers today He is now 10-3 all-time vs #Bears (Jay Cutler: 1-8 vs Green Bay as Bears QB)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/417454517307703297)  2013-12-30T00:38Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"How did #Titans clinch CCIW [--] [--] [--] [--] @Dqo2 @maybs45 @NotBradyZimmer @TitanPrideIWU @Jordan_nel1 @IWUhoopscom http://t.co/NPwjS6hh3R http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/d/story/titans-drop-19-3-pointers-on-north-park-clinch-cci/54117/cuBaJxt4OU-kDX_wWuYzCw http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/d/story/titans-drop-19-3-pointers-on-north-park-clinch-cci/54117/cuBaJxt4OU-kDX_wWuYzCw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/436386557847547904)  2014-02-20T06:27Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Love the fact @Colt3FIVE is getting a shot with the San Diego #Chargers. Congrats. There's a reason they worked him out this spring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/465356768688996353)  2014-05-11T05:04Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Good luck to former @WCHSFootball201 and @ISURedbirds star Colton Underwood who reports to #Chargers training camp tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/491694530630926336)  2014-07-22T21:21Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Boot Camp: Perennial power Elmwood-Brimfield gets playoff test in season opener http://t.co/IligSsiM8e http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/d/story/boot-camp-elmwood-brimfield-gets-playoff-test-earl/78663/VkRAMaM42EiOkCcRI56Dlg http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/d/story/boot-camp-elmwood-brimfield-gets-playoff-test-earl/78663/VkRAMaM42EiOkCcRI56Dlg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/502244131746234369)  2014-08-21T00:01Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Yes that is #STLCards GM John Mozeliak at tonight's @peoriachiefs game at Dozer Park. http://t.co/H7xd6PSMqA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/502265409589235712)  2014-08-21T01:26Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The #STLCards and the @peoriachiefs have signed a four-year contract extension keeping the Chiefs a Cardinals affiliate through 2020"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/502616257695612928)  2014-08-22T00:40Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Former #ISU & @WCHSFootball201 star Colton Underwood has [--] tackles (two solos) and a QB hit in the #Chargers game. One preseason game left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/503733685074423808)  2014-08-25T02:40Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Former @BradleyBraves guard Andrew Warren works out with Detroit Pistons today & tomorrow. Hope @drewwarren24 hits them with impressions too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/511967964447264768)  2014-09-16T20:00Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"I know it'1 11:45 p.m. but the clock just struck midnight on the Brewers #STLCards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/512824521439444992)  2014-09-19T04:44Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Dunlap's @BozemanAmber signs with Bradley basketball today. Hear why tonight on @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/723248081999781888)  2016-04-21T20:32Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Hawaii is a great place to vacation. And to remember the ultimate sacrifice at Pearl Harbor. #neverforget #pearl75"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/806596698638270464)  2016-12-07T20:30Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Just confirmed. Sean Gillen has stepped down as Peoria Notre Dame football coach after two seasons. Spoke with former Bloomington coach Joe Walters and he confirmed he would be interested in returning to PND"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/952048631233810432)  2018-01-13T05:24Z 11.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Completely impressed by Dunlap senior @sydbertschy. One of the best pole vaulters in the state has a perfect GPA will study pre-med and compete at Columbia University. Yes THAT Columbia University in the Ivy League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/966079494145691648)  2018-02-20T22:37Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Shaun Livingston is a winner. Two state titles in high school three championships in the NBA. A ring for four fingers and his thumb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1005293634919522306)  2018-06-09T03:40Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Her college soccer teammates made bracelets for Washington's @hannah_heinz. They say "Hope For Hannah." A re-diagnosis is giving the cancer patient some hope that she'll return to her EIU soccer team to play. Her story tonight @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1009204434210050048)  2018-06-19T22:41Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"STORY: With a new diagnosis this week Washington's @hannah_heniz convinced there's 'Hope For Hannah' http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-s-heinz-facing-different-cancer-diagnosis/1249896606 http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-sports/washington-s-heinz-facing-different-cancer-diagnosis/1249896606"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1009245315470430208)  2018-06-20T01:23Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"So @peoriachiefs pitcher Jesus Cruz (@cruz_sustaita) is in line to win tonight's game. And as he left the game his quick hands allowed him to make an interesting friend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1014679282839379971)  2018-07-05T01:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"She was told she wouldn't be able to write her name or ride a bike. But she can. Softball is helping nine-year-old Elizabeth Kaiser battle cerebral palsy. Meet her tonight @WMBDNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1016809485707481088)  2018-07-10T22:20Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston at his basketball camp in Peoria: Shaun: "I have some advice for you." Youngster: "Ok." Shaun: "Don't wear that jersey tomorrow." 