Downers Grove Sports
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Girls basketball: Benet’s late lead slips away in season-opening loss to LyonsNov 19, 2025 7:09 am - Emma O’Brien spent the last three seasons as Nora Ezike’s running mate on highly successful Lyons teams that won a combined 79 games and three regional titles. But Ezike ...
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Girls volleyball: DuPage County All-Area captain Tarnow finishes four fantastic seasons at Benet with 155-13 record, four state trophiesNov 18, 2025 8:05 am - On a team loaded with elite, college-bound stars, Benet Academy senior middle blocker Lynney Tarnow shined the brightest this fall. The 6-foot-5 University of Wisconsin-b...
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Football crossing over with basketball in the IHSA landscapeNov 17, 2025 11:38 pm - This edition of the Daily Herald’s prep sports newsletter looks at the IHSA football playoffs and the start of the girls basketball season.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12?Nov 17, 2025 5:26 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Unsung heroes from the area’s IHSA football semifinalistsNov 16, 2025 5:08 pm - Rivals football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the unsung heroes for the area’s five state semifinalists.
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Saturday’s Fremd and Benet IHSA state volleyball tournament photosNov 16, 2025 9:48 am -
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Girls volleyball: Marist beats Benet in 4A state final for second straight yearNov 15, 2025 11:19 pm - By now, Benet is almost becoming an annual visitor to the Illinois State campus in the second week of November. The Redwings, a state powerhouse under the direction of co...
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Montini shakes off slow start, advances to 4A semifinalsNov 15, 2025 7:17 pm - The only previous meeting between Montini and Coal City back in 2004 resulted in the Broncos’ first state championship and was the start of a special run that continues m...
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Lansu dials long distance to Troha, helps Downers Grove North defeat Lincoln-Way West in 7A quarterfinalNov 15, 2025 7:09 pm - Max Troha is never surprised when Owen Lansu can make a connection with him on deep throws. It’s synergy developed over time. How far back do they go? “He’s been throwing...
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Girls volleyball: Benet advances to fourth straight 4A title gameNov 14, 2025 9:33 pm - History was on the line for both Lockport and Benet in Friday night’s Class 4A state semifinal at CEFCU Arena. Lockport was making its second consecutive state semifinal...