College basketball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert College
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots over St. Norbert College’s Garrettt Grzesk (41) at Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18
Third wave of high school basketball tournaments
By Bobby Narang The third wave of high school basketball tournaments is set to kick off in the coming days. Two weeks after the change of the calendar year, several local teams embark on another round of highly-competitive tournaments, including several one-day shootouts. On the boys side, the Wheaton Warrenville
High school boys basketball schedule Jan. 16-20; results January 9-13
Thursday, Jan. 16Upstate Eight EastWest Chicago at Glenbard East, 7Upstate Eight WestEast Aurora at Bartlett, 7:30South Elgin at Elgin, 7Non-conferenceAlden-Hebron at IMSA, 7Fenton at Larkin, 7North Boone at Aurora Central, 7:30Wheaton Academy vs. St. Francis, at NOW Arena, 7:30 Friday, Jan. 17Chicago Catholic League WhiteIC Catholic at St. Francis, 7Montini
High School Basketball: West Aurora vs. Elgin
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Edwards (3) shoots over Elgin’s Adrian Jackson (33) Tuesday, Jan. 8.
IHSA announces NFHS coaches of the year
As a part of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coach of the Year program, the IHSA administrative staff annually honors individuals as NFHS Coaches of the Year in their respective sports. Coaches of the Year are selected based on the results of the previous school year,
West Aurora announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
West Aurora High School is proud to announce the newest members of its Athletic Hall of Fame. These exceptional individuals have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic legacy. The 2025 inductees are: Shannon (Brooks) Rutherford; Lauren (Henry) Cahill; Don Landgraf; Austin Real; and Josh Zinzer. These remarkable alumni will
North Central College wins third Stagg Bowl
Turning away a game effort with a relentless run of second-half play, the North Central College football team made its unbeaten run complete at Shell Energy Stadium Sunday. The Cardinals lifted their third NCAA Division III National Championship trophy in five seasons with a 41-25 defeat of the University of
Aurora Christian’s Ethan Hampton, impressive at NIU
By Bobby Narang Former Aurora Christian High School star quarterback, Ethan Hampton, made headlines for the second time this season. After leading Northern Illinois University to an thrilling upset victory over Notre Dame in September, Hampton shocked several people in the college football world by transferring to Illinois in late
Rich history in college football bowl games
By Woodrow Carroll A quick glance at the four teams left in the hunt for college football’s National Championship quickly tells us we are certainly looking at the game’s blue bloods. Each of the final four teams left in the running, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Texas, has
High school boys basketball schedule January 9-13; results January 2-6
Thursday, Jan. 9Chicago Catholic League crossoverLeo at St. Francis, 7:30Non-conferenceIslamic Foundation at Yorkville Christian, 7 Friday, Jan. 10Chicago Catholic League BlueBrother Rice at De La Salle, 6:30DePaul at Loyola, 6:30Mount Carmel at St. Ignatius, 7Chicago Catholic League WhiteIC Catholic at Providence, 7Marmion at Aurora Central, 7St. Francis at Montini, 7DuKaneBatavia
High School basketball: Joliet Catholic vs. Immaculate Conception
Joliet Catholic High School’s Max Lewis (24) looks to pass, guarded by Immaculate Conception’s Justin Hall (3) in the Jeremy Izzo Shootout first round at Aurora Central Catholic Saturday, Jan. 4.
High School basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Nazareth Academy
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22), left, and Ben Bohr (15), defend against Nazareth Academy’s Rasim Johnson (12) in the final game of Aurora Central Jeremy Izzo Shootout in Aurora Saturday, Jan. 4.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Monmouth College
Aurora University’s, Joevonn McCottry, drives to the basket defended by Monmouth College’s Jordan Hill Monday, Jan. 6.
Once upon a bowl game: Illinois bowl games, now and then
By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois football program won their 10th game of the 2024 season, by defeating South Carolina, 21-17 at the Citrus Bowl, December 31. With it’s 10 victories, the 2024 Illinois team was the fifth in program history and joins the 1902, 1983, 1989, and 2001
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