Eddie Carifio

As Sycamore's soccer team gears up for a new season, senior Noah Daykin is ready to embrace a pivotal role in the middle, aiming to transform adversity into leadership as the Spartans seek to build on last year.

DeKalb senior Owen Sisson, a 6-1.5, 270-pound lineman bound for Minnesota State, faces a daunting season ahead, balancing dual roles while tackling formidable competition. With aspirations to revive the Barbs' playoff hopes, his tenacity and explosiveness become key.

J.T. Pedelty, Eddie Carifio and Sam Ramirez react to the IHSA football schedule getting released in the latest Friday Night Drive podcast, and break down games in DeKalb and La Salle counties, along with the Sauk Valley region

The 2025 football season will again start with a key rivalry game as DeKalb and Sycamore meet in Week 1. We break down each week's top game after the IHSA released schedules on Friday morning.

Love and caring. Sycamore assistant coach Jake Countryman said those aren’t exactly two words commonly associated with football. But for two decades under Joe Ryan, that’s what has stood out about Sycamore football not just to Countryman, but former players as well.

As college football players navigate the evolving financial landscape, NIU linebacker Quinn Urwiler insists on prioritizing passion over profit, embodying a resilient mentality that fuels this season's quest for greatness.

As the DeKalb boys soccer team gears up for the upcoming season, coach Patrick Hamilton highlights the impact of midfielder Zach Murray, whose vision and leadership are pivotal during a summer of renewed determination.

The Tampa Bays Rays selected Ethan Storm in the 13th round of the MLB Draft on Monday in what the Sycamore grad called a full-circle moment to play with one of his favorite clubs growing up.

In a crucial clash at NIU’s soccer complex, Luke Knotts propelled DeKalb County United to a 3-1 victory over Czarni Jaslo, scoring two decisive goals that secured their fourth consecutive win, while edging closer to safety in the Midwest Premier League.

In the wake of a major injury, Ethan Storm has transformed his trajectory, now balancing aspirations between the MLB Draft and a commitment to Oklahoma. As interest from several teams grows, the Sycamore grad prepares for a pivotal week.

NIU on Tuesday named hall of famer and Sycamore native Nita Teague head coach of the gymnastics program, removing the interim title she’s held for almost a year.

After a challenging season, the Sycamore Spartans, led by a determined Quinn Carrier, aim to reclaim their dominance in girls basketball, leaning on experience and ambition as they gear up for the 2025-26 campaign.

As the 25th annual Storm Dayz tournament kicks off this Friday in Sycamore, the Sycamore Sycos, buoyed by last year’s historic victory, aim to capitalize on newfound momentum against fierce competition from the Kishwaukee Valley Storm and beyond.

In a remarkable dual-sport senior season, Ally Poegel shattered records on the basketball court and propelled Genoa-Kingston soccer to unprecedented heights, scoring 19 goals and clinching a regional title—a testament to her relentless drive and transformative influence.

Davon Grant, the Daily Chronicle's two-time Boys Athlete of the Year, faces a pivotal fork in his journey, opting for early graduation to join the Illinois football team and potentially ending his time on the Barbs' basketball team.