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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.
Time to say goodbye to 2011-12 school year Jun 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The calendar reads June and I shake my head in disbelief. Another school year has come and gone and I'm still shaking my head in disbelief. I'm not sure where the months have vanished to but it's time to reflect upon the 2011-12 high school sports season in the Tri-Cities.
Kaneland aims to maintain focus and recapture the magic May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Here we go again. Believe it or not, it has been nearly a year since Kaneland captured the Class 3A state baseball championship with an 11-3 victory over Oak Forest. "Looking back at it, it was a blur," said Knights coach Brian Aversa. "You have to enjoy it while it lasts. Before I knew it, we were playing on a Saturday for the state championship. "It was great." Despite graduating a ton of talent from last year's team, Kaneland finds itself in a similar position heading into this week's postseason tournament — as the top seed in the regional.
Benjamin makes the leap to Big 12 starter May 14, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Charles East product Wes Benjamin is getting an education at Kansas, where his role as a starter for the Jayhawks is an education all its own.
Former Batavia players reflect on Coach Roberts' impact May 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Those closest to Batavia boys basketball coaching legend Jim Roberts know how much he's meant to the team and the school.
Hirsch-Jackson saga delivers happy endings Apr 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Three years ago, St. Charles North pitcher Zach Hirsch befriended a freshman student at the school, Graham Jackson, who truly needed a friend as he came to term with autism. Fast forward to this spring, and Hirsch has overcome an injury to become a standout pitcher at Nebraska, while Jackson has made huge progress of his own.
From one through nine, some early observations Apr 4, 2012 12:00 AM
In honor of the baseball/softball season, here are nine things that are on my mind:
Geneva’s Schiller enjoying more thrills with Falcons Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
From Burgess Field to Huskie Stadium, Bulldog Stadium to Camp Randall, Kaneland's Peterson Field to the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Patrick Schiller has played on a number of football fields over the course of his football career. On Monday night, Schiller experienced the thrill of a lifetime from the sidelines inside the Georgia Dome as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Schiller, a 2007 graduate of Geneva High School, admittedly has to pinch himself these days as he reflects upon the occurrences of the past month.
Last of Nelson brothers reflects on St. Charles North career Mar 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Kyle Nelson followed his brothers footsteps as the North Stars starting center the past three years. This season, the 6-foot-8 senior was literally and figuratively a big reason behind St. Charles North earning its first Upstate Eight Conference River Division title shared as co-champions with Elgin.
SCN grad Misner representing U.S. Feb 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Travis Misner will only get about six hours to celebrate his 21st birthday next month.
Coaches believe elusive state title will come Feb 6, 2012 12:00 AM
History has always been one of my favorite subjects. Perhaps that is why I have thoroughly enjoyed researching the past two weeks for this 2-part story on the first 10 years of varsity athletics at St. Charles North.