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.
50th Little Ten volleyball tournament
The 50th Little Ten Conference volleyball tournament took place at Newark High School. Results are: Championship: Newark defeat Hinckley-Big Rock, 25-16, 25-15 3rd place: Indian Creek defeated Hiawatha, 25-18, 25-21 Consolation: Somonauk defeated IMSA, 25-10, 25-21 Newark’s championship is their eighth straight victory. Newark has won the tournament 27 times
Nazareth Academy football team excels, defeats Benet
By Bobby Narang A new season often brings different results. In the case of Nazareth Academy’s football team, the 2024 season is a return to normalcy. After having to scratch and claw their way, after a slow start, to earn a playoff berth last season, the Nazareth Roadrunners are back
Illinois shines against Michigan; NIU, Northwestern, dull
By Woodrow Carroll Illinois’ three major college football programs, Illinois, Northwestern and Northern Illinois, all showed a decided lack of offensive punch last Saturday. Combined the three teams scored only 30 points. Fortunately, Illinois had 21 of those points and, along with a stout defense, the Fighting Illini came away
High School football: Yorkville High School vs. Oswego
Yorkville High School’s Eli Walton, runs for yards against Oswego Friday, Oct. 11.
Oswego HS boys soccer success, next regional championship
By Bobby Narang Oswego East High School had the ideal opponent lined up for a memorable day. Oswego East boys soccer coach Steve Szymanski said he likes to make senior day “as special as possible.” The veteran coach scheduled Senior Day against top-ranked Naperville North. The Huskies are the elite
Three big college victories: NIU, Northwestern, Illinois
By Woodrow Carroll It was a rare weekend for the state of Illinois’ major college football programs when Northwestern, Northern Illinois, and Illinois each recorded victories last Friday and Saturday. And for a bonus the Chicago Bears won. What is going on? The Northwestern Wildcats (3-3 and 1-2) got things
Bears generate early excitement
The Chicago Bears are the new team in town. Led by top quality young players in key positions who expressed an interest in leadership roles early this year, the Bears have started with a 4-2 record and makes the playoffs a real achievable goal. Is there a limit to the
Little Ten soccer tournament, Indian Creek champs
The 43rd Little Ten Conference soccer tournament wrapped Thursday, Oct. 10 at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. Championship: Indian Creek defeated Somonauk-Leland-Newark Coop, 3-2 (OT/PKs) Third Place: DePue-Hall Coop defeated IMSA, 2-0 Consolation: Hinckley-Big Rock defeated Serena, 4-1 It was the fifth time overall, and the first time since 2005, the
Memorable night in Elmhurst: Football and futbol
By Bobby Narang Last Friday was a night to remember in Elmhurst. The York High School football team was playing host to Downers Grove North in a battle of unbeatens. The game between the West Suburban Conference team led to a memorable evening at York. Downers Grove North won, 35-14.
Northern Illinois second-half recovery; Indiana 6-0
By Woodrow Carroll Trailing the Massachusetts Minutemen, 13-7, at halftime Saturday, Oct. 5, the Northern Illinois football team was up against it. The luster surrounding the Huskies’ upset of Notre Dame had long since faded. A shocking loss to MAC rival Buffalo was followed by a tough loss at North
Aurora University Athletic Hall of Fame
Two former Aurora University women’s soccer forwards were named to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday. Enshrined were Chrissy Pluchinski Fitzgerald of Crown Point, Ind., a 1999 alum, and Nicci Bermudes Snodgrass, Bloomington, Ill., a 2016 alum. The 2024 class members were announced at a breakfast in the university
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Minooka
Minooka High School’s Zane Caves (4) is stopped just short of the goal line by the Yorkville defensive line Friday, Oct. 4.
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Ridgewood
West Aurora High School quarterback, Mason Atkins, runs with the ball against Ridgewood Friday at Aurora.
York High School football team in good form
By Bobby Narang York High School did its job on Friday night. The Dukes had a tough West Suburban Conference Silver Division home game against upstart Hinsdale Central last week. York wanted to avoid a trap game scenario with a potential massive league showdown looming against Downers Grove North Monday,
Chastain wins first NASCAR Cup race of the season
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 29. Ross Chastain won his first race of the season followed by Will Byron in second, Martin Truex, Jr. in third, Ryan Blaney in fourth, and Ty Gibbs in fifth. Pole was set by
