By Woodrow Carroll Would you believe that the two major college football programs with the longest active winning streaks as we head into the 2025 Season are Ohio University and Marshall University. And, when we say major college, we are talking about FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams. The Georgia’s, Alabama’s,
Waubonsee Community College’s Esports team is looking for additional players for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Interested individuals should contact head coach Juan Gonzalez by email (jgonzalez@waubonsee.edu) or phone (630-466-6650). You can also go online to Waubonsee’s Athletics website www.GoChiefs.com, click on the ‘Recruiting’ tab in the upper right corner
Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Bremner, RHP;
Washington Nationals: Eli Willits, SS;
Seattle Mariners: Kade Anderson, LHP….
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 Woodrow Carroll When the University of Illinois opens its 2025 Football Season, playing host to Western Illinois August 29, there are many who feel the Fighting Illini could set a school record for most wins in a season. For good reason! Last season, Illinois finished with a final record
Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Friday, July 18. Registration for the event will close Friday, July 11. Participants will compete in multiple matches in a round-robin format over several hours of play. Youth players aged six to 18 years
His name has been known to many throughout the area, specifically in and around Sandwich, Yorkville and his native Plano. His distinctive deep voice probably even more so. Jim “Teck” Teckenbrock, the iconic voice of local sports coverage on WSPY radio over the last three decades, passed away on June
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 Woodrow Carroll With the college football season rapidly headed in our direction, we might try to get a grip on what is in store for the Northern Illinois football program in 2025. The coming season will see the Huskies in their final go around in the Mid-American Conference, before
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 Woodrow Carroll Although his career may still have a number of years to run, and at this time he is 36, Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has hit a bump in the road just when 2025 started to look very promising after a slow start. June 18, Sale pitched
Oswego High School softball team celebrates winning the Class 4A IHSA State championship Saturday, June 14 against Barrington.
By Bobby Narang Barrington High School veteran coach, Perry Peterson, did the math before Saturday’s game. The Hall of Fame coach was seeking his first State title in his illustrious career. Barrington and Oswego were slated to battle in the Class 4A State championship softball game at Louisville Slugger Sports
The Little Ten Conference softball coaches have selected the following players for All-Conference recognition for the 2025 season. *Denotes an unanimous selection Serena (9-1) *RayElle Brennan (Sr…C/3B/SS), Four-Time Selection, third time unanimous *Jenna Setchell (Sr…SS/P), third-time unanimous selection *Maddie Glade (Sr…P/1B), repeat unanimous selection *Lanee Cole (Sr…2B) Brynley Glade (So…OF)
For the first time in Aurora University history, athletic training students will compete at the annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention June 26 in Orlando, Fla.. Jacob Perez, Shane Krummick , Christina Roszkowski, and Bethany Koman qualified for the national competition by taking home first place at the Great Lakes
