Tag: Sports

Downers Grove North baseball still strong in 2025

By Bobby Narang Despite losing several big-time, program-building players from last season’s team, Downers Grove North High School is among the best baseball teams in the area. The Trojans (11-1 and 3-0 West Suburban Silver) opened up a three-game conference series against Proviso West, looking to gain some momentum heading...

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Names in 1950s worth recalling: Lane, Dressen, Parker

By Woodrow Carroll Frank Lane, Charlie Dressen, and Buddy Parker. Three names from the sporting world that were often mentioned in the 1950s. Each one a study in how not to operate when things were in your favor. At least for the moment! First up we have Frank Lane. Lane...

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East vs. West alumni basketball game April 11

The 27th annual East Aurora vs. West Aurora alumni basketball game will be Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10 for adults, $8...

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High school baseball: Lyons, Wheaton Acad., big seasons

By Bobby Narang Lyons High School senior pitcher, Tucker King, is aiming for a big final season. The Cincinnati recruit fine-tuned his mechanics during the offseason to put himself in a position to lead the Lions’ pitching staff this season. As a junior, King finished with a 7-2 record with...

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Collegiate basketball end game; recalling the past

By Woodrow Carroll With a 65-63 victory over Houston in the title game, the Florida Gators laid claim to the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. The title is third for the Gators, who captured back-to-back crowns in 2006 and 2007. For the Houston Cougars, it was another close, but, no...

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College Basketball NCAA Men’s Division I tournament champions

2025: Florida 65, Houston 632024: UConn 75, Purdue 602023: UConn 76, San Diego State 592022: Kansas 72, North Carolina 692021: Baylor 86, Gonzaga 702020: Canceled due to COVID 192019: Virginia 85, Texas Tech 77, ot2018: Villanova 79, Michigan 622017: North Carolina 71, Gonzaga 652016: Villanova 77, North Carolina 742015: Duke...

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College Basketball NCAA Women’s Division I tournament champions

2025: Connecticut 82, South Carolina 592024: South Carolina, 87, Iowa 752023: LSU 102, Iowa 852022: South Carolina 64, UConn 492021: Stanford 54, Arizona 532020: Canceled due to Covid 192019: Baylor 82, Notre Dame 812018: Notre Dame 61, Mississippi St. 582017: South Carolina 67, Mississippi St. 552016: Connecticut 82, Syracuse 512015:...

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Big changes in Nazareth baseball, looking strong

By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School’s baseball is under a big changeover this spring. The Roadrunners are aiming for another big season after a strong run over the last several seasons. The Roadrunners have one of the best teams in the State in recent seasons, finishing with a 37-1...

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March Madness’ mighty Final Four, no Cinderella story

By Woodrow Carroll You could see it coming as soon as the 2025 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament field was set. Basically, there were going to be few upsets and surprises along the way. Still, the favorites, and we are talking about the heavy favorites in this case, ended up reaching...

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NASCAR: Hamlin wins Cook Out 400 in Virginia

By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Cook Out 400, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 30. Pole position was set by Christopher Bell and following was Chase Elliott. Driver for Penski, and last year’s NASCAR champion, Joe Logano, spun out with 78 laps to go in the final stage. That...

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Cubs game bus trip July 30, AARTA fundraiser

Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will host a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game July 30 in Milwaukee. The outing will raise funds for Aurora Lions Club free vision exams and eyeglasses for local youth said Dick Schindel, outing coordinator and Lions past...

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High school baseball teams swinging for big seasons

By Bobby Narang The high school basketball season closed with a memorable finish, so as the calendar turns, the spring season will feature the start of the baseball season. Several local teams are aiming for a big season. Hinsdale Central is looking to make some noise in the West Suburban...

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