Nazareth vs. Woodstock North, Garrett Reese’s football family
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy’s Garrett Reese, is part of long and illustrious group of family members to make a mark in football. Reese, an Indiana recruit, said his family has a rich and deep history in football, especially at wide receiver. His older brother, Max, was a standout at
Northern Illinois still in arms reach of bowl eligibility
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois’ 42-28 victory at Western Michigan last week certainly won’t be remembered to the extent of their victory over Notre Dame, earlier in the season. Yet, the victory in Kalamazoo was ever so vital to a football program that has floundered since that meeting with the
High School football: Oswego vs. York
Oswego High School’s Jeremiah Cain evades York players to gain yards in the second round playoff game Friday, Nov. 8.
NASCAR championships: Allgaier wins Xfinity, Logano Cup
By John Schutt First, I must address the death of famous NASCAR driver, Bobby Allison, who was one of the “Alabama Gang,” Saturday Nov. 9. Next is good news: Justin Allgaier won the Xfinity Series Championship and was the first Illinois driver to ever win a NASCAR championship. NASCAR Cup
High school football playoffs: Quarterfinal schedule; select second round results
Schedule Class 8AGame 25: Stevenson at Lincoln-Way East, Fri., Nov. 15, 7 p.m.Game 26: Maine South at Loyola Academy, Sat., Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.Game 27: Naperville Central at Lyons, Fri., Nov. 15, 7 p.m.Game 28: Warren at York, Fri., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Class 7AGame 25: Lincoln-Way Central at Bradley-Bourbonnais,
Second round of IHSA playoffs, Geneva looking strong
By Bobby Narang With the first round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoffs in the rear view mirror, the action will heat up this weekend. The first round of the playoffs is often a unique mix of mainly blowouts combined with a few surprises. The eight-class system
Good things come to an end for Illinois coach Bielema
By Woodrow Carroll Going into last Saturday’s Minnesota at Illinois’ football game, Illinois head coach, Brett Bielema, had a 10-0 lifetime record against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Seven of those victories were from when Bielema was the Wisconsin coach and the final three were a product of Bielema’s last three
Select high school football playoffs: Second round schedule; first round results
ScheduleClass 8AGame 17: #1 Lincoln-Way East at #17 Minooka, Fri., Nov. 8, 6 p.m.Game 18: #9 Stevenson at #8 Glenbard East, Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m.Game 19: #4 West Aurora at #20 Maine South, Sat., Nov. 9, 1 p.m.Game 20: #12 Loyola Academy at #5 Chicago Marist, Sat., Nov. 9,
Little Ten soccer coaches’ all-conference soccer team
The Little Ten Conference soccer coaches have recognized the following players as all-conference selections for the 2024 season.*Unanimous selectionSomonauk-Leland-Newark Coop*Jackson Brockway (Jr…D)Silas Johnson (Sr…D)Austin Todd (Sr…F)Tristan Garcia (So…D)Hinckley-Big Rock*Alex Casanas (Jr…GK)*Jacob Orin (Jr…D)*Sawyer Smith (Jr…MF/F)Luke Badal (Jr…D)Indian Creek*Tyler Bogle (Sr…F)—Repeat Unanimous SelectionJacob Coulter (Sr…GK)—Repeat SelectionCayden Gaston (Sr…D)Isaac Willis (So…D)IMSA*Axel Aguilar
IHSA football playoff select first round matchups
By Bobby Narang As the calendar flips to November and the Halloween celebrations die down, the Illinois High School Association football playoffs start to take focus. It’s a great time of the season for football fans in the state, especially in the eight-class system which combines public and private schools.
Illinois, next four games look promising
By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois may belong in the Top 25 of the various collegiate football polls. What Oregon proved last Saturday, was that the Illini are not worthy of inclusion in the Top 10, of any of the polls. Oregon defeated visiting Illinois, 38-9, in what was
High School Football: Yorkville High School vs. Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s, T.J. Harland (28), runs through tough defense from Plainfield North Friday, Oct. 25.
NASCAR: Reddick wins Straight Talk Wireless 400
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Straight Talk Wireless 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 27. Wow! What a finish! On the last lap of the race, Denny Hamlin was in the lead until Ryan Blaney passed him. But in the final turn, pole-sitter Tyler Reddick passed Blaney for
Select high school football playoffs schedule first round
Class 8AGame 1: Niles West at Lincoln-Way East, Fri., Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.Game 2: Minooka at Chicago Taft, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 3: Chicago Curie at Glenbard East, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 4: Sandburg at Stevenson, Fri., Nov. 1, 7 p.m.Game 5: Huntley at West Aurora, Fri., Nov.
High School Football: West Aurora vs. East Aurora
West Aurora High School wide receiver, Reece Powers, (13) outruns East Aurora’s, Ivan Rivers (4), for a game-opening touchdown Friday, Sept. 18.
College Football: Aurora University vs. Rockford University
Aurora University wide receiver Ty Pruett (6) and Ta’vion Geanes (3) celebrate Pruett’s first-quarter touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 19.