Luis Parra had a day to remember at the Herscher Shootout and more in the Daily Journal's weekend roundup.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area from Sept. 7 through Sept. 13, 2025.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week

Fulton's Owen Van Zuiden set the school's 18-hole record with a 67 and the nine-hole record with a blistering 30 as the Steamers shot a program-best 290 on Aug. 30. He is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote.

Dixon volleyball took second at the Oregon tournament and Rock Falls was second at home. Dixon boys cross country won at St. Charles East and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Tournament MVP Bella Potempa powered unbeaten Timothy Christian to the tournament title at Evergreen Park, Molly Welge led Benet volleyball past Normal and Wheaton Academy tennis swept three duals in Saturday's roundup.

Oregon’s Daniel Gonzalez placed eighth individually, while Anya Anaya paced the Oregon girls runners at the 30-team Oregon Cross Country Open on Saturday.

Minooka and Lincoln-Way Central picked up soccer wins, while Joliet West volleyball won the Conant Invitational. That and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup

Sycamore soccer picked up a couple wins at a tournament in Woodstock, Jessie Fredrickson had 39 total kills in a trio of Genoa-Kingston wins and more in the roundup.

Joliet Central's volleyball team took second in the eight-team Peg Bryan Invitational on Saturday, while Plainfield Central finished third.

The two-man tandem of Nathan Gray and Ulisses Mateos scored a pair of early goals as Crystal Lake Central shut out Harvard 2-0 to remain unbeaten through five matches.

Byron scored on two long runs and cashed in two turnovers for touchdowns in a 28-7 win against Dixon

Scores and more from around the Herald-News coverage area in Week 2.

After five lead-changing touchdowns, Bishop McNamara ran away with a 45-28 victory over Herscher on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Clifton Central secured a 48-14 victory over Momence on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Defensive linemen Chace Bachert finished with three sacks and two tackles for a loss, while Caeden Curran ran for 183 yards. That helped Morris earn a 33-14 win over Mahomet-Seymour

Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 2 of the 2025 season. This will be updated as more scores come in

Shaw Local Radio is proud to bring you five high school football broadcasts on Friday night, Sept. 5, including Oregon, Dixon, Amboy, Streator and Mendota

Here are five Times-area boys cross country runners to keep an eye on during this fall season.

The cross country season is underway. Here are team-by-team boys previews with top returners, key newcomers and info on every Times-area squad for the 2025 season.

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

Newman volleyball won, Sterling's Eli Penne earned medalist against DeKalb, Dixon boys golf beat Oregon, Fulton is 5-0, Oregon girls golf beat Dixon and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Bradley-Bourbonnais' boys golf team picked up a win over Andrew, with Max LaMore's 37 making him a medalist for the third time this week, and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

After falling behind early in the second half, Rochelle scored four goals in the final 28 minutes to defeat Sterling 4-1 in their nonconference game Thursday night at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

York volleyball beat Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South tennis beat Wheaton Academy in Thursday's roundup.

Lemont volleyball defeated Richards and more in the Thursday night roundup.

The Kaneland and DeKalb boys golf teams picked up victories, the G-K girls cross country team took the top four spots at a home meet, and more in the roundup.

Lockport became the first team to score on De La Salle this season, but it wasn't enough to overcome a three goal effort by the Meteors, who won the Windy City Classic.

Joliet West was without standout middle hitter and Texas Tech-bound Faith Jordan, but the Tigers' next-man-up mentality was on full display Thursday in a 25-14, 25-19 win over Joliet Catholic.

DeKalb senior Issy Smith delivered nine straight service points against Kaneland in the second set and the Barbs used that momentum to sweep the Knights, 25-22, 25-19, for their first win of the season.

Junior Connor Verde scored two goals, including the eventual game-winner in the 48th minute, to help Batavia snap a 28-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Kaneland.

St. Charles North junior Alexzandria Richardson, who had three carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the team's first-ever IHSA-sanctioned flag football victory over Jacobs, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Join hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty as they preview Week 2 in DeKalb, La Salle and Grundy counties on the Friday Night Drive podcast

Brigham Hays, a senior forward/midfielder for the St. Anne boys soccer team, is the Daily Journal's Athlete of the Week.

Dixon's massive game at No. 1 Byron highlights the 15 matchups in the Sauk Valley area in Week 2. Newman heads to Mendota, Sterling has a nonconference home game, Rock Falls hosts North Boone and more this Friday.

A look at the Week 2 matchups for football teams in the NewsTribune area.

Yorkville senior Carter Humbers, who shot rounds of 37 and 37 to help lead the Foxes to four wins in two SPC triangular matches, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Two years after failing to win a conference match, the Rochelle Hub boys golf team is a serious threat to claim the Interstate 8 crown in 2025, which would mark the first conference title in program history.

Get ready for Week 2 with previews and picks for every football game from around McHenry County.

Get ready for Week 2 with previews and picks for all the football games from around Kendall County.

The Boilermakers got goals from six different players, including a hat trick from John Sadulla, to down Bishop McNamara in All-City play Wednesday night.

Bradley-Bourbonnais secured a 9-0 victory over Bishop McNamara in the All-City match up on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Kankakee's girls flag football team beat Mahomet-Seymour 16-0 in their season opener, Coal City's boys soccer team improved to 6-0 and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Area cross country teams found some early season competition at the Irish Conditioner on Wednesday, with Bradley-Bourbonnais picking up a win on the boys side and the Herscher girls team having a strong showing.

Indian Creek scored two second-half goals to down Hinckley-Big Rock. Plus more golf and soccer from around the area in Wednesday's Daily Chronicle Sports Roundup.

After an early back-and-forth contest, St. Charles North used eight straight points to take the first set and carried the momentum into the second set to get a straight sets victory over Huntley.

Bolingbrook, Yorkville, Joliet West and Romeoville won in flag football. Plus more golf, boys soccer and girls volleyball results in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

The Fightin' Irish were in control all first set, but had to sweat out a mad dash from the host Kays to take the first leg of All-City volleyball action on the road Wednesday.

Jackson Messenger led Oregon with a 43 against Rochelle, Dixon boys and girls golf won, Oregon boys soccer won and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Bishop McNamara hosted over a dozen area cross country teams for the Irish Conditioner on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Small Memorial Park in Kankakee.