High school football: Oswego High School vs. Batavia High School
Oswego High School senior, Carson Cathey, 92, and Chris Cosmas. 30, sack Batavia’s quarterback, sophomore Ryan Boe.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Eisenhower
West Aurora High School’s running back Jeremiah Johnson, 6, carries the ball against Eisenhower Friday, Sept. 3.
Joey Pope leads Glenbard West; Judson unveils team
By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School’s Joey Pope a junior running back is making a name for himself early in the 2021 regular season. The Hilltoppers lost some key players from last season’s team, including at running back. But Pope, a speedy and shifty runner, has energized the offense
Changes real against many expectations, variations
Expectations and variations are a part of the sports world. There is no denying they constitute preparations, games, and results. As soon as we thought losing streaks, which twice reached 11 games in a row for the flailing Chicago Cubs, would occur again the for the reconstituted players, the downtrodden,
College soccer: Aurora University vs. Illinois Wesleyan University
Aurora University forward, Cristian Correa, 7, uses a head shot under pressure from Illinois Wesleyan University midfielder, C.J. Rodriguez, 24 Saturday, Sept.
Final game of season for Kane County Cougars.
Kane County Cougars’ pitcher Andy McGuire throws Labor Day to a Chicago Dogs’ batter in the final game this season.
Touchdown times return: Yorkville vs. Romeoville, Waubonsie Valley vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School sophomore Kendall Smith, 26, surges through host Romeoville defenders to score from five yards out in his team’s 44-14 victory Friday.
Good start: First-year Wheaton Warrenville South head coach
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School head football coach, Sean Norris, has a long way to go equal or surpass his predecessor, but his era started off on the right foot Friday. The first-year Tigers’ head coach earned his first career victory in an epic fashion, by recording
Bielema, U of I, goal: Start season with 2-0 record
By Woodrow Carroll Believe it or not, the last University of Illinois head football coach to lose his debut game at the school was Ron Turner. He and the Illini suffered a 17-point defeat at the hands of Southern Mississippi University in Champaign to begin the 1997 season that ended
Action greets opening weekend of high school football, Aurora Christian vs. Fieldcrest, Marmion Academy vs. Bishop McNamara
Aurora Christian High School’s Cam Ajazi, 23, breaks though visiting Fieldcrest defenders Friday.
High school football schedules Sept. 3-4 and Sept.10; results Aug. 27-28
Friday, Sept. 3Fox ValleyJacobs at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Burlington Central at Prairie Ridge, 7 p.m.Cary-Grove at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Huntley at McHenry, 7 p.m. Upstate EightLarkin at Fenton, 7:30 p.m.Glenbard East at Elgin, 7:30 p.m.South Elgin at East Aurora, 7:30 p.m.Streamwood at Bartlett, 7:30
Little revealing clues in early-season football games
The Chicago Bears and the remainder of the National Football League (NFL) will begin the regular season the second weekend in September. The Bears will open in Los Angles against the Rams as a part of the Sunday Night Football special on NBC television. There is little to gauge the
High School soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Serena
Aurora Central Catholic’s Elijah Hartford, 18, leads a Serena defender Thursday, Aug. 26.
High school football on eve of historic journey
By Bobby Narang The 2021 high school football season is set to be another historic journey into the unknown. After the coronavirus pandemic pushed the 2020 season into Spring this year, and shortened the regular season to six games without a playoffs, the upcoming season is already bringing another set
Illinois, Nebraska, head football coaches: Instant pressure
By Woodrow Carroll There are 130 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams. FBS refers to the heavy hitters playing collegiate football. In theory, any one of those 130 programs could win the national championship. The reality of the situation is a bit different. What are the odds that this season’s national
Surprise Blaney, Allmendinger, Larson, capture Cup races
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 22. A surprise Ford vehicle came from nowhere with Ryan Blaney driving to win his second Cup race ahead of William Byron and Kyle Larson, who led much of the race. Following in fourth
Old memories fade, new hopes prevail in new seasons
In our seasons of change: • In the rearview mirror are our hopes for the 2021 Chicago Cubs’ success. Hold our ears: We must wait until next year. • Meanwhile, in spite of a comfortable lead, it is time for the Chicago White Sox to start playing better than .500
Sue Skelley reflects on joy of coaching at East Aurora
By Bobby Narang By this time of the season, Sue Skelley is usually knee deep into coaching. For most of her life, Skelley had been a staple in the East Aurora community, coaching several sports and handling various administration jobs. But these days, Skelley is enjoying her view from the
High school football schedule August 27-28
Friday, Aug. 27Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at Huntley, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Upstate EightEast Aurora at Elgin, TBDBartlett at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.Fenton at South Elgin, 7:30 p.m.Larkin at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m.Streamwood at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m.Non-conferenceArgo
University of Illinois football teams to open FBS season
By Woodrow Carroll There is always a sense of anticipation just prior to the start of a sports season, including college football. The FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) honor of first up goes to the University of Illinois and Nebraska. It is listed as Week Zero on the schedule. Saturday, Aug.