East Peoria reaches IHSA baseball finals for first time since 1974
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
East Peoria secured a place in the Class 3A baseball state finals with an 8-1 victory over Geneva at the Geneseo Supersectional on June 8. The Raiders scored two runs in the first inning, followed by three in the third, to take a commanding lead. Dalton Oakman pitched a solid game, allowing only four hits. This marks East Peoria's first trip to the state finals since finishing as runner-up in 1974. They will face Chicago St. Rita in the semifinals on June 12 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.
- •East Peoria wins 8-1 against Geneva on June 8.
- •Dalton Oakman throws a complete game with four hits allowed.
- •East Peoria will face Chicago St. Rita on June 12.
- •This is East Peoria's first state finals appearance since 1974.
- •The Raiders scored three runs in the third inning.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — East Peoria cruises to IHSA baseball state finals for the first time since 1974
"East Peoria earns the program's first state finals trip since 1974.
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