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1017171656727461889)  2018-07-11T22:19Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"When you're going into the Hall of Fame as a player. but your daughter is beautifully singing the national anthem for the induction ceremony. Pass the tissues. (courtesy: MLB Network)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1023633528645451776)  2018-07-29T18:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"First line from induction speech: ". for a kid that grew up in Peoria Illinois hitting rocks with an aluminum bat until my neighbors couldn't take it anymore." Classic Jim Thome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1023663949630398464)  2018-07-29T20:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Special moment at the first day of the [----] @BooCurley camp at Dunlap. Former camp coach @hannah_heinz of Washington is presented with framed pictures from her camp days. The current camp coaches signed the piece. Hannah is fighting B cell lymphoma (and looking great)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1024086249026605061)  2018-07-31T00:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Hey @colton congrats on your new TV gig Best of luck to you. But don't let the television producers say you're from Colorado. Those of us in the [---] know better. So does your college football coach.😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1037109494843691008)  2018-09-04T22:45Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"So shocked. So blessed. So grateful. So honored to be mentioned with great pros like Chris Marty and Don. Thank you IHSA. Congratulations to the @IHSA_IL's 6th class of #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award Winners: 📰🎙 Don Chipman Cass County Star Gazette 📺 Chris Duerr KHQA-TV Quincy 🗞 Marty Maciaszek Daily Herald 📺 Kurt Pegler WMBD-TV Peoria More info➡ https://t.co/i0r4Gfx2OG https://t.co/s1r2c6KCyr Congratulations to the @IHSA_IL's 6th class of #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award Winners: 📰🎙 Don Chipman Cass County Star Gazette 📺 Chris Duerr KHQA-TV Quincy 🗞 Marty Maciaszek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1039937831156768770)  2018-09-12T18:04Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Warms my heart. Washington hosts a "Block Out Cancer" volleyball game with Pekin tonight. The guests of honor: coach Kevin Brown and former Panther star Hannah Heinz. Both fighting the disease. And in great spirits tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1040434488042500096)  2018-09-14T02:58Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Wait. Tiger Woods won on Tour and the Bears are in first place What is this 2006"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1044018566436130816)  2018-09-24T00:19Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Please pray for Richwoods sophomore football player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1047158494435168256)  2018-10-02T16:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Ok this is ridiculous. Central Catholic's Jonathan Naour with arguably the best catch of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1048421821471760385)  2018-10-06T03:56Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"All smiles for Eurekas Emma Argo. She defends her class 1A state cross country championship at Detweiller Park. Then announces she has committed to run at Illinois State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1058727384864772097)  2018-11-03T14:27Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The play Washington football fans will be talking about forever. The play that sends the Panthers to the state quarterfinals. Washington trails 21-17 with [---] seconds to play as Caleb Fisher and Sam Walter connect for a touchdown in one of the most incredible high school football finishes in IHSA history [--] different angles of the TD plus a soundbyte from @Wal1James @wchs_308sports @WCHSFootball201 https://t.co/bukfdMiFaY Washington trails 21-17 with [---] seconds to play as Caleb Fisher and Sam Walter connect for a touchdown in one of the most incredible high school football finishes in IHSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1058838705962659842)  2018-11-03T21:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Prayers once again for the students faculty staff and administrators at Normal West High School"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1070539826255007745)  2018-12-06T04:45Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Classy move. Normal West plays without a public address announcer the night after longtime announcer Charlie Crabtree dies in a bus accident. Miss him already. RIP Charlie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1070886461044604928)  2018-12-07T03:43Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"I am humbled by this honor. I promise not to delay the game😅 🎥 WMBD Sports Director Kurt Pegler will be presented with his #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award at halftime of Friday's (March 8) Boys #Basketball Sectional Final at Renaissance Coliseum. 🏀🕢 Presentation at approx. 7:45PM 📰 More on Kurt➡https://t.co/eDlxz7Gq1m https://t.co/Go6b4K4BDn 🎥 WMBD Sports Director Kurt Pegler will be presented with his #IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award at halftime of Friday's (March 8) Boys #Basketball Sectional Final at Renaissance Coliseum. 🏀🕢 Presentation at approx. 7:45PM 📰 More on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1102686280729669632)  2019-03-04T21:44Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Started covering prep sports as a high school junior (thank you 'Hawkeye View' newspaper @HoffmanHS). Last night I was presented the IHSA Distinguished Media Service award (thank you IHSA). Still hard to believe. Heard from so many of you this week. Thank you ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104467292941897729)  2019-03-09T19:41Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Bradley erases an 18-point deficit to beat Northern Iowa 57-54 in the MVC Championship game. BU is the league champ for the first time since [----] and heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since [----]. The NCAA Tournament will field will be announced March [--] on CBS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104838300257402880)  2019-03-10T20:15Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Happy for Metamora's Nate Kennell. Not upset when his name isn't in the starting lineup. Became the top reserve in the MVC recognized as the league's "Sixth Man Of The Year." Now he's helped Bradley to its first Valley title in [--] seasons. And going to the NCAA Tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104888983165829121)  2019-03-10T23:37Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Quite a scene tonight at Renaissance Coliseum as fans welcome home the MVC Tournament champion Bradley Braves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1104935863564288000)  2019-03-11T02:43Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"When his son was in the minor leagues Chuck Thome used to bring week-old newspaper clippings to the TV station to show us how he was