High school female wrestling champions: Gochis, Carr
By Bobby Narang Kaneland High School sophomore wrestler, Angelina Gochis, concluded a stunning season with another memorable performance Saturday, March 1. A year after winning her first girls state championship, Gochis made it 2-for-2 with a victory over Crystal Lake South sophomore, Annalee Aarseth, in the 110-pound state final at
College conference history, Northern Illinois, UIC
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois University’s football history dates back to 1894 when the school first fielded a team. Keep in mind that the school did not achieve university status until many years later. For the sake of continuity and clarity, the school will be called Northern Illinois from here
High school boys basketball schedule March 7-15; results Feb. 28-26
Friday, March 7IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Sectional championships) Monday, March 10IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Super-sectionals) Thursday, March 13IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Semi-finals) Friday, March 14IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Third place) Saturday, March 15IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Finals) Results Friday, Feb.
College basketball: Waubonsee Community College vs. College of Lake County
Waubonsee Community College guard James Parker (22), a Metea Valley High School alumni, drives to the basket against College of Lake County Friday, Feb. 28.
High school boys basketball schedule Feb. 28; results Feb. 18-25
Friday, Feb. 28IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Regional Championships)Schedules depending on results Results Monday, Feb. 25IHSA State Tournament – 4A(Regional – Quarter-Final)Benet SectionalBolingbrookNaperville Central 75, East Aurora 39Waubonsie ValleyOswego 60, Plainfield Central 28St. Charles East SectionalAddison TrailWillowbrook 65, West Chicago 54GenevaSt. Charles N. 74, Elk Grove 34New Trier SectionalHighland
High school wrestling spotlight: Munaretto, Stewart, Serio
By Bobby Narang A year after watching teammate Ben Davino take centerstage at the Class 3A state individual wrestling tournament, St. Charles East junior Dom Munaretto had his turn in the spotlight Saturday. And he took full advantage of the moment. Munaretto added his name to an illustrious list of
McClymonds High, sports greats, breaking race barrier
By Woodrow Carroll There are a number of high schools around the country that as soon as you mention the school’s name there is almost instant recognition. And, very often the recognition is based on the school’s athletic achievements. With that in mind let’s hone in on McClymonds High School
NASCAR Cup Series: Bell and Byron win races
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Ambetter Health 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta Ga., Sunday, Feb. 23. Ryan Blaney won the pole, but it was Christopher Bell who won the race. Carson Hocevar took second place, Kyle Larson third, Ryan Blaney fourth, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. fifth. Josh Berry won the
Waubonsee basketball set for post-season
Waubonsee Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to begin post-season play in the Region 4 Division II Tournaments Thursday, Feb. 27. The men’s team will play host to the College of Lake County Thursday at 7 p.m.. WCC men’s coach, Lance Robinson’s, men’s squad received the No.
NIU men and women basketball teams at key part of season
By Bobby Narang The Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team hits a key part of its schedule in the final days of February. The Northern Illinois Huskies, who faced Mid-American Conference leader Akron Tuesday, are riding the hot play of Quentin Jones. Leading the MAC in scoring at 16.5 points,
Major college basketball overview, nearing postseason
By Woodrow Carroll With the collegiate basketball season heading into the home stretch, it might be a good time to take a look at some of the contenders for national honors with the state of Illinois in mind. And, we might point out a few pretenders as well as the
High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Glenbard South
West Aurora High School’s Serenity Evans (14) drives to the hoop guarded by Glenbard South’s Kaitlin Erickson (5) Tuesday, Feb. 11.
High school boys basketball schedule Feb. 20-24; results Feb. 11-17
Thursday, Feb. 20Fox ValleyCrystal Lake Central at Jacobs, 7West Suburban GoldWillowbrook at Downers Grove South, 6:30Non-conferenceBartlett at Marmion, 7Oswego at Christ the King, 4Parkview Christian at Wheaton Academy, 7:30Westminster Christian at IMSA, 7 Friday, February 21DuPage ValleyWaubonsie Valley at DeKalb, 7Fox ValleyCary-Grove at Burlington Central, 7Crystal Lake S. at Hampshire,
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (23) drives against East Aurora’s Davion Jackson (23), Chris Alavrado (12) and Fulse Truth (20) Friday.
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class East Aurora High School inducted its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class Friday, Feb. 7. Inductees are Thomas Boatright, Class of 1970; Deion Melvin, Class of 1982; Tyshee Towner, Class of 2013; Tyrone Aiken, Class of 1992; and Carlos Rivera, Class
High school basketball rivalry games in Fox Valley area
By Bobby Narang No matter the records or standings, the St. Charles East-St. Charles North High School boys basketball matches are always must-see basketball. Friday night, the St. Charles East Saints pulled out a memorable 56-51 victory over their crosstown rivals in a key DuKane Conference game. Marco Klebosits played