Naperville Sports
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A championship mindset: Circle of success keeps spinning at North Central CollegeJan 05, 2025 6:00 am - The story of North Central’s rise to football powerhouse continues. Current head coach Brad Spencer helped launch the turnaround when still a student, while a former player shut the door in a pivotal playoff victory.
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From rags to Staggs: How North Central became a Division III football powerhouseJan 04, 2025 10:00 am - North Central will play in the Stagg Bowl on Sunday, its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III championship game. How did it happen? Here’s a detailed look at the Naperville school’s long climb to the top.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the fall season?Jan 03, 2025 6:00 am - With the fall season in the books, it’s a good time to look at the updated Herald Cup standings for the 2024-25 school year.
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Experience the Thrill of Local Sports Through Our LensDec 29, 2024 2:08 pm - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the Week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enj...
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St. Francis graduate Kelsay earns Big Ten head coaching jobDec 29, 2024 10:25 am - St. Francis High School graduate Kristen Kelsay has been named Michigan State University’s new head women’s volleyball coach.
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Boys basketball: Benet drops heartbreaker in Pontiac finalDec 28, 2024 11:47 pm - Benet Academy tried to draw on every ounce of remaining energy it had left in Saturday night’s Pontiac Holiday Tournament final. But in the end there was nothing left to ...
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Boys basketball: Neuqua can’t solve DeKalb in Dayton finalDec 28, 2024 11:15 pm - Cole Kelly had scored at least 20 points in the first three games in the 97th annual Chuck Dayton Classic. He finished with 12 on Saturday in a 62-40 loss to DeKalb in th...
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Girls basketball: Waubonsie Valley survives Glenbard South to win Neibch crownDec 28, 2024 10:48 pm - Waubonsie Valley held off a furious Glenbard South fourth quarter rally to win the Bill Neibch Holiday Classic championship for the second year in a row Saturday, 52-48 a...
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Boys basketball: Waubonsie Valley responds to CL South’s challenge, repeats Hinkle championshipDec 27, 2024 10:28 pm - An inspiring third-quarter sequence for Crystal Lake South was infuriating to Waubonsie Valley. Sophomore Carson Trivellini scored on his third consecutive try off an off...
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Girls basketball: Rifenburg overcomes foul trouble, finishes Benet’s win over Lyons in Montini Tournament semifinalsDec 27, 2024 10:19 pm - For the second time this season, Benet junior Bridget Rifenburg found herself in foul trouble while playing against Lyons Township. This time she found a way to overcome ...