Marmion’s Dane Pardridge and Metea Valley’s Jalen Johnson catch on for NIU. The next step? ‘Gonna be great.’
Local standouts Dane Pardridge and Jalen Johnson team up for Northern Illinois.
Aurora Beacon-News Sports
With Georgia on his mind, Geneva’s Talyn Taylor turns down Notre Dame and Ohio State. ‘I want to win the Heisman.’
Geneva's Talyn Taylor decides on Georgia, which was always No. 1 on his list.
Column: Yorkville’s Bryce Griffin gets it. He gets to the quarterback. That’s his thing. ‘I have a simple job.’
Kent State recruit Bryce Griffin likes to get to the quarterback for Yorkville.
Column: The time is now for Aurora Christian graduate Ethan Hampton as NIU’s quarterback. ‘Awesome ride so far.’
The time might be right for Aurora Christian's Ethan Hampton at NIU.
Column: Hype builds for Aurora Central Catholic’s Patrick Hilby. ‘Like the second coming of Elvis or the Beatles.’
Wisconsin commit Patrick Hilby takes cross country and track worlds by storm.
The closing of a school. The shattering of dreams. Brother Rice alums Jim and Luke Dwyer pick up the pieces.
Jim Dwyer coaches Georgetown to national title. His brother, Luke, stars for Aurora.
Column: Grappling with chronic Lyme disease, Alex Gay heads toward top of Grundy standings. ‘Our biggest battle.’
Alex Gay, who is battling chronic Lyme disease, is having a career year at Grundy...
Yorkville’s Madi Reeves gets to pitch as Miami of Ohio opens Oklahoma’s groundbreaking stadium. ‘That was kind of big.’
Yorkville's Madi Reeves produces standout freshman season at Miami of Ohio.
Introducing the 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Baseball All-Area Team
A bevy of heavy hitters lead selections for first and second teams.
Taking charge. That is Oswego’s Kiyah Chavez, the 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Softball Player of the Year.
Iowa recruit hits .496 with 12 home runs and takes control behind plate for Oswego.