By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School heads into a key Week 7 football game against Glenbard West with some momentum. The Hinsdale Central Red Devils entered the season with some question marks, especially on the defensive line. But six weeks into the season, the Red Devils (4-2, 1-2) are
By Bobby Narang Five games into the season, Nazareth Academy football is right on track toward another prolonged playoff journey. The Roadrunners recorded an impressive 48-21 victory at Joliet Catholic September 26 to improve to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in the CCL/ESCC Green. Despite a new starting quarterback
By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West and Downers Grove North High School football game was slated to be one to watch on Saturday afternoon. But misfortune hit both programs earlier in the season, although both teams managed to win their first three games. Downers Grove North star senior quarterback, Owen
By Bobby Narang The St. Francis High School football team was looking to achieve a rare feat in Chicagoland prep football Friday, Sept. 12. One year ago, the St. Francis Spartans knocked off Class 8A State powerhouse Loyola in the first month of the season. Friday, in Wheaton at Kuhn
By Bobby Narang On Friday night, Downers Grove South High School’s football team wanted to end an ugly streak. The Downers Grove South Mustangs entered their Week 2 showdown against rival Downers Grove North with an 11-game series losing streak. The host Mustangs had many factors in their favor in
By Bobby Narang The West Suburban Silver Division is shaping up to be filled with a number of strong high school football teams this season. At the top of the list is Lyons. The Lyons Lions are coming off an historic 2024 season, especially for a program with deep ties
By Bobby Narang York High School senior Hunter Stepanich is looking to end his prep career on a memorable note. Stepanich is aiming to make a noise in all three of his sports, starting with football this fall, to basketball in the winter to volleyball in the spring. The 6-foot-7,
By Bobby Narang The 2025 high school football season officially kicked off Monday with the first day of practices. Several area teams are gearing up to make a run at the eight-class State championship, including Nazareth Academy. A three-time defending state champ, the Nazareth Roadrunners will have a different set
By Bobby Narang Lemont High School senior, Jackson Dybcio, is moving back to his roots this season. Registering at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Dybcio is certainly capable of handling the extra reps. After playing primarily at safety and inside linebacker the last two seasons, Dybcio is slated to handle take
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Isaac Alexander is going back to his roots in football this season. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Alexander played running back and safety for the Broncos last season, contributing several key plays to ignite the Broncos’ run to the Class 3A state championship. He
By Bobby Narang The Plainfield Central High School football team is looking for a 180-degree change this season. After the Wildcats finished with a 0-9 record last season, second-year coach Robby Carriger said his players have put the past behind them. Plainfield Central will opens the season at Waukegan Friday,
By Bobby Narang Glenbard East High School senior guard, Michael Nee, is making a big name for himself this summer. His team also made some waves in June. Led by Nee and a talented group of seniors, the Glenbard East Rams are aiming to be a team to watch this
By Bobby Narang As the defending Class 4A State champions, the Benet Academy High School boys basketball team experienced a different, but welcome feeling in June. The Benet Redwings, fresh off a thrilling 55-54 victory over Warren in the 4A final for the program’s first State championship in March, played
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School senior outfielder Jaden Fauske is one of the top baseball players in the country. Despite committing to Louisville before he began his freshman season, Fauske said he wanted to make a name for himself on the national level. After a prolific sophomore season,
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy High School’s magical baseball season was filled with highlight moments. The Benet Redwings (27-13) made a shocking run to the Class 3A State championship game, losing 8-5 to St. Laurence in Joliet earlier this month. Quinn Rooney’s strong hitting helped his team get to the
By Bobby Narang In fitting fashion, the final soccer game of the 2024-2025 season required some additional time. O’Fallon High School and Naperville North were in a battle in the Class 3A girls State championship game at North Central College Saturday, June 7. O’Fallon relied on a reliable and veteran
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School senior Amari Williams had a full circle experience last Saturday. On Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) blue track, Williams was proud of his uphill climb to be among the best hurdlers in the State. Two years ago, Williams was primed for an eye-opening
By Bobby Narang Rosary High School junior Katie Kostro made a point to keep her weekend simple. Kostro was aiming to move up a few spots on the Class 2A State track and field podium in the high jump. “I’ve been working really hard during the season and grown physically
By Bobby Narang The Nazareth Academy High School baseball team is right on schedule. After losing several star players who played a key part in leading the Roadrunners to back-to-back Class 3A State championships in 2022 and 2023, the 2025 season was full of question marks. With one week left
By Bobby Narang Lyons High School senior pitcher, Tucker King, had win No. 15 on his mind Monday, May 12. Earlier this week, King became the all-time leader in wins with 14 victories in Lyons’ storied baseball program. He entered the seventh inning against Downers Grove North Trojans just three
