Rick Armstrong

Geneva escapes with 26-20 win over Hononegah

Geneva quarterback Daniel Santacaterina had to feel fortunate after Saturday’s 26-20 win over Hononegah in the second round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Sports

Dixon stuns Burlington Central, Rosary falls in Rochelle Sectional semis

Dixon and Marian Central came out on top in Tuesday semifinals and will meet in Thursday’s Rochelle Sectional final.

By Rick Armstrong

Rick Armstrong: Brandon Babler injury big loss for Aurora Central Catholic

Forty-eight hours later, however, the Aurora Central Catholic coach was able to put his team’s 42-39 loss to Johnsburg in some perspective.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Football

Pace Temple, defense blosom as Geneva survives Hersey

The Vikings came up with fourth down stops in the second half and Pace Temple picked off his second pass to thwart Hersey’s comeback bid for a 41-27 win.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Football

Mike Kurtz carries Yorkville to first playoff win since 1999

Told the senior tailback handled the ball 51 times for 276 yards and a pair of touchdowns, veteran coach Karl Hoinkes’ jaw dropped.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Football

Marmion comes up seconds short to DeKalb in 6A playoffs

Marmion’s upset bid was gone in 50.9 seconds Friday at DeKalb, it just seemed like time stood still.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Sports

Waubonsie Valley pushes St. Charles East, but Saints prevail

Waubonsie entered Thursday’s Class 4A Glenbard South Regional final with two previous losses to St. Charles East. The Warriors started slowly, but made it close before falling 25-21, 26-24 to the Saints.

By Rick Armstrong

High School Football

Five playoff football games to watch for Aurora area in Round 1

Capsule playoff previews of Metea Valley-Waubonsie Valley, Joliet West-Oswego, Mount Carmel-Batavia, Hersey-Geneva and Aurora Central-Johnsburg

By Rick Armstrong

High School Football

Batavia ‘excited’ about 7A matchup with Mount Carmel

Batavia tackle Jack Breshears said his team’s reaction to playing Mount Carmel was sheer excitement when the pairings were announced.

By Rick Armstrong