Friday, Sept. 12Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at St. Edward, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian 7:15 p.m.DuKaneGeneva at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at Batavia, 7 p.m.Lake Park at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Wheaton Warrenville South at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at
Saturday, Sept. 13Western Michigan at Illinois, 6 p.m., FS1Oregon at Northwestern, 11 a.m., FOXNotre Dame at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m., NBCAurora University at Mount St. Joseph University, 1 p.m.University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh at North Central College, 1 p.m.Valparaiso at Western Illinois, 6 p.m., ESPN+Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m., ESPN+Loras
Aurora University wide receiver Lucious Dones (6) runs the ball upfield against Wisconsin-Platteville September 6.
The East High Football Old Timers Association 80th Annual Dinner will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia Eve of the East Aurora vs. West Football game. Help us make this a very special evening and celebrate 80 years of this unique
Aurora University’s Max Crawford (2) and Walter Delapaz (6) are in a battle with North Park University’s Viktor Johnson (51) September 3.
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo (16), runs for yards against Chicago St. Patrick defenders Friday, Aug. 29.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Younie (6) tackles a Hinsdale Central ball carrier Friday, Aug. 29.
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School senior quarterback Owen Lansu’s legacy is still unfinished. One game into the season, Lansu is adding to his legacy with a hard fought 11-8 win over Morgan Park. A three-year starter, Lansu has already put his name among the best players in
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C., Sunday, Aug. 31. It was the 75th anniversary of Cook Out Southern 500 and last year’s winner, and this year’s, was Chase Briscoe. Following in second was Tyler Reddick, Eric Jones in third, John H Nemechek
Friday, Sept. 5Fox Valley*Cary-Grove at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Prairie Ridge, 7 p.m.Dundee-Crown at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceBatavia at South Elgin, 7 p.m.Benet Academy at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.Chicago Christ the King at Aurora Cen. Cath., 6 p.m.Chicago Crane at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Chicago
Friday, Sept. 5Western Illinois at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m., BTNNorthern Illinois at Maryland, 6:30 p.m., BTN Saturday, Sept. 6Illinois at Duke, 11 a.m., ABC or ESPNUniversity of Wisconsin Platteville at Aurora University, 1 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Indiana State, noonMoorehead State at Illinois State, 6 p.m., ESPN+Buena Vista at Benedictine, 1 p.m.Wheaton
Aurora University defender Ellie Krueger (27) chases a ball in the season opener against Wheaton College Saturday, Aug. 30.
By Bobby Narang The West Suburban Silver Division is shaping up to be filled with a number of strong high school football teams this season. At the top of the list is Lyons. The Lyons Lions are coming off an historic 2024 season, especially for a program with deep ties
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Editor’s note: The dates for the games were improperly listed. The dates have now been corrected. We apologize for the error. Friday, Aug. 29Fox ValleyMcHenry at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Prairie Ridge at Care Grove, 7 p.m.Huntley at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Burlington Central at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Hampshire,
By Woodrow Carroll With Northern Illinois University ticketed to join the Mountain West Conference next season, the Huskies will kick off its final run as a member of the MAC (Mid-American Conference) Saturday, Aug. 30 at 2:30 p.m. when they play host to Holy Cross. The Holy Cross Crusaders call
By Bobby Narang York High School senior Hunter Stepanich is looking to end his prep career on a memorable note. Stepanich is aiming to make a noise in all three of his sports, starting with football this fall, to basketball in the winter to volleyball in the spring. The 6-foot-7,
