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St. Charles East regional could be a classic Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
This week’s St. Charles East Class 4A girls basketball regional tournament has a definitive Upstate Eight Conference River Division feel to it.
Meet St. Charles East’s 2013 Hall of Fame class Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A pair of state champion female athletes from the 1990s; an all-state basketball player from the 1980s; and a 2-time all-conference football player from 1959 and 1960; are the 2013 inductees to the St. Charles East Athletic Hall of Fame.
Meet St. Charles East’s Super FanJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
He may not be St. Charles East's loudest fan but he is undoubtedly one of the school's most loyal supporters. Meet Lloyd Jones St. Charles East Super Fan. Whether it's a Saints home girls volleyball match or boys/girls basketball game, Jones likely can be found sitting in his customary spot along the wall just to the right of the main entrance to the gymnasium.
Both Upstate Eight races up for grabsJan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, get out your pencils and paper as I try to dissect the logjam that is the Upstate Eight Conference River Division girls and boys basketball standings.
Watching son’s progress a special thrill for Stephens Jan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Everette Stephens had an idea about his son's feel for the game of basketball at an early age.
Get your 2013 predictions (sure to go wrong) Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Now that we're a little more than a week into the New Year, it's time for my annual predictions (sure to go wrong) column.
Taking a last look back at a memorable 2012 Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Since the high school sports season has reached a temporary lull due to the holiday break, this is as good a time as any to take one final look back at the 2012 calendar year for our local athletic teams. It was quite a ride.
Tradition-rich Pontiac, Proviso West highlight holiday tourneys Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
If you're a high school basketball fan, late-December is one of the most wonderful times of the year. It is holiday basketball tournament season at various gyms across the state of Illinois. At Pontiac, St. Charles North and West Aurora will participate in the country's oldest high school Christmas tournament.
Marsh’s spot on Batavia’s staff feels like home Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
It was famed American novelist Thomas Wolfe who wrote the book, "You Can't Go Home Again." Nick Marsh, for one, would beg to differ. Marsh, who was a member of Batavia's boys basketball teams that captured back-to-back Class AA regional championships in 1996 and 1997, always tried to help former Bulldogs coach Jim Roberts any way he could once his playing days were finished.
Trying to explain Geneva’s ACL woes Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
You can't blame Geneva High School varsity girls basketball coach Sarah Meadows for being a little apprehensive these days when she hears these three letters spoken — A, C, and L.
Undefeated Geneva, St. Charles E. headline fast starters Nov 27, 2012 12:00 AM
It’s true that one week does not make a season but what an opening week it was for the four Tri-Cities basketball teams.
Looking back at a banner year of football Nov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
As the high school football playoffs enter the home stretch, it's time to reflect upon the 2012 campaign.
Geneva, Santos glad to be back on the court Oct 29, 2012 12:00 AM
One would be hard-pressed to find anyone who enjoyed the first day of high school girls basketball practice more than Geneva's Sidney Santos did Monday afternoon.
Time of year when everyone’s excited to be 0-0 Oct 22, 2012 12:00 AM
This column is brought to you by the number five and the letter W. Five is the magic number shared by area football playoff qualifiers this season. Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Batavia, Kaneland and St. Charles East all reached postseason play and will kick off their “second” seasons this weekend.
St. Charles teacher enjoys time as NFL replacement ref Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
This is a story about a middle school teacher. Before you put down your newspaper or click to another on-line website, please give me a chance to explain.
Casey’s enthusiasm helps Aurora Central turn program around Oct 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Fifteen years ago, Bill Clinton was our president, the top movie at the box office was “Titanic”, the Chicago Bulls won the NBA championship, and the price of a gallon of gas was $1.21. The year 1997 also marked the last time Aurora Central Catholic’s football team qualified for the state playoffs. That’s one of the reasons why ACC’s sixth victory of the 2012 campaign — a 55-0 blowout of Guerin last Friday night at Bob Stewart Field — carried special meaning.
Volunteering at Marklund a win-win for area athletes Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
A huge sports fan myself, I'll admit there are times when I can get emotionally charged while watching one of my favorite teams play — just ask my wife.
Playoff outlook yields some sure things, some longshots Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM
My, how time flies. It’s hard to believe but we’ve already reached the unofficial halfway point of the high school football regular season (5 of the 9 weeks completed).
Batavia’s dynamic duo running on all cylinders Sep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
With one-third of the high school football regular season already in the books, this is a good opportunity to review some of the early happenings.
Heading into last Cross-town Classic, Gould reflects on 1st 12 Sep 4, 2012 12:00 AM
At first glance, I thought the Illinois High School Association's 2012 football schedule was transposed. Looking at the Upstate Eight Conference River Division schedule a few weeks ago left me shaking my head. While there are still 9 regular-season games on the docket, with the final 7 being UEC River matchups, things are a bit mixed up this time around.