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Benet girls basketball coach Joe Kilbride talks to his players during a 2024 sectional final game against Waubonsie Valley. On March 25, Kilbride announced his retirement from the program.

Retiring Benet coach Kilbride ‘did it the right way,’ leaving legacy beyond the wins

Benet girls basketball coach Joe Kilbride, who led the Redwings to two state titles, announced his retirement March 25. His assistant, Kelsey Coulter, will be the new head coach.

Naperville North’s Lily Radek holds back Fremd’s Gia Gillespie in a girls soccer game in Palatine on Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026.

Girls soccer: Freshman Genthner strikes late, lifts Naperville North over Fremd

Two of the best soccer teams around met at Hildebrandt Stadium Wednesday when Naperville North visited Fremd for a nonconference matchup in Palatine. This 80-minute conte...

Wheaton Academy baseball players watch the NASA launch last month during their trip to Florida.

Baseball notes: Rocket launch among highlights on spring break trips

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and rocket launches? Hinsdale Central carried a 4-2 record into this week’s play, but the wins and losses pale in comparison to the exp...

Softball: Crystal Lake South struggles to slow McHenry’s bats

McHenry coach Mikaela Buss has noticed a big difference in Natalie Bender this year. You don’t have to look too hard to find it. “I’ve seen a lot more smiles from her, wh...

Baseball: Claeson’s clutch hit helps Kaneland take down St. Charles East

Nolan Claeson just wanted to do his job. After Kaneland had just tied the game on an errant pick off throw and had the go-ahead runner on third against St. Charles East, ...

Softball: Prairie Ridge rallies past Jacobs on Vrba’s homer

Prairie Ridge played long ball in a big way. Facing a six-run deficit during Wednesday’s Fox Valley Conference game against Jacobs, the Wolves flexed their power after be...

Daily Herald Athlete of the Month nominees for March

Cook County: Abby Ramel, Rolling Meadows, girls basketball. Ramel led the Mustangs downstate where she had 19 points and 10 rebounds against Loyola in the Class 4A semifi...