Matt Le Cren – Page 11

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.

Naperville softball preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

March 19, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

As Naperville Central tries to win the DuPage Valley Conference again, Naperville North and Neuqua Valley are teams to watch.

Naperville baseball preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

March 17, 2026 at 6:45 a.m.

Naperville North will try to defend its DuPage Valley Conference title against challengers Naperville Central and Waubonsie Valley. Will Benet earn another state trophy?

Notre Dame recruit Quinn Rooney is a rising star. Benet’s 6-foot-6 junior ‘has all the attributes’ of a pro.

March 17, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

Benet's Quinn Rooney intends to follow his cousin Michael Mayer, an NFL tight end, to Notre Dame. Will Rooney become a pro player too?

Ethan MacDermot’s one high school season in America ends on Illini’s court. Benet is ‘proud to have him.’

March 15, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Ethan MacDermot, a native of Australia, hits two 3-pointers in the Class 4A state championship game, where Benet falls short of a second straight title.

Naperville Central's Trinity Jones and Waubonsie Valley's Arie Garcia-Evans

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

March 13, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

The team includes five players from Benet, four players from Naperville Central and three players from Waubonsie Valley.

Danyella Mporokoso is the 2025-26 Girls Basketball Player of the Year for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville

March 13, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

Illinois State recruit Danyella Mporokoso is Waubonsie Valley's all-time leading scorer with 2,979 points.

Naperville high school girls soccer preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

March 12, 2026 at 6:31 a.m.

Multiple teams, including Naperville Central, will look for scoring from new sources but familiar faces.

Naperville North goalkeeper Olivia Ochsner

Naperville North’s Olivia Ochsner stops shots. She also starts connections. ‘She can relate to everyone.’

March 11, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

UIC recruit Olivia Ochsner, who has been elected captain for Naperville North, is known for her communication skills as well as her saves.

Benet’s Jayden Wright drives to the basket against Rockford Auburn during the Class 4A NIU Supersectional in DeKalb on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Sean King / Naperville Sun)

EIU recruit Jayden Wright does ‘whatever it takes’ to get No. 1 Benet to state. Where No. 2 DePaul Prep waits.

March 10, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Jayden Wright scores 16 points and shuts down Rockford Auburn's Amir Danforth as defending state champion Benet rolls.

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