Plano Middle School softball team recognized for improvement
The Plano Middle School softball team was recognized at the September Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board of Education meeting.
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University quarterback Tyler Adkins (17) carries against Concordia Chicago defenders in Saturday, Sept. 28.
High School football: Yorkville vs. Bolingbrook
Yorkville High School quarterback, Jack Beetham, scrambled from Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 27.
College Football: Wheaton vs. Augustana
Wheaton College’s Ben Bonga (15) makes a catch under heavy defense from an Augustana defender Saturday, Sept. 21.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield Central
Yorkville High School’s Joe Freeman, Sr. (7) reaches out to catch an interception in the first quarter against Plainfield Central Friday, Sept. 20.
High School Football: East Aurora vs. Larkin
East Aurora High School’s Fredrick Scott (8) runs the ball against Larkin behind quarterback C.J. Young (3) Friday,
High School Football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Walter Lutheran
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Trey Seifrid (0) races for a first quarter touchdown against Walther Christian Friday, Sept. 20.
College Football: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert College
Aurora University quarterback Tyler Adkins (17) passes under pressure from a St. Norbert College defender Saturday, Sept. 21 in Montgomery.
Hope ahead for flailing White Sox
Excellence in sports is the objective in most reporting, but so is honesty. With six games remaining through Monday, Sept. 23, the Chicago White Sox had tied the 1962 New York for most defeats in a season with 120. The 36-120 White Sox have secured a place in history. The
East Aurora Football Old Timers 79th annual dinner
The East High Football Old Timers Association 79th Annual Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31) Batavia. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will cost $35 per person. The Old Timers Committee will induct the
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