High school football: West Aurora vs East Aurora
West Aurora High School’s, Amar Franklin (29), rushes for yards as the offensive line creates a running lane against East Aurora October 16.
West Aurora High School Homecoming
West Aurora High School celebrated Homecoming week filled with school spirit, tradition and celebration Sept. 21-25. The theme was “Written in the Stars.” Students showed their creativity and Blackhawk pride throughout the week with Spirit Week activities, Food Fest, Paint Night, pep assembly and the annual Homecoming Parade. The after-school
High school football: West Aurora vs. Larkin
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) evades a tackle from a Larkin defender September 25.
High school football: West Aurora vs. Bartlett
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Aurora National Merit Semifinalists
Marmion Academy’s, Caleb Quitno, left, and West Aurora High School senior James Chan, have been named a National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
West Aurora Battle of the Big Butts
West Aurora High School’s football program will host a competition known as “Battle of the Big Butts,” an event that features high school linemen Thursday, July 16. Twenty-five schools will travel to West Aurora High School to showcase the strength, speed, and power of their offensive and defensive linemen. The
Benet entering State with strong ambition to repeat success
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 student walk out protest
Aurora school students staged a walkout against the Donald Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies in downtown Aurora Friday, Feb. 13.
High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Elgin
West Aurora High School’s Orlando Edwards (2) dribbles down court February 11 against Elgin.
High school girls basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora High School’s Mia Venson (22) puts up a shot against West Aurora defenders February 5.
High school basketball: West Aurora vs. East Aurora
West Aurora’s Travis Brown (1) drives between East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) and Bryson Chandler (2) February 5.
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.
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,
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.
West Aurora High School Athletic Hall Of Fame inductees
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 stages classic drama ‘The Crucible’
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
High school basketball: West Aurora vs Streamwood
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene rebounds while being defended by Streamwood’s Jesse Sanchez (13) and Damarion Smith (12) December 16.
West Aurora hosts Medieval-style Christmas
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
High School basketball: West Aurora vs Larkin
West Aurora High School’s Antonio Higgins (4) shoots over Larkin’s Lawrence Sallis December 11.
West Aurora fine arts performances
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