Bob Narang

Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams ended his high school career with a third-place finish in the Class 3A discus, while Marengo's Jackson Heimsoth, Woodstock North's Adan Castaneda and Dundee-Crown's Oreoluwa Sobodu earned two state medals at the IHSA Boys Track and Field State Meet.

Colton VanDyke, Jackson Boryc, Noah Cornell and Benjamin Karl were second for Kaneland in the 4x100 and 4x200, Will Rosenow was second for Sycamore in the shot put, Martin Ledbetter and Parker Murry take third and fourth in 1A, plus more from state track.

Here is the 2025-2026 Suburban Life All-Area boys basketball team.

Benet senior guard Jayden Wright, who led the Redwings to a 36-2 season and second place in Class 4A a year after winning the state championship, is the Suburban Life Player of the Year.

The 2026 baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Defending state champion Benet rolled out to a dominant 24-point halftime lead and went on to beat regional host West Aurora 67-25 in Friday's Class 4A West Aurora Regional final.

Lyons made a habit of mounting impressive comebacks all season – and did it again Tuesday, rallying past Hinsdale Central to clinch a share of the West Suburban Silver title with York. That, plus notes on Riverside-Brookfield and Benet from Bob Narang.

After not dressing last season and playing a practice role for Lemont, senior Nathan Ludwig is happy to be making a difference in his team’s quest for 20 wins as the "glue guy." That, plus notes on Wheaton Warrenville South and Lyons from Bob Narang.

Wheaton Warrenville South’s David Showman and AJ Rogers combined to put on a two-man offensive show in the fourth quarter on Friday night, combining for 22 points to lift the Tigers to a thrilling 56-54 comeback win over Wheaton North.

Lyons entered the season with several question marks. After a fast start came some growing pains and injuries, but the Lions since have won six straight and are in the hunt for a West Suburban Silver title. That, plus notes on IC Catholic and York from Bob Narang.

Nate Woods drained a program-record eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Lyons to a 56-49 victory over York on Tuesday.

Montini dominated the eight-team Naperville North Regional, finishing in first place with 235.5 points to outlast Naperville Central (199 points), Naperville North (144.5) and Lyons (107.5).

Marmion junior guard Ben Piekarz scored 16 points in one of his best varsity shooting games, his 3-pointer igniting a game-turning 22-0 run to spark the Cadets to a 67-45 win over IC Catholic Prep for their fourth straight victory.

Downers Grove South senior Sean Day is back at a familiar spot on the court. His strong play has the Mustangs, winners of six straight, on track for a 20-win team. That, Wheaton Academy's Hayden Schroeder breaks 51-year school scoring record and more in Bob Narang's notebook.

Morton is riding a strong group of guards to a potential 15-plus season, most notably the play of juniors Angelo Lazo and Jeramyah Tucker. That, plus notes on Downers Grove North and Glenbard West from Bob Narang.