"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.

Sycamore lost a 10-inning heartbreaker to Stillman Valley despite a double and homer from Kairi Lantz and 16 strikeouts from Bella Jacobs, the Hinckley-Big Rock boys won at Indian Creek and more in the roundup.

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.

The Genoa-Kingston girls soccer team played North Boone Thursday in a Big Northern Conference matchup.

Cortni Kruizenga and Izzie Segreti needed 27 minutes to each score a hat trick as Sycamore beat Rochelle 8-0, the Spartans went up 2-0 in a three-game baseball series on La Salle-Peru, Kaneland swept Rochelle baseball and more in the roundup.

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.

The DeKalb High School softball team hosted Metea Valley Wednesday afternoon in a matchup of two DuPage Valley Conference teams.

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 DeKalb boys volleyball team hosted Naperville North JV Tuesday night. This is the first year the Barbs are fielding a boys volleyball team.