Downers Grove Sports
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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancerDec 10, 2025 12:07 pm - Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.
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Girls basketball: Briggs scores 25, helps Benet rally past Prospect in fourth quarterDec 09, 2025 9:17 pm - It was a close game from start to finish when No. 3 ranked Daily Herald girls basketball team Benet Academy met No. 17 Prospect Tuesday evening at the 10th annual Exam Ja...
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College of DuPage wins fifth consecutive national championship in Red Grange BowlDec 06, 2025 5:36 pm - College of DuPage won its fifth consecutive NJCAA Division III championship with a 36-13 victory over North Dakota State College Of Sciences in the Red Grange Bowl on Saturday in Glen Ellyn.
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DuPage County All-Area captain Abrams throws for over 4,000 yards, leads Montini to second straight state titleDec 06, 2025 10:14 am - Montini’s Israel Abrams possesses all the necessary qualities to be a successful quarterback — arm strength, quick feet, pocket awareness, leadership, competitive fire. A...
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Girls basketball: Evans provides two-way spark off the bench in Glenbard West’s win over Downers Grove NorthDec 04, 2025 10:38 pm - Glenbard West junior forward Sophia Evans has a nose for the ball. When she gets it, the Hilltoppers can sniff victory. “With Sophia, any time she’s in the game, she’s go...
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Downers Grove North’s Cupial looks to cap cross country legacy in style — in OregonDec 03, 2025 7:16 pm - Downers Grove North’s Philip Cupial, a state champion in both cross country and on the track, heads to Portland, Oregon, for the Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday.
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Who had the top performances for Montini’s football team in the title game?Dec 01, 2025 6:11 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top performances by Montini’s football team in Friday’s 47-33 Class 4A title game victory over Rochester.
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The nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for NovemberDec 01, 2025 9:00 am - Presenting the nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November. Please vote for whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Cook County — Johnn...
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‘Edgy’ Tim: What to expect from area football recruits on signing dayNov 30, 2025 5:05 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran breaks down the top area football recruits to watch on signing day this week.
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Images: Montini Captures IHSA Class 4A Football Crown, Edges Rochester 47-33Nov 29, 2025 3:33 pm - Images from the IHSA Class 4A Championship football game between Montini and Rochester Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium in Normal. Mon...