Downers Grove South senior and Wright State commit Megan Ganschow had her season cut short with an ACL tear at Christmas, her second in two years – but returned last week to score her 1,000th career point. That, freshman Jordan Bailey helping key 16-4 Glenbard South and more.

Sean Day had a good night shooting the basketball, helping Downers Grove South to a 68-59 home win Tuesday over Willowbrook.

The Downers Grove co-op girls gymnastics team might not be talking about the word "repeat," but for those needing expectations, the Trostangs should contend for a second straight title and third in four seasons at the Feb. 20-21 state meet.

Downers Grove North junior Campbell Thulin became the third girl in program history to reach 1,000 career points, part of a 25-point effort in the Trojans' 58-38 win over Downers Grove South on Saturday.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Saturday's game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Saturday's game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.

Downers Grove North held off a late Downers Grove South rally Saturday to win 48-41.

Downers Grove South senior Adam Flowers, who scored 29 points, including his 1,000th career point, in a win over St. Viator, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Led by senior point guard Adam Flowers, Downers Grove South has won six straight games since dropping its first two games of the season. That, sophomore Grant Smith emerging as Lyons' go-to player plus notes on Riverside-Brookfield and York from Bob Narang.

Lemont's Zane Schneider earned a starting job as a freshman, but adjusted to a role off the bench last year. Now the junior is back in Lemont's starting lineup and emerging as the go-to man. That, Downers Grove North's football players settling in and more in basketball notes.

Downers Grove North's Adam Flowers scored his 1,000th career point in a win, York boys basketball edged Oak Park-River Forest and Josh Abushanab scored 31 to lead Glenbard West past Willowbrook in Wednesday's roundup.

As the 2025-2026 boys basketball season tips off this week, here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Here are the championship game pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Aubrey Lamberti scored Oswego East's first seven points and finished with a game-high 25 points to go with 10 rebounds, leading the Wolves past Downers Grove South 60-40 at the York Thanksgiving Tournament for their first win of the season.

As the 2025-2026 girls basketball season tips off this week, here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2025-2026 girls basketball season tips off this week. Here are five players to watch around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Downers Grove South senior Miah Wanserski, who became the program's first conference champion this fall, also won the regional meet, took fourth at sectionals and capped it off by finishing second at the Class 2A state meet, is the Suburban Life Girls Golfer of the Year.

Here are the quarterfinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Downers Grove North senior Philip Cupial, York sophomore Karlin Janowski and Montini senior Sydney Gertsen all won cross country state titles Saturday in school record times, Downers North's boys were second in Class 3A, St. Francis girls second in 2A and York girls third in 3A.

Downers Grove North remained calm Tuesday despite facing rival Downers Grove South in the Class 4A Lyons Township Sectional semifinals. The Trojans withstood several comebacks and powerful attacks and serves to prevail 26-24, 25-23.

Here are the second round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Niko Kokosioulis scored four of his first touchdowns in the first half as Maine South rolled past Downers Grove South 56-20 in a Class 8A first-round game.

There's a prominent addition to the Class 8A field in Mount Carmel, but there's plenty of teams that are hoping than can keep the Caravan from collecting 8A hardware. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs.

Here are the first round pairings for the IHSA playoffs.

Get ready for Week 9 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coveragea area.

Glenbard East senior Sam Walton got a late start to football, but the two-way starter has grown into a disruptive force on the defensive line as the Rams prepare for a Week 9 showdown with Riverside-Brookfield for the Upstate Eight East title. That and more in Bob Narang's notes.

Get ready for Week 8 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Downers Grove South senior Miah Wanserski finished tied for second, five shots back of champion Alli Wiertel of Oswego Co-Op, at the Class 2A state tournament held at Hickory Point in Forsyth. Meanwhile York's boys finished third in Class 3A and Wheaton Academy third in Class 2A.

Get ready for Week 7 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life area.

Downers Grove North junior forward Ty Peboontom scored in the 66th minute of Thursday night’s annual crosstown clash against Downers Grove South. It broke a 1-1 tie and held up as the game-winner as the visiting Trojans eked out a 2-1 victory.

Fenwick has already tripled the number of wins it had last year and the Friars are relying on a strong defense and stellar goalkeeping from Dominik Ballarin. That, plus notes on St. Francis and Glenbard South and rivalry games on Thursday in Downers Grove and Hinsdale.

Downers Grove South senior Miah Wanserski, who shot a 3-under par 69 to win the West Suburban Conference golf championship, becoming Downers Grove South’s first conference champion, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Get ready for Week 6 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Boston College baseball recruit Patrick Connors rushed for 153 yards and two TDs with starter Dominic Tresslar nicked up, took a screen pass 58 yards for a score and returned an interception 65 yards for a TD, leading Hinsdale Central to a 52-40 win at Downers Grove South.

Get ready for Week 5 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life area.

Downers Grove South's Daniel Mensah took center stage after a halftime featuring a 7-minute fireworks show, scoring three of his four touchdowns to power a 35-23 win over visiting Willowbrook for the Mustangs' first win.

Get ready for Week 4 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

After looking like they'd lose late on a blocked field goal for the second week in a row, Addison Trail pulled off a miraculous comeback at Downers Grove South on Friday.

Seniors Lauren Curran and Jayda Dixon hope to be celebrating even more this season with their Downers Grove South teammates. In 2024, the Mustangs reached the Class 4A supersectional after winning their first sectional title 2004. “Were trying to get one game further, to state."

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 3 games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Downers Grove North junior Kevin Jay ran for three touchdowns and also threw for a score in relief of Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu, and the Trojans beat Downers Grove South 55-13 for their 11th straight win in the crosstown series.

The Downers Grove South and Downers Grove North football teams met Friday night in a crosstown rivalry matchup.

Get ready for Week 2 of the 2025 season with previews and picks for all the game from around the Suburban Life area.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 1 football games from around the Suburban Life area.

Here are team-by-team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the West Suburban Conference.

The 2025 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2025 girls volleyball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Downers Grove South senior Joseph Vieyra has prided himself on playing a multitude of positions, and last season played strong safety, but also played running back, long snapper, holder, kick returner and even punted a few times. He's a key returner for the Mustangs this fall.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Downers Grove South's 7-on-7 football event held on Saturday, July 12.