Montini High School football team, ready for 2025 season
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Isaac Alexander is going back to his roots in football this season. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Alexander played running back and safety for the Broncos last season, contributing several key plays to ignite the Broncos’ run to the Class 3A state championship. He
Ill advised decision of MLB’s Dressen, asked for too much
By Woodrow Carroll For former Major League Baseball manager Charlie Dressen, his finest hour may have also been his worst moment when looking back. A native of Decatur, Ill., Dressen was born in 1894. (And, be careful when bringing up Dressen’s birth year. Like so many pro athletes, Dressen apparently
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Ind., Sunday, July 27. Bubba Wallace held off Kyle Larson to win the Brickyard 400. Following in third place was Denny Hamlin, fourth Ryan Preese, and fifth Brad Keselowski. Chase Bristol started on pole. Ross Chastain hit the
Plainfield Central football team ready for redemption
By Bobby Narang The Plainfield Central High School football team is looking for a 180-degree change this season. After the Wildcats finished with a 0-9 record last season, second-year coach Robby Carriger said his players have put the past behind them. Plainfield Central will opens the season at Waukegan Friday,
NIU football opener, Massachusetts college rivalry
By Woodrow Carroll For the Northern Illinois University football program, the 2025 Season will get underway Saturday, Aug. 30 at 2:30 p.m., when the NIU Huskies play host to Holy Cross. With Northern Illinois ticketed to join the Mountain West Conference (football only) next season, one has to wonder what
West Aurora High School wins ‘Big Butts’ linemen’s challenge
West Aurora High’s football linemen won the school’s 2025 “Battle of the Big Butts” competition at West July 10. Showcasing nearly 400 athletes in 79 teams from 25 suburban schools, the 26th annual event took place in and around Ormond Stadium. Mike Runge, event coordinator and West assistant football coach,
Glenbard East’s Michael Nee, talented basketball star
By Bobby Narang Glenbard East High School senior guard, Michael Nee, is making a big name for himself this summer. His team also made some waves in June. Led by Nee and a talented group of seniors, the Glenbard East Rams are aiming to be a team to watch this
Winning streaks in college football: Ohio U., Marshall
By Woodrow Carroll Would you believe that the two major college football programs with the longest active winning streaks as we head into the 2025 Season are Ohio University and Marshall University. And, when we say major college, we are talking about FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams. The Georgia’s, Alabama’s,
Junior golfers 2025 Brooks Tournament Series results
Naperbrook Golf Course hosted a total of 108 youth golfers July 7 at the 2025 Naperville Junior Amateur Championship. This outing is a part of the 2025 Brooks Tournament Series presented by Woody Buick GMC. Youth golfers ages nine to 17 years old were divided into flights based on age
WCC looking for Esports team members
Waubonsee Community College’s Esports team is looking for additional players for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Interested individuals should contact head coach Juan Gonzalez by email (jgonzalez@waubonsee.edu) or phone (630-466-6650). You can also go online to Waubonsee’s Athletics website www.GoChiefs.com, click on the ‘Recruiting’ tab in the upper right corner
MLB Draft Picks 2025 First Round Picks
Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Bremner, RHP;
Washington Nationals: Eli Willits, SS;
Seattle Mariners: Kade Anderson, LHP….
Benet Academy basketball, still strong after State win
By Bobby Narang As the defending Class 4A State champions, the Benet Academy High School boys basketball team experienced a different, but welcome feeling in June. The Benet Redwings, fresh off a thrilling 55-54 victory over Warren in the 4A final for the program’s first State championship in March, played
Illinois 2025 football season outlook promising for 11 wins
By Woodrow Carroll When the University of Illinois opens its 2025 Football Season, playing host to Western Illinois August 29, there are many who feel the Fighting Illini could set a school record for most wins in a season. For good reason! Last season, Illinois finished with a final record
Naperville Summer Slam Tennis July 18
Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Friday, July 18. Registration for the event will close Friday, July 11. Participants will compete in multiple matches in a round-robin format over several hours of play. Youth players aged six to 18 years
Jim “Teck” Teckenbrock, sports voice, WSPY, passes
His name has been known to many throughout the area, specifically in and around Sandwich, Yorkville and his native Plano. His distinctive deep voice probably even more so. Jim “Teck” Teckenbrock, the iconic voice of local sports coverage on WSPY radio over the last three decades, passed away on June