Purdue recruit Maximilian Carmicle works his way into being a star for Hillcrest. ‘Grind from the beginning.’
Maximilian Carmicle, a Purdue recruit, played his first-ever football game as a sophomore for Hillcrest.
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Patrick Z. McGavin’s top 10 boys soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2025 season
West Aurora touts three key standouts to top the charts, while Elgin, Geneva and Bartlett will give chase.
Top-scoring forward Matthew VanDeman dials in on winning for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘It takes a whole team.’
After starring on national stage in club, high-scoring forward Matthew VanDeman leads Aurora Central Catholic.
Countdown to football: Steven Armbruster, whose dad was long snapper at Notre Dame, takes charge for St. Rita
Steven Armbruster, whose father prepped at Stagg before playing in college at Notre Dame, leads way for St. Rita.
Countdown to football: After waiting his turn and learning, Luke Detampel takes over at quarterback for Marist
Luke Detampel, who took on reserve role last year after Jacob Ritter's transfer, steps into spotlight for Marist.
Countdown to football: Ahmad Buchanan, with offers from Bowling Green and Akron, makes big move for Richards
Ahmad Buchanan, with offers from Bowling Green, Akron and Lindenwood, also will play running back for Richards.
Mother McAuley’s Makenna Juarez lifts Evergreen Park in Junior League Softball World Series. ‘Love being on TV.’
Makenna Juarez went 9-for-18 with 13 runs, helping Evergreen Park to Junior League Softball World Series finals.
Introducing the 2025 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team
Three players each from St. Charles East and South Elgin highlight the first and second teams.
South Elgin’s Nevaeh Gyurko is the 2025 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year: ‘Sky’s the limit.’
South Elgin's Nevaeh Gyurko, the 2025 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year, scored 23 goals.
Benet’s Josh Gugora likes high stakes. ‘I always want to have that chance.’ With history to make, he delivers.
Gugora's two-run double propels Benet to the state semifinals for the first time.