Recover an onside kick. Intercept a pass. All in a day’s work for Geneva’s Nelson Wendell. ‘I just knew I had to.’
Nelson Wendell's interception set up the decisive TD for Geneva in a 28-26 win in a Class 6A state semifinal game.
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Rick Armstrong’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024-25 season
Waubonsie Valley lands top spot. Can Oswego East, Metea Valley and West Aurora challenge?
After a strong offseason, Moses Wilson learns how to play many roles for Waubonsie Valley. ‘I just went after it.’
After a strong offseason, Moses Wilson is ready to step into the spotlight as a senior for Waubonsie Valley.
It’s been quite a year for Geneva’s Joe Pettit. And it all leads to the state semifinals. ‘I think we’re ready.’
Joe Pettit is a three-year starter who plays on both sides of the lines for the Vikings, who play Saturday vs. Cary-Grove.
Column: Batavia’s JP Chaney finds home on D-line for Don Beebe at Aurora University. ‘It’s what he enjoys the most.’
JP Chaney, a 2023 Batavia graduate, find a home on the defensive line for coach Don Beebe at Aurora University.
Sean Lane helps Geneva’s defense stay on track, but the special teams come through twice early. ‘Won it for us.’
Sean Lane and the defense make easy work of the Scouts after the Vikings recover a pair of onside kicks to start the game.
More for Marmion’s Regan Konen, who repeats as state champ and commits to Marquette. ‘I liken him to a baby giraffe.’
It's been a good year for Marmion's Regan Konen, who not only repeats as state champ but commits to Marquette, his dream school.
Rick Armstrong’s 3 takeaways from second round of high school football playoffs in Aurora-Elgin area
Geneva gets its kicks, while Batavia continues the quarterback shuffle and West Aurora looks toward the future.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area football rankings and players of the week
Geneva takes over the top spot, while Batavia also moves up after second-round playoff action.
Azuriah Sylvester, nicknamed ‘Unc,’ provides perspective when West Aurora needs it most. ‘Mature beyond his years.’
The high-flying Blackhawks suffer a 41-6 setback Saturday to Maine South in a Class 8A second-round playoff game.