High school State track and field meet 2024
Ryan Anderson, senior, Marmion Academy, second place Class 2A
Janicki, Warwick, Downers Grove North hit machines
By Bobby Narang Starting in the Fall with the football team, Downers Grove North High School athletics has been on a roll during the 2023-2024 season. In nearly every sport – boys and girls – the Trojans have put together a special season. So why should baseball be any different?
New season: Optimism for ‘24 Bears schedule
Spring sports offer as much variety as we will have all year in the high school through college and professional levels. High schools and colleges bring Spring tournaments to determine conference champions from high-level conferences through junior colleges. Some of the tournaments are made for television with good play and
Aurora City Council honors Warriors Hockey Club
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented honors to the Warriors Hockey Club at the May 14 Aurora City Council meeting. The Warriors Hockey Club with students from Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School ice hockey team of Aurora claimed their fourth Illinois State high
Wheaton North softball leads DuKane race
By Bobby Narang The Wheaton North High School softball team is on a roll. The Falcons picked an ideal time to start a hot streak – late in the regular season. By winning their sixth straight game Monday, May 13 against Glenbard North, the Falcons are on track to win
The 1946 Red Sox, 1984 Tigers, start fast
By Woodrow Carroll Last season for the Chicago White Sox, was a less than a positively memorable campaign. No, the White Sox were not expected to make a strong run for the World Series championship in 2023, but, a winning team was certainly not out of the question. Instead, the
Spring well in the air for Cubs’, Brewers’, charge
In the Spring, The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox are on a mission. Their missions are a different approach this season. The Cubs have been at the top of this season’s National League Central Division race with their northern brethren, the Milwaukee Brewers. They are likely on the
Summer dates set at Arranmore Farm and Polo
Arranmore Farm and Polo Club announced its Summer schedule for matches at its Oswego field. The public is invited. Matches are played on the Club’s international field at 34 Rance Road in Oswego. The dates are: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Nazareth Academy, Downers Grove North, stellar baseball teams
By Bobby Narang The high school baseball season is rounding into the final week of the regular season. Two-time defending Class 3A State champion Nazareth Academy is one of the leading teams in the State. Blessed with a lineup full of college-level players, along with a stellar pitching staff, the
Sox, Cubs, a success more than 100 years ago
By Woodrow Carroll It is enjoyable to take a look at the best regular-season records in Major League Baseball, then check to see how well the teams did in the postseason. Memorable as these regular-season campaigns may have been, ultimate success is in championships aka a World Series trophies. Both
Good and bad Cubs, Sox; high schools heat up
The Chicago Cubs are on a run to stay in competition for a playoff berth. Through Monday this week, the Cubs’ record was 21-15, a percentage of .583. That winning percentage will keep the team right at the top of the National League Central Division with the Milwaukee Brewers. The
Women’s Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Caitlin Cron (19) moves the ball against Beloit College’s Johanna McNair (16) in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference championship tournament Saturday, May 4.
Kane County Cougars practice for season start
Kane County Cougars hold annual media day baseball workouts Monday, May 6 at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.
Naperville’s Parkers give to image of basketball
Old Duffers’ memories ordinarily go way back, especially those with a sports history. Focus today is perspective in sports history with a family emphasis. No, not 1974, or, 1984, however, more recently. Candace Parker, a 16-year veteran of women’s professional basketball, as an accomplished player, Sunday morning his week at
Soccer special in Tri-Cities Nights
By Bobby Narang Four Kane County high schools got together for a special night of girls soccer last week. St. Charles North was host to St. Charles East in the nightcap of Tri-Cities Nights and Batavia and Geneva played in the opener. The annual event is a special occasion, filled
Hamlin captures 54th victory in Cup series
By John Schutt Here are NASCAR results in the April races NASCAR Cup Series, Wurth 400, Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Del., Sunday, April 28. After the dust was cleared, pole position was awarded to Kyle Busch in his Childress Chevrolet, but Denny Hamlin in a Gibbs Toyota held off the
The ‘88 Orioles exceeded Sox frustration this year
By Woodrow Carroll After suffering a four-game sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on the road in the early part of last week, the Chicago White Sox’s record fell to 3-22. There were comparisons with other Major League Baseball teams that opened their seasons with poor records. In