After tying the school record with a 10-2 season and third-ever trip to the state quarterfinals, the Dixon Dukes will lean on their experience in the trenches to build on that this fall.

The boys and girls golf seasons kicked off on Thursday as the Rock Falls boys edged Newman 181-185 at Emerald Hills. Amboy beat West Carroll, Oregon picked up two wins and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

With lots of young players gaining valuable experience last season, the Forreston Cardinals look to return to their high standards this fall.

While the number of referees in Illinois has declined in nearly every year since 2012, a trend accelerated by the pandemic, at the same time, the IHSA has seen substantial growth in the number of referees ages 17-19 over the past decade

After snapping a 6-year playoff drought with back-to-back playoff berths, the Oregon Hawks are hoping to take the next step this fall in the postseason.

Just 39 games into his minor league baseball career, Newman graduate Brendan Tunink is currently the 20th-ranked prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Girls wrestling was officially sanctioned four years ago by the IHSA, and the sport has continued to explode since then.

Emerald Hill won the Rock River Classic golf tournament this past weekend behind individual medalist Jarred Hippen.

Over 200 high schools in Illinois are expected to have girls flag football teams this year as the sport's popularity continues to rise. "There’s no shortage of opportunities."

Sterling's Mason Hubbard saved his best round for last on Tuesday, shooting a 70 at Trump National Doral to finish tied for 24th at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships in Miami.

Here is a look at the top finishers from this past weekend's Emerald Hill Golf Association Club Championships.

Sterling graduate Mason Hubbard is set to compete at the 2025 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships at Trump National Doral in Miami this Sunday. 'This is another great spot to see where my game sits amongst players all over the world.'

Here is a look at the results from three more divisions during the second day of the 35th Annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic.

The Dixon Minor girls 4th grade fast pitch softball team won the Rock River championship on July 14 in Byron.

Prairieview won a sixth straight Lincoln Highway golf tournament on Sunday as Ryan Jahn took first, while Jason Wombacher and Andrew Canfield tied for second with Emerald Hill's Jarred Hippen. Sunset's Brian Weidman was also inducted into the tournament's Hall of Fame.

The 35th Annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic kicked off on Monday with four different age divisions competing. Brooklyn Arjes and Joel Rhodes won the 18 and under mixed doubles division over Jenna Mustapha and Aron Rivera.

The Illinois High School Association released its state-wide 2025 football schedule on Friday. Filling nine-game schedules proved challenging for some of the state's elite programs.

Dixon's Katie Drew won the 102nd Ladies Lincoln Highway golf tournament individual title on Saturday at her home course. Dixon's Reese Dambman also helped Timber Creek win a third straight team title as she competed in her first Lincoln Highway.

Setting the tone as the leadoff hitter and shut-down closer for a fourth-place state finisher has earned Newman junior Garret Matznick the title of 2025 Sauk Valley Media Baseball Player of the Year.

Here is a roundup of the results from the 40th annual OSF Tennis Classic over the weekend.

Dixon's Aaron Conderman and Dean Geiger finished 1-2 in their hometown race at the 25th annual Reagan Run 5K on Saturday. Melissa Winchester was the top female finisher.

As an encore to a stellar junior season when he scored more points than any Dixon player, Darius Harrington obliterated his own scoring record on his way to taking over the top spot on the Dukes’ all-time scoring list. He is the 2024-25 SVM Player of the Year.

Troy Triad defeated Cary-Grove 3-1 to win the IHSA Class 3A state third-place game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet.

Oswego defeated Barrington 4-1 to win the Class 4A State softball championship on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria.

Oak Park River Forest defeated Lockport 6-5 to win third place in the IHSA Class 4A softball third-place game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Chatham Glenwood defeated Providence Catholic 3-2 in the Class 3A State title game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Prairie Ridge shut out Burbank St. Laurence 12-0 to win the IHSA Class 3A State third place game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Sauk Valley senior bowling and women’s golf results

Sixteen awards were handed out to teams and individuals during the 2025 Shaw Media Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle.

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.'

Ottawa Marquette walked it off against Father McGivney in the Class 1A state baseball final winning 6-5 Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Newman takes fourth place in the state baseball series after falling to Eureka 9-3 Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Bradley-Boubonnias defeated Edwardsville 6-1 to win the Class 4A softball Supersectional on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Monticello High School. The Boilermakers will play in the State semifinals on Friday June 13, at 3p.m. at the Louisville Slugger complex in Peoria.

Newman takes on Teutopolis in the Class 2A state baseball semifinal Friday, June 6, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Wooden Shoes of Teutopolis took the win 9-3.

Bradley-Bourbonnais fell 2-0 to Normal Community in the IHSA Class 4A Illinois Wesleyan University Sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Wilmington's postseason run came to an end as the Wildcats fell 4-0 to Eureka in the IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional on Monday, June 2, 2025.

LeRoy defeated Serena 9-5 on Monday, June 2, 2025 du the Class 1A Supersectional game at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

A trip to state is on the line as Newman and Chicago Hope meet in the Class 2A baseball Supersectional Monday, June 2, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Newman won 5-1. Photos by Alex T. Paschal and Dominic Di Palermo.

Newmn scored three runs in the top of the first, then tacked on three more in the fifth to back pitchers Drake Cole and Garret Matznick in a 6-2 victory over Johnsburg in the Class 2A Mendota Sectional final Saturday afternoon.

Newman and Johnsburg face off in the Class 2A Sectional final at Mendota Saturday, May 31, 2025. Newman took the win 6-2.

Belvidere North sophomore Ava Morris tossed a two-hit shutout and added two hits and an RBI in a 4-0 win over Sterling in the Class 3A Dixon Regional final Friday at Reynolds Field.

Serena defeated Marquette 6-2 to win the Class 1A Sectional title on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Serena High School. The Lady Huskers will play LeRoy in the Supersectional on Monday at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington at 4:30p.m.

Sterling takes on Belvidere North in the Class 3A Regional softball final at Dixon. The Warriors fell 4-0.

Newman sophomore Joel Rhodes and Sterling freshman Aron Rivera wrapped up their seasons at the state tennis meet on Thursday. Both were competing in state singles for the first time.

Sterling scored three runs in the seventh inning to tie the game, then added another run in the ninth to rally for a 4-3 win over host Freeport in their Class 3A regional semifinal game Wednesday.

Byron and Johnsburg meet up in Mendota for the Class 2A Sectional semifinal Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Johnsburg took the win 9-2.

Newman takes on Marengo in Mendota in the Class 2A Sectional semifinal matchup Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Newman won a well-played game 5-3.

Sterling meets Rochelle in the Class 3A Regional softball semifinal Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Sterling won 13-2.

Dixon and Belvidere North meet in the Class 3A Regional softball semifinal Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Dixon. Belvidere took the win 6-0.

Eastland's Hunter Miller pitched a complete game as the Cougars beat Milledgeville 8-4 for a regional title. Newman's Joel Rhodes finished second at sectional tennis, Sterling's Aron Rivera was third, Dixon girls soccer fell 4-0 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.