Naperville North’s Miles Okyne doesn’t need to score points. But he sure can. ‘We all have confidence in him.’ January 13, 2025 at 6:39 a.m. Okyne comes through in crunch time for Naperville North.
Maya Pereda has become ‘so important’ for ambitious Waubonsie Valley. The sophomore guard proves that again. January 10, 2025 at 7:14 a.m. Pereda's clutch play shows that Waubonsie Valley doesn’t have to rely on just Danyella Mporokoso.
Without Joshua Tinney, Waubonsie Valley was very good last season. Has he made unbeaten Warriors even better? January 8, 2025 at 8:12 a.m. After missing last season with a knee injury, Tinney has helped Waubonsie Valley win its first 15 games.
7-footer Colin Stack is taking his game to new heights. ‘A lot of it came from lifting.’ And he lifts Benet. February 18, 2025 at 7:28 a.m. Stack had 16 points, nine rebounds and six blocks in Benet's win against Schaumburg.
Max Steele’s return steels Naperville North for the new year. When he’s on the court, ‘everybody else is better.’ January 7, 2025 at 7:10 a.m. Steele scores 15 points in the first of Naperville North's back-to-back wins after he missed five games.
Forget Ava Mersinger’s height. As Benet celebrates 1,000 wins and first state title, her game keeps growing. January 7, 2025 at 10:28 a.m. The 5-foot-5 Mersinger is a pass-first floor leader who can slice up a defense and is a tenacious defender.
Nazareth’s Stella Sakalas, a bridge between talented classes, is a ‘remarkable player’ too. And her time comes. January 6, 2025 at 11:25 a.m. Sakalas, a 6-foot-1 forward with two Big Ten offers, has more than doubled her production from last season.
Naperville Central’s Tessa Williams takes charge. She finally takes shots too. The results can be eye-opening. January 3, 2025 at 6:55 a.m. Williams, no longer shy about putting up shots, hit six 3-pointers against Hampshire.
Aria Mazza puts on a show at the Montini Christmas Tournament. ‘She’s playing with swag.’ So is Benet. December 30, 2024 at 8:47 a.m. Mazza had 18 points and 10 rebounds against Fremd in the championship game.
Naperville North QB Jacob Bell seizes new opportunity, commits to College Football Playoff participant Indiana December 27, 2024 at 5:09 p.m. Bell committed to Ball State over the summer and then threw for 3,075 yards and 38 TDs.