Morris senior Connor Barth captured his third straight singles title at Class 1A La Salle-Peru Boys Tennis Sectional on Friday at the L-P Sports Complex. Princeton's Jackson Mason and the Ottawa doubles team of Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton each placed third.

Teams and individuals from Morris, Ottawa, and Princeton all competed in the Class 1A boys tennis Sectional meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the La Salle-Peru Township High School Athletic Complex in La Salle.

The Iroquois West and Momence softball teams opened regional play with commanding quarterfinal wins, with Iroquois West beating Hoopeston 18-8 and Momence beating Illinois Lutheran 10-1, and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Jacobs captured the Fox Valley Conference boys tennis championship by two points over Huntley. Samuel Santa Ines won the No. 1 singles title for Jacobs, and Crystal Lake South's Zeke Boldman and Eryk Bucior won the No. 1 doubles championship.

Eric Balluff has coached tennis, wrestling and football for 17 years at Lincoln-Way Central. Before that, he served six years in the army including a tour in Iraq.

Johnsburg tennis player Tyler Batt hasn't lost a set this season. The cerebral senior and No. 1 singles star hopes to end his four-year varsity career with a deep run at state this month.

Connor Barth became the first Morris tennis player, boy or girl, to win 100 career matches in a victory over Coal City.

Here are the IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys tennis teams.

Maddon McKim hit a grand slam to lead Prairie Ridge's baseball team to a shutout win, Woodstock North's baseball and softball teams won, and Johnsburg's girls soccer team remained undefeated. Plus more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Kankakee's softball team rallied for 10 runs in the final two innings to down Bloom 14-8, Bishop McNamara stayed hot with its third straight win and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Beecher and Momence both walked off with wins in River Valley Conference play, Herscher's softball team did the same in Illinois Central Eight Conference play and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Julissa Akins hit two home runs for Hampshire softball, McHenry baseball took over sole possession of first place in the Fox Valley Conference, and Marian Central baseball won its first game of the season. Plus, more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Woodstock baseball outlasted Plano 19-17 in Kishwaukee River Conference action thanks to a Chase Willard grand slam. Harvard softball eked out a KRC win. Plus, more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

The Ottawa boys tennis team topped rival La Salle-Peru 3-2 in Tuesday's Interstate 8 Conference dual at the Henderson-Guenther Tennis Facility at Ottawa High School.

Reed-Custer's Sophia Moyers had 12 strikeouts and Peotone's Sophie Klawitter had 19 as each threw 11 innings in a wild pitchers' duel, one that Reed-Custer won 2-1, and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Chase Maher and Santino Imhof had four hits apiece in Beecher's one-run one win, the Tigers mashed 20 hits in their seventh straight win and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Ray Hannemann hit the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh to lift Richmond-Burton's baseball team past Woodstock in Kishwaukee River Conference action. Jackson Hatfield homered twice for Marian Central. Plus, more baseball, softball, soccer in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Callaghan O'Connor belted three home runs and Nick Pignatiello had two, including a go-ahead grand slam in the top of the seventh, to lead Bishop McNamara to a wild 18-14 conference win and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

Drake Lenckus scored his 100th career goal, helping lead Crystal Lake South's boys lacrosse team to a win. Owen Satterlee and Prairie Ridge's baseball team avenged a loss to Jacobs. Kylee Nicholson pitched Woodstock North softball past Harvard, and more in the roundup.

The Boilermakers won the TJ Shirley Blue Smoke Invite, Nevaeh Brown made school history on the girls side, Bishop McNamara's baseball team slugged at the Pleasant Plains Invite and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Gabby Christopher hit her 40th career homer to tie the school record in Marengo's win over Woodstock. Huntley pounded out 27 hits in a 23-7 win over Crystal Lake South. Plus, more softball, baseball, girls soccer and boys tennis in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Nick Stowasser and Jackson Lee hit grand slams, and Crystal Lake South's baseball team beat Woodstock to remain undefeated. Plus, more baseball, softball, girls soccer, boys tennis in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Here's a look at the season ahead for the Streator and Ottawa boys tennis programs.

