Bob Narang

Logan Glover scored six of his team-high 12 points in the fourth quarter, the biggest the game-winning free throws with 8.2 seconds left as Glenbard West won a 42-40 thriller at Hinsdale Central.

Timothy Christian senior goalkeeper Timothy Buikema, who recorded 13 shutouts, while giving up 13 goals in 22 games for a 0.678 goals-against-average, is the Suburban Life boys soccer Player of the Year.

Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area soccer team

Nolan Daly never intended to play football at Nazareth. The senior defensive tackle, though, is wrapping up a stellar career for the Roadrunners. A three-year starter, Daly was a key figure in back-to-back titles. Nazareth plays Joliet Catholic in the Class 5A final Saturday.

Ian Polonowski scored 15 points in the first half in Lyons' 60-26, season-opening victory over Morton on Monday night.

The 2024-2025 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life area.

Jeremiah Peterson isn’t surprised at his outstanding season playing a leading role for Montini. But Peterson, who had 120 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown in his junior season, is surprised at one aspect – his position.

St. Charles East freshman forward Brooklyn Schilb almost had a double-double in her varsity debut, but it wasn't enough as the Saints fell to Waubonsie Valley 77-61 in their season opener Monday.

St. Francis junior wide receiver Zach Washington is one of the top players in the state. His goal is to make St. Francis the TOP team in the state, but the Spartans have a tough test at Sycamore this week. That, York's offensive line paves path back to quarterfinals and more.

Jake Cestone hauled in three touchdown receptions, and Garrett Reese intercepted a pass to power Nazareth to a 42-20 victory in LaGrange Park.

Henry Knoll's goal in the 69th minute – his 25th of the season – sent Prairie Ridge past Lemont 1-0 in the Class 2A third-place on Saturday in Hoffman Estates.

York senior linebacker Evan Gaughan, after missing most of last season with a broken collarbone in Week 4, had made an impact in his return, leading the Dukes in tackles. That, Willowbrook's big Round 1 win and more in Bob Narang's football notes.

All of Geneva’s stars performed at a high level on Saturday afternoon. The Vikings opened up the Class 6A first-round playoffs with a resounding 49-7 rout over Amundsen.

The addition of running back and linebacker London Leflore, a transfer from South Elgin, is a big factor in Wheaton Academy's 8-1 season as the Warriors prepare for a playoff rematch with Sandwich. That, plus notes on Glenbard South and Nazareth from Bob Narang.

Kayden Smith ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns in two-plus quarters of action and Keon Maggitt caught two TD passes from Dominic West as Downers Grove South beat Addison Trail 38-14 to wrap up the West Suburban Gold title.