Bill Welt is a Sports Reporter at the State Journal-Register. He covers a range of topics including local high school sports, individual and team sports, as well as sports tournaments, reflecting his passion for competitive sports. Bill's work has been featured in notable publications such as Moline Dispatch Publishing Company, Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and AOL, Inc.
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Bill Welt's coverage is highly localized, focusing on local sports events and athletes in the Springfield area of Illinois. His articles mainly revolve around high school sports such as basketball, volleyball, and football.
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Here are six nominees for the top softball player in the Springfield area. The poll closes at noon on Friday, June 19.
By: Bill Welt
Here's what to know and how to follow the Memorial Health Championship at Panther Creek Country Club this week.
More than 4,000 fans descended on Robin Roberts Stadium for the first game of the Women's Professional Baseball League. Here are our live updates.
By: Bill Welt
The nettlesome weather was no match for the excitement of the Women's Professional Baseball League opener at Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday.
By: Bill Welt
Jake Erickson has welcomed a new chapter in his life and now a staggering eighth Men's City golf title to his sports mantle.
By: Bill Welt
New York Heights' Denae Benites quickly made history in the Women's Pro Baseball League with five homers in her first four games.
Here are 26 nominees for The State Journal-Register's preseason football player of the year. The poll closes at noon on Friday, August 21.
Vote here for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week from the start of the football season. The poll closes at noon on Friday, Aug. 28.
By: Ryan Mahan, Trevor Lawrence
Bill Welt, Trevor Lawrence and Ryan Mahan, Springfield State Journal-Register Cahokia's Earnest Winters runs the ball against Springfield High during the game Friday, August 21, 2026.
Here are 24 nominees for The State Journal-Register's preseason volleyball player of the year. The poll closes at noon on Friday, August 28.
