Soccer: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Chicago City Soccer Club
Naperville resident Noah Glorioso, left, of Chicago Dutch Lions FC kicks against Chicago City Soccer Club’s Julian Cisneros (17) in Chicago City’s 2-0 win.
State tournament finals: Nazareth, Lemont, Yorkville
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School 2022-2023 sports season reached the finish line following last weekend’s wild assortment of championships. The Roadrunners completed a dominant playoff run by yielding just five runs in their seven playoff games. They opened the season with 18 straight victories. “We never worried about
White Sox enter road trip with disheartening collapse
By Woodrow Carroll After falling, 6-5, to the Miami Marlins Sunday, June 11 at Guaranteed Rate Field, the host Chicago White Sox record dropped to 29-38 in the American League Central. The three-game series with the Marlins, which started on a positive note, a 2-1 Sox victory, ended with two
State high school tournaments all venerable
Illinois High School Association State tournaments, in any form, create special experiences and many memories. They are the final stops in a season in which teams play for the highest honors. Last weekend there were four classes, based on enrollments, each in softball and baseball. See Bobby Narang’s page 8
North Central College football champions will be honored in Washington D.C.
Members of the North Central College football team in Naperville, will be honored by the Nation’s highest office Monday, June 12, when the two-time national champions will be among invited guests at the inaugural College Athlete Day, held by the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, and the
Benet Academy: Week to remember in three sports
By Bobby Narang In many ways, Benet Academy athletics had a week to remember. In the Class 2A girls State soccer tournament, the Redwings played stellar in their two State games at North Central College, however, Glenwood pieced together two goals in less than 35 seconds in the first 10-minute
June Swoon not upon us, unfortunately, now
June Swoon for many years had been associated with the Chicago Major League Baseball teams, especially the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs won the World Series championship in 2016, however, many seasons the Cubs had started well, perhaps playing over their heads, and suffering the swoon. Through Monday, June 6, Cubs
High School baseball: IHSA Class 4A sectional championship: Batavia vs. York
York personnel pose for a photo after the Dukes’ 4-3 win over Batavia for the IHSA Class 4A sectional championship Saturday, June 3, at Judson University in Elgin
Illinois boys State Track and Field meet
James Ammenhauser, Neuqua Valley senior, propels to fifth place in the 3A triple jump and was fourth in the long jump. Neuqua Valley took second place in 3A. Steve Groth photos
High School girls softball Sectionals: Yorkville vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School’s Sara Ebner takes a swing in the Foxes’ 7-1 Class 4A Oswego Sectional semifinal victory over Oswego East Tuesday.
Patrick Hilby, ACC, sets State record in 800 meters
By Bobby Narang Patrick Hilby didn’t need any motivation to perform at a high level at the Class 2A state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Saturday, May 27. Throughout his junior season, the Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) athlete had shown why he was considered one
Jose Abreu hits first home run for the Houston Astros
By Woodrow Carroll It was a long-time coming for Jose Abreu, his first home run of this season and in the Houston Astros’ uniform. The game was Sunday, May 28 in Oakland. After playing nine seasons for the Chicago White Sox, in which he hit 243 home runs, Abreu signed
High school Spring sports divert from Sox, Cubs
Spring sports in high schools reach the championship stages in late May and early June. We are here. The boys State track and field meet final day was Saturday, May 27. Steve Groth went to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston to capture photos. Neuqua Valley High School did the best
College Baseball: Aurora University NCAA run ends
Aurora University’s Nico Bermeo hits a foul ball against visiting Baldwin Wallace University Saturday, May 27.
Aurora University baseball defeats John Carroll University
Aurora University’s Josh Reinhardt connects against John Carroll University Friday.
Aurora University host in super regional Friday, Saturday
The NCAA (Natiinal Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III baseball tournament selection committee announced the super regional host sites Monday, May 22 for the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships. The Aurora University Spartans, who swept visiting John Carroll University, 3-0, in the best of five regional series at Jim Schmid Field
Memorable week for DuPage Valley Conference pitcher of Naperville Central High School
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School senior Gabe Dickerson will never forget the final week of the regular baseball season. May 16, he was named DuPage Valley Conference co-Pitcher of the Year with Neuqua Valley senior, Mark Mennecke. The next day, he officially signed his letter-of-intent to play baseball
The late Jim Brown a great football player in nine years
By Woodrow Carroll Jim Brown, one of the true greats of football, passed away last week at the age of 87. As is often the case, trying to determine how great Brown was is often tempered by factors not directly related to what Brown did on the playing field. Who
High school track season ready to flash past us
High School Spring sports, with shorter seasons and often because rain affects outdoor sports, the seasons pass much too quickly. Photographers Steve Groth and Jim Ammenhauser will be at the boys State meet in Charleston, May 25-27, to capture events. Steve Groth shared photos with us from both boys Minooka
Marmion breaks ground for new Fichtel Field
Marmion Academy in Aurora was host to a groundbreaking ceremony for new turf Friday, May 5. Marmion Academy held its Groundbreaking Ceremonies and reception for the renovation of multi-sport Fichtel Field and the varsity baseball field. Construction of the new, artificial turf playing surface, track, and field event areas began