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'''Eureka''' is a public high school in Eureka, Illinois, which draws students from southern Woodford & western McClean Counties. Halfway between Peoria & Bloomington-Normal. It competes in Class A, the "small school" division, of the [[Illinois High School Association]]'s State Championship series. | '''Eureka''' is a public high school in Eureka, Illinois, which draws students from southern Woodford & western McClean Counties. Halfway between Peoria & Bloomington-Normal. It competes in Class A, the "small school" division, of the [[Illinois High School Association]]'s State Championship series. | ||
| − | Eureka competes in the Heart of Illinois Conference. It was a long-time member of the Peoria Area League. | + | Eureka competes in the Heart of Illinois Conference. It was a long-time member of the [[Peoria Area League]]. |
The program pre-dates modern Illinois "scholastic bowl". Started in 1979 by IHSSBCA Hall of Fame coach, Joan Herron for over 30 years until 2009. Seeing Eureka as among the better Class A schools from Central Illinois in the early 2000's. Peaking when the Hornets played in the 2005 IHSA Class A State Championship against Chicago (Latin). | The program pre-dates modern Illinois "scholastic bowl". Started in 1979 by IHSSBCA Hall of Fame coach, Joan Herron for over 30 years until 2009. Seeing Eureka as among the better Class A schools from Central Illinois in the early 2000's. Peaking when the Hornets played in the 2005 IHSA Class A State Championship against Chicago (Latin). | ||
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| + | Eureka hosted the [[Masonic tournament]] between 1994-1991. It moved across town to Eureka College in 1995. | ||
== Notable Team Accomplishments == | == Notable Team Accomplishments == | ||
*IHSA State Tournament: 2005 - 2nd Place Class 1A, 1999 - 3rd Place Class 1A | *IHSA State Tournament: 2005 - 2nd Place Class 1A, 1999 - 3rd Place Class 1A | ||
*IHSA Sectional titles: (3) 2023 (1A), 2005 (1A), 1999 (1A) | *IHSA Sectional titles: (3) 2023 (1A), 2005 (1A), 1999 (1A) | ||
| − | *IHSA Regional titles: ( | + | *IHSA Regional titles: (6) 2024 (1A), 023 (1A), 2012 (1A), 2006 (1A), 2005 (1A), 1999 (1A) |
*Masonic State Qualifers: (2) 2010 (A), 2000 | *Masonic State Qualifers: (2) 2010 (A), 2000 | ||
*Heart of Illinois Conference titles: (4) 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 | *Heart of Illinois Conference titles: (4) 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 | ||
== IHSSBCA Individual Achievements == | == IHSSBCA Individual Achievements == | ||
| + | ===IHSSBCA All-Sectional Team=== | ||
*2006-07: Nick Franz (1A) | *2006-07: Nick Franz (1A) | ||
*2002-03: James Cordes (1A) | *2002-03: James Cordes (1A) | ||
[[Category:Illinois high school teams]] | [[Category:Illinois high school teams]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:05, 11 March 2024
| Eureka Hornets | |
| Location: Eureka, Illinois | |
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| Coaches | Tyler Breitbarth |
| State Championships | None |
| Program Status | Active |
| School Size | School Enrollment - 472 |
| NAQT Page | link |
Eureka is a public high school in Eureka, Illinois, which draws students from southern Woodford & western McClean Counties. Halfway between Peoria & Bloomington-Normal. It competes in Class A, the "small school" division, of the Illinois High School Association's State Championship series.
Eureka competes in the Heart of Illinois Conference. It was a long-time member of the Peoria Area League.
The program pre-dates modern Illinois "scholastic bowl". Started in 1979 by IHSSBCA Hall of Fame coach, Joan Herron for over 30 years until 2009. Seeing Eureka as among the better Class A schools from Central Illinois in the early 2000's. Peaking when the Hornets played in the 2005 IHSA Class A State Championship against Chicago (Latin).
Eureka hosted the Masonic tournament between 1994-1991. It moved across town to Eureka College in 1995.
Notable Team Accomplishments
- IHSA State Tournament: 2005 - 2nd Place Class 1A, 1999 - 3rd Place Class 1A
- IHSA Sectional titles: (3) 2023 (1A), 2005 (1A), 1999 (1A)
- IHSA Regional titles: (6) 2024 (1A), 023 (1A), 2012 (1A), 2006 (1A), 2005 (1A), 1999 (1A)
- Masonic State Qualifers: (2) 2010 (A), 2000
- Heart of Illinois Conference titles: (4) 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
IHSSBCA Individual Achievements
IHSSBCA All-Sectional Team
- 2006-07: Nick Franz (1A)
- 2002-03: James Cordes (1A)