Rick Armstrong – Page 59

Oswego East's Andrew Wiggins grabs a rebound against Metea Valley during a nonconference game in Aurora on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

Army football recruit Andrew Wiggins soldiers on for Oswego East in basketball. ‘Brings so much to the table.’

December 21, 2023 at 11:40 a.m.

Strong, independent, self sufficient. That sums up Oswego East senior Andrew Wiggins, but he is no army of one. He's definitely a team player. No doubt, it's just one of...

Batavia's Ryan Boe (21) runs behind the block of Brendan Conklin (76) against Geneva during a DuKane Conference game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

In finalizing commitment, Batavia’s Ryan Boe thinks big. As in Big Ten and Northwestern. ‘It’s hard to resist.’

December 21, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

The shoe was on the other foot for Batavia senior Ryan Boe. Not surprisingly, he wore it well. The Bulldogs' quarterback for three years and 2023 Beacon-News/Courier-News Football Player of...

Yorkville's Michael Dunn (2) looks for an opening around Plano's Alijah Johnson (2) during a nonconference game in Yorkville on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

After being sidelined by an asthma attack, Jory Boley is back for Yorkville. ‘It happens almost every winter.’

December 19, 2023 at 11:43 p.m.

Breathe easy, Yorkville. Jory Boley is, and that's very good news for coach John Holakovsky and the Foxes, who appear to be getting back on track after a difficult start...

Aurora Central's Bernard Fellows (25) gets a shot off after being fouled by IMSA's Lucas Brower (10) during a nonconference game in Aurora on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.

After missing time with a concussion, Bernard Fellows gets fired up for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘So why stop now?’

December 19, 2023 at 7:14 a.m.

Back to the drawing board. Aurora Central Catholic's Bernard Fellows understood the strategy employed against him Monday night by Illinois Math & Science in their nonconference matchup. Fellows figured it...

Kaneland's Troyer Carlson (10) takes a shot as Marmion's Caden Anderson defends during a nonconference game in Aurora on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area boys basketball rankings and player of the week

December 18, 2023 at 6:57 p.m.

South Elgin makes biggest move up, while Yorkville enters rankings topped by Waubonsie Valley and West Aurora. Kaneland's Troyer Carlson is the player of the week. Top 10 With records...

Batavia's Kyle Porter (3) grabs the loose ball from Geneva's Hudson Kirby (25)during a DuKane Conference game in Geneva on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

Getting up to speed, Kyle Porter takes control in the post as Batavia beats Geneva. ‘They just found me and hit me.’

December 16, 2023 at 12:22 a.m.

Senior forward/center Kyle Porter is getting better and better, and so is Batavia. A force in the secondary for the powerhouse football team, the 6-foot-6 Porter is beginning to flash...

West Aurora's Jordan Brooks (11) plays defense against Minooka's Tre Brass during a Southwest Prairie West game in Aurora on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

With plan in place, Jordan Brooks causes ruckus on defense for West Aurora. ‘Do that and we can go from there.’

December 13, 2023 at 1:11 a.m.

Quick hands. Quick feet. Disