We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into Week 4 of the 2025 season.

Genoa-Kingston soccer picked up a win Wednesday plus more in the roundup.

The Sycamore and Kaneland boys soccer teams met on the pitch at Kaneland High School in Maple Park Wednesday to renew their Interstate Eight Conference rivalry.

DeKalb, Sycamore and Kaneland all open conference play in Week 4. We take a look at those games plus battles for Hiawatha and Genoa-Kingston in our previews.

Sophia Lichthardt helped power Sycamore to an Interstate 8 volleyball win, Kaneland volleyball swept Ottawa and more in the roundup.

Gavin Sedevie had a top-15 finish at Ottawa, Sycamore soccer picked up a road win at La Salle-Peru and more in the roundup.

St. Charles North running back Carsen Durante knows his role is to do whatever the team needs. And early into the season, he's been running wild. Plus, more on some other big-time rushing performances from across the area and Geneva's growing confidence despite a 1-2 start.

Burlington Central senior Tyler Samaan played his final six holes 4-under par to finish with a 66 and the title of the Pirate Invitational at Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby on Monday. The Rockets placed second as a team, while host Ottawa finished third.

Teams from Ottawa, Marmion, Burlington Central, Kaneland, Minooka, Streator, L-P, Hall, Dixon, Morris, and Yorkville all competed during the Pirate Invitational boys golf meet on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 at Deer Park Golf Club in Oglesby.

Kaneland knocked off DeKalb, Sycamore lost for the second week in row, Cody Cravatta had a big game for G-K and Hiawatha lost to Alden-Hebron. We take a look at each game in our Week 3 rewind.

Carson Kaiser win large meet in Peoria, Indian Creek volleyball picks up first win of year, DeKalb, Sycamore and Indian Creek soccer pick up wins and more in the roundup.

Jalen Carter, Carter Grabrowski and the Kaneland football team pulled away from DeKalb in the second half on Friday in a 35-7 win.

The DeKalb football team took on Kaneland Friday night in a matchup at DeKalb High School.

The Sycamore volleyball team cruised to a win against IMSA, Hiawatha knocked off Mooseheart, Gavin Crouch had a second-half hat trick and more in the roundup.

We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Kaneland can reach 3-0 but will have to get past DeKalb to do so, Sycamore looks to bounce back from a loss, G-K looks to avoid 0-3 and Hiawatha can surpass last year's win total with a victory. It's our preview capsules and picks.

With two weeks of the IHSA football season in the books, here is a look at one surprise for each Daily Chronicle area football team.

Kailey Kunstman leads Kaneland to an I8 win over Sycamore, the Spartans boys picked up a win and more in the prep roundup.

We take a look back at Week 2 action, including DeKalb's win at Phillips, Sycamore's overtime loss in Moline, and Carter Grabowski's huge game for Kaneland in a win.

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.

Carter Grabowski had a career night with 225 yards and three touchdowns, and Kaneland needed to hold off visiting Lemont 42-37.

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.

The DeKalb volleyball team traveled to Maple Park Thursday night to take on Kaneland.

We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into Week 2 of the 2025 season.

St. Charles North has made it a habit of winning Week 1 in some thrilling ways, and it made no exception with a 36-35 victory over Minooka. Plus, some stellar varsity debuts from new quarterbacks at St. Francis and Geneva, and Batavia being in unfamiliar territory.

Alex Schwantes took second for DeKalb at Sycamore's cross country meet, Liam Berry was fifth on the boys' side and more in the roundup.

DeKalb and Genoa-Kingston look for bounce-back wins at home, Sycamore faces a 7A school away from home for the second straight week, plus picks and more in our capsules.

Several area boys and girls teams, including Rochelle, Hinckley-Big Rock, DeKalb, Sycamore, and Kaneland, took part in the Sycamore Cross Country Invite Tuesday at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The 2025 girls cross country season is underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Kane County Chronicle area.

The 2025 boys cross country season is underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Kane County Chronicle area.

Zach Murray scored in the 67th minute to lead DeKalb past Sycamore in the Barb Cup, Sycamore tennis had four champs in its tournament and more in the roundup.

Kaneland was on the field for just three defensive plays in the second half in a win at Rock Island, while Genoa-Kingston lost at home to Oregon.

DeKalb and Sycamore their games at the Barb Cup, G-K girls cross country won at home with the top three finishers and more in the roundup.

We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first week of the 2025 season.

DeKalb and Sycamore meet in a rivalry showdown and Genoa-Kingston hosts Oregon It's part of a big opening weekend of high school football, and we look at each game in the Daily Chronicle area.

The 2025 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

From a high-impact freshman to the reigning player of the year, we take a look at five boys soccer players that can have a big impact on their teams this year.

We take a look at each Daily Chronicle area boys soccer team, their top players, expectations for 2025 and more.

Gavin Sevidie took second for Sycamore at the Mark Rolfing Cup, Kaneland volleyball topped Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek roared past Stillman Valley and more in Monday's roundup.

Check out our team-by-team girls volleyball preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Kane County Chronicle area.

Several area golf teams including DeKalb, Sycamore, Kaneland and Sterling, competed Monday in the Mark Rolfing Cup at Kishwaukee Valley Country Club in DeKalb.

History tends to repeat itself in regards to the IHSA Football Playoffs, but the new enrollment numbers could lead to a bracket that looks a lot different in the next postseason chase. Here is Steve Soucie's 2025 IHSA football preseason playoff projection.

From the front lines to the back of the defense, we look at five players who can have big volleyball seasons this year.

We take a look at each area volleyball team, what they expect for the year and who the top players, new and returning, are for each team.

We take a look at each boys cross country team in the area, their top athletes and aspirations for the year.

Retruning state placers, young runner looking to make the leap and more highlight our five boys cross country runners to watch this year.

We take a look at each girls cross country team, their top runners, expectations for the 2025 season and more.

From a pair of experienced seniors looking for a strong finish to a freshman expected to surge onto the scene, we look at five girls cross country runners that should have big years.

The 2025 girls golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

A very young and inexperienced Kaneland team started last year 4-0 and made the playoffs. Starters return in 17 positions this year as expectations are high for what is now an experienced and explosive team.