Golfers competed in the McHenry County Junior Golf Association's Tournament of Champions, held at Woodstock Country Club in Bull Valley, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

Providence has a puzzle to put together after graduating a large group of heavy contributors from the spring season.

The 2021 fall football season kicks off with a number of marquee games.

Minooka has plenty of experience to fall back on, particularly on offense, as it sees little reason to deviate from what has worked.

Loyola in 7A? Joliet Catholic in 4A? The 2021 fall schedule is out, and the lack of postseason in 2020 had a significant impact on the multiplier and success formula. How many teams will choose to play up?

A vaunted passing attack doesn't ever seem to be in the cards for the Wilmington, but that doesn't mean the Wildcats don't try to prepare for the need if it arises. Still, they are happy to wear down opponents with their ground-and-pound attack.

Joliet West finished 3-3 in the spring season, having a three-game winning streak snapped in Week 6 with a loss to Plainfield Central. The loss kept the Tigers from a share of the conference title and is serving as motivation for this fall.

The Joliet Catholic football team is known as a power running program. But with the weapons at the Hilltoppers' disposal right now, they might become known for that and more.

Minooka's Malik Armstrong believes he can contribute in a number of ways on the football field and Northern Illinois seems to be prepared to find out how many there are.