Category: Sports

Three Ammenhausers compete in State track and field

By Steve Groth Jim Ammenhauser and I have been photographing the State track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston for The Voice the past six years. Jimbo’s three children, Riley, James, and Lauren, have been State qualifiers in the triple jump in that time. We have photographed...

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US Women’s Open Golf Champions

2024 Yuka Saso, 2762023 Allisen Corpuz, 2792022 Minjee Lee, 2712021 Yuka Saso, 2802020 A Lim Kim, 2812019 Jeongeun Lee, 2782018 Ariya Jutanugarn, 2772016 Brittany Lang, 2822015 In Gee Chun, 2722014 Michelle Wie, 2782013 Inbee Park, 2802012 Na Yeon Choi, 2812011 So Yeon Ryu, 2812010 Paula Creamer, 2812009 Eun-Hee Ji, 2842008...

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Chicago Bears Schedule

Pre seasonThu, Aug. 1, at Houston, 7 p.m., ABCSat, Aug. 10, at Buffalo, noon, FOXSat, Aug. 17, vs. Cincinnati, noon, FOXThu, Aug. 22, at Kansas City, 7 p.m., FOX Regular SeasonSun, Sept. 8, vs. Tennessee, noon, FOXSun, Sept. 15, at Houston, 7:20 p.m., NBCSun, Sept. 22, at Indianapolis, noon, CBSSun,...

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Salute to youngsters who begin the competition

Sports reflects competition at all levels and age groups, elite, professional, to youngsters, the latter to include T-ball and first stages of organized ball. Sports for youngsters should be fun. The Aurora Boys Baseball Hall of Fame will induct four adults who were among the elite in earlier years. The...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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