High School soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Serena
Aurora Central Catholic’s Elijah Hartford, 18, leads a Serena defender Thursday, Aug. 26.
High school football on eve of historic journey
By Bobby Narang The 2021 high school football season is set to be another historic journey into the unknown. After the coronavirus pandemic pushed the 2020 season into Spring this year, and shortened the regular season to six games without a playoffs, the upcoming season is already bringing another set
Illinois, Nebraska, head football coaches: Instant pressure
By Woodrow Carroll There are 130 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams. FBS refers to the heavy hitters playing collegiate football. In theory, any one of those 130 programs could win the national championship. The reality of the situation is a bit different. What are the odds that this season’s national
Surprise Blaney, Allmendinger, Larson, capture Cup races
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 22. A surprise Ford vehicle came from nowhere with Ryan Blaney driving to win his second Cup race ahead of William Byron and Kyle Larson, who led much of the race. Following in fourth
Old memories fade, new hopes prevail in new seasons
In our seasons of change: • In the rearview mirror are our hopes for the 2021 Chicago Cubs’ success. Hold our ears: We must wait until next year. • Meanwhile, in spite of a comfortable lead, it is time for the Chicago White Sox to start playing better than .500
Dolan and Murphy completes season 17-14
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team finished with a 1-2 record in the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Eldridge, Iowa, August 14-21. Dolan defeated Lancaster, Pa., 7-2. Michael Jamieson was the winning pitcher, struck out nine, and gave up five hits. Leading the offense were
Sue Skelley reflects on joy of coaching at East Aurora
By Bobby Narang By this time of the season, Sue Skelley is usually knee deep into coaching. For most of her life, Skelley had been a staple in the East Aurora community, coaching several sports and handling various administration jobs. But these days, Skelley is enjoying her view from the
High school football schedule August 27-28
Friday, Aug. 27Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at Huntley, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Upstate EightEast Aurora at Elgin, TBDBartlett at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.Fenton at South Elgin, 7:30 p.m.Larkin at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m.Streamwood at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m.Non-conferenceArgo
University of Illinois football teams to open FBS season
By Woodrow Carroll There is always a sense of anticipation just prior to the start of a sports season, including college football. The FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) honor of first up goes to the University of Illinois and Nebraska. It is listed as Week Zero on the schedule. Saturday, Aug.
Chicago Steel hockey team seeks housing families for 2021-2022
The 2021 Clark Cup champion Chicago Steel hockey team is looking for housing families for the 2021-2022 season. The Steel pay their home games in the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. Erin Keohane, Steel housing coordinator, said Steel players range in ages from 16 to 20, and the housing
Seasons, players, change; hopes for success continue
Change in sports is evident more than some of us may think. Change will be evident with the start of high school, college, and professional, football in the near future. August 27 will be week one of high school football, which was hampered by no games in Fall 2020 because
High School football practice: West Aurora High School, East Aurora High School
East Aurora High School head coach Nick Kukuc, in a huddle with players Monday, wears a mask to prevent spread of COVID-19.
List of U.S. Olympic Games medal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Shooting: • Kozeniesky Lucas, Silver Medal; • Tucker Mary Carolynn Silver Medal 10m Air Rifle Men: • SHANER William, Gold Medal. Skeet Women: • ENGLISH Amber, Gold Medal Trap Mixed Team Shooting: • BERNAU Madelynn Ann, Bronze Medal; • BURROWS Brian, Bronze Medal Trap Women’s
Weather clears for Naperville Central High School day one football
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School is ready to turn the page. The Redhawks, one of the top teams in the DuPage Valley Conference on seemingly an annual basis, are coming off one of their best seasons in the Spring version. Six games. Six victories. But, that’s the Redhawks’
Sox solve concerns at the expense of rebuilding Cubs
By Woodrow Carroll Entering last weekend’s series with the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox likely had a few mild concerns; not panic. It was just a mild concern given that the Sox had lost five of seven games with AL Central Division rival Kansas City in the prior two
Olympics successful for many reasons; salute to an AD
The Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan recently completed provided special viewing on many levels: Pageantry, competition, world cohesion, fun and games, drama, unexpected excellence, he joy of sports, and always a bit of controversy. Next in view will be the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China in February
Dolan and Murphy, 16-10, ready for ISC
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy men’s fastpitch softball team won the North American Fastball Association Wisconsin area tournament in LaCrosse, Wis. with an unblemished 4-0 record. Dolan, 16-10, will play in the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament, August 14-21, in Eldridge, Iowa, north of the Quad Cities. Leading
Combined efforts can change the culture of gymnastics
We have grown accustomed to watching young women and little girls, in uniforms that expose their bottoms similar to ill-fitting undergarments, flip through the air at international gymnastics competitions. They make it look effortless, so we forget the cost. That is, until someone with the clout of Simone Biles reminds
Jose Abreu continues Sox leadership; Cubs thinner
By Woodrow Carroll Through Sunday, Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox’ was the team leader in runs batted in (RBI) with 78.. Abreu will have to do something spectacular to average an RBI per game which he did last season when he drove in 60 runs in the shortened
Montini, Downers North, coaches seek full football balance
By Bob Narang Montini Catholic High School head football coach Mike Bukovsky is among coaches and players ready for a full regular season. After the 2020 football season was delayed until the late March, and shortened to a six-game regular season without any playoffs, the State is set to resume