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Football notes: Eric Wright, Cross Robinson give rise to Naperville North

June 12, 2018 at 5:47 a.m.

Eric Wright was caught surprise by the latest wrinkle. A running back since third grade, the Naperville North senior made his debut last Friday lining up behind center in the...

Aurora University quarterback Geron Rogers, right, carries the ball on a keeper Saturday against Trine.

One yard a big difference for Aurora University football in loss to Trine

June 12, 2018 at 6:25 a.m.

Just one measly old yard. It sounded like money in the bank to Aurora University quarterback Geron Rogers, a 5-foot-10 sophomore from Camarillo, Calif. "I'm thinking touchdown," Rogers said. "We...

Ben Cooney stands ground as Benet beats St. Viator, Notre Dame-bound Cole Kmet

June 12, 2018 at 6:24 a.m.

Ben Cooney's assignment looked to be a bit of a tall order. Giving away eight inches, Benet's junior cornerback had the unenviable task Friday of going one-on-one on the outside...

Benet’s Lilly Johnson plays through injury, puts hurt on St. Charles East

June 14, 2018 at 8:49 a.m.

Benet's Lilly Johnson wore a big hunk of ice on her right shoulder, a fractured ring finger on her left hand still taped up. The junior outside hitter shrugged it...

Air Force lacrosse recruit John D’Angelo enjoys Friday night lights for Benet

June 12, 2018 at 6:37 a.m.

To John D'Angelo, Friday night lights from the bleachers just didn't feel right. Two years ago, the Benet senior gave up playing football. A lacrosse scholarship from Air Force fresh...

Naperville Central community comes together as Justin Wegner battles cancer

June 12, 2018 at 7:15 a.m.

The bracelets are purple. The words "Jeremiah 29:11" and "#JwegStrong" are written on them. Jeremiah 29:11 is from the Bible: "I know the plans I have for you, plans to...

Football notes: IHSA suspends three players from Waubonsie, Neuqua for a game

June 12, 2018 at 7:46 a.m.

Three players, one from Waubonsie Valley and two from Neuqua Valley, were suspended Friday by the Illinois High School Association. A junior for Waubonsie Valley and a pair of Neuqua...

Omar Carreno jump-starts Oswego offense in win over Bolingbrook

June 12, 2018 at 7:32 a.m.

Omar Carreno paused, smiled and slyly offered why he moved from his native Colombia to the United States three years ago with his mom and sister. "I think it was...

West Aurora's Liz Stefancic returns a serve during sectional competition last season. Stefancic went 26-6 as a sophomore. =

West Aurora’s Liz Stefancic thrives with coaching help from sister Emily

June 12, 2018 at 7:26 a.m.

Liz Stefancic has a little homecourt advantage this fall, and she likes it. The West Aurora junior, a state qualifier last year, is getting extra coaching from a person who...

Elgin’s Marta Krakowski learns to love tennis from dad, a Polish immigrant

June 12, 2018 at 7:25 a.m.

Marta Krakowski has two worlds, and the connection is tennis. The only child of Polish immigrants, the Elgin sophomore speaks her parents' native language at home. On Fridays, after tennis...

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