Paul Johnson

Harvest Christian uses height to advantage in Class 1A sectional rout

Taller Harvest Christian spread the ball all over its front line, and the result was a dominant win over St. Francis de Sales in the Westminster Sectional.

By Paul Johnson

Hartmann sisters help Rosary to regional title — as coaches

The Royals cruised to the Class 3A Rosary Regional title with a dominant 25-10, 25-8 win over rival Aurora Central Catholic.

By Paul Johnson

Lake Park, Rolling Meadows cruise to Bartlett sectional semi wins

After finishing fourth in Class 3A last fall, Lake Park has been on a mission to get back to the state tournament.

By Paul Johnson

High School Football

Benet blows out Marian Catholic, clinches playoff berth

The Redwings rolled to a 66-7 East Suburban Catholic win Friday over Marian Catholic, securing a playoff spot in the process.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

Sandburg finishes fifth in state; Lincoln-Way West’s Alexis Biedrzycki takes third

Sandburg tied perennial power Prospect for fifth place at 102-over par at the Class AA state meet Saturday at Hickory Point in Decatur.

By Paul Johnson

Neuqua Valley’s Jessica Yuen repeats as Class AA state champion

Yuen and Singhsumalee each shot 69s on Saturday. But Yuen shot a 73 Friday, two strokes clear of Singhsumalee, and that was enough for the state title.

By Paul Johnson

Neuqua Valley’s Jessica Yuen repeats in Class AA

Roundup of Courier-News area football results from Week 8.

By Paul Johnson

Gianna Furrie helps St. Charles North finish 11th at state

Sophomore Gianna Furrie led the way, tying for 13th in the individual standings.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

Waubonsie Valley’s Bing Singhsumalee delivers fitting finale

Her final nine holes were a microcosm of her success over four years — four birdies, no bogeys, and a 32.

By Paul Johnson