Yorkville, Oswego East, succeed at State track
By Bobby Narang The boys high school State track and field meet turned out to a be a memorable, but strange. Friday, the State meet was delayed three-plus hours due to lightning, and not finishing until close to midnight. The three-day meet was filled with unwanted spectators who turned out
Joliet reflects long history of baseball
By Woodrow Carroll The city of Joliet has a long history of minor league baseball. True, the Major League Baseball product in Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox probably is foremost in the minds of most Will County residents. Still, pro teams at different levels have made their marks in
High school Spring sports champions at hand
Both the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, are flailing in a six-month 162-game schedule and each is not a sprint. Endurance is the watch word. •Given the end of the school year at hand, school sports likely should be addressed. Boys volleyball has gained predominance is recent years within
High school State track and field meet 2024
Ryan Anderson, senior, Marmion Academy, second place Class 2A
Janicki, Warwick, Downers Grove North hit machines
By Bobby Narang Starting in the Fall with the football team, Downers Grove North High School athletics has been on a roll during the 2023-2024 season. In nearly every sport – boys and girls – the Trojans have put together a special season. So why should baseball be any different?
New season: Optimism for ‘24 Bears schedule
Spring sports offer as much variety as we will have all year in the high school through college and professional levels. High schools and colleges bring Spring tournaments to determine conference champions from high-level conferences through junior colleges. Some of the tournaments are made for television with good play and
Aurora City Council honors Warriors Hockey Club
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented honors to the Warriors Hockey Club at the May 14 Aurora City Council meeting. The Warriors Hockey Club with students from Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School ice hockey team of Aurora claimed their fourth Illinois State high
Wheaton North softball leads DuKane race
By Bobby Narang The Wheaton North High School softball team is on a roll. The Falcons picked an ideal time to start a hot streak – late in the regular season. By winning their sixth straight game Monday, May 13 against Glenbard North, the Falcons are on track to win
The 1946 Red Sox, 1984 Tigers, start fast
By Woodrow Carroll Last season for the Chicago White Sox, was a less than a positively memorable campaign. No, the White Sox were not expected to make a strong run for the World Series championship in 2023, but, a winning team was certainly not out of the question. Instead, the
Spring well in the air for Cubs’, Brewers’, charge
In the Spring, The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox are on a mission. Their missions are a different approach this season. The Cubs have been at the top of this season’s National League Central Division race with their northern brethren, the Milwaukee Brewers. They are likely on the
Tickets remain for Aurora Lions Club baseball trip
Aurora Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game June 2 in Milwaukee. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission, and potluck tailgate party. The outing is a “Kids Need Glasses” fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club. The event
Summer dates set at Arranmore Farm and Polo
Arranmore Farm and Polo Club announced its Summer schedule for matches at its Oswego field. The public is invited. Matches are played on the Club’s international field at 34 Rance Road in Oswego. The dates are: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Nazareth Academy, Downers Grove North, stellar baseball teams
By Bobby Narang The high school baseball season is rounding into the final week of the regular season. Two-time defending Class 3A State champion Nazareth Academy is one of the leading teams in the State. Blessed with a lineup full of college-level players, along with a stellar pitching staff, the
Sox, Cubs, a success more than 100 years ago
By Woodrow Carroll It is enjoyable to take a look at the best regular-season records in Major League Baseball, then check to see how well the teams did in the postseason. Memorable as these regular-season campaigns may have been, ultimate success is in championships aka a World Series trophies. Both
Good and bad Cubs, Sox; high schools heat up
The Chicago Cubs are on a run to stay in competition for a playoff berth. Through Monday this week, the Cubs’ record was 21-15, a percentage of .583. That winning percentage will keep the team right at the top of the National League Central Division with the Milwaukee Brewers. The
Women’s Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Caitlin Cron (19) moves the ball against Beloit College’s Johanna McNair (16) in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference championship tournament Saturday, May 4.