NIU snapped a six-game losing streak and knocked off Ball State 21-7 on Saturday, claiming the Bronze Stalk in the last currently scheduled meeting between the schools.

Senior Landon Knigge rushed for a single-game school-record 447 yards and scored five touchdowns to lead Dixon to a 58-20 win over Genoa-Kingston in the regular-season finale Friday night at A.C. Bowers Field.

Metea Valley middle hitter Olivia Stewart said she feels the Mustangs have battled all year, even if that fight hasn’t resulted in wins. That changed Thursday in DeKalb, when Stewart and her Metea Valley teammates lost the first set but battled back for the win.

The Sycamore tennis team's season came to an end at the state tournament plus more in the roundup.

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Images from the IHSA Girls State Tennis Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Genoa-Kingston extended its season with a win over Rockford Christian while IC's season ended with a loss to Mendota.

The end is never fun, but Zach Murray can appreciate the run he’s had playing soccer for DeKalb. The Barbs’ season ended on Wednesday after a 6-0 loss to South Elgin in a Class 3A Elgin regional semifinal.

The NIU football team is 1-9 in rivalry trophy games under coach Thomas Hammock, but can pick up the Bronze Stalk on Saturday when the Huskies host Ball State.

Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston both enter Week 9 at 4-4, needing a win to likely secure playoff spots but each faces a 7-1 team. We break down each Daily Chronicle area Week 9 game.