Here’s a look at the top returning Bureau County boys track & field athletes representing ALO, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede

Charlie Waca, who had a 38-year coaching career as an assistant football coach, was inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame on Saturday. His catch phrase "that it's a good day for football" will be forever remembered by his players.

With the outdoor season set to open next week, here’s some key dates to mark on your calendar.

The St. Bede baseball and LaSalle-Peru softball teams are making spring flings this week to warmer climates down south. The Bruins are playing in Tennessee while the L-P girls are enjoying the sun in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Here's boys track & field previews for Amboy co-op, Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, Princeton, Putnam County and St. Bede.

Here's a look at the girls track & field teams heading into the 2026 season from ALO, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, Putnam County and St. Bede

In a game in which the Comets scored 14 runs over the last two innings on the way to a run-away 20-5 win over Bureau Valley, Newman coach Kenny Koerner pointed to relief pitcher Liam Nicklaus as providing a calming influence when the Comets needed it most.

Bureau Valley coach Dave Shepherd said it was about time. The Storm finally chalked up a victory over their old Three Rivers Conference rival Newman Monday, scoring four runs in the fourth inning and two more in the sixth to rally for a 9-6 win.

Newman defeated Bureau Valley 20-5 on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.