doing. When Jim Thome was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame nobody was prouder than his dad. Chuck [--] died today. Miss him already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1107086313264766976)  2019-03-17T01:08Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Rain can't stop Jim Thome from making a quick trip home to pass out free baseball gloves and play catch with kids from the Peoria Boys and Girls Club at Dozer Park. It's part of "Grassroots Baseball" a program designed to help grow the game with young kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1124079490844561410)  2019-05-02T22:33Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Still hard to believe the news about coach Sean Gillen. Fit strong popular energetic. Far too young. Keep his family in your prayers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1127406618235289600)  2019-05-12T02:54Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Prayers for the family of Kevin Brown. We lost a heckuva man and basketball coach today. Kevin Brown- You walked this world with a sword in your hand and your many victories on and off the floor will forever live in the hearts of those who followed you to battle. Thank you for your strong and passionate presence in our lives. We will miss you always https://t.co/zJavFFS5Xu Kevin Brown- You walked this world with a sword in your hand and your many victories on and off the floor will forever live in the hearts of those who followed you to battle. Thank you for your strong and passionate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1138812567432978433)  2019-06-12T14:17Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It's been quite a summer for Washington's Hannah Heinz (@hannah_heinz) ✔Working out again ✔Hair returns (with curls) ✔Beating cancer ✔Determined to return to her college soccer team https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/washington-soccer-play-on-the-way-back-from-cancer/ https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/uncategorized/washington-soccer-play-on-the-way-back-from-cancer/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1153458367618277376)  2019-07-23T00:14Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It was back to usual at Peoria High today. But a day after Peyton Manning made a surprise appearance at the Lions football practice @PeoriaFootball and @kaevionm2001 are still talking about it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1161775148661452803)  2019-08-14T23:02Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"To honor Metamora cross country coach Gene Jones who is entering his 50th year in coaching about [---] of his alumni runners surprised him at practice today and ran a race. He loved it. Then he turned into their coach again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1167863837141291008)  2019-08-31T18:16Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"If that is Ben Zobrists final game in the big leagues he ends it like he started his career in Eureka. Pitching like he was in his neighborhood"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1178457684338720769)  2019-09-29T23:53Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"'Game [--] Sports' was the dream of Jim and Michael Collins. Michael was killed in a car accident five years ago but 'Game 7' is now a thriving sports league that just moved into a new Towanda home. Volunteers surprised Jim by retiring his son's jersey to hang in the new facility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1183893129478529024)  2019-10-14T23:51Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The football field at Eureka High School will be ready for todays playoff game thanks to a little chopper help (video: Jason Greene)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1190654640112775170)  2019-11-02T15:39Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Cool to see Notre Dame's @noahreynolds21 playing at Richwoods tonight and wearing pink shoes to honor his late aunt Sally DesJardins. Her children attended Richwoods and were in attendance. #DJstrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1204996797523013632)  2019-12-12T05:29Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Still hard to digest. Mitch was so fun-loving and a multi-sport athlete at Princeville. Plus he loved to fly. At age [--] he was one of the youngest pilots in the world flying a jet. Just heartbreaking. "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike Son brother teammate and friend. #OnceABraveAlwaysABrave https://t.co/G8TPVU7lRC "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike Son brother teammate and friend."  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1235320307935830016)  2020-03-04T21:44Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Hard day for everyone in sports. Peoria Notre Dame is ranked No.1 in the state having a record-setting season and was practicing for tomorrow's sectional game against Peoria Manual when coach Tom Lacher got the news the IHSA was cancelling the rest of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1238293301930885120)  2020-03-13T02:38Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Minutes away from midnight ending the longest March of our lives or so it seems. The fight continues. Thank you doctors nurses medical personnel first responders teachers administrators educators care givers and other heroes jumping into this fight head first. 🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1245209358348226560)  2020-04-01T04:40Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"It may feel different this year. But on Easter we still celebrate the greatest victory of all time ✝🙌"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1249363900107292675)  2020-04-12T15:49Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"That story about Jordan knocking on hotel room doors in Peoria is priceless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1252052059152662529)  2020-04-20T01:50Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Sad day for the Peoria baseball community with the passing of Richwoods coach Doug Goessman who also helped many players earn scholarships through his summer team the Peoria Steel. Always smiling. Miss him already. (photos courtesy Steve Terrell)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1308121883032813569)  2020-09-21T19:12Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements


"A reminder. [--] NFL teams passed on drafting James Robinson out of Illinois State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KurtPegler/status/1309298064130281472)  2020-09-25T01:05Z 12.9K followers, [---] engagements

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