By Bobby Narang – Aurora Christian High School junior Noah Villarreal was ready to turn the page on the wrestling season. Minutes after Lena-Winslow ended the Eagles’ season with a resounding 44-20 defeat in the Class 1A dual-team State wrestling meet championship Saturday in Bloomington at the Grossinger Motors Arena,
IMSA’s Alej Curtis, 50, and Kaneland High School’s Will Cushman, 15, become entangled on their way to a loose ball Monday at the IMSA Class 3A Regional boys basketball tournament. Kaneland won, 69-62, in overtime on the first day of 3A/4A regional tournament games. Al Benson/The Voice
Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball has been around for more than 100 years. Membership has fluctuated greatly. A conference champion never has had six or more defeats: At least until last weekend. Drake University and Loyola Chicago, came into last weekend’s games leading the Missouri Valley race, each with a
Max Vickers of Aurora University drives to the basket in a 73-70 victory over visiting Edgewood University Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament. Aurora won the tournament to advance to an NCAA Division III tournament game at Augustana Friday. Vickers scored 31
March Madness has struck Division III men’s college basketball, and high school boys and girls basketball. Division I NCAA basketball berths will be announced Sunday, March 17. The Original March Madness, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) since 1943, has determined girls champions in Class 1A and 2A. The final
Schedule Friday, March 1 IHSA State tournament Class 1A, 2A Sectional championships Class 3A, 4A Regional championships Results Monday, Feb. 25 IHSA State Tournament Class 3A Wheaton Academy Regional Sycamore 60, Aurora Central 50 IMSA Regional Kaneland 69, IMSA 62, ot IHSA Tournament Class 4A Metea Valley Regional Hinsdale Central
Cole Gregorio, 33, a 6-3 senior from Waubonsie Valley High School grabs a rebound and receives resistance from an East Aurora opponent Saturday in the DuPage Valley/Upstate Eight three-game competition at East Aurora. Waubonsie Valley won, 64-42. Carter Crane/The Voice
By Bobby Narang – Montini Catholic High School head wrestling coach Israel Martinez was a happy man Saturday night. One week after five wrestlers won sectional championships, the Montini wrestling team added more hardware. The Broncos, who won the Class 3A team State championship last season, added three first-place Class
Metea Valley High School’s Ethan Helwig, 15, finds initial defense from West Aurora junior Kenin Balfour at East Aurora Saturday. West Aurora won, 85-66. Carter Crane/The Voice
By Woodrow Carroll – After opening Mid-American Conference (MAC) play early in January with two road victories, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team appeared to be headed in the right direction. Long troubled by road games in the MAC, victories at Ohio and Miami Ohio were a sign of
By John Schutt – NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 17. With a wreck-infested third stage, Joe Gibbs driver Denny Hamlin pulled off his second Daytona 500 victory and held off teammate Kyle Busch, who took second place. In third place was Erik
On the eve of March Madness for high schools in boys basketball, Geneva High School carries a favorite’s mantle. The Vikings, 27-1, will play in the Metea Valley Regional next week, a part of the Bartlett Sectional as the No. 1 seed. Teamwork, poise, and consistency have followed the Vikings
Five East Aurora members were inducted into East Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Feb. 8. From left are Larry Ramsey, Class of 1985; Aaron McGhee, Class of 1997; Shari Mau, Class of 1994; Bob Christensen, Class of 1986; and Leo Schlee, class of 1971. Bob Christensen earned two varsity
Oswego High School Saturday, Feb. 16 inducted its newest members of the OHS Athletic Hall of Fame. It took place immediately following the sophomore boys basketball game against Joliet Central. All Athletic Hall of Fame members welcomed the newest members. Athletes inducted: Dick Schwanz, Class of 1961; Jeff (Mike) Sheedy,
Schedule Thursday, Feb. 21 Fox Valley* Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, 7 Dundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7 Southwest Prairie Joliet West at Joliet Central, 5:30 Oswego at Plainfield South, 6:30 Oswego East at Minooka, 6:30 Plainfield N. at Plainfield East, 6:30 Non-conference Evergreen Park at IMSA, 7 Ihsa State Tournament Class
West Aurora High School 2019 Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 9, inductees include, from left Evan Parr, from the town in Illinois of Virginia, Class of 2001, swim team athlete; Jonna Schwartz, Clancy, Mont., Class of 2002, tennis; Megan Brooks Leadbetter, Aurora, Class of 2003, tennis and softball; and
Marmion Academy inducts five new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Feb. 8. From left, Anthony Tinerella 1984, head of school and principal; Mike McLean and Kristine McLean, father and wife of Tom McLean 1984; Nico Jimenez 2010; Graham Glasgow 2011; Ryan Glasgow 2012; coach Kevin O’Connor; abbot
Ty Carlson, Aurora University basketball senior, Elburn, Kaneland High School, second from left, among five Aurora University seniors receive honors prior to the last regular season home game at Lancaster Court Saturday, Feb. 9. Other seniors saluted include Marquis Howard, Aurora, West Aurora High School; Max Vickers, Streator; Brandon James,
