Genoa-Kingston graduate Julie Galauner became Aurora University's all-time leading scorer last month. But injuries have plagued her and the team, and she's looking to finish her final season with as many wins as possible

DeKalb basketball player Kailey Porter was voted as our athlete of the week. See what she said about the Barbs picking up a pair of wins Saturday, her three 20-point performances, and what the team can do in the back half of the season.

Jacob Harrison hit a 3-pointer to give Kaneland a one-point win at Rochelle. Also, Sycamore picked up a road win at Sandwich and the NIU women fell on the road.

Colin Nesler went to the bench late in the first quarter with two quick fouls, but still finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Genoa-Kingston beat Woodstock 60-54.

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The Genoa-Kingston boys basketball team took on Woodstock Wednesday night in Genoa.

Northern Illinois flagged down the stretch at home in the Convocation Center, suffering a 92-83 loss to Bowling Green. Plus results from girls and boys basketball, wrestling and swimming.

It was unanimous among the two competing coaches. Transition offense was the deciding factor in the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals 66-34 victory in boys’ basketball over the Indian Creek Timberwolves Tuesday.

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The Indian Creek boys basketball team traveled to Hinckley-Big Rock High School Tuesday night for a Little Ten Conference matchup.

Sycamore kept up the pressure throughout their home victory over Byron on Monday, turning in an excellent second half to secure a 41-34 win in Sycamore. Plus more results from basketball, bowling and wrestling.