Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week December 23, 2024 at 3:09 p.m. St. Charles East and Plano move up in rankings topped by front-runner Waubonsie Valley.
Thomas Skokna is the top receiver for North Central, the top program in D-III. But ‘the job’s not finished.’ December 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Hinsdale Central graduate Thomas Skokna is the leading receiver for North Central College, which returns to the Stagg Bowl.
No short fuse for Gavin Szerlong as St. Charles East tops St. Charles North. Those fouls? ‘Just keep playing.’ December 20, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Gavin Szerlong ignites decisive 11-0 run with pair of 3-pointers as Saints pull away for 67-41 win over North Stars.
Joe Pettit, who has Division I rugby offer, goes from football to wrestling heavyweight for Geneva. ‘Built for it.’ December 20, 2024 at 3:01 p.m. Joe Pettit improves to 14-0 after winning by forfeit for Geneva in a 52-24 loss to rival Batavia in a dual meet.
Harvest Christian’s Daphne Brown doesn’t look far for guidance. Her father and sister are on the bench. ‘It’s nice.’ December 19, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. Daphne Brown, a senior point guard, enters Wednesday night's game averaging 17.3 points for the Lions.
Providence’s Brayden Garrigan excels for North Central College in playoffs: ‘He plays his best in big games’ December 19, 2024 at 9:31 a.m. Garrigan has made 17 tackles in the past two games for NCC, which has reached the NCAA Division III semifinals.
Taking over as South Elgin’s point guard, Quentin Albert keeps dialogue going with his coach. ‘It’s everything.’ December 18, 2024 at 11:02 a.m. Quentin Albert comes through with a game-high 12 points and five steals for South Elgin in a 61-15 win over Elgin.
As a freshman, Brooklyn Schilb lives up to advanced billing for St. Charles East. Next? ‘Just her starting point.’ December 17, 2024 at 10:51 a.m. Brooklyn Schilb, a freshman forward, has been a spark plug this season, averaging 14.6 points for the Saints.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week December 17, 2024 at 10:12 a.m. Waubonsie Valley retains top spot after tough loss to Fremd, while Yorkville joins the rankings.
Colin Taylor takes control, and takes another step, as Bartlett pulls away from Elgin. ‘Our chemistry is better.’ December 13, 2024 at 10:20 p.m. Colin Taylor leads in scoring again, a common theme, as Bartlett pulls away for a 67-28 conference win over Elgin.