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Biondo Lands Two More Commitments
Elgin, IL - The Eagles Men's Bowling program is proud to announce two more commitments on this day. First, the signing of Carson Davis. Carson comes to us from Redkey Indiana, and was 3rd at the All-Hoosier Semi State Qualifier. He also was a state qualifier in Robotics, and was a varsity runner on the track team at his high school. Carson will be Majoring in Elementary Education here at Judson. Next, the signing of Toby Wamsley. Toby comes to us from Grayslake Central High School where he was a 2-year varsity starter. Toby also had his first 300 game...
Huskies Tab Gleason as Head Softball Coach
DEKALB, Ill. -- Kathryn Gleason, an Illinois native who has guided two programs to the NCAA Tournament, has been hired to lead the Northern Illinois University softball program, NIU Vice President/Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier announced on Tuesday (July 2). Gleason joins the Huskies following nine seasons at Northern Kentucky, where she led the Norse to a Horizon League championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2023.
Midkiff joins coaching staff at Northern Illinois
DeKALB, Ill. -- Ryan Ludwig, the head coach of the Northern Illinois University Wrestling program, has announced the hiring of McGwire Midkiff to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. "We are thrilled to add McGwire to our staff," said Ludwig. "We have been diligent in the process of...
Seven Huskies Earn WGCA All-American Scholar Honors
Women's Golf | July 1 DeKALB, Ill.— Seven members of the 2023-24 Northern Illinois University women's golf team were honored on July 1 as All-American Scholars from the Women's Golf Coaches Association. The seven honorees are the most in NIU women's golf history. To qualify for the honor, student-athletes must have a 3.50 overall cumulative grade point average or higher and must have played in 50% of the college's regular scheduled competitive rounds during the year. The 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar Team consists of 1,497 golfers being honored from 412 programs. Jasmine Ly (Windsor, Ontario/Holy Names HS) is a five-time...
Canaries Win Rubber Match to Take Series over Cougars
The Sioux Falls Canaries would win Sunday’s rubber match over the Kane County Cougars at home with a 7-4 victory to claim the series win. The Canaries would do the damage in the sixth and seventh innings as the Birds scored twice in the sixth to take a 2-1 lead and five times in the seventh to get the win. Mike Hart would hit the two run homer in the sixth to push the Canaries ahead and he would double to give the Birds the final tally as four straight men came to the plate and drove in runs in the seventh. Simon Reid hit a three run homer in the ninth for Kane County, but the Canaries would hold on for the win to improve to a league-best 27-16. Pierre’s Spencer Sarringar would have the day off on Sunday, but would still go 3-6 in the series with a triple and homer while driving in five RBI in the first two games of the series.
Hill lends a helping hand
Marek Hill, who graduated from Fenwick High School in late May, not only has been training for his college football career this summer, he’s also found time to give back to the community. The Oak Park resident, who plans to play quarterback collegiately at Amherst College in Massachusetts, took...
Experience the Excitement: Reserve Your Party Suite at Northwestern Medicine Field with the Kane County Cougars
Calling all baseball enthusiasts and group event planners! If you’re looking for an unforgettable way to enjoy America’s favorite pastime, look no further than the Kane County Cougars at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva, Illinois. Located just a stone’s throw away from West Chicago, Northwestern Medicine Field is...
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