Naperville Sports
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Girls basketball: Mazza scores 1,000th career point as Benet rolls past Marist to 16th straight winJan 08, 2025 10:27 pm - It had to be a 3. Aria Mazza is best known for her 3-point shooting prowess, so it was fitting that her most famous shot yet came from distance. The Benet senior guard to...
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Will moving to the Mountain West help NIU?Jan 07, 2025 8:27 pm - Northern Illinois officially announced its move to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. Why did the school make this decision and what are the benefits?
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Iowa lands Gronowski as transfer from South Dakota StateJan 07, 2025 6:22 pm - Mark Gronowski, the prolific quarterback who led South Dakota State to two FCS national championships and to the semifinals this season, announced on social media Tuesday...
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Who had the area’s top holiday tournament performances?Jan 07, 2025 6:00 am - This week’s High Five looks at the area’s top holiday basketball tournament performances.
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National title in hand, it’s finally time for North Central to change QBsJan 06, 2025 7:32 pm - North Central quarterback Luke Lehnen finished an amazing college career by throwing for 4 touchdowns in Sunday’s victory over Mount Union in the Stagg Bowl. Now the Cardinals need to figure out what to do next at the position.
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NIU accepts offer to join Mountain West Conference for footballJan 06, 2025 3:13 pm - Northern Illinois University has accepted an offer to join the Mountain West Conference for football only.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Naperville North’s Hill attracting major college attentionJan 06, 2025 6:00 am - In this week’s local recruiting column, “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at Naperville North junior defensive lineman Gabriel Hill.
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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.