Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored Marmion Academy’s boys swimming, (top photo) and wrestling teams at the April 14 City Council meeting. The teams captured multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late February. Marmion’s Boys Swimming Team led the charge, with athlete Brayden Capen winning both the
By Bobby Narang The Joliet Catholic High School girls soccer team is aiming for a strong finish this spring. The Angels have been in a rebuilding mode since winning two games in 2024. They started four freshmen in hopes of building toward the future. In 2025, the Angels took a
By Bobby Narang Northern Illinois University football is embarking on new era this spring. In many ways, it will be a transformative season for the Huskies. In January, Northern Illinois announced it accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as a football only member in 2026. The Huskies,
The NFL draft take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pa.. The can be viewed on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m..Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24, 6 p.m..Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.. Bears selectionsRound 1, Pick 25Round 2, Pick 25Round 2, Pick 28Round
Aurora University’s Emily Gabrelcik (8) carries the ball against a Purdue Northwest defender at Vago Field in Aurora Saturday, April 4.
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy and Wheaton Academy High Schools are both aiming for the same goal this season in girl’s soccer. Although the Benet Redwings will be competing in Class 3A, and the Wheaton Warriors in 2A, the two teams have significantly talent, quality veterans and excellent coaching. Both
2026: Michigan 69, UConn 632025: Florida 65, Houston 632024: UConn 75, Purdue 602023: UConn 76, San Diego State 592022: Kansas 72, North Carolina 692021: Baylor 86, Gonzaga 702020: Canceled due to COVID 192019: Virginia 85, Texas Tech 77, ot2018: Villanova 79, Michigan 622017: North Carolina 71, Gonzaga 652016: Villanova 77,
By Bobby Narang The Lockport High School girls soccer team is undergoing a massive roster turnover this spring. But the Porters are keeping their sights set on another double-digit winning season. Junior midfielder Yurida Hernandez, a Bowling Green recruit who has scored over 22 goals in her first two seasons,
Sunday, March 29ChampionshipHamilton 2, Hobart 1, 2 p.m. Friday, March 27SemifinalsHamilton 6, Aurora 3Hobart 4, Wisconsin-Stout 2 Saturday, March 21QuarterfinalsHobart 2, St. Norbert 1Wisconsin-Stout 5, Utica 1Aurora 3, Endicott 2, 2 otHamilton 2, Norwich 1, ot Saturday, March 14First RoundAurora 6, Saint John’s (Minnesota) 1Hamilton 6, Neumann 2Norwich 6, Salve
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Luke Torrance hits the ball against Plano March 28. Host Aurora won, 7-5.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Corina Maratea (15) throws against St. Ignatius March 28. Visiting St. Ignatius won, 3-2.
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy senior point guard Jayden Wright cemented his name in program lore this season. The Eastern Illinois recruit capped off an outstanding career with a stellar final season. In his junior season, Wright was one of the key starters behind Benet’s run to its first state
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Jack Hughes (19) goes airborne while Guilford shortstop Sam Goodrum makes the tag at second base March 21.
Aurora University’s Connor Hogan (Joliet West /Shorewood) pitches March 21, in Aurora’s season home opener against visiting Lakeland University.
Saturday, March 14First RoundAurora 6, Saint John’s (Minnesota) 1Hamilton 6, Neumann 2Norwich 6, Salve Regina 1Utica 3, Williams 0Saint Norbert 5, U New England 4Wisconsin-Stout 4, Anna Maria 1 Saturday, March 21QuarterfinalsHobart 2, St. Norbert 1Wisconsin-Stout 5, Utica 1Aurora 3, Endicott 2, 2 otHamilton 2, Norwich 1, ot Friday, March
