High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Oswego East
West Aurora High School’s Calvin Savage, 2, drives surrounded by Oswego East’s Bryce Shoto, 2, Micah Gatewood, 23 and Ryan Johnson, 12, Friday, Jan. 27.
Northern Illinois varied winning pattern continues
By Woodrow Carroll The Northern Illinois men’s basketball program last week had the makings of one the best runs in a long time. Then was a difficult-to-fathom 87-69 home defeat at the hands of Ball State Saturday, Jan. 28. Prior to the defeat, Northern Illinois won four of five games.
12th annual Ernie Kivisto Hoopfest
Andrew High School’s, Austin Kulig shoots while guarded by Metea Valley’s Will Ashford, 22 and Jahki Gray, 1, Saturday, Jan. 28 at the 12th annual Ernie Kivisto Hoopfest at East Aurora High School.
Sports varied; various benefits: Joy, discipline, fun
Preparation is a relevant word in sports, whether for Super Bowl, freshman high school sports, or, midget-oriented, family-focus, fun. The next stage is in the thought process. Where do we go from here? Participants and fans can operate in the range from sheer joy to the agony and ecstasy as
High school boys basketball IHSA schedule Jan. 26-30 and results Jan. 17-23
Thursday, Jan. 26Non-conferenceCoal City at Plano, 7 Friday, Jan. 27Chicago Catholic League WhiteMontini at Providence, 7St. Laurence at Marmion, 7DuKaneBatavia at Lake Park, 7:15Geneva at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7St. Charles East at Glenbard N., 7St. Charles N. at Wheaton N., 7:15DuPage ValleyMetea Val. at Waubonsie Valley, 7Naperville Cen. at Neuqua Valley,
Night of Hoops at Batavia good glimpse into season
By Bobby Narang The Jim & Sylvia Roberts Night of Hoops provided a late-season glimpse into the upcoming high school boys basketball playoffs. The annual event, with Batavia High School host, featured four high-profile games Saturday, Jan. 21. In the opener, York High School relied on a late run to
Tournament time in all sports provide magic moments
Tournament time in high school Winter sports begins and will be with us, except for Friday-Saturday, February 10-11 weekends through March 11. Fun, drama, competition, memories. It is only part of the sports whirl with the National Football League Super Bowl Feb. 12, college basketball tournaments after conference showdowns in
High School girls basketball: East Aurora vs. Waubonsie Valley Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation vs. Cancer
East Aurora High School’s Mia Moore, 25, drives against Waubonsie Valley’s Khaliah Reid, 24, at Aurora Christian School’s eight-team Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation vs. Cancer shootout Saturday, Jan. 21.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia (Wis.)
Aurora University’s Justin Wilson, 13, shoots over Concordia (Wis.)’s Matt LeVene, 10, Saturday, Jan. 21. Host Aurora won, 70-69, in the last-minute.
College basketball and football teams seek to fill up
By Woodrow Carroll Winning the National college football championship 131 schools in theory have a shot at winning the big prize. Only a small number of college football programs have a realistic shot at ending up where Georgia has landed the past two seasons, the top dog, or, top bulldog,
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation vs. Cancer, High School boys basketball: East Aurora vs. Waubonsie Valley; IMSA vs. Aurora Central Catholic; West Aurora High School vs. Metea Valley
IMSA’s Deondre o’Bannon, 15, blocks Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Sam Carroll, 30, at Aurora Christian School’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation vs. Cancer shootout Saturday.
Benet Academy host to stellar MLK girls basketball
By Bobby Narang The Martin Luther King (MLK) holiday weekend featured some quality girls high school basketball in Chicagoland. The 33rd Annual Coach Derril Kipp’s Hoopfest was the marquee event. Played over a three-day span, with two days dedicated to the tournament, the high-profile event was must-see basketball with high
Northern Illinois basketball team falls short of hopes
By Woodrow Carroll Entering the Saturday, Jan. 14 home men’s basketball game with the Toledo University, the Northern Illinois University men’s team was in good position to end a rather bizarre jinx for want of a better word. The game with the Toledo Rockets presented Northern Illinois with a shot
Growth in high school basketball essential element
The high school basketball season for boys and girls can take on various forms during the season with possible injuries, growth of players in size, strength, skill, experience, and accomplishment. Emotional and maturity can be factors. Part of the process is the bonanza of basketball during the recent seasons of
High School Basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora High School’s Jabian Acosta, 3, is in a battle for a rebound with West Aurora’s Terrence Smith, 24, and Calvin Savage, 2, Saturday, Jan. 7.
West Aurora School District 129 Athletic Hall of Fame
From left, Tim Griffin of Geneva (football, 1981); Matt McKee, Simi Valley, Calif. (volleyball, 2005); and Mario Clark, Aurora (basketball, 1990) are inducted into the West Aurora School District 129 Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 7.
High school girls basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora High School’s Mia Moore, 25, drives against West Aurora’s Nia Evans, 2, Saturday, Jan. 7.
High school boys basketball IHSA schedule Jan. 12-16 and results Jan. 3-9
Thursday, Jan. 12Non-conferenceWestminster Christian at Yorkville Christian, 7 Friday, Jan. 13Chicago Catholic League WhiteMontini at De La Salle, 6:30DuPage ValleyMetea Valley at Naperville Central, 7East Suburban CatholicBenet at Joliet Catholic, 7Marian Catholic at Marist, 7Nazareth at Notre Dame, 7St. Patrick at St. Viator, 7Fox ValleyCary-Grove at Crystal Lake Cen., 7:30Crystal
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Rockford University
Aurora University’s Michael Osborne, 24, drives over Rockford University’s Amareon Parker, 32, Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Women’s college basketball: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Selena Vargas, 13, drives around Benedictine University’s Charsan McCory, 13, in Aurora’s 62-59 homecourt victory Wednesday, Jan. 4.