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With the release of the 2024 statewide football schedule, here are the top games week by week to watch in the Suburban Life coverage area.
The IHSA revealed the 2024 regular-season schedule Thursday. Here are the top games to watch, week by week, in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Presenting the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area Softball Team.
Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area girls soccer team.
Senior shortstop and Colgate recruit Analisa Raffaelli of sectional champion IC Catholic Prep was named Class 2A All-State first team by the Illinois Coaches Association, leading area players earning All-State recognition in voting released this past weekend.
Oswego faced Wheaton North in the Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional final on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Jaelynn Anthony singled in Kaylee LaChappell with two out in the top of the eighth, then struck out Reagan Crosthwaite with the tying run at third as Oswego beat Wheaton North 1-0 in a Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional final thriller for the program's first sectional title.
Erin Metz struck out 15 in a one-hit shutout, allowing just one baserunner, and Reagan Crosthwaite provided all the offense needed with a three-run hit in the fifth as top-seeded Wheaton North beat 14th-seeded Plainfield East in the Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional semifinal.
St. Charles North girls soccer faced Wheaton North in the Class 3A South Elgin Sectional final on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
After scoring two first half goals, St. Charles North held firm against Wheaton North’s increased second half offensive pressure to win Saturday’s Class 3A South Elgin Sectional championship, 2-1.
Jane Rogers’ 30-yard strike late in the first half proved to be the difference maker Tuesday, as top-seeded Wheaton North stood strong on defense in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over Geneva and send the Falcons into their first sectional final since 2008.
Wheaton North defeated Geneva 1-0 in a Class 3A South Elgin Sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Spearheaded by two goals from Talia Kaempf and a shutout by Loyola-bound goalkeeper Zoey Bohmer, top-seeded Wheaton North beat eighth-seeded Glenbard West, 3-0 in the Class 3A Elgin Regional final.
Downers Grove North won six events Thursday on its way to the team title at the Class 3A Glenbard North Sectional.
Wheaton North varsity softball clinched the DuKane Conference with a 5-2 win over Glenbard North in Wheaton on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Wheaton North softball is zeroing in on its first conference and regional titles since 1986, as the Falcons take a one-game lead into the final week of DuKane play and have earned a No. 1 sectional seed. That, and notes on Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South and IC Catholic.
Batavia scored in 16 of 18 events to edge Wheaton Warrenville South and win its fourth consecutive DuKane Conference boys track and field title on Friday at Glenbard North.
York's girls track and field team separated itself from most of the pack early on and defeated Oak Park-River Forest for the Class 3A Lake Park Sectional title Friday, while sending multiple individuals and relays to state.
It was seven years, 11 months and 27 days since Lyons last lost a West Suburban Silver game. York finally got the best of Lyons on Monday, winning in a penalty shootout to clinch the conference title. That, plus notes on Wheaton North, Glenbard West and more from Chris Walker.
Led by "three little studs" — freshmen Kelly Cahill, Ariani Zito and Lexi Russ — IC Catholic Prep is 20-3 on the season, averaging over 10 runs a game. That, plus notes on York and record-breaking Wheaton North shortstop Reagan Crosthwaite in Joshua Welge's softball notes.
Willowbrook’s Evan Weder, in a four-man battle that included teammate Otis Powell, used a long approach to tie his personal best at 6 feet, 7 inches, one inch taller than he stands.
Batavia held a slight lead over St. Charles North with only a few events left to be contested as the finish of the DuKane Conference track and field was postponed to Friday due to inclement conditions.
The DuKane Conference Girls Outdoor Championships were held at Lake Park in Roselle on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Senior Day will be one to remember for Wheaton North's Macy Pomatto as her third inning grand slam helped the Falcons collect a 6-2 win over St. Charles East on Wednesday.
Wheaton North missed claiming a come from behind win over St. Charles East by inches as a potential game-winner knocked off the post forcing the Falcons to settle for a 1-1 tie with the Saints but allowed them to keep their DuKane Conference lead.
