Kiwanis Club of Aurora annual Golf Outing champions
The First Presbyterian Church – Aurora golf team won the men’s division of Kiwanis Club of Aurora annual Golf Outing held at Bliss Creek Golf Course August 6.
IHSA golf season set to tee off, strong local contenders
By Bobby Narang The 2026-2027 IHSA golf season is set to tee off this week. Several local teams are vying for the State title this season. On the boys side, Benet is bringing back a ton of talent, including Jack Quil, Rory Neill, Charlie Davis, and Will Mathieson to go
St. Charles East football showing signs of improvement
By Bobby Narang The St. Charles East High School football team is attempting to take a giant leap this season. In recent years, the Saints’ program has been struggling to win more than two games, but the upcoming 2026-2027 season is showing signs of a possible shift of that recent
National Beep Baseball tournament in Aurora
The National Beep Baseball Association world series will come to Aurora Monday-Saturday, Aug. 3-8. Blind and visually impaired athletes will compete aided by volunteers at the 50th annual event at Stuart Sports Complex, 39W585 Jericho Rd., Aurora. Admission is free. — Al Benson
Downers Grove North H.S. start of new football era
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School is slated to start a new era this season. The last three seasons, all with quarterback Owen Lansu, included double-digit winning seasons highlighted by a second-place finish in 2023 in Class 7A. With Lansu at Minnesota, the Trojans are entering a new
Geneva High School football: A look back, and forward
By Bobby Narang Two years ago, Geneva High School finished its season by playing for the biggest prize in football: The State championship. The Geneva Vikings suffered a tough 42-28 defeat to East St. Louis at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium. One year later, the Vikings were unable to earn
Oswego East’s Battista selected in MLB draft
Oswego East High School‘s Dominic Battista, a 2026 graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round as the 119th pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Battista’s accomplishment was recognized at the July 13 Oswego School District 308 Board of Education meeting.
Free World Cup viewing party in Aurora
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
St. Charles North, Batavia, readying for high school football
By Bobby Narang The high school football season is rapidly approaching due to a shortened summer. In February, the Illinois High School Association member schools voted to pass a special bylaw proposal changing the start date of the first football practice. The first football practice will now be held August
West Aurora Battle of the Big Butts
West Aurora High School’s football program will host a competition known as “Battle of the Big Butts,” an event that features high school linemen Thursday, July 16. Twenty-five schools will travel to West Aurora High School to showcase the strength, speed, and power of their offensive and defensive linemen. The
Oswego High School’s Vahl optimistic for next bball season
By Bobby Narang Oswego High School junior point guard Ethan Vahl is aiming higher this season. Not only is Vahl focused on lifting the Panthers to another level, he wants to elevate his own game. Two years ago, Vahl played for 12-win team – coming off a four-win season –
Nazareth baseball’s Thome, ranked top 20 in Nation
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy senior Landon Thome had unreal expectations to start his high school career. As the son of MLB Hall of Famer Jim Thome, the younger Thome wanted to make his own name. But his father’s ties to the community – playing for the White Sox and
Aurora Cross Country Track and Field Team Honored
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch (far right in photo) honored Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Track and Field team for capturing multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late May. Saturday, May 23, student-athlete Cecelia Hilby broke a school record, running the 800-meter dash in just 2:11.53, earning