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
Geneva’s Konkey excited about Illini future in football
By Bobby Narang A month ago, Geneva High School junior wide receiver Bennett Konkey was excited about his future. The possibilities seemed bountiful for the two-sport star. After nursing a hamstring injury for 10 months, Konkey was finally at 100% for the Class 3A State track and field championships in
Major League Rugby champions
2026 Chicago 35, California 172025 New England 28, Houston 222024 New England 20, Seattle 112023 New England 25, San Diego 242022 New York 30, Seattle 152021 L.A. Giltinis 31, L.A. ATL 172020 Canceled due to COVID-192019 Seattle 26, San Diego 232018 Seattle, 23, Glendale 19
Naperville Central baseball takes fourth in Class 4A
By Bobby Narang The Naperville Central High School baseball team walked away from the final weekend of the season with a satisfied, yet inspired look. The Naperville Central Redhawks lost both of their games at the Class 4A State tournament in frustrating fashion, but they earned the program’s third State