High school football: Yorkville vs. Crete-Monee
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan, No. 34, runs for yards against Crete-Monee August 21.
Aurora Legion Golf Outing Sept. 23
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
Start of 2026 football season, IC Catholic vs. Nazareth
By Bobby Narang The 2026 football season kicked off last week with plenty of big games, and a few surprises. Nazareth entered the Week 1 game a big favorite, mainly due to its lofty preseason ranking and owning two straight wins over IC Catholic. Despite playing on the road, the
Select high school football schedule Aug. 28-29, results Aug. 20-21
Friday, Aug. 28Non-conferenceYorkville at Joliet West, 6:30 p.m.St. Charles East at Highland Park, 6:30 p.m.Lockport at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Stevenson at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Elgin at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Fenton at Aurora East, 7 p.m.Plainfield Central at Metea Valley, 7 p.m.New Trier at Waubonsie Valley, 7 p.m.Lisle at St. Edward,
Top girls high school golf teams in State, looking strong
By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School is one of the top teams in the State and motivated to make a run at the State title this season in girls golf. Top returnees include Sara Han, Amelia Gambla, Anika Danda, and Naya Shirsat. The Red Devils won the West Suburban
Select high school football schedule Aug. 20-21
Thursday, Aug. 20Non-conferenceSouth Elgin at Oak Ridge, Fla., 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceMetea Valley at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Naperville Central at Warrenville
Kiwanis Club of Aurora annual Golf Outing champions
The First Presbyterian Church – Aurora golf team won the men’s division of Kiwanis Club of Aurora annual Golf Outing held at Bliss Creek Golf Course August 6.
IHSA golf season set to tee off, strong local contenders
By Bobby Narang The 2026-2027 IHSA golf season is set to tee off this week. Several local teams are vying for the State title this season. On the boys side, Benet is bringing back a ton of talent, including Jack Quil, Rory Neill, Charlie Davis, and Will Mathieson to go
Kiwanis Club of Aurora baseball outing
The Alex Haughee family celebrates ticket gifts from Kane County Cougars at the July 30 game against the Chicago Dogs.
St. Charles East football showing signs of improvement
By Bobby Narang The St. Charles East High School football team is attempting to take a giant leap this season. In recent years, the Saints’ program has been struggling to win more than two games, but the upcoming 2026-2027 season is showing signs of a possible shift of that recent
Aurora author speaks at Baseball HOF
Aurora author Jerald (Jay) Thomas was guest speaker at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., July 16. Appearing in the museum’s author series, Thomas discussed “Chief: The Three Lives of Gene Locklear,” a book he co-wrote with Locklear. He was the first Lumbee Indian to
National Beep Baseball tournament in Aurora
The National Beep Baseball Association world series will come to Aurora Monday-Saturday, Aug. 3-8. Blind and visually impaired athletes will compete aided by volunteers at the 50th annual event at Stuart Sports Complex, 39W585 Jericho Rd., Aurora. Admission is free. — Al Benson
94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship
Noah Hogue holds his award for winning the Championship Flight at the 94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship July 18-19.
Naperville Men’s Amateur golf Champion
Brandon Burggraf from Geneva holds his Naperville Men’s Amateur Champion award July 18-19.
Downers Grove North H.S. start of new football era
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School is slated to start a new era this season. The last three seasons, all with quarterback Owen Lansu, included double-digit winning seasons highlighted by a second-place finish in 2023 in Class 7A. With Lansu at Minnesota, the Trojans are entering a new
