The 2025 football season is just around the corner. Here's a preview of where the teams in the DuKane Conference stand, as well as five players to watch, five can't miss matchups, and Steve Soucie's conference predictions.

Coming off of a second-place finish in Class 7A a season ago, Batavia's offensive line, led by guys like Princeton commit Ryan Myers and Steven Bannos are ready to help the team to its first state title since 2017.

Here is the 2025 Chicagoland Christian Conference preview complete with team-by-team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions.

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Here are Karen Naess' photos from Batavia's football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Former Batavia girls basketball star Brooke Carlson hosted her second annual basketball camp Thursday with the focus of giving back to the community.

After returning eight of their starters from last season's DuKane Conference winning team, St. Charles North's defense, headlined by players like linebackers Matthew Plumb and Aidan McClure, are ready to go further in 2025.

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Here are Karen Naess' photos as St. Charles North football held its first fall practice on Monday, August 11, 2025.

The Illinois high school football season gets underway Monday with the start of preseason practices. Here are some of the top storylines to watch in Kane County this season.

While the Land of Lincoln has its share of Bulldogs, Eagles, Tigers and other standard nicknames, we also have some more unusual prep mascots. Here are the stories behind some of the most interesting ones