Rick Armstrong

You've got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them. Don't think so? Just ask a gambler like Geneva coach

Pressure? What pressure? That's what Marmion senior could have been thinking on Oct. 19 after winning a three-man playoff to defend his Class 2A state title at Illinois State University's Weibring Golf Club.

It’s been a good year for Marmion’s Regan Konen, who not only repeats as state champ but commits to Marquette, his dream school.

The devastation of Hurricane Helene - destroyed countless homes and took many lives. Since then, special teams and volunteers have been picking up the pieces and trying to restore hope.

Senior linebacker wasn't about to complain for Geneva. Not at all.

JP Chaney, a 2023 Batavia graduate, find a home on the defensive line for coach Don Beebe at Aurora University.

rick armstrong, chicago tribune JP Chaney found what he was looking for in a college football program at Aurora University, and it's no coincidence it starts with coach Don Beebe

Safe to say, he saw this one coming. Geneva's figured this scenario was a possibility long before the Class 6A playoff pairings were announced last month, and here it is.

Front and center. It won't be difficult to find this winter when Waubonsie Valley walks onto the basketball court because that's exactly where he'll be — in the middle of everything.

Waubonsie Valley lands top spot. Can Oswego East, Metea Valley and West Aurora challenge? Top 10 Teams 1. Waubonsie Valley (27-3)