The daily pitch from Sports Editor : May 22, 2026
May 22—➜ . The duo is our latest high school Athlete of the Week honorees, powered by Copper Creek Contractors. Read more about the pair in Tuesday's News-Gazette.
➜ given annually to college golf's outstanding scholar-athlete of the year. ➜ . His former Illini teammate, , won this award in 2025.
is the height Centennial senior boys' track and field standout cleared on Wednesday evening to win a Class 3A sectional title in the event in Bloomington. Led by Lewandowski and fellow sectional champion in the triple jump (45-9 1/4), the Chargers placed fourth at the 17-team meet. Centennial will have three individuals and three relays competing next week at the state meet in Charleston.
➜ . The visiting Bulldogs (17-4-2) and Maroons (13-5-1) clash at 10 a. m.
on Saturday in a Class 2A regional championship match. ➜ . Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond graduate and standout pitcher could get the ball for Arizona State when the Sun Devils (44-16) and Longhorns (45-10) play at 8 p.