C.R. Walker – Page 23

Elgin sweeper Kylie Graves, right, blocks a pass by St. Charles East's Renee Unterberg during a game last season.

A keeper at sweeper: Kylie Graves inspired by brother to form Best Buddies chapter at Elgin

December 14, 2018 at 5:06 p.m.

As a three-sport athlete, Elgin senior Kylie Graves has turned many teammates into friends. She knows how fortunate she is, but also recognizes some of her peers aren't as fortunate....

St. Charles North's Gia Wahlberg, right, is an all-state forward committed to Michigan State.

The top five Elgin-area girls soccer teams for the 2018 season

December 14, 2018 at 5:04 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. St. Charles North: The last time the North Stars didn't win a regional title was in 2002, and that likely won't change this spring. North appears...

St. Charles North's Emma Grace Redmond-Mattucci finished 10th in the floor exercise at the girls gymnastics state finals at Palatine.

Dream weaver: Jane Riehs delivers runner-up finish as freshman for Neuqua Valley

December 14, 2018 at 9:48 p.m.

Dreams really do come true. Just ask Jane Riehs. The Neuqua Valley freshman went to bed thinking about her next beam routine, and then did it better than ever. Riehs...

Sandburg/Stagg co-op's Maddie Giglio finished third on the balance beam during Saturday's state finals.

Beam with pride: Sandburg/Stagg’s Maddie Giglio takes third at state

December 14, 2018 at 9:21 p.m.

Maddie Giglio did not picture herself winning a medal on balance beam during Saturday's state championship finals. But that's where the Sandburg/Stagg co-op sophomore landed in Palatine, taking third with...

Metea Valley's Evan Lang tries to control the ball during a game this season.

Evan Lang named The Beacon-News 2017 Boys Soccer Player of the Year

December 17, 2018 at 1:33 p.m.

As Metea Valley's Evan Lang physically grew in the offseason, so did the expectations. The Mustangs were coming off the worst season in program history. Although Lang was their top...

Announcing The Beacon-News 2017 Boys Soccer All-Area Team

December 17, 2018 at 1:33 p.m.

First Team Santiago Barrios, West Aurora, junior, defender: Blackhawks allowed one goal or fewer in 19 of 22 games and Barrios was the heart of soul of that stingy defense,...

John McCaffrey keeps cool in penalty kicks as Kaneland takes regional title

December 18, 2018 at 12:13 a.m.

Kaneland's John McCaffrey didn't really think about the goal he scored in the opening minute of Saturday's Class 2A regional championship game against Rochelle. It was unlike his preparation for...

Aurora Central Catholic's Brennan Hare (11) battles for a header with Harvest Christian's Andrew Beverly during Monday's regional championship game.

Kyle Czerak’s header helps ACC beat Harvest Christian for regional title

June 1, 2018 at 9:33 p.m.

It has been a much different season for Aurora Central Catholic senior Kyle Czerak. He used to play alongside older brother Brett, who graduated. Before that, he watched his other...

Sophomore goalkeeper Gandhi Cruz, left, looks to make a stop during practice for Metea Valley.

Sophomore goalkeeper Gandhi Cruz brings positive change to Metea Valley

June 2, 2018 at 3:21 a.m.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Metea Valley's Gandhi Cruz only wanted to see his teenage soccer life change for...

West Side story: Blackhawks build early lead, hold off East Aurora

June 2, 2018 at 5:25 a.m.

Once again, West Aurora found a way to win, and this time the Blackhawks did it against crosstown rival East Aurora. The Blackhawks (13-2-1) continued their winning ways at home...

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