Big changes for York High School football program
By Bobby Narang New quarterback. New No. 1 running back. And a new coach. But the York High School football team, which had historic success under the direction of Mike Fitzgerald, is still humming along despite massive changes in the offseason. First off, the Dukes welcomed a new starting quarterback
NIU on bye, Illinois 3-0, Northwestern vs. Wash.
By Woodrow Carroll After suffering a shocking upset at the hands of Northern Illinois University, there was a feeling that Notre Dame would be fired up when they played Purdue last Saturday at Purdue. It was true! Notre Dame (2-1) won, 66-7, and were up 42-0 at halftime. Historical note!
College football: Aurora University vs. North Central College
Aurora University quarterback (17) looks for a receiver against North Central College Saturday, Sept. 14.
Kane County Cougars in championship
Kane County Cougar Todd Lott hits a bloop in the fourth inning, to allow Cornelius Randolph to score the lone run of the game Sunday against Winnipeg Goldeyes in The Miles Wolff Cup Final.
High School football: Aurora Christian vs. Chicago Crane
Aurora Christian High School’s Chris Fielding (3) runs the ball against Chicago Crane Friday.
Northern Illinois football team ranked No. 25
By Bobby Narang Twenty-one years after winning at Alabama, the Northern Illinois football team made national headlines again last Saturday. The Huskies, who were picked to finish in the middle of the Mid-American Conference West Division by several national publications, pulled off a shocking 16-14 win over No. 5-ranked Notre
Northern Illinois defeats Notre Dame, Illinois undefeated
By Woodrow Carroll Due to a bye week, the Northern Illinois football program will have an extra week to savor their 16-14 monster upset of Notre Dame last Saturday in South Bend. The next game for Northern Illinois will be at home Saturday, Sept. 21 against Buffalo, a Mid-American Conference
Good starts to our teams offer high hopes
We are consumed with the start of the football season, Chicago Bears, big college football games, including Northern Illinois’ huge upset victory at Notre Dame. The 2-0 starts by Northern Illinois and Illinois. High school football has played two games on the way to playoffs. However, the Major League Baseball
College soccer: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Aurora University’s Eric Anderson (30) battles Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Sean Redmond (2) Sunday.
High School Flag Football: Rosary vs. St. Francis
Rosary High School’s Tillie Karner (24) runs the ball against St. Francis defenders in the season-opener girls’ flag football game Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Aurora.
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Proviso East
West Aurora High School’s Jordan Martino (20) celebrates a touchdown off of a fumble recovery Friday, Aug. 30 against Proviso East.
High School Football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. St. Edward
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Kyle Stanislo, 11, carries the ball Friday, Aug. 30 against St. Edward.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield South
Yorkville High School’s Kaden Kramer runs against tough opposition from Plainfield South Friday, Aug. 30.
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace wins The Cook Out Southern 500
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, The Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington, S.C., Darlington Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 1. Bubba Wallace won the pole, but in the end Chase Briscoe held off Kyle Busch to win his first race of the season! In third place was Chris Bell, Kyle Larson in
Sports in cinema, Notre Dame football’s first four
By Woodrow Carroll Does it bother you to contemplate the thought of a nice (ostensibly) Irish girl shooting a former Notre Dame Fighting Irish football star in the back. Well it should. Before we continue much further, be advised that tongue in cheek will be at play in this article,
High school fall sports season starts, boys soccer focus
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School Association 2024-2025 calendar season kicks off this week with the start of several sports. Boys soccer, in particular, is a sport to watch this fall after an exciting 2023 season in which New Trier captured the Class 3A State champion with an impressive