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
Nazareth’s Fauske, amongst top baseball players in nation
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School senior outfielder Jaden Fauske is one of the top baseball players in the country. Despite committing to Louisville before he began his freshman season, Fauske said he wanted to make a name for himself on the national level. After a prolific sophomore season,
NIU football on the horizon, past seasons in review
By Woodrow Carroll With the college football season rapidly headed in our direction, we might try to get a grip on what is in store for the Northern Illinois football program in 2025. The coming season will see the Huskies in their final go around in the Mid-American Conference, before
Benet Academy’s magical baseball season reaches State
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy High School’s magical baseball season was filled with highlight moments. The Benet Redwings (27-13) made a shocking run to the Class 3A State championship game, losing 8-5 to St. Laurence in Joliet earlier this month. Quinn Rooney’s strong hitting helped his team get to the
Chris Sale, strong pitching with Braves, future HOF?
By Woodrow Carroll Although his career may still have a number of years to run, and at this time he is 36, Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has hit a bump in the road just when 2025 started to look very promising after a slow start. June 18, Sale pitched
Battle of the Big Butts, lineman challenge July 10
West Aurora High School’s football program has announced its 25th annual “Battle of the Big Butts” competition for area high school linemen at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at West Aurora High School Football Stadium, 1244 Plum Street, Aurora. Mike Runge, West Aurora assistant football coach and Big Butts coordinator,
Oswego High School softball team wins Class 4A State championship
Oswego High School softball team celebrates winning the Class 4A IHSA State championship Saturday, June 14 against Barrington.
Barrington vs. Oswego, Class 4A softball championship
By Bobby Narang Barrington High School veteran coach, Perry Peterson, did the math before Saturday’s game. The Hall of Fame coach was seeking his first State title in his illustrious career. Barrington and Oswego were slated to battle in the Class 4A State championship softball game at Louisville Slugger Sports
Little Ten Conference: 2025 softball all-conference team
The Little Ten Conference softball coaches have selected the following players for All-Conference recognition for the 2025 season. *Denotes an unanimous selection Serena (9-1) *RayElle Brennan (Sr…C/3B/SS), Four-Time Selection, third time unanimous *Jenna Setchell (Sr…SS/P), third-time unanimous selection *Maddie Glade (Sr…P/1B), repeat unanimous selection *Lanee Cole (Sr…2B) Brynley Glade (So…OF)
AU students at Athletic Trainers’ Convention
For the first time in Aurora University history, athletic training students will compete at the annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention June 26 in Orlando, Fla.. Jacob Perez, Shane Krummick , Christina Roszkowski, and Bethany Koman qualified for the national competition by taking home first place at the Great Lakes
Cubs game bus trip July 30, AARTA fundraiser
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will host a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game July 30 in Milwaukee. The outing will raise funds for Aurora Lions Club free vision exams and eyeglasses for local youth said Dick Schindel, outing coordinator and Lions past
O’Fallon, Naperville North battle in girls Class 3A soccer
By Bobby Narang In fitting fashion, the final soccer game of the 2024-2025 season required some additional time. O’Fallon High School and Naperville North were in a battle in the Class 3A girls State championship game at North Central College Saturday, June 7. O’Fallon relied on a reliable and veteran