IHSA State Finals Results: Southland Speech Excellence!
Posted Date: 02/24/26 (01:16 PM)
Hello Southland Family,
We are proud to share the outstanding results from the IHSA Speech State Tournament, held this past weekend at the Peoria Civic Center.
Southland once again demonstrated excellence on the state stage, earning two major awards and continuing a legacy that is recognized across Illinois.
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS – PERFORMANCE IN THE ROUND
Performance in the Round – 1st Place (State Champions)
Replay by Jordan Peele
Directed by Coach Terrence Mayfield
This victory marks Southland’s 4th Performance in the Round State Championship. Southland is widely recognized as the only school in Illinois to have previously won Performance in the Round for three consecutive years. This 4th championship win continues a tradition of excellence that is well known and respected statewide.
🎭 Performance in the Round Cast & Crew
Seniors
Catherine Blair
Jaden Claxton
Terrill Chambers
Matthew Doerr
Kara Grant
Anayah Jones
Juniors
Oyindamola Alaran
Lanelle Griffin
Eliya Love
Abdul-Matin Smith
Sophomores
X-Zavier Burks
Janae Joyner
Alana Montgomery
Freshman
Yaziidah Muhammad
🥉 STATE FINALISTS – DRAMATIC DUET ACTING
Please join us in congratulating: Courtney Clemons & Jordan Lee
3rd Place – Dramatic Duet Acting
Their performance earned them a place in the TOP 3 among the best competitors in the state!
📷 View More Photos
Additional photos from the 2026 IHSA Speech State Finals can be viewed at the following link:
We are incredibly proud of our students, coaches, and the continued standard of excellence they represent. Thank you to our families and community for your unwavering support.
Go Southland! 🎤🏆🎉