Algonquin Sports
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Kayak outfitter aims to pass along venture, love of paddling on the Fox, ChainSep 04, 2025 1:56 pm - Trevor Kroll bought a McHenry County-based kayak and canoeing outfitter in early 2020, right before the COVID-19 lockdowns.That summer was insanely busy for Wonder Lake-based Scull & Oars. And while business has been strong since then — selling out weekends in the summer and many weekday groups in need of an outfitter — Kroll is ready to move on with another business venture and has put Scull & Oars up for sale.
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Girls volleyball: St. Charles North overcomes slow start to beat Huntley in straight setsSep 04, 2025 6:30 am - St. Charles North initially looked like it was in for a back-and-forth contest against Huntley on Wednesday. As the first set progressed, the two teams, which both ended ...
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Saint Viator athletes take their game to the next levelSep 04, 2025 1:37 am - Saint Viator High School graduates who will play sports in college reflect on the ways the high school prepared them.
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Retzler’s 72-yard return highlights Jacobs’ season-opening win over HampshireAug 30, 2025 12:06 am - On Lucas Retzler’s drive to school Friday morning, the Jacobs defensive lineman was listening to music to stay calm and thinking about how he missed breakfast. On Hampshi...
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Dundee-Crown’s lead slips away at McHenryAug 30, 2025 12:05 am - McHenry coach Colt Nero’s bold trust in his players regularly paid off as the Warriors defeated host Dundee-Crown 17-14 Friday night in Carpentersville. McHenry (1-0, 1-0...
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Girls flag football: St. Charles North debuts with shutout victory over JacobsAug 28, 2025 7:20 am - There were plenty of firsts for the St. Charles North girls flag football players, who were the stars of the show during their historic game against Jacobs on Wednesday e...
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Girls volleyball: Lambert sets the tone as Hampshire strikes down JacobsAug 26, 2025 9:36 pm - Hampshire setter Kylie Lambert was in command on offense as the Whip-Purs tipped off the 2025 volleyball season with a Fox Valley Conference win against Jacobs on Tuesday...
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Girls volleyball: Hein, Huntley serve up season-opening win against Crystal Lake CentralAug 26, 2025 9:25 pm - As one of many returning setters for Huntley, Rachael Hein is looking to expand her game in 2025 and stand out even more. On Tuesday, the Indiana University-Pennsylvania ...
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Strength in numbers: Seemingly out of nothing, flag football is the hottest sport in IllinoisAug 21, 2025 10:38 am - On Feb. 14, 2024, girls flag football officially became an IHSA sport, and beginning its second season of play this fall, has quickly evolved but remains steadfast in its goal of expanding opportunity. Illinois, the ninth state to sanction the sport, boasts over 200 participating schools for 2025.
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Counting down to the 2025 season: Scouting the Fox Valley ConferenceAug 16, 2025 5:31 pm - Burlington Central Rockets Coach: Brian Iossi 2024 record: 8-3, 7-2 Schedule: Aug. 29 at Crystal Lake South; Sept. 5 Cary-Grove; Sept. 12 at Jacobs; S...