By Bobby Narang The Benet Academy High School boys basketball team is aiming to duplicate their results from last season. As the defending Class 4A State champions, the Redwings are aiming to hoist the Class 4A State basketball trophy at the State Farm Center for the second season in a
Aurora school students staged a walkout against the Donald Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies in downtown Aurora Friday, Feb. 13.
West Aurora High School’s Orlando Edwards (2) dribbles down court February 11 against Elgin.
East Aurora High School’s Mia Venson (22) puts up a shot against West Aurora defenders February 5.
West Aurora’s Travis Brown (1) drives between East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) and Bryson Chandler (2) February 5.
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (22) shoots over Plainfield East’s Kierre Miller (1) January 17.
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,
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene (21) dunks over East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) January 9.
The West Aurora High School Athletic Department and the Blackhawk Sports Boosters will host the West Aurora High School Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. The event will begin at 3 p.m. in the Veterans Fieldhouse, followed by the induction ceremony in the Main Gym at
West Aurora High School’s winter play will feature Arthur Miller’s classic drama “The Crucible.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 15-17, in the school auditorium, 1201 W. New York St. in Aurora. Director Sherry Becker said the two-act production with an intermission showcases a cast of 25
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene rebounds while being defended by Streamwood’s Jesse Sanchez (13) and Damarion Smith (12) December 16.
Aurora residents experienced a Medieval-style Christmas Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at West Aurora High School’s annual madrigal weekend presentations. A project of West students and staff, events featured a Saturday evening three-course feast which was sold out and a Sunday afternoon dessert performance. It was the 38th year of
West Aurora High School’s Antonio Higgins (4) shoots over Larkin’s Lawrence Sallis December 11.
The West Aurora High School Fine Arts Department is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for two of its most anticipated annual events, the Winter Concert and the 38th Annual Madrigal Dinner. West Aurora High School Winter Concert It will be an evening of exceptional music featuring all
West Aurora High School’s fall play features Louis May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20-22, in the school auditorium, 1201 W. New York St. in Aurora. Director Jen Pauley said 55 students auditioned for the 11-member cast. They will
West Aurora High School’s Brodie Caragher (21) dives to tackle Belleville East runner, Josh Ware, Saturday Nov. 1 in a Class 8A Round 1 playoff game.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) celebrates a first quarter touchdown against East Aurora Friday, Oct. 17.
National Merit® Scholarship Program commended West Aurora High School students, Caroline Escobedo, Emerson Laufenberg, Jonathan Hoskins, Aaron Trainor.
West Aurora High School quarterback Mason Atkins (2) carries the ball for a gain against Bartlett Friday, Sept. 26. Host West Aurora won, 49-21.
Cara McLear, left, and Emerson Laufenberg are queen and king at the Mr. and Miss West Aurora High School homecoming celebration at September 24.
