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Aurora track star runs away from competition on national stage
AURORA, Ill (CBS) – Some of the best high school athletes in Illinois are chasing gold at Eastern Illinois University this weekend, and one runner from Aurora Central Catholic is no stranger to the top of the podium.Patrick Hilby is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. The senior and Wisconsin commit is chasing another win at the IHSA state meet, which would go nice with some of the other victories that are already on his resume.Hilby has been on quite a run recently, and that's no surprise to his coach. "He's...
Benet Softball defeats Willowbrook to win fourth straight IHSA Regional Championship
Benet Academy softball looks to win a fourth straight Regional Championship, as the two-seeded Redwings take on the seventh-seed Willowbrook Warriors. The wings are in search of the program’s first 4A Regional title since 2013 and have won 17 of the past 18 games, including an 11-2 win against Hinsdale Central in the Semis. Willowbrook’s won nine of the last ten and beat Oak Lawn to get here. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Naperville area schools compete at the IHSA 3A Boys State Track & Field Finals
The Cicadas have migrated to Eastern Illinois University and so did a huge crowd of people for the 3A Boys IHSA State Track & Field Finals. Naperville Area Schools such as Naperville Central, Metea Valley, and Neuqua Valley are here to compete for the IHSA state trophy, even if that means competing against the Cicadas on this sunny day. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Plainfield East softball overpowers Naperville Central to win the regional championship 9-5
Naperville Central softball is ready to battle for the regional championship against Plainfield East from Pioneer Park in West Chicago. The Redhawks looked sharp in win over Naperville North in the semifinals while the Bengals look to turn their recent run of hot play into another upset victory. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Strong outing from Voegele leads Neuqua baseball to 7th Regional Championship in 8 seasons
A cloudy and rainy Friday leads to a sunny Saturday matchup as Neuqua Valley baseball and West Aurora clash after upsets earlier this week in the Regional semifinals. The 14-seed Blackhawks took down 4-seed Lockport and the 12-seed Wildcats took out 5-seed Yorkville to set up the regional championship. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Group from senior living facility take trip on Joliet race track
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Every once in a while we feel the need to step out of our comfort zone. A group of seniors is doing just that at Joliet’s Country Club AutoBahn. Lead by Jeff Schur, a group of fellow residents at Monarch Landing Senior Living in Naperville got behind the wheel of a few […]
Neuqua boys lacrosse wins second Sectional Championship in three years after beating Huntley
Fresh off a 17-6 victory over rival Naperville North, three-seed Neuqua Valley lacrosse is back in action against the top-seeded Huntley Red Raiders in the sectional finals. The Wildcats are seeking their first sectional championship since 2022 when they finished fourth in the state. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Miami of Ohio-bound shortstop Sara Tarr sticks with it for West Aurora. A promise? ‘It will be different next year.’
Will her time come? West Aurora’s Sara Tarr hopes so. The junior shortstop is already committed to a scholarship with MAC powerhouse Miami of Ohio, but she knows she will get one more crack at another extended playoff run with the Blackhawks. “Obviously, this wasn’t the ending we wanted,” Tarr said. “We were expecting to go a little further. But this is a great group. We’re losing a lot of ...
Baseball campaign comes to an end as Pontiac, Dwight fall in postseason
What might have been turned out to be the end of the road for the 2024 baseball season for Pontiac as it dropped a 10-0 decision to Joliet Catholic in the semifinal round of the Class 3A Pontiac Regional tournament at The Ballpark at Williamson Field on Wednesday, May 22. The Hilltoppers came in as the top seed for the regional and the sub-sectional complex.
Former gymnast Jimmy Hawksworth breaks out as hitting star for Lincoln-Way Central baseball. ‘Staying positive.’
Jimmy Hawksworth spent the majority of his senior season on the bench for Lincoln-Way Central, waiting for his opportunity. An infielder/pitcher and Wabash recruit, Hawksworth had just eight at-bats over the first two months this spring. But he remained ready. “I was just staying calm and doing what I know I can do when I got an opportunity,” Hawksworth said. “It’s the practices, really. ...
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