College basketball: Aurora University vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University forward Justin Wierzgac, 13, drives against Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Josh Herzog.
Benet Academy girls improve to 27-2; quarterback Hampton commits to NIU Huskies
By Bobby Narang The Benet Academy High School girls basketball team did not want to leave Welsh-Ryan Arena Saturday night. After pulling out an improbable 75-71 comeback double-overtime victory over Evanston in the third game of the inaugural E-Town Showdown, the Redwings’ players, coaches, and family members milled around the
St. Charles East takes State; focus: East Aurora fest, cancer games
St. Charles East High School started the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Winter Sports State championship tournament countdown Saturday. St. Charles East won the boys bowling State championship by 159 pins over second place Vernon Hills, 12,836 to 12,677. The St. Charles East State championship does not fit in the
East Aurora High School 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
East Aurora High School 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees between girls and boys games Friday, Jan. 31, from left are Jim Mennecke of Aurora, representing his twin brother, Chuck Mennecke, Marblehead, Ohio; Andy Toma, Sheridan; Lou Hernandez, Plainfield; and April Nelson, Temecula, Calif..
High School basketball: Yorkville vs West Aurora
Yorkville High School’s Cole Yearsley, left, and West Aurora’s Kelvin Balfour go for a loose ball Friday. Host West Aurora won, 48-47, on a last second, halfcourt, shot by Balfour.
Illinois continues first place bid
By Woodrow Carroll The Big Ten Conference men’s college basketball race well could be viewed as an athletic director’s dream, even if nightmarish to the coaches involved. Every team in the 14-team Big Ten has suffered at least three defeats. As conferences go, no conference leader in college basketball’s upper
High school basketball: East Aurora High School vs Glenbard East, boys and girls games
East Aurora High School’s Jabian Acosta shoots over Glenbard East’s Terrence Spencer, 2, Friday, Jan. 31.
Austin Millard, Oswego High School, seek swim gain
By Bobby Narang Oswego High School’s Austin Millard judged his performance in Saturday’s Mustang swim meet at Metea Valley in Aurora with a harsh eye. Millard’s focus was on building for the future. More specifically, the IHSA State swimming meet at Evanston High School at the end of the month.
Daytona on track to race
By John Schutt Here is some NASCAR and other auto racing news. The Nascar Daytona schedule is as follows: • The Busch Clash at Daytona will be Saturday, Feb. 9., with practice at 11:30 a.m. followed by Daytona 500 practice. • The Lucas Oil 200 ARCA (Automotive Racing Club of
Success in Fighting Illini basketball; Waubonsie Valley rolls
The Big Ten Conference men’s basketball reveals likely the best conference in Division I this season. Of the 14 teams 10, possibly 11, and even an outside chance of 12 teams could be selected for the prestigious 68-team March Madness tournament this season. Through Monday at the top of the
Offseason hopes high for the White Sox
By Woodrow Carroll Years ago, Major League Baseball’s offseason was called the Hot Stove League. The reference was to baseball’s earliest years when talk centered around the prospects of the upcoming season with little real activity prior to Spring training. Today there is no offseason! Each Major League team knows
East Aurora Hall of Fame induction Friday
The East Aurora High School 2020 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be Friday, Jan. 31. The reception will be from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the East High cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. The induction ceremony will take place following the girls varsity game against Glenbard East The
Neal Ormond, III to receive Distinguished Media Service Award from IHSA
Neal Ormond, III, West Aurora High School broadcaster, will receive the Distinguished Media Service Award from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) prior to the boys varsity game against Yorkville Saturday.
Everett Stubblefield III double trouble
By Bobby Narang Everett Stubblefield III is putting together a season to remember. The Willowbrook High School senior is a two-sport, star athlete, who dominates on the football field and then makes a transition to be a high-volume scorer on the basketball court. In the Fall, as a wide receiver,
High School basketball: Waubonsie Valley vs Metea Valley
Marcus Skeete, Waubonsie Valley High School 6-5 senior forward, shoots over Metea Valley’s Alex Moreno Friday.
Fests, shootouts, in high school basketball on the horizon
The high school Winter sports season is slipping away. The first Winter State tournament will be boys bowling January 31-February 1. Fans and players will enjoy the process the rest of the season. There are big games, conference championship showdown games, and shootouts and fests on the horizon. In boys
Table tennis tournament returns to Aurora
One of more than 400 contestants returns a ball at the seventh annual Aurora Cup table-tennis tournament in Aurora.
High school basketball rivalry: East Aurora vs West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Christian Nieves, right, and East Aurora’s Amarion Savage vie for a rebound.
Northern Illinois Universty basketball team seeks improvement in the MAC
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois University’s men’s basketball team can end a perplexing trend. Now in his ninth season as men’s basketball head coach at Northern Illinois, Mark Montgomery has yet to see his players finish with a winning record in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Montgomery has flirted with conference
West Aurora Sports Hall of Fame 2020 induction
Preston Larrison, Class of 1998, baseball.