Peoria-area teams prepare for sectional finals in IHSA baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Seven Peoria-area baseball teams advanced to the IHSA Sweet 16 after sectional semifinal victories on June 3. Teams like Tremont, Monmouth United, and Putnam County secured spots with strong performances. Tremont will face Lexington, Monmouth United will play Jacksonville Routt, and Putnam County is set to meet Fulton, all on June 6. Brimfield/Elmwood and Illini West also clinched their final appearances in Class 2A with close wins.
- •Tremont defeated Athens 7-1 in the Class 1A semifinals.
- •Monmouth United won 5-1 against Mt. Sterling Brown County.
- •Putnam County run-ruled Newark 11-1 in their semifinal.
- •Brimfield/Elmwood won 7-6 in eight innings against Taylor Ridge Rockridge.
- •Illini West claimed a 5-1 victory over Monmouth-Roseville.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — IHSA baseball scores: What's next for the Peoria-area teams in the sectional finals
"Seven Peoria-area baseball teams advanced to the IHSA baseball Sweet 16 and will play Saturday, June 6.
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