25th annual East-West High School alumni basketball game
East Aurora High School and West Aurora players are in a battle for a rebound in the 25th annual East-West alumni game at East Aurora Friday, April 21.
Girls soccer in gear: Metea Valley, Hinsdale Central lead
By Bobby Narang The girls high school soccer season is reaching a key midpoint of the season. Defending Class 3A State champion Metea Valley is humming along, well on the path toward another State championship behind a group of numerous college-bound players looking to add another milestone to their careers.
Fast starts in MLB may not lead to postseason success
By Woodrow Carroll Fast starts by teams are a part of Major League Baseball (MLB). After beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-1, on the road Sunday, April 16, the Tampa Bay Rays held a 14-2 record. That 14-2 figure was the best in MLB entering this week. In the National
Community sports can be as fulfilling as the pros
Sports largely are ephemeral. Over quickly. That is unless there is a Major League Baseball team with woeful pitching and not many good things going. Then, it is a long season. Other old-timers, especially long-suffering fans of the old Chicago Cubs, may remember a pitcher for the Cubs and the
High School tennis: Lisle vs. Hinsdale South and Nazareth
Caden Carnes of Lisle High School returns a ball in the Hinsdale South double duel Saturday, April 15 with Nazareth and the host in Darien.
Aurora University woman wrestler qualifies for USA U20 World
By Al Benson Aurora University woman wrestler Alexis “Lexi” Janiak qualified for USA Wrestling’s U20 World Team. Janiak, an AU freshman from Plainfield South High School), qualified by winning two matches at USA Wrestling’s U20 World Team trials in Spokane, Wash., Friday through Sunday. Wrestling at 59 KG, Janiak beat
High School Softball: Rosary Catholic High School vs. IC Catholic
On a beautiful 70 degree Spring afternoon at Rosary Catholic High School of Aurora Monday, April 10, a girls softball game is the focus between Rosary and IC Catholic Prep of Elmhurst.
Northern Illinois football Spring focus: Execute better
By Bobby Narang Northern Illinois University head football coach Thomas Hammock has his program at a crossroads. Three years ago, in the shortened coronavirus pandemic season, the Huskies lost all six of their games. Two years ago, the Huskies won five straight games in the middle of the season to
Houston Astros seek repeat World Series championship
By Woodrow Carroll If the Houston Astros come away as World Series champions in 2023, it will end a drought going back to 2000. Not since the New York Yankees made it three straight in World Series championships, 1998-2000, has a team repeated as World Series champions. The Yankees just
Changes in sports occur frequently, positively
Innovation in sports, except for the stubborn. hardcore, traditionalists, is welcome. Something new, often improvement, and, at the least experimentation, are involved. It happens often, every week, even every day. Major League Baseball (MLB) has changed rules on infielders’ positions, the time batters can stand out of the batters box,
College baseball: Aurora University vs. Lakeland University
Aurora University’s Brandon Naylor, 24, swings in the finale of a doubleheader against Lakeland University at Schmid Field in Montgomery Friday, April 7.
College Softball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University’s Isabel Morales 1, advances to third base defended by Marian University’s Mary Jarvi, 14, in game two of a doubleheader at Bedrosian Field in Montgomery Monday.
High School Tennis: Lisle vs. Downers Grove North
Lisle High School junior Ryan Schmidt returns a ball against Downers Grove North Thursday, April 6 at Lisle.
Kyle Larson wins Richmond, Va. 400 NASCAR Cup race
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Toyota Owners 400, Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 2. A good pit stop near the end of the race with 25 laps to go, put Kyle Larson out front where he stayed to win the race. Following in second place was Josh Berry,
Oswego East aim: Build on girls soccer success
By Bobby Narang The Oswego East High School girls soccer team is looking to build following last season’s success. The Wolves want to strike magic again this Spring. Thus far, the Wolves are on the right track. One year ago, the Wolves made soccer program history by winning their first
Both Final Four tournaments offer excitement, Madness
By Woodrow Carroll Both the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament championship games played out last weekend and last Monday, April 3. Each offered plenty of excitement, and, with a plethora of story lines. South Carolina captured the women’s national championship last season with a 64-49 victory over Connecticut in
College baseball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert
Aurora University second baseman Collin Meinert, right, bumps helmets with third baseman Sean Rivera, 21, after hitting a home run during Sunday’s 21-8 win.
High school soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Providence Catholic
Aurora Central Catholic’s Olivia Lujano, 10, moves the ball downfield defended by Providence Catholic’s Abby Martin, 23, Tuesday, March 28.
Playoffs the goals; Beverley helps Bulls’ final push
The playoffs are the goal at nearly every level The Chicago Bulls are on the cusp and through Monday this week has a mathematical chance to be in postseason play. There were three games remaining in the regular season following Tuesday’s game this week in Atlanta. The Bulls were just
College softball: Aurora University vs. Franklin College
Aurora University’s Madelyn Buske pitches in game one of a doubleheader against Franklin College at Bedrosian Park in Montgomery Friday, March 24.