Aurora University’s Nick Malmberg pitches against Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Nick Malmberg releases a pitch against Benedictine University in a 7-6 Spartan victory Sunday, May 9, at Schmid Field in Montgomery.
Aurora University’s Paul Dobravec swings
Aurora University’s Paul Dobravec (Naperville North High School) prepares to swing the bats against Benedictine University in a 7-6 victory Sunday, May 9, at Schmid Field in Montgomery.
With few exceptions, the long haul counts significantly
It is the long haul which counts in this season’s Major League Baseball with a planned 162 games. Last season’s COVID-19-shortend season to 60 games was an entirely different approach and was necessary. With ups and downs for both Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, each with injury problems and
11th annual Spring baseball training session for boys and girls in Aurora
Aurora resident Jackson White, 6, hits a tennis ball off the T.
Many MLB players made stops at Cougars’ franchise
The Kane County Cougars have released a list of all 411 players to make it to Major League Baseball (MLB) in franchise history. The announcement followed the unveiling of the Cougars new enhanced logo with the addition of “Est. 1888” to honor the franchise’s 111-year history. This season will begin
Marmion Academy wrestlers seek to continue success
By Bobby Narang Marmion Academy head wrestling coach Nathan Fitzenreider is not bothered by a shortened season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) moved wrestling into the new Summer season. At a time when most wrestlers would be resting their bodies, or playing a Spring
Women’s College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago
Aurora University midfielder Jalyn Yakovich, 18, is in a battle with a Concordia University Chicago defender Saturday at Spartan Athletic Park in Aurora.
College softball: Aurora University vs. Concordia University
Aurora University’s Hannah Tomasko, 27, delivers a pitch in the Spartans’ 9-0 victory Saturday over visiting Concordia University Chicago at Bedrosian field at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
Previous draft treasure: No. 199 Tom Brady
By Woodrow Carroll The 2000 National Football League (NFL) draft was well along when the St. Louis Rams selected Matt Bowen of the University of Iowa in the sixth round. Shortly later, the New Orleans Saints picked Sherrod Gidean from Southern Mississippi University. Bowen was the 198th player selected and
Elmhurst Eagles’ youth football registration May 23
Elmhurst Eagles youth football will be host to an exciting registration event Sunday, May 23 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome, 1000 Commerce Court, Bensenville. We will have a window of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make it easy for parents as we realize there are other sports
Geneva head football coach Rob Wicinski: Memories
Geneva High School has been successful in winning football games over many years. Rob Wicinski, the head coach the last 22 seasons led the Vikings to second place in the 2008 season and a 13-1 won-loss record. Earlier this week he announced his retirement from coaching and will no longer
Oswego High School captures football championship
By Alex Rodriguez Even though there were no playoffs in high school football in the six-game Spring season this year, the Oswego High School 21-14 victory over host Minooka Friday was played with the intensity and heart of an Autumn playoff game.The two titans were in a battle literally until
Jose Abreu’s sustained success boosts White Sox
By Woodrow Carroll In the very near future, the Chicago White Sox’ Jose Abreu will play in his 1,000th game as a Major League Baseball (MLB) player. After Sunday’s 8-4 White Sox victory over Texas, in which Abreu hit his fifth home run of the season and drove in three
Mike Stine ends Naperville Central career as 31-30 victor
High school sports continue to shift with moving parts, mainly in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. The unnatural timing of the football season reaching its six-week conclusion Saturday is a match with Spring sports’ shortened season in questionable State tournament series. The overwhelming sentiment has been to make the best
Ron Muhitch ends 41 seasons of coaching success
By Bobby Narang Ron Muhitch decided it was finally time to end his long and illustrious football coaching career. After spending 41 seasons on the sidelines at Wheaton Central and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools, Muhitch announced his retirement Monday afternoon. He guided the Tigers into State prominence, by winning
High School football: Oswego vs. Yorkville
Oswego High School’s, Anthony Cikauskas, 87, catches a pass on third and very long for a first down against visiting Yorkville Friday in the Suburban Prairie West.
High School football: Meta Valley vs. Naperville Central
Metea Valley High School’s Jalen Johnson, 11, is pushed out of bounds by a Naperville Central defender.
High School baseball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora High School’s Jose Cruz, 9, leaps too late to avoid a putout by West Aurora first baseman Colin Buziecki, Wednesday, April 14.
Memories fresh: Three White Sox no-hit games
By Woodrow Carroll The no-hitter turned in by the Chicago White Sox’ Carlos Rodon last week over the Cleveland Indians was most welcome to a team that has been trying to get its footing early in the season. Pegged as a team on its way up after last season’s 35-25
York football growth continues in rugged conference
By Bobby Narang York High School head football coach Mike Fitzgerald clearly understood the importance of a comeback victory. Entering the final weeks of his third season at York, Fitzgerald is in the key stage of his program development period. Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Dukes’ program. Despite