With the boys tennis season upon us, here is a look at the season ahead for a number of teams across the Herald-News area.

The Johnsburg and Huntley baseball teams both opened their seasons with a wins, and McHenry's softball team did the same. Plus, more in Friday's Northwest Herald roundup.

The boys tennis season is already underway. Here are five players to watch in the McHenry County area in 2026.

The high school boys tennis season is already underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team in the McHenry County area for the 2026 season.

Jacobs senior Augie Nelson and sophomore Jack Soto didn't experience many growing pains in their first season playing doubles together. The FVC No. 1 doubles champions and state qualifiers are the 2025 Northwest Herald Boys Tennis Players of the Year.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area Boys Tennis Team.

A look at the best boys tennis players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

After falling short of state last season, Princeton's Asa Gartin and Jackson Mason came back motivated this spring. The Tiger tandem went 25-5, qualified for state and went 1-2 at the state tournament.

After not only making it to the IHSA State Final Tournament but winning a pair of matches there, the Ottawa No. 1 doubles team of Noah Gross and Evan Krafft are the 2025 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year.

Putnam County junior Alex Rodriguez qualified for the state finals in discus and shot put, along with more state track and field and boys tennis state tournament results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Teams throughout Illinois competed in the 2025 IHSA Boys State Tennis Meet at multiple schools in the northwest suburbs on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

The Manteno baseball team and Herscher softball team both won their regional championship games and more in Saturday's Daily Journal Roundup.

Geneva senior Tyler Masoncup, who won the No. 1 singles title at the DuKane Conference Boys Tennis Championships, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week. Masoncup was voted the Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Ottawa topped Streator 4-1 on Monday May 5, 2025 at Streator High School.

Ottawa topped Streator 4-1 Monday in a meeting of squads gearing up for the upcoming Class 1A La Salle-Peru Sectional.

Reigning Class 2A state champion Hinsdale Central, under first-year coach Pete Alex (a Hinsdale South graduate), deployed a wealth of talent over the weekend, amassing 64 points to capture the team championship of the Hersey Invite.

Emma Dallas threw a no-hitter to help Prairie Ridge beat Crystal Lake South 11-0 on Wednesday night to keep pace at the top of the Fox Valley Conference standings. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer, boys tennis and girls lacrosse scores.

Bradley-Bourbonnais was an out away from an SWSC loss Monday when Cody Freitas put them ahead with a two-run home run in the top of the seventh and more in Monday's Daily Journal Roundup.

Sycamore's Luke Curtis leads the Spartans to a 4-3 win over DeKalb in thrilling rivalry match. DeKalb's Ryan Lottes and Matthew Williams stayed hot with their third win of the week at No. 1 doubles.

The DeKalb boys tennis team made the short trip to Sycamore High School Thursday to take on the Spartans.

Ottawa played L-P in a boys tennis meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the L-P Athletic Complex in La Salle. The meet was postponed due to rain after the doubles matches.

Prairie Ridge softball stayed undefeated Saturday after a pair of wins over Glenbrook South. Plus plenty of more softball, baseball, girls soccer, boys tennis, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball scores.

The Crystal Lake Central softball team stayed undefeated with a 13-1 win over crosstown rival Crystal Lake South. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer, girls lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team fell 5-4 to Sandburg in their SouthWest Suburban Conference opener and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal Roundup.

Chase Powrozek struck out 11 batters in five no-hit innings, and Burlington Central's baseball team improved to 5-0 with a 6-0 win over Hinsdale South. Also, McHenry's baseball team cruised. Get more results in Thursday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

The Ottawa boys tennis team played solid on Thursday at the Henderson-Guenther Tennis Facility, sweeping all three doubles matches while splitting in singles for a 4-1 win over Pontiac.

Taking a look at boys tennis teams around The-Herald News area for the 2025 season, with top returners, newcomers and more.