The Henry baseball and softball teams lost their season openers, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Seneca senior Lila Coleman placed second, leaping 5.23 meters in the long jump at Wednesday's Normal West Lady Wildcat Indoor Invitational, while Somonauk's Alexis Punsalan finished fifth in the pole vault.

With the high school girls soccer season getting underway this week, here is a look at the 2026 season for Ottawa, Streator, Serena co-op and Hinckley-Big Rock co-op.

The Carlo Acutis eighth grade volleyball team defeated Kewanee Visitation 22-25, 25-21, 25-22 on Tuesday to advance to the IESA state tournament.

Results from the La Salle-Peru and Mendota girls track and field teams in the Sycamore invite in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Casey Etheridge and Augustus Swanson both finished as state runner-up this season, earning them co-NewsTribune Boys Wrestler of the Year.

In an area loaded with baseball talent and as the season gets underway, here are our picks for five players to watch across The Times coverage area.

The Marquette baseball team, while having a few spots to fill due to graduation, brings back a ton of experience and talent, especially on the mound. The Class 2A Crusaders are coming off back-to-back 1A titles and will be looking to keep the success rolling.

A look at the Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Henry-Senachwine and Fieldcrest baseball teams for the 2026 season.