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Naperville North girls soccer defeats Waubonsie in the final moments of the Regional final
After successful opening playoff games, Naperville North girls soccer and Waubonsie Valley meet in an IHSA Regional Final on a beautiful afternoon at East Aurora High School. Earlier this month, the Huskies took down the Warriors 5-1. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Lauren Bornhoff keeps the game scoreless before...
Column: Years later, former pitcher Corinne Pugh thrives behind plate for Kaneland. ‘I could get used to this.’
Try it, you’ll like it. Hey, at least it didn’t involve tasting a strange-looking vegetable. So in seventh grade, when pitcher Corinne Pugh heard her travel coach suggest moving to the other side of the plate to give catching a try, she didn’t turn up her nose at the first mention. Now, look at Kaneland’s senior catcher. A third-year varsity player for the Knights, Pugh is getting ready for ...
Corina Miller comes through as a sophomore for Aurora Central Catholic. The future? ‘Nothing more you can ask.’
This is no fish story. But Aurora Central Catholic pitcher Corina Miller — sadly — has a tale to tell of one that got away. The sophomore right-hander was pure magic in the circle Friday afternoon in what could only be described as a classic pitching duel with a regional championship on the line. “Going forward, it’s good that she’s only a sophomore,” ACC coach Mark Pasqualini said. “She ...
Neuqua Valley boys tennis wins fourth straight IHSA Sectional
We’re at Waubonsie Valley for an IHSA Boys Tennis Sectional, as the host Warriors and Neuqua Valley are among the top contenders. The Wildcats enter off a second straight DVC title and now look to win a fourth straight Sectional Championship. Everyone competing in the semifinals has already qualified for the State Meet. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area softball rankings and player of the week
Metea Valley makes the biggest move up the rankings, while Hampshire’s Bria Riebel is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Oswego 23-9 (1) Senior shortstop Maddie Hernandez hits a home run in 14-9 win over Oswego East. 2. St. Charles East 18-12 (2) Sophomore slugger Lexi Majkszak homers but Saints lose 5-3 to Wheaton Warrenville ...
Just a freshman, Abby Gambro gets Aurora Central Catholic going. But don’t be fooled. ‘She’s had to earn her spot.’
It took some time, but freshman Abby Gambro has found her spots for Aurora Central Catholic. The speedster has settled in as the leadoff hitter while usually patrolling left field for the Chargers, although coach Mark Pasqualini confirmed that she can play anywhere in the outfield. Since Pasqualini moves his players around the field like a chessmaster controlling the action on the board, the ...
3A track and field sectional sees several local boys qualify for state
HUNTLEY, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Girls track and field athletes will begin competing at state the next few days, and now our local boys are trying to get there for next week. Sectional action for the 3A boys was happening Wednesday night in Huntley. Huntley was the team champion out of 17 teams. Belvidere North was the […]
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