Matt Le Cren – Page 10

Dallas Mavericks rookie John Poulakidas plays 13 games to remember. He gives his Neuqua Valley coach one too.

April 16, 2026 at 6:33 a.m.

Dallas Mavericks guard John Poulakidas caps his first NBA season by scoring a career-high 28 points against the Chicago Bulls with Neuqua Valley coach Todd Sutton in attendance.

As always, Naperville Central’s Malia Shen is ready for ‘something new’ in college. One thing never changes.

April 13, 2026 at 6:29 a.m.

Malia Shen's willingness to try new things is one reason she has become one of the most versatile soccer players in the area. It’s also why she has decided to...

Naperville North freshman Brooke Genthner conjures images of Claire DeCook. And a little magic. ‘Pretty neat.’

April 9, 2026 at 6:35 a.m.

Brooke Genthner evokes memories of her favorite former Naperville North player by scoring a highlight-reel goal to beat Fremd.

Benet coach Joe Kilbride, center, talks with his players as assistant Kelsey Coulter, top left, listens during a timeout in an East Suburban Catholic Conference game against Nazareth in Lisle on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (H. Rick Bamman / Naperville Sun)

As Benet basketball coach Joe Kilbride retires, Kelsey Coulter succeeds him. ‘He’s definitely prepared me.’

March 28, 2026 at 5:27 a.m.

Kelsey Coulter has been on Joe Kilbride's staff for his entire 12-year tenure, which includes a 325-55 record, two state titles and five state trophies overall.

Omaha commit Sophie Rosner is training to be a pilot. She wants to fly high with Benet too.

March 25, 2026 at 8:54 a.m.

Sophie Rosner was Benet's best pitcher and best hitter as a sophomore last season.

Benet’s Giada McGlynn is a ‘big Lego person.’ As a goalkeeper, the 5-foot-3 senior definitely stacks up.

March 23, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

Goalkeeper Giada McGlynn, who plans to study materials science and engineering at Illinois, is a key building block for Benet girls soccer.

Introducing the 2025-26 Naperville Sun Boys Basketball All-Area Team

March 20, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

Five players from Class 4A state runner-up Benet and four players from Neuqua Valley are among the selections.

Benet’s Jayden Wright, an EIU recruit, is the 2025-26 Naperville Sun Boys Basketball Player of the Year

March 20, 2026 at 7:16 a.m.

Eastern Illinois recruit Jayden Wright led Benet back to the Class 4A state championship game this season.

Ashley Pape’s costly season-ending injury is behind her. As new Neuqua Valley coaches learn, she’s invaluable.

March 19, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

Neuqua Valley's Ashley Pape is back on the field after missing the final 13 games last season, and the talented outfielder is emerging as a leader.

Spotlight doesn’t find Colette McInerney. For Naperville Central, she is the ‘bright light’ shining on others.

March 19, 2026 at 6:35 a.m.

Naperville Central's Colette McInerney, an integral three-year varsity player in two sports, supports teammates at all times and is always willing to praise them.

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