Photo gallery: Central-Southeastern advances to Class 2A sectional title game against Pleasant Plains

Central-Southeastern's Agnes Genenbacher, left, and Staunton's Jenna Staggs battle for a loose ball during Tuesday's Class 2A Waverly Sectional semifinal in Waverly, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

WAVERLY, Ill. — By the end of the first quarter Tuesday night, there was little doubt the Central-Southeastern girls basketball team was headed to the sectional championship. Now the Panthers know a familiar face awaits. CSE beat Staunton 58-22 in the semifinals of the Class 2A Waverly Sectional, earning spot opposite Pleasant Plains in the…

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Photo gallery: QND baseball team vs. Shelbyville in Class 2A sectional semifinals

The Quincy Notre Dame baseball players warm up in the outfield prior to Wednesday's Class 2A sectional semifinal against Shelbyville. Matt Schuckman photo

PLEASANT PLAINS, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame baseball team ran its winning streak to 23 consecutive games and improved to 32-2 — the second-most single-season victories in program history — with Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Shelbyville in the Class 2A sectional semifinals at Reiser Field. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman captured the Raiders’…

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