Hinsdale Central’s Billy Magnesen was knocking on the door of all-state honors last season by finishing 32nd in Class 3A. This year the Red Devils senior is looking to open it. Magnesen took a step forward Saturday at the 33rd annual Hornet–Red Devi...

St. Charles North took advantage of the set piece woes of Crystal Lake South to down the Gators 2-0 in the final match in pool play for both clubs Friday afternoon at the 25th Barrington Soccer Classic. The North Stars (2-4-0) will complete tourname...

The Wheaton Warrenville South offense took 16 minutes to get on track, but once the Tigers got going they were mighty tough to slow down. Visiting WW South needed just three plays to find the end zone in the second half to extend its lead over Main...

Thursday’s results * Wheaton North 145, Naperville North 150 At Arrowhead (par 36) Wheaton North — Winkelmann 35; Suazo 36; Vasbinger 37; Shadid 37. Naperville North — Nelson 36; Whang 36; Doherty 39; Brown 39. * Naperville Central 153, Glenbard Eas...

Thursday’s summaries * Naperville North 157, Wheaton North 200 At Springbrook (par 36) Naperville North — Arenson (medalist) 37; Pierson 39; Saxon 39; Yarmat 42. Wheaton North — Harrington 44; Tungare 50; Berry 51; Leone 55; Tansey 55. * Wheaton War...

So after some unbearable delays, Week 1 is finally in the books. Memorable? Absolutely. “Eyes on Five” looks back at last week’s lightning-marred slate of football games, while also looking forward to — hopefully — brighter days ahead. 1. Sad week...