Eddie Carifio

Breydon Martin threw a shutout while striking out nine, allowing DeKalb to win a game in which they were no-hit, Jackson Macdonald homered for the second straight game to help Sycamore beat Kaneland, Ellie Peck shined as Kaneland softball beat Sycamore, and more in the roundup.

Lana Walker doesn’t have much experience playing goalie. But she has plenty of experience hitting the ground and diving after her target, which certainly came in handy for the Sycamore senior Wednesday against Kaneland in the Spartans’ 2-1 win against their Interstate 8 rivals.

Quinn Urwiler will be reunited with former coach Thomas Hammock in Seattle, as the former NIU linebacker will attend Seattle's minicamp. Urwiler was one of three 2025 NIU players to get a shot at the pros, along with Donte Harrison (Baltimore) and Cyrus McGarrell (CFL's Montreal)

Evan Johnson hit a three-run tying home run in the seventh before Caden Smith walked it off in the eighth for DeKalb baseball, Alaynna Johnson had a huge night under the lights for DeKalb softball at Indian Creek, and more in the roundup.

Noah Neece broke out of a 0 for 4, 3 strikeout slump in a big way, homering in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Sycamore a 6-5 win over Kaneland in the first game of a three-game Interstate 8 Conference series.

One interception vs. two. On paper, Brady Davidson won the spring game turnover battle. On the field? Jalen Macon looked more ready to be NIU's starting quarterback.

Jason Fowler showed up to the spring game draft in a suit and tie. He was picked first among the tight ends. Then he proved he belonged. How the NIU redshirt sophomore is emerging as the team's top tight end.

Krista Cobb swept the throwing events at the Harlem Invitational on Saturday, helping the Spartans take third. DeKalb was second behind a high jump win for Sariyah Hampton. Also in the roundup wins for DeKalb softball, a pair of thrillers for Sycamore softball and more.

Telly Johnson led Team NIU on a touchdown on their opening drive, Jalen Macon added one in the fourth quarter, and they held on to beat Brady Davidson and Team Huskies 17-10. Here were five takeaways from the spring game, which returned to a game format this year.

"I think his athleticism and his moxie bring something. We feel really good about what he might be able to do." Charleston transfer Ean Hamric pushing NIU QBs Brady Davidson, Jalen Macon heading into spring showcase.

Sophomore Ayva Hernandez scored four goals Thursday as Genoa-Kingston knocked off North Boone 9-0, proving the Cogs haven't lost a step despite losing two 19-goal scorers to graduation.

Emma Hart scored the tying run for DeKalb after reaching on a bunt single in the fourth, then scored the go-ahead run for the Barbs on a crazy play in the sixth after reaching on a bunt single in their 4-3 win over Metea Valley on Wednesday.

Cody Cravatta, Genoa-Kingston bats explode in win over Dixon, Jessie Fredrickson wins four events for Cogs' girls, Alex Casanas shines in Hinckley-Big Rock boys track win and more in the roundup.

The result, a 25-12, 25-14 loss to Naperville North, didn’t really matter. The DeKalb boys volleyball played its first home match on Tuesday. The program is competing at the freshman and junior varsity levels only this year, with a varsity squad planned for next year.

Ari Rich went 3 for 3 with three home runs, six RBIs and four runs - and it wasn't even the most historic day for Genoa-Kingston. Lizzy Davis hit a pair of home runs to break the schools career record in the Cogs' win at Winnebago. That and more in the roundup.