The Unity boys' basketball team put forth a valiant effort on Thursday afternoon, but the Rockets won't get a chance to win a Class 2A state championship. Peoria Manual defeated Unity 62-57 in a state ...

Manual boys basketball will play for Class 2A state championship, looking to win its sixth title in program history.

Tolono Unity vs. Peoria Manual in a IHSA Class 2A semi-final game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Of course, it’s no coincidence that Unit Seven schools have an early dismissal today — Superintendent Brian Brink said the district wanted “as much maroon in the State Farm Center ...