Illinois, Donny Navarro, provide hope; NIU seeks a rebound
By Woodrow Carroll – Take nothing away from the University of Illinois kicker, James McCourt, whose 39-yard field goal when time expired gave the host Fighting Illini a 24-23 upset victory over heavily-favored Wisconsin Saturday. Yet, a tip of the hat is in order for Neuqua Valley High School product
Glenbard West High School’s Katelynne Hart captures West Suburban Conference Silver Division cross country
By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School senior Katelynne Hart earned another rare feat Saturday. Hart became the first four-time West Suburban Conference Silver Division cross country individual champion at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Considered one of the top runners in the country, Hart dominated the Conference meet in a
Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, prevail in NASCAR
By John Schutt NASCAR Monster Energy series, Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 20. Denny Hamlin took over control late in stage two, led 153 laps, and won the race. In second place was Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch was in third, Ryan Blaney in fourth, and
Northern Illinois University escapes in football, not Illini; Fleck fine at 6-0
By Woodrow Carroll When a team falls behind 28-0, which is what the University of Illinois football team did against Michigan Saturday in Champaign, a comeback victory is asking a great deal. The Fighting Illini did stage a spirited rally to close to within three points, but Michigan settled down
Hinsdale Central vs. Glenbard West showdown: Undefeated in West Suburban
By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School will enter Saturday’s football game at Glenbard West as an underdog. That’s not a big surprise for the host Hilltoppers who are annually one of the top teams in the Chicagoland area. A victory for visitors at Duchon Field in Glen Ellyn is
Earlville repeats in soccer
By Woodrow Carroll In the 38th Annual Little Ten Conference boys soccer tournament, Earlville repeated as champion with a 5-1 victory over Newark/Seneca in the championship match last week at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. It was a rematch of last season’s finalists when Earlville, then Earlville/Leland/Paw Paw, beat Newark/Seneca, 3-1.
Proposal in IHSA playoffs picks up steam
By Carter Crane Change is all around us in high school sports. Some football teams in the lead have important showdown games coming up and more than a few teams have two weeks to earn playoff berths. Golf, tennis, and soccer teams are starting their postseason tournament treks, with boys
IHSA in playoffs, eight football teams each 6-0, 2-4 teams on the bubble
By Carter Crane The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Fall playoff season is upon us in some sports and the soccer playoffs started at the end of last week and this week. Boys and girls State championships in golf will be played Saturday. Tennis sectional tournaments will be Saturday. The
Montini High School football team seeks to overcome rugged times
By Bobby Narang Montini High School head football coach Mike Bukovsky breathed a small sign of relief Friday when discussing his team’s upcoming schedule. After the Broncos suffered a 28-7 defeat to Notre Dame in CCL/ESCC (Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference) Green Division in Niles, Bukovsky talked about his
NASCAR: Larson, Blaney, capture races
By John Schutt Nascar, Monster Energy series, Drydene 400, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del., Sunday, Oct. 6. Denny Hamlin received pole position and chose to start on the outside on this all-concrete race track dubbed the Monster Mile. Kyle “Mister Second Place” Larson, finished in first place! Following were Martin
Northern Illinois, University of Illinois, Northwestern, football fortunes faltering
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois University has been a regular participant in football bowl games in recent years. Despite a tough non-conference schedule to include Nebraska, Iowa, and Utah among others along the way, Northern Illinois took comfort knowing that victories over Mid-American Conference foes Ball State and Eastern Michigan
