Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin and Week 9 predictions
Oswego, Geneva, Waubonsie Valley, Marmion and Belleville Althoff are picks to click for the ninth and final week of the regular season. Oswego (8-0, 4-0) at Oswego East (4-4, 2-2) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: The host Wolves need to win over crosstown rivals to become playoff eligible for eighth time in nine seasons. Junior quarterback Niko Villacci, who threw for 256 yards and ...
After late start in football, Stefan Popov grows into two-way role for Waubonsie Valley. ‘Looks like an Adonis now.’
Look at him now. Stefan Popov may have gotten a late start in football, but he’s definitely made up for lost time. The hard-to-miss Popov, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior, starts both ways as a lineman for a resurgent Waubonsie Valley under the direction of first-year coach Adam Pucylowski. “It’s one of my biggest regrets,” Popov said of not starting the sport until his freshman year. But now, ...
Naperville North girls cross country takes home 13th straight DVC title
Waubonsie Valley High School hosts the 2024 Girls Cross Country DVC meet. All the Naperville area Schools and DeKalb are ready to compete. Naperville North looks to win a 13th straight DVC title! This highlight is sponsored by BMO. 76 runners begin the 2024 DVC Meet. At the sound of...
Waubonsie Valley girls tennis wins West Aurora sectional title
Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Metea valley travel to West Aurora for an IHSA Girls tennis sectional. Plainfield North and East, along with Oswego and Oswego East are also competing. Neuqua Valley hopes to win a seventh straight Sectional title. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Defending IHSA State Champion...
Lincoln-Way Central football scores three rushing touchdowns to hold off Waubonsie Valley
Lincoln-Way Central football travels to Waubonsie Valley for a Southwest Valley Conference matchup. The Knights are coming off their dominant 49-0 win against Stagg at home, while the Warriors are looking to get their second straight home win after beating DeKalb 28-19. Both teams are 4 & 3 coming into tonight’s matchup. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Eli Jarrell lifts Naperville Central boys soccer past Waubonsie Valley in overtime
The regular season of boys soccer has hit the final week as Waubonsie Valley and Naperville Central reach the finale of the conference portion. The Redhawks are fresh off a 9-0 win over Plainfield South, while the Warriors hope to pick up one more DVC win before the postseason. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.