A 22-2 run to open the game set the stage for Nazareth's no-doubt win over Maine South at Coach Kipp's Hoopesfest at Maine West on Saturday.

Stella Sakalas scored 26 points in her return to the lineup for Nazareth, leading the Roadrunners past Marist. That and more in Wednesday's Suburban Life roundup.

Junior guard Sophia Towne scored all but one of her baskets in a 16-point effort after BYU recruit Stella Sakalas went down with an apparent ankle injury, leading Nazareth past visiting Bolingbrook 52-39 in Monday's nonconference game in La Grange Park.

Danny Snyder scored his 1,000th career point in a Glenbard East win, Joseph Lubbe poured in 30 in a York win, Benet boys basketball rolled at the Pappas Shootout, Stella Sakalas scored 22 in a Nazareth girls basketball win and more in Saturday's roundup.

Ellie Noble played a key supporting role last year for Glenbard West's first sectional champion in 26 years. Now, with seven seniors graduated, Noble is the star for a Hilltoppers team off to a 17-1 start. That, Benet No. 1 in first AP rankings and Coach Kipp's Hoopsfest lineup.

BYU-bound senior Stella Sakalas scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Nazareth rolled past Carmel 46-23. Mia Gage also had a double-double in the victory.

OJ Powell scored 25 points and became Willowbrook's career scoring leader, passing Everett Stubblefield III, in the Warriors' win over Wheeling, Downers Grove North also won at the WSC/MSL Showdown and Nazareth girls basketball rolled to a win in Wisconsin in Saturday's roundup.

With the 2025 Early Signing Period over, we take a look at some of the top Class of 2027 prospects the CCL/ESCC has to offer. Carmel's Trae Taylor, Montini's Israel Abrams and Mount Carmel's Quentin Burrell are among the league's top junior players.

Nazareth is headed to Florida once again for the holidays, Montini Christmas Tournament that starts Monday has a new Hoosier State flavor and IC Catholic's Mary Kate Hilgart hits a career milestone in Joshua Welge's girls basketball notebook.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Saturday's game between Benet and Nazareth.

Ava Thomas scored 11 points to help Benet hand Nazareth its first loss of the season on Saturday, 58-36.

Here is Friday Night Drive's 2025 All-CCL/ESCC football team, with players from all 24 member programs.

Here is the 2025 Suburban Life All-Area football team.

After going 31-3 last season, Nazareth has begun the year 8-0 with a 68-32 win over Joliet Catholic on Wednesday being the latest win.

Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2025 Early Signing Day Period for NCAA Division I football. Here is a list of CCL/ESCC players who will be playing Division I FBS and FCS football next year.

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

Jamen Williams threw for 283 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, while Jake Thies posted over 100 rushing and 100 receiving yards as Fenwick shocked Nazareth 28-27 in overtime to win its 6A state semifinal and end Nazareth's bid for four straight state championships.

Nazareth hosted Fenwick Saturday for an IHSA state football semifinal matchup.

East St. Louis continues to power its way through the bracket. But three different CCL/ESCC teams hope to take them down. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

Here are previews and picks for semifinal games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

How Tanner Glock is making an impact for St. Francis at multiple positions, junior center Michael Lombardo an unsung hero for Montini and Nazareth-Fenwick showdown set in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notebook.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the Illinois high school football semifinals in the western suburbs

Nine CCL/ESCC schools, including defending champions Mount Carmel, Nazareth and Montini will be competing in the IHSA state football semifinals this weekend. Below are all of the semifinal matchups featuring CCL/ESCC teams.

Mount Carmel dominated Lincoln-Way East, Nazareth rallied to stun Lake Zurich and Fenwick controlled Burlington Central to set up a 6A semifinal between the Roadrunners and Friars. Montini won its 22nd straight game and Providence knocked off top seed Washington.

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.

Nazareth's magical postseason run, after going 3-31 last year, ended with a runner-up finish in Class 3A as the Roadrunners came up short against Normal U-High 25-20, 25-20 in Saturday's Class 3A final.

Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals.

After going 3-31 last season, Nazareth is heading to the state championship after beating Providence 25-16, 25-17 in the state semifinals Friday afternoon.

Nazareth Academy defeated Providence Catholic in two sets, 25-16, 25-17, in the IHSA Class 3A State semifinals on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Nazareth and East St. Louis are still on track for a titanic showdown, but other upstarts are hoping to derail that plan. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

Here are previews and picks for quarterfinal games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

CCL/ESCC football players from Mount Carmel, Marist, Nazareth, Fenwick, Joliet Catholic, Providence, St. Francis, Marian Catholic, Montini and IC Catholic Prep were named to the 2025 IHSFCA All-State team. Quentin Burrell, Jake Cestone and Israel Abrams were among the winners.

Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to square off in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Defending champions Nazareth and Montini are still in the hunt after two rounds. Here are all of the quarterfinal matchups featuring CCL/ESCC programs.

Nazareth’s magical season will wind up in a familiar place - Illinois State University - following a 27-25, 25-18 victory over Fenwick in the Class 3A De La Salle Supersectional Monday night. 

After a slow start to Saturday's Class 6A playoff tilt at Wheaton Warrenville South, Nazareth's ground game heated up in the second half to jolt the Roadrunners to victory. Charles Calhoun rushed for 159 yards and three TDs in the 28-7 win.

Nazareth, which won just three matches a year ago, continued its turnaround season Thursday. The Roadrunners rallied from a set down to beat Geneva in a 23-25, 25-21, 25-22 thriller to win the Class 3A Timothy Christian Sectional title.

Higher seeds were largely undeterred in the opening round of the 6A playoffs, but considerably bigger threats come from the under seeds in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

A total of 12 CCL/ESCC football teams advanced to the second round of the 2025 IHSA state playoffs. Among the teams still in the hunt for state titles are defending champions Mount Carmel, Nazareth and Montini.

Nazareth cruised over Hononegah, Carmel took a shootout against Normal and St. Patrick knocked out previously unbeaten Wauconda during the first round of the IHSA state football playoffs.

Geneva never trailed outside of the second point against Hinsdale South, while Nazareth stormed back and then ahead of Timothy Christian in straight-set victories in a pair of Class 3A sectional semifinals.

The Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference has revealed its All-Conference honorees and award winners for the 2025 varsity football season. Click the link below to read this year's award winners.

Can anyone prevent a collision course game between East St. Louis and Nazareth in the state championship? A lot of teams would like to think so. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

Simon Kodosky, York brace for playoff rematch with Lyons, Nazareth not getting caught up in talk of four-peat ahead of playoff opener and Lemont set for huge challenge of Kankakee in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notebook.

There are over a dozen CCL/ESCC teams participating in the IHSA football playoffs this season. Among the playoff qualifiers are defending state champions Mount Carmel, Loyola, Nazareth and Montini. Here are all of the first-round matchups for CCL/ESCC teams.

Jackson Failla threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, while four Nazareth players rushed for scores during the team's 42-16 win against St. Francis to clinch the CCL/ESCC Green Division title. Nazareth generated six sacks and three turnovers on defense.

Playoff spots and divisional championships are on the line as all 24 of the CCL/ESCC football teams prepare to take the field this evening. Here are all of tonight's CCL/ESCC Week 9 matchups.

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

Montini is 8-0 and eyeing historic achievements, while Joliet Catholic finds itself in unfamiliar territory with an Orange Division title game against Providence looming. Niles Notre Dame defeated Leo and snapped a five-game losing streak, setting up a pivotal clash with Marist.

Nine CCL/ESCC football teams including Mount Carmel, Montini, Nazareth and Brother Rice have won six or more games and secured automatic bids to the IHSA playoffs. Several teams including St. Rita, Loyola and St. Patrick are still in the mix with a week left.