Wheaton North's soccer enjoyed a memorable weekend, winning two games at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf, Iowa before rushing home for prom. That, plus notes on Downers Grove North, Glenbard East and more from Chris Walker.
Wheaton North sophomore Jane Rogers, who scored three goals and assisted on another in a win over West Chicago, scored a goal in a win over Wheaton Warrenville South and scored a goal in a win over Batavia, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote.
Glenbard North sophomore Lauren Kozlovsky had a big day at the plate and in the circle for the Panthers in a 6-4 DuKane Conference win over Wheaton North on Wednesday.
A little-known fact about Wheaton North junior shortstop Reagan Crosthwaite: She likes to play the piano. And this spring, Crosthwaite has been conducting a home-run hitting symphony while helping the Falcons jump out to a 15-2 start.
Wheaton Warrenville South's boys volleyball team earned a 25-17, 25-23 sweep against rival Wheaton North on Tuesday to stay perfect in the DuKane Conference.
Max Hauser scored five goals to lead Wheaton North past Wheaton Warrenville South for the Falcons' fourth win in a row.
Makayla Hammer displayed her speed while scoring from second base after an infield error for the game's lone run, and Erin Metz struck out eight as Wheaton North beat Wheaton Warrenville South 1-0 on Friday.
Wheaton Warrenville South softball hosted crosstown rival Wheaton North on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Wheaton North senior Erin Metz, who hit two home runs, including a walk-off homer, to rally Wheaton North past Oak Park-River Forest and hit a three-run homer in a win over West Aurora, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.
Spotting Wheaton North an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, St. Charles East answered immediately and continued adding crooked numbers on the board during Monday’s 10-7 DuKane Conference victory.
Lockport scored two early goals to pull out a 2-0 triumph over Wheaton North in the Porter Cup championship match.
For the second straight season, Wheaton Academy has ripped off a long winning streak, this one 11 straight wins since dropping its season opener. That, plus notes on Wheaton North, Lemont and Nazareth baseball from Bob Narang.
Patrick Dillow pitched into the seventh, and when his hard grounder wasn’t fielded cleanly in the bottom of the seventh, Wheaton North’s Alex Karlovitz raced home with the winning run in a 2-1 DuKane Conference thriller.
Downers Grove South celebrates head coach Chris Hernandez's 100th win at the school with a surprise party – and baked goods, plus Nate Drye returns to coaching, this time soccer, at Timothy Christian and more in Chris Walker's soccer notes.
The boys track and field season is heading outdoors, and here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
Illinois’ fastest short sprinter this boys indoor track season rediscovered how demanding even a 100-meter dash can be outdoors, Saturday at Wheaton North’s Best 4. Da’jion Riley led all 100-meter runners in the four-level meet Saturday, winning at 11.16 seconds.
The 2024 girls track and field season goes outdoors soon. Here are previews of teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.
Wheaton North sophomore Jane Rogers scored a goal midway through the first half and St. Charles North senior Laney Stark had the equalizer on a second-half penalty kick as the two teams played to a 1-1 tie in the DuKane Conference opener.
York, with a veteran roster that includes 12 seniors, several multi-sport athletes and the addition of Division I recruits Sophia Musial and Stella Kohl, is off to a 5-0 start. That, plus notes on Lyons, Hinsdale South and Wheaton North from Chris Walker.
The Tigers recorded points in every event on their way to their first indoor conference championship since 2019.
The 2024 high school softball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
Izzy Taylor and Elizabeth Wende went 1-2 in the 200, and Batavia won three of the final five events and ran away with their sixth straight DuKane Conference girls track and field indoor title on Friday. Geneva was second and Wheaton Warrenville South third.
The 2024 high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
The girls soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
How will Lemont look, post Sage Mardjetko? Can Benet return to state, and can Montini break through to state? And talent aplenty in Wheaton and Downers Grove. Here are five softball storylines to watch in the Suburban Life area this season.