East vs. West alumni basketball game April 11
The 27th annual East Aurora vs. West Aurora alumni basketball game will be Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10 for adults, $8
High school baseball: Lyons, Wheaton Acad., big seasons
By Bobby Narang Lyons High School senior pitcher, Tucker King, is aiming for a big final season. The Cincinnati recruit fine-tuned his mechanics during the offseason to put himself in a position to lead the Lions’ pitching staff this season. As a junior, King finished with a 7-2 record with
Collegiate basketball end game; recalling the past
By Woodrow Carroll With a 65-63 victory over Houston in the title game, the Florida Gators laid claim to the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. The title is third for the Gators, who captured back-to-back crowns in 2006 and 2007. For the Houston Cougars, it was another close, but, no
College Basketball NCAA Men’s Division I tournament champions
2025: Florida 65, Houston 632024: UConn 75, Purdue 602023: UConn 76, San Diego State 592022: Kansas 72, North Carolina 692021: Baylor 86, Gonzaga 702020: Canceled due to COVID 192019: Virginia 85, Texas Tech 77, ot2018: Villanova 79, Michigan 622017: North Carolina 71, Gonzaga 652016: Villanova 77, North Carolina 742015: Duke
College softball: Aurora University vs. Dominican University
Aurora University’s Stephani DeBise eyes a pitch in game one of a doubleheader against Dominican University Sunday, April 6.
College Basketball NCAA Women’s Division I tournament champions
2025: Connecticut 82, South Carolina 592024: South Carolina, 87, Iowa 752023: LSU 102, Iowa 852022: South Carolina 64, UConn 492021: Stanford 54, Arizona 532020: Canceled due to Covid 192019: Baylor 82, Notre Dame 812018: Notre Dame 61, Mississippi St. 582017: South Carolina 67, Mississippi St. 552016: Connecticut 82, Syracuse 512015:
Big changes in Nazareth baseball, looking strong
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School’s baseball is under a big changeover this spring. The Roadrunners are aiming for another big season after a strong run over the last several seasons. The Roadrunners have one of the best teams in the State in recent seasons, finishing with a 37-1
March Madness’ mighty Final Four, no Cinderella story
By Woodrow Carroll You could see it coming as soon as the 2025 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament field was set. Basically, there were going to be few upsets and surprises along the way. Still, the favorites, and we are talking about the heavy favorites in this case, ended up reaching
NASCAR: Hamlin wins Cook Out 400 in Virginia
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Cook Out 400, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 30. Pole position was set by Christopher Bell and following was Chase Elliott. Driver for Penski, and last year’s NASCAR champion, Joe Logano, spun out with 78 laps to go in the final stage. That
College softball: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin Lutheran College
Aurora University’s, Katelyn Serafin (8), throws against Wisconsin Lutheran College Saturday.
Women’s Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Olivia Dahlberg (6) drives against Beloit College defenders Saturday, March 29.
High school baseball teams swinging for big seasons
By Bobby Narang The high school basketball season closed with a memorable finish, so as the calendar turns, the spring season will feature the start of the baseball season. Several local teams are aiming for a big season. Hinsdale Central is looking to make some noise in the West Suburban
March Madness Sweet 16: Familiar teams with history
By Woodrow Carroll After one week of action, the 2025 Men’s NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament has been reduced from a grand total of 68 entrants to, what many refer to as, the Sweet 16. And, when you take a good look at the teams still in the running, you will
Benet Academy boys basketball team win Class 4A state
By Bobby Narang Champaign – The Benet Academy High School boys basketball team is finally on top of the mountain. Since Gene Heidkamp took over the program, after a three-year run at Nazareth Academy, in 2008-2009, the Benet Redhawks turned into one of the best programs in the state. After
Basketball champions in 1963, college and high school
By Woodrow Carroll It’s a week that sports fans especially relish. And, we are talking about the first week of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. A total of 68 teams have earned a spot in this season’s men’s tournament. From the time the first men’s final took place in 1939,
College softball: Aurora University vs. Alma
Aurora University softball player, Carly Clemens, hits a double against visiting Alma College in game one of a doubleheader Saturday, March 15.