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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.
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.
Contractors say Hawthorne Race Course owes millions of dollars for work, while it holds veto over competition for a racino
The owners of Hawthorne Race Course, who have not been able to get loans to build a casino, also have failed to pay major construction bills, records show. At least four liens were filed in recent years against Hawthorne or its owners, Carey Heirs properties LLC, by contractors saying they were owed $5.1 million. The debt calls further into question whether Hawthorne can get financing to build ...
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. ...
Naperville North girls lacrosse falls to the Lincoln-Way Co-Op in the sectional semifinals
Lincoln-Way Central is the site of the sectional semifinal girls lacrosse showdown between the two seeded Lincoln-Way Co-Op and the three seed, Naperville North. The Huskies dominated Rosary in their first post season contest while Lincoln-Way knocked off Naperville Central. The winner will face Benet Academy for the sectional title. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
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