How Washington remains among Peoria area's top baseball programs

WASHINGTON — With the Mid-Illini Conference title wrapped up, Washington is shifting its focus to the Illinois High School Association baseball postseason. The Panthers (23-9) are the No. 1 seed and hosts of a Class 3A regional, facing rival Metamora at 4:30 p.m. next Wednesday. A win would put Washington in line to compete for a fourth regional championship in five seasons. This falls right in line with what coach Kyle Wisher preaches each season to his team. “If you win 20-plus games,” the 17-year manager said, “that’s going to put you in the position to...