Paul Johnson

Kevin Clifford, Naperville Central grind out win over Lake Park

The Redhawks pounded out a 17-10 win by dominating both lines of scrimmage.

By Paul Johnson

Second time around sweet for St. Charles North, Kate Lillie

North’s low scorer at state last year was one of those freshmen, Kate Lillie, who shot a two-day total of 157, including a 76 in her second round.

By Paul Johnson

Bump in the road matters little to St. Edward’s Michael Mattas

St. Edward junior Michael Mattas was as hot as could be going into Monday’s Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional at Stonewall Orchard.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

For Waubonsie Valley’s Bing Singhsumalee, team is the thing

Singhsumalee finished fourth in Class AA as a freshman and second last year to Neuqua Valley’s Jessica Yuen.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

Benet duo of George Carroll, Ben Johnson want to be dynamic at state

Benet’s George Carroll and Ben Johnson will appear at the Class 3A state meet at The Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington this weekend.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

Brett Seward the steward of Aurora Christian’s state trip

The one player on the team that has experience playing at state is sophomore Brett Seward. He finished 41st at state as a freshman.

By Paul Johnson

High School Sports

Rain delays can’t stop Kyle McWeeney, St. Charles East from advancing

McWeeney showed the team’s depth. After being left off the roster at regionals, McWeeney re-entered the lineup in the sixth slot and delivered a sturdy 77.

By Paul Johnson

High School Football

Jacobs’ Josh Walker a horse, but Trojans of Cary-Grove carry on

They dominated Jacobs Friday, 49-7, to remain unbeaten. The Trojans rushed for 500 yards, led by a career-high 264 from sophomore Tyler Pennington.

By Paul Johnson

High School Baseball

Benefit Sunday for beloved West Aurora coach’s memorial fund

Following the death this summer of coach and teacher Tony Kakoliris, a benefit will be held Sunday with proceeds going toward the education of his son.

By Paul Johnson