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Neuqua Valley graduate Joshua Earl makes adjustments with move to safety for NIU: ‘How your team gets better is how you move on.’

November 13, 2020 at 7:37 p.m.

Northern Illinois safety Joshua Earl couldn't hide his exuberance. Earl, a redshirt sophomore and Neuqua Valley graduate, recalled in August when the Mid-American Conference announced a delayed start to the...

No school, no problem. Naperville North’s Emma Kirvan carves out a special signing day at home: ‘I wanted it to be a monumental day.’

November 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

There truly was no place like home Wednesday for Naperville North senior Emma Kirvan. With help from her family, the four-year standout found a unique and personal way to celebrate...

Cross country notes: Naperville Central’s Brandon Kamp swings for the fences in ShaZam Racing High School XC Championships

November 10, 2020 at 1:58 p.m.

Growing up, Naperville Central senior Brandon Kamp showed tremendous potential as a baseball player. He was a catcher on several high-level travel teams. Entrenched as a baseball prospect, Kamp started...

After transferring to Naperville Central, Antonio Torres among wrestlers waiting out IHSA’s move of season to the summer

November 10, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

Naperville Central junior Antonio Torres has literally felt the ground beneath him unsettle. "To be honest, I have just been dealing with everything thrown at me," he said. Already making...

He started on the scout team. Now, Neuqua Valley graduate Jon Rhattigan is Army’s defensive leader: ‘I have trust in the guys.’

November 6, 2020 at 9:22 p.m.

Success didn't happen overnight at Army for Jon Rhattigan. The Neuqua Valley product bided his time for two seasons, but as a senior linebacker, he has been a key player...

Girls cross country notes: Elisabeth Camic thrives on ‘social’ aspect while being a leading runner for Benet

November 5, 2020 at 12:52 p.m.

Benet senior Elisabeth Camic loves being the connective thread binding the different personalities of her team. "People don't typically think of running as something social, but I always loved our...

Naperville Central's Arthur Graham works his way around the course during the Class 3A Oswego East Regional on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Naperville Central’s Arthur Graham had been building up to this moment. It arrived in the sectional: ‘I knew I had an A effort in me.’

November 3, 2020 at 12:49 p.m.

Naperville Central senior Arthur Graham didn't hold back. "My coach told me to stop smiling," Graham said. "At the (halfway) point, I thought about that and just kept smiling. That...

Maggie Gamboa good to go for second place as Naperville North rolls to another sectional title in girls cross country: ‘It hasn’t really hit me yet.’

November 2, 2020 at 1:41 p.m.

Naperville North senior Maggie Gamboa didn't feel the enormity of the moment. Not now, at least. Someday, however ... "It hasn't really hit me yet," she said. "But I think...

Her father ran at Notre Dame. Louisa Diamond lives, learns, leads way as Benet girls win cross country sectional: ‘This was the best of the best.’

November 2, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

Benet sophomore Louisa Diamond had the perfect upbringing to become an elite runner. Her father, Tim, ran cross country and track at the University of Notre Dame. "He was my...

Naperville Central's Arthur Graham heads toward the finish line during the Class 3A Oswego East Regional on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Chase Burrell stays right on target as Naperville North repeats as regional champions: ‘I knew I had to pick up the pace.’

October 24, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.

Naperville North senior Chase Burrell never felt so alone. "I wanted somebody to push me through to the finish," he said. Instead, Burrell powered through his 3-mile flight of the...

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