High school basketball 50th Jack Tosh Holiday Classic
By Bobby Narang The 50th Annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic tips off Thursday, Dec. 26 at York High School. The annual high school basketball tournament is one of the highlights of the basketball season because of the depth and diversity of the well-rounded tournament. York coach Mike Dunn said the
High School basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. St. Ignatius
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Miguel Vazquez (32) drives to the basket against St. Ignatius Friday, Dec. 20.
Illinois native, NASCAR legend Fred Lorenzen dies
By John Schutt NASCAR legend, Fred Lorenzen, died last week, near where he grew up in Elmhurst, Ill. at age 89. Fred was the only stock car driver who won The USAC season Championship and the NASCAR Season Championship. Fred was also a local Champion many times racing at Ohare
College football overview, Northern Illinois’ success
By Woodrow Carroll The ranks of the upper echelon of college football presently numbers 134 programs. Those football programs, in theory, could win a National Championship. Those are the schools found in the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) category. Of course, we all know that in reality only a select handful
College wrestling: Aurora University vs. Eureka
Aurora University’s Makayla Howard, top, defeats Eureka’s Parker Danfis with a technical fall during a dual meet at Aurora December 18.
Nazareth Academy’s Kaminski, looks back at H.S. career
By Bobby Narang High school senior linebacker, Gabe Kaminski, left a lasting legacy at Nazareth Academy. The Nazareth Roadrunners, coached by Tim Racki, have produced a large number of talented players, including NFL players J.J. McCarthy and Julian Love. Kaminski, a three-star recruit, put his name among the best to
College football history, Illinois, NIU upcoming bowls
By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois has a rich football history going back to 1890. That initial season saw the Fighting Illini finish with a 1-2 record when Illinois split two games with Illinois Wesleyan along with a loss to Purdue. Coaches came and went those early years in
Fourth straight championship for College of DuPage
The College of DuPage team celebrates its victory in the Red Grange Bowl, over Louisburg, to earn its fourth straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division (NJCAA) Division III championship.
Girls high school Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase
By Bobby Narang The Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase was the first premier event for the girls high school basketball season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event, at Fremd High School, was named after the former coach who passed away earlier this season following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Yates, the
College football playoffs and bowls on tap
By Woodrow Carroll There are 134 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams at the present time, seeking gridiron glory. Collegiate glory in the form of a National Championship that went the way of the Michigan Wolverines last season. Twelve regular-season games are the usual number of scheduled contests for the FBS
Aurora University to add women’s flag football for 2026
Aurora University and the Spartan Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s flag football as the 25th varsity sport in spring 2026. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach will begin immediately. “We are thrilled to build on Aurora University’s tradition of supporting women’s sports with the addition
Post season college football schedules Dec. 14 – Jan. 20, 2025
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) select bowl games Saturday, Dec. 14Celebration Bowl, 11 a.m., ABC, Atlanta, Ga., South Carolina State vs. Jackson State,Salute to Veterans Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Montgomery, Ala., South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Tuesday, Dec. 17Frisco Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Frisco, Texas, No. 25 Memphis vs. West Virginia
High School Basketball: West Aurora vs. Bartlett
West Aurora High School’s Abe Martinez (21) drives the baseline defended by Bartlett’s Keegan Taylor (3) Friday, Dec. 6.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Wisconsin
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots for two of his 15 points against Concordia Wisconsin Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Third straight state championship: Nazareth Academy wins IHSA Class 5A state championship
By Bobby Narang Three-peat. Check. One for the thumb, covered? Check. Entering Saturday’s Class 5A State championship game, Nazareth Academy had a lot of bullet points to check off with a big victory. In a battle of familiar State powerhouses, Nazareth pulled out a thrilling 29-27 victory over Joliet Catholic
High school boys basketball schedule Dec. 5-9; results Dec. 2-Nov. 29
Thursday, Dec. 5Non-conferenceIslamic Foundation at Mooseheart, 7:30Montini at Willowbrook, 6Yorkville Christian at Lombard CPSA, 7 Friday, Dec. 6Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at St. Francis de Sales, 7Marmion at IC Catholic, 7St. Francis at Providence-St. Mel, 7DuKaneGeneva at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7Glenbard North at St. Charles East, 7Lake Park at Batavia, 7Wheaton