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PFI Chicago walks it off over the Minions to win the Naperville Little League Majors A championship
The Naperville Little League Majors A championship features the minions and PFI Chicago the top two teams in the division. PFI, which also calls themselves “The Turds” are coming off a 7-6 semifinal win to get in this position, thanks to a two run rbi from Aaron Brown. The Minions, featuring players like Gaspar Cho and Declan McCoy, look to end their season on a high note.
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...
Naperville Jaycees uses powerful bats to win Juniors A Championship over Mortenson Construction
It’s the final Naperville Little League championship game of 2024 with the Mortenson Construction Laser Sharks taking on the Naperville Jaycees Dragons in the Juniors A title game. The lone championship being played at Knoch Park. Naperville Jaycees tied for the league lead with 12 regular season wins behind team MVP Alex Therapos as well as players like Vincent Drager, Jameson Kanak and Veer Pratap Singh. Mortenson started the season 0-5 before catching fire and going on an epic run to the championship game. Bryce Reed, Jack and Dylan Kane and Lucas Soline help round out an offense that was near the top in the league in runs scored.
Brookfield softball continues its winning ways
Three years ago, Nena Melendez and her Brookfield softball all-star teammates started to wear their hair in braids for games. “Ever since we wore braids, we were on a winning streak,” Melendez said. “I just think of that in my head every time they ask what hair style we should do.”
York High School star pitcher Ryan Sloan could be headed for MLB Draft
BENSENVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- Ryan Sloan recently finished a stellar career at York Community High School in Elmhurst—and was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Illinois.Sloan, one of the top pitching prospects in country, is now busy preparing for the next level—and could likely hear his name called in the first round of the MLB DraftSloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks—stats that could be credited in part to his even-keel attitude."You know, I always...
NCTV17 Avocados storm back to beat Vai’s Purple Pickles in Supreme A Championship
Naperville Little League Championship action kicks off at Nike Park with Hunter Corp, Anik Arunkumar and the Vai’s Purple Pickles taking on Lucas Murtaugh, Cole Blouin, Gabe Auffant, and the rest of the NCTV17 Avocados. The avocados enter this game with a 15-1 record and went undefeated while playing at Nike Park during the season while the Purple Pickles feature many players on last year’s NCTV17 team, which was runner-up in the title game.
Top female golfers tee up for the Olympics
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — When you spend most of your career looking out for yourself, the chance to play for something bigger is welcome. Leona Maguire is part of Team Ireland and will be heading to Paris for her third Olympics. “Seeing the rings on the Eiffel Tower, it seems like it’s going to be a really big production this time,” she said.
River Forest’s Cathy Adduci finishes 6th in world championships
Most people travel to Nice, France, on the French Riviera to visit the Vieux Nice or the Promenade de Anglaise, or to experience the food, the beaches or the nightlife. Cathy Adduci of River Forest went there last month for a workout – not just any workout, but to participate in the Hyrox World Championships, which organizers call “the world series of fitness racing.”
Casey Krueger earns a spot on Women’s Soccer National Team in Paris Olympics
Naperville Central graduate Casey Krueger has officially earned a spot on the 2024 U.S Women’s Soccer National Team competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This will be the second consecutive Team USA appearance for the former Redhawk star, who earned a bronze medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
2024 Winding Creek Park Basketball Development
Sealed bids for Winding Creek Park Basketball Development will be accepted at the Naperville Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, Illinois 60540, until 10:00AM on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid documents may be obtained upon request....
Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Spring 2024 Dean's List
Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of more than 350 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
Kiwanis Club of Naperville takes down the Rumble Ponies in the Majors AA Championship
We are at Nike Sports Complex for another edition of Naperville Little League baseball. Will “Quattro” Eagan and the Rumble Ponies, take on Austin Fink and Nathan Emken of the Kiwanis Club of Naperville for the 2024 Majors AA City Championship. Evan Czochara helps give Kiwanis a 1-0...
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...
Weekend Break: Topgolf in Schaumburg tees up the fun
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Anyone who plays golf knows it can be an extremely frustrating game. But what if you could turn that frustration into pure fun?. Well, perhaps that’s why Topgolf has become such a popular destination, a place where golfers of all ages and abilities are choosing to go, rather than visiting only a traditional golf course or driving range.
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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