Sophomore Bailey Miller has stepped into the void of an injured teammate and provided excellent performances for the Earlville volleyball team including Wednesday's effort in a win over Sandwich.

Serena's Tanner Faivre found the back of the net three times on Wednesday to help the Huskers defeat DePue-Hall in the Class 1A Mendota Regional quarterfinals, plus more results from around the Times area.

The Putnam County volleyball team won in the Tri-County consolation bracket, the DePue-Hall soccer team lost in regional action and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Marquette Academy hosting St. Bede and Seneca looking to top Dwight/Garnder-South Wilmington to stay unbeaten are solid matchups in Week 8 across The Times area.

The La Salle-Peru High School fall choral concert will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium.

The Granville Cemetery Association is inviting the public to attend the commemoration, “Honoring America Reddick,” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Granville Cemetery, 502 W. Hennepin St.

Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.

Here are the Week 8 Associated Press IHSA football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes.

La Salle, Putnam and Bureau County Democrats will be hosting a drive through signature collection event for candidates including U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Spring Valley Boat Club, 13862 IL Hwy. 89.