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Northwestern's Drew Crawford drives between Michigan State's Denzel Valentine (45) and Travis Trice in the second half of Michigan State's 67-51 win during Big Ten Tournament in 2014. Crawford, a Naperville Central graduate, has signed with the Toronto Raptors.

Naperville Central’s Drew Crawford leaves Israel, signs with Toronto Raptors

June 11, 2018 at 9:07 p.m.

Drew Crawford is once again on the cusp of his hoops dream. Could it be realized this time? Crawford, a basketball standout at Naperville Central and later Northwestern, has signed...

Sophomore guard Eric Cannon in focus, makes strides for Waubonsie Valley

June 10, 2018 at 9:13 a.m.

Even on summer days, Eric Cannon is an early riser. His alarm clock goes off at 6:30 a.m. It's time for Cannon, a 5-foot-11 sophomore guard from Waubonsie Valley, to...

Naperville Central’s Jake Kolbe ready to be Illinois State’s quarterback

June 11, 2018 at 9:10 p.m.

Jake Kolbe didn't have to wait long for his "welcome" moment. When starting quarterback Tre Roberson cramped up in Illinois State University's opener last year at Iowa, Kolbe was thrown...

A bigger Ben: Wolf grows by leaps and bounds for Naperville Central

June 10, 2018 at 9:48 a.m.

He's a gentle giant. His coaches, though, would like to see a less gentleness from Naperville Central junior Ben Wolf. "I say to him, 'Hey, Ben, get a mean streak...

Waiting game continues for Neuqua Valley receiver Owen Piche

June 10, 2018 at 9:58 a.m.

Owen Piche had an extra itch that needed scratching. The anticipation of Monday's first day of football practice is palpable for every player and coach across Illinois. It was that...

Neuqua shortstop James Gargano finds many reasons to commit to Butler

June 10, 2018 at 9:44 a.m.

James Gargano is called by his high school baseball coach "the whole package, and then some." Gargano found a college with all the necessary components, too. Checking off all the...

New York Giants tight end Matt LaCosse, a product of Naperville North, catches a pass during practice on June 6.

Matt LaCosse takes Giant step during first week of NFL training camp

June 10, 2018 at 9:13 a.m.

Matt LaCosse's first step forward was followed by a laugh. Injury-free through the first day of New York Giants training camp on July 29, the former Naperville North star took...

Benet plans to pound the ball inside with running back Alec McEachern

June 10, 2018 at 6:30 a.m.

Benet's Alec McEachern is ready to get off the bus running. McEachern was an All-City defensive back as a junior and added running back to his list of responsibilities in...

Jack Majcher pitches Gerald Subaru to Naperville Baseball Association title

June 10, 2018 at 10:46 a.m.

Jack Majcher was a baseball jack-of-all-trades this summer. He was master of the mound Monday. Majcher struck out five and allowed four hits in the Naperville Baseball Association Senior League...

Benet setter Sara Nielsen fills more pages of passport at Global Challenge

June 10, 2018 at 10:23 a.m.

Sara Nielsen spent her July cliff diving by the Adriatic Sea and exploring an ancient Roman arena. Oh, yes, and she played a ton of volleyball. Benet's senior setter was...

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