Montini wrestling strong showing at Class 3A regional
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Kam Luif is not taking anything for granted anymore. A State champion last season in wrestling, Luif wondered if his knee injury would affect his chances for a repeat State title. After sitting out most of the season due to a knee
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 5-9; results Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Thursday, Feb. 5Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at McNamara, 7:30Little Ten Tournamentat SomonaukConsolation semi-final, 5:30Consolation semi-final, 7Newark vs. IMSA, 5:30Leland vs. Serena, 7 Friday, Feb. 6Catholic League Blue*Fenwick at St. Francis, 7Catholic League White*IC Catholic at Providence, 7Leo at Aurora Central, 7Providence-St. Mel at Montini, 7Du KaneGeneva at Batavia, 7Glenbard North at
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University freshman guard Zerrick Johnson (13) puts up a shot against Marian University (Wis.) January 31.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University guard Jennifer Heinberg (2) drives past Marian University’s Brianna Guelig (20) Saturday, Jan. 31.
Surprise team Morton looking strong; Downers Grove North
By Bobby Narang Just a few days away from February, Morton High School is one of the surprise teams in Chicagoland. Morton is riding a strong group of players, often utilizing a rotation of 12 players in games to be on track for a winning season after several down years.
Boys high school basketball schedule Jan. 29-Feb. 2; results Jan. 20-26
Thursday, Jan. 29DuKaneGeneva at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7Glenbard North at St. Charles East, 7Lake Park at Batavia, 7Wheaton North at St. Charles North, 7Non-conferenceHinckley-Big Rock at Aurora Christian, 7:30 Friday, Jan. 30Catholic League Blue*St. Francis at De La Salle, 7Catholic League White*Aurora Central at Providence, 7Marmion at IC Catholic, 7:30Montini at
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University’s Mekhi Doby (11) drives to the basket past Concordia Chicago’s Andreas Louloudis (24) January 21.
High school basketball: East Aurora vs. Larkin
East Aurora High School’s Casston Cross (3) rebounds against Larkin’s Mac Irvin (21) January 16.
High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Plainfield East
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (22) shoots over Plainfield East’s Kierre Miller (1) January 17.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Devon Richardson (22) shoots over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Ethan Johnson (50) January 17.
Downers Grove N., Glenbard W., look to improve seasons
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School’s basketball season hit a snag in late December. Sophomore point guard Connor Crowley suffered a lower leg injury in the Wheeling Tournament, causing him to sit out the last five games. The loss of Crowley forced Downers Grove North coach James Thomas
Boys high school basketball schedule Jan. 22-26; results Jan. 13-19
Thursday, Jan. 22Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at St. Edward, 7Little TenIMSA at Leland, 7Upstate Eight EastGlenbard East at West Chicago, 7Ridgewood at Elmwood Park, 7Riverside-Brookfield at Glenbard South, 7Upstate Eight WestBartlett at East Aurora, 7Elgin at South Elgin, 7West Aurora at Streamwood, 7Non-conferenceNazareth at Proviso East, 6 Friday, Jan. 23Catholic League
East Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame inducts four
Three former athletes and a coach were inducted into East Aurora High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 16. Inductees were Frank Schuster, Aurora, Class of 1970, baseball pitcher; Tim Young, Colorado Springs, CO, Class of 2015, wrestler; Abraham Kanneh, Milwaukee, Class of 2013, soccer; and Calvin “Cal” Tyson,
West Aurora High Athletic Hall of Fame induction
West Aurora High School’s Athletic Department and Blackhawk Sports Boosters host the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. Inductees were Devin Vaughn, 2010 alum, basketball, volleyball and softball athlete; Bob Fowler, 1989-present, football, wrestling and track coach; Joe McWilliams, 2003 alum, tennis athlete; Cathy Hofer,
Sports journalist, Rick Armstrong, honored at West Aurora
Richard “Rick” Armstrong, center, accepts the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award January 9 at West Aurora High. Left is IHSA executive director Craig Anderson and Jason Buckley, West Aurora athletic director.
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene (21) dunks over East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) January 9.