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Illinois State University pole vault coach Steve Luke, former boys track and field coach at Waubonsie Valley and in his hometown of Danville, died Sept. 14 at age 69. (Illinois State Athletics)

Along with Steve Luke, we enjoyed the journey

Former Waubonsie Valley boys track coach Steve Luke, an Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association hall of famer, died Sept. 14.

Mundelein’s Aiden Pyke hits from the bunker on the 16th during the North Suburban Conference boys golf tournament at Thunderhawk golf course in Beach Park on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

High school scores for Sept. 23

Wednesday’s scores Girls volleyball Barrington d. South Elgin 25-10, 25-23 Carmel d. Lakes 25-19, 22-25, 25-22 Leyden d. Proviso West 25-22, 25-23 Stevenson d. ...

Wheaton North quarterback Burke Neibch poses near the gymnasium named for his grandfather, Bill Neibch, in Wheaton. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Neibch owns name, image and lineage at Wheaton North

Wheaton North High School senior quarterback Burke Neibch has done his best to uphold a strong family tradition at the school.

Fremd’s Harper Neill hustles for the ball during a girls volleyball match against Hersey last week in Palatine. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Girls volleyball notes: Scott emerges as force at Hoffman; Neill powers Fremd to solid start

When Lilah Scott began her volleyball career on the freshman B team at Hoffman Estates, it turned out to be the motivating factor that has led the senior to being the top...

Girls volleyball notes: Glenbard West, Benet, Timothy Christian surging as season swings into high gear

The service line has been a best friend of the Glenbard West girls volleyball team of late. The Hilltoppers recently registered 32 aces during a two-match span. “We’ve be...

Boys golf: With all eyes on him, Geneva’s Makowski delivers memorable ending to his DuKane championship

Bartlett Hills Golf Club has one of the prettiest closing holes around, a 151-yard par 3 over water with trees surrounding the green. On Tuesday it was the site for a lit...

Boys golf: York, Downers Grove South claim West Suburban titles on windy day at Prairie Bluff

When he walked up to the first tee for the second time Tuesday at Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Lockport, Hinsdale Central sophomore Eli Havens wasn’t nervous. After all, h...