Tag: Bobby Narang

Naperville Central starts football with stellar defense

By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School lost several contributors from last season’s memorable football team. Yet, the Redhawks, even with numerous first-time staters and newcomers on the varsity, looked in sync in their season opening 24-9 win over Hinsdale Central. The Redhawks (1-0) kept the visitors out of the

Riverside-Brookfield boys basketball team seeks continued success

By Bobby Narang The Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball program has been a consistent winner over the past few decades. A program built on the pillars of a solid team chemistry, defense, and sharing the ball, the Bulldogs enter the upcoming season with several question marks. The Bulldogs lost four

Owen Murphy leaves large legacy in baseball at Riverside-Brookfield

By Bobby Narang Owen Murphy’s place in Riverside-Brookfield High School baseball program history is set. The senior pitcher and infielder is one of the best players in program history. The University of Notre Dame recruit capped a stellar career by lifting the Bulldogs to the program’s first Class 4A regional

St. Charles North, Nazareth, State champions, Metea Valley, Julie Straub, stop powerhouse teams

By Bobby Narang The Metea Valley High School girls soccer team ended an unlikely season with an unlikely ending. The Mustangs closed out the best season in program history, recently, by beating Barrington, 1-0, in the biggest-school Class 3A State championship game at North Central College in Naperville. The Mustangs

Glenbard West High School mission accomplished: State championship

By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West High School boys volleyball team was on a mission this Spring. After watching the Hilltoppers’ boys basketball team win the program’s first State championship in March, the volleyball team wanted to join the party. The Hilltoppers ended a five-year volleyball State championship drought Saturday

Hinsdale Central, Glenbard West, aim: State volleyball success

By Bobby Narang One year after losing in the sectional finals, the Hinsdale Central High School boys volleyball team is aiming to make another run at the State championship. The Red Devils, who won 21 of their first 26 matches, have been building toward another strong showing in the state

Expectations elevated following Huskies’ Spring football

By Bobby Narang The Northern Illinois University football team wrapped up its Spring practice in mid-April. The Huskies were one of the surprise teams in Division I last season and won nine games, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division and the Conference championship game to earn another bowl bid. Coming

DuPage girls reveal college basketball selections

By Bobby Narang Two of the top girls high school basketball players in DuPage County finalized their college choices last week. Naperville North High School senior guard, Kenzie Hare, committed to Marquette University and Benet Academy junior point guard, Lenee Beaumont, announced her intentions to attend Indiana University. Meanwhile, St.

Wheaton Warrenville S. volleyball tournament a barometer

By Bobby Narang The boys high school boys volleyball season will to go in full swing in the first part of April. After missing all of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic, and then enduring a shortened 2021 season, boys volleyball teams from the northeastern Illinois area are

Successful veteran coach, Steve Christiansen, at Aurora helm

By Bobby Narang Steve Christiansen is staying home. Some what The Hinckley-Big Rock High School graduate was named the new head coach of the Aurora University men’s basketball program March 17. For Christiansen, it continues a long-standing tradition of coaching near his roots. “I am honored to take the reins