Will County Sports
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From the suburbs to the title: Western Michigan’s journey to the top of collegiate hockeyApr 28, 2025 5:06 pm - Led by talent from Buffalo Grove, Naperville and Algonquin, Western Michigan University won the men’s hockey national championship.
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Naperville native Mark Gronowski gives Iowa’s offense hopeApr 27, 2025 4:32 pm - IOWA CITY, Iowa — Mark Gronowski was on the losing side of what he jokingly calls “the greatest offensive game of all time.” The Neuqua Valley High School graduate was So...
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Baseball: Reeder’s gem lifts Naperville Central over Naperville NorthApr 21, 2025 8:53 pm - Senior left-hander Chase Reeder pitched a 2-hit complete game and received just enough offensive support, as Naperville Central’s baseball team opened its 3-game series w...
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Track and field: Benet’s Jenke steps into spotlight at Gus Scott inviteApr 17, 2025 10:31 pm - It’s Keira Jenke’s time now at Benet Academy and she’s taking full advantage. The junior runner is no longer buried in the shadows of Redwings distance star Deliah Helenh...
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Is there still a need to police offensive school nicknames?Apr 17, 2025 6:09 pm - State legislators are pushing to ban school nicknames, mascots and imagery viewed as derogatory toward Native Americans. But is such a bill even necessary anymore?
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Former NIU coach Lee Corso to retire from ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ after four-decade runApr 17, 2025 11:00 am - Lee Corso's nearly four-decade run on ESPN's "College GameDay" is coming to an end. Corso, the longtime ESPN broadcaster and former coach widely known for his endearing expressions and elaborate headgear picks, is set to retire after a career with the show that began in 1987, ESPN announced. His final broadcast will be Aug. 30 — Week 1 of the 2025 college football season — the network said, adding that additional programming to celebrate Corso is also planned.
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Boys lacrosse: Springer’s late goal lifts Naperville North over rival CentralApr 16, 2025 10:14 pm - Nothing seems to get a team going as much as playing a crosstown rival. Wednesday’s boys lacrosse battle between Naperville North and Naperville Central brought the best ...
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Girls soccer: Tennessee recruit DeCook breaks through with late goal to lead Naperville North past LyonsApr 16, 2025 9:52 pm - Sometimes it is the soft touch that does the most damage. After being held scoreless for 68 minutes by an impressive Lyons defense, Naperville North star Claire DeCook fi...
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Softball: Silvers’ home run sparks Naperville Central comeback against DeKalbApr 16, 2025 8:45 pm - DeKalb was up three runs at the start of the third inning with a pitcher who was cruising and an offense that was hitting the ball hard. Naperville Central leadoff hitter...
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Girls soccer: Benet’s bid for another ESCC title looking good after Carmel winApr 16, 2025 8:41 pm - Benet Academy has begun its ESCC title defense in fine fashion. One season removed from claiming its fifth straight championship, the Redwings are off to a 2-0 start in l...