Penn State commit Haley Burgdorf gets going again as St. Charles North advances: ‘It’s amazing every time’ November 6, 2024 at 6:21 a.m. Burgdorf records 16 kills to lead St. Charles North over Metea Valley in the sectional semifinals.
Brock Pettaway catches 2 TD passes and throws one too as Naperville North rallies vs. Maine South: ‘Almost got back’ November 5, 2024 at 10:01 a.m. Pettaway and the Huskies trail by 21 in the fourth quarter before he scores two TDs.
Aidan DiClemente’s nickname rings true. He clinches shootout win for Naperville Central in 3rd straight game. November 2, 2024 at 1:01 a.m. DiClemente doesn't know whether "D-Clutch" was meant to be taken seriously. But it stuck, and it fits.
Regardless of position, Audrey Asleson assists Benet in winning. But as setter, Colorado commit is ‘amazing.’ November 1, 2024 at 6:29 a.m. Asleson records 26 assists against Naperville Central in a Class 4A regional final.
Clare Lopatka and Shane Delaney double down at state. Result is familiar for them. For Benet? ‘Really special.’ October 31, 2024 at 12:51 p.m. Lopatka and Delaney repeat as state champs in doubles and lead Benet to the team title.
Naperville North’s Quinn Morris doesn’t try to outdo brother Tyler. But Division I prospect is ‘special kid.’ October 30, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. Morris, a Plainfield East transfer with an offer from Michigan, has a program-record 13 TD catches.
An injury opens the door before West Aurora’s Luis Garcia shuts out Naperville North in stunner. ‘It was crazy.’ October 30, 2024 at 9:34 a.m. Luis Garcia made eight saves as the Blackhawks became the first Illinois team this season to shut out the Huskies.
Ryan Lafferty’s scoring is ‘picking up,’ which is opportune for Naperville Central. Sectional final awaits. October 30, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Lafferty scores Naperville Central's only goal and then converts in the shootout in a sectional semifinal.
UNC Asheville commit Addie Brookbank is next star from Barrington’s Spicer family: ‘She came into her own’ October 28, 2024 at 3:10 p.m. Brookbank's mother, Betsy Spicer, and two aunts played volleyball for Barrington and Division I teams.
Sam Hess’ play gets Naperville North coach Jim Konrad ‘choked up’ during regional final. It’s that good. October 26, 2024 at 12:22 a.m. Hess, a defender, scores the first goal and sets up the second as the Huskies roll.