Itasca Sports
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Boys soccer: Naperville North's Barger brings work ethic to match talentNov 04, 2021 1:00 am - Competing in virtually every sport as a child growing up, Alex Barger soon realized he had a passion for soccer. Turns out, the love of that game was equally matched by ...
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Defenses, special teams make major impact in opening roundNov 02, 2021 1:00 am - It's true that you need offense to win games in the IHSA football playoffs, but remember, there are three phases in football. Defense and special teams played as large a...
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Scouting DuPage County football playoff first-round gamesOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - No. 17 seed Naperville Central (6-3) at No. 16 seed Naperville North (6-3)Class: 8A When: Friday, 7 p.m. Outlook: Two of the hottest teams in the DuPage Valley Confe...
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Taking a look at possible playoff X-factors for DuPage County teamsOct 26, 2021 1:00 am - It's been a true team effort to help elevate Dennis Mandala's game. But it's paying major dividends for the IC Catholic Prep football team. The Knights were top ranked i...
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Boys soccer: Geneva tops Bartlett in battle of underdogsOct 23, 2021 1:00 am - With the field announcer counting down the final seconds of Saturday's Class 3A regional championship match at Burgess Field, Bartlett made one last attempt to tie the c...
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Girls swimming: St. Charles North swims away with DuKane titleOct 23, 2021 1:00 am - Coach Rob Rooney and the St. Charles North North Stars seemed primed for a run at a state championship in three weeks. St. Charles North, which hosts the sectional meet ...
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Geneva holds off Lake Park to become playoff eligibleOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - Geneva became playoff eligible for the first time since 2015 on Friday with a 14-6 win over DuKane Conference rival Lake Park at Burgess Field. The Lancers did not make...
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Scouting Week 9 DuPage County football gamesOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Hinsdale Central (7-1, 5-0) at Glenbard West (7-1, 4-1)When: Saturday, 1 p.m. 2021 spring result: Hinsdale Central 28, Glenbard West 7. Outlook: The West Suburban Si...
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Naperville North's Robert credits teammates for his special seasonOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - Naperville North running back Ethan Robert has turned into one of the DuPage Valley Conference's top offensive threats this fall. But to hear him tell it, it's less abou...
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Cross country: Batavia's Schlenker wins 3rd DuKane titleOct 16, 2021 1:00 am - Katrina Schlenker knew she had strength for the final 300-meter push. The Batavia senior needed every bit of it against Glenbard North's Grace Schager, who came in holdi...