In a thrilling match Wednesday, Natalie Vaughn-Low scored twice for the DeKalb County United women's team, only to endure a heartbreaking 3-2 loss against Edgewater Castle, igniting inspiration among a passionate crowd of young soccer fans.

Hinckley-Big Rock will return most of its rotation next season, losing only two starters from last year Little 10 and regional champion squad to graduation. Those two players combined to average 38.4 points, 16.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

After deciding to decommit from NIU for football and pursue options in track, Sycamore senior Aidan Wyzard dominated the Interstate 8 boys track meet, kicking off a postseason that ended with an individual state championship, four medals and a team title for the Spartans.

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The Hinckley-Big Rock and Indian Creek boys basketball teams met Monday night in a summer basketball matchup.

In a stunning display of resilience and determination, Sycamore senior Alyssa Stacy clinched dual medals at the state track meet and is the Daily Chronicle 2025 Girls Track Athlete of the Year.

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Sycamore sprinter Alyssa Stacy is this years Daily Chronicle girls track Athlete of the Year.

The Hiawatha boys basketball team is coming of its winningest season since 2003-04. The Hawks are hoping to build off their 10 wins and change the program's reputation led by double-double machine Aidan Cooper.

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Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week.

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Huntley faces DeKalb in the IHSA Class 4A Sectional Semifinal softball game on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Barrington High School in Barrington.