With three teams, Momence, Iroquois West and Clifton Central, coming off playoff berths last fall and Seneca looking to do the same this season, the Vermilion Valley Conference North Division should be a fun one to keep tabs on this fall.

The Seneca football team is showing a renewed dedication in the weight room this summer, fueled by last year's strong finish to the season.

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Bolingbrook, Joliet West and Wilmington scrimmage at Morris.

The Land of the Fighting Irish has a new leader, as Ted O'Boyle steps in as the next athletic director, replacing Steve Haines.

32-team event will take place over two days

Newark four-sport athlete KJ Friestad finishes up amazing prep career. She was a main contributor and leader for the volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field teams all four years for the Norsemen.

The Newark softball team ended the season with a 4-2 loss to Forreston in the Class 1A State third-place game at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria on Saturday morning.

It was a tough day all around for the Newark softball team in an 8-3 loss to Illini Bluffs during the Class 1A State semifinals at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria on Friday.

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Newark fell to Glasford (Illini Bluffs) 8-3 in the Class 1A State semifinal game on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria. Newark will play in the third place game tomorrow at 9a.m.