High School football playoffs: Oswego vs. Waubonsie Valley
Oswego High School’s, Dekker Zelensek, runs the ball against Waubonsie Valley Friday, Nov. 1.
Select high school football playoffs: Second round schedule; first round results
ScheduleClass 8AGame 17: #1 Lincoln-Way East at #17 Minooka, Fri., Nov. 8, 6 p.m.Game 18: #9 Stevenson at #8 Glenbard East, Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m.Game 19: #4 West Aurora at #20 Maine South, Sat., Nov. 9, 1 p.m.Game 20: #12 Loyola Academy at #5 Chicago Marist, Sat., Nov. 9,
Little Ten soccer coaches’ all-conference soccer team
The Little Ten Conference soccer coaches have recognized the following players as all-conference selections for the 2024 season.*Unanimous selectionSomonauk-Leland-Newark Coop*Jackson Brockway (Jr…D)Silas Johnson (Sr…D)Austin Todd (Sr…F)Tristan Garcia (So…D)Hinckley-Big Rock*Alex Casanas (Jr…GK)*Jacob Orin (Jr…D)*Sawyer Smith (Jr…MF/F)Luke Badal (Jr…D)Indian Creek*Tyler Bogle (Sr…F)—Repeat Unanimous SelectionJacob Coulter (Sr…GK)—Repeat SelectionCayden Gaston (Sr…D)Isaac Willis (So…D)IMSA*Axel Aguilar
IHSA football playoff select first round matchups
By Bobby Narang As the calendar flips to November and the Halloween celebrations die down, the Illinois High School Association football playoffs start to take focus. It’s a great time of the season for football fans in the state, especially in the eight-class system which combines public and private schools.
Illinois, next four games look promising
By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois may belong in the Top 25 of the various collegiate football polls. What Oregon proved last Saturday, was that the Illini are not worthy of inclusion in the Top 10, of any of the polls. Oregon defeated visiting Illinois, 38-9, in what was
High School Football: Yorkville High School vs. Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s, T.J. Harland (28), runs through tough defense from Plainfield North Friday, Oct. 25.
NASCAR: Reddick wins Straight Talk Wireless 400
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Straight Talk Wireless 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 27. Wow! What a finish! On the last lap of the race, Denny Hamlin was in the lead until Ryan Blaney passed him. But in the final turn, pole-sitter Tyler Reddick passed Blaney for
Select high school football playoffs schedule first round
Class 8AGame 1: Niles West at Lincoln-Way East, Fri., Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.Game 2: Minooka at Chicago Taft, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 3: Chicago Curie at Glenbard East, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 4: Sandburg at Stevenson, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 5: Huntley at West Aurora, Fri., Nov.
College Football: Aurora University vs. Rockford University
Aurora University wide receiver Ty Pruett (6) and Ta’vion Geanes (3) celebrate Pruett’s first-quarter touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 19.
50th Little Ten volleyball tournament
The 50th Little Ten Conference volleyball tournament took place at Newark High School. Results are: Championship: Newark defeat Hinckley-Big Rock, 25-16, 25-15 3rd place: Indian Creek defeated Hiawatha, 25-18, 25-21 Consolation: Somonauk defeated IMSA, 25-10, 25-21 Newark’s championship is their eighth straight victory. Newark has won the tournament 27 times
Nazareth Academy football team excels, defeats Benet
By Bobby Narang A new season often brings different results. In the case of Nazareth Academy’s football team, the 2024 season is a return to normalcy. After having to scratch and claw their way, after a slow start, to earn a playoff berth last season, the Nazareth Roadrunners are back
Illinois shines against Michigan; NIU, Northwestern, dull
By Woodrow Carroll Illinois’ three major college football programs, Illinois, Northwestern and Northern Illinois, all showed a decided lack of offensive punch last Saturday. Combined the three teams scored only 30 points. Fortunately, Illinois had 21 of those points and, along with a stout defense, the Fighting Illini came away
High School football: Yorkville High School vs. Oswego
Yorkville High School’s Eli Walton, runs for yards against Oswego Friday, Oct. 11.
Oswego HS boys soccer success, next regional championship
By Bobby Narang Oswego East High School had the ideal opponent lined up for a memorable day. Oswego East boys soccer coach Steve Szymanski said he likes to make senior day “as special as possible.” The veteran coach scheduled Senior Day against top-ranked Naperville North. The Huskies are the elite
Three big college victories: NIU, Northwestern, Illinois
By Woodrow Carroll It was a rare weekend for the state of Illinois’ major college football programs when Northwestern, Northern Illinois, and Illinois each recorded victories last Friday and Saturday. And for a bonus the Chicago Bears won. What is going on? The Northwestern Wildcats (3-3 and 1-2) got things
Bears generate early excitement
The Chicago Bears are the new team in town. Led by top quality young players in key positions who expressed an interest in leadership roles early this year, the Bears have started with a 4-2 record and makes the playoffs a real achievable goal. Is there a limit to the
Little Ten soccer tournament, Indian Creek champs
The 43rd Little Ten Conference soccer tournament wrapped Thursday, Oct. 10 at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. Championship: Indian Creek defeated Somonauk-Leland-Newark Coop, 3-2 (OT/PKs) Third Place: DePue-Hall Coop defeated IMSA, 2-0 Consolation: Hinckley-Big Rock defeated Serena, 4-1 It was the fifth time overall, and the first time since 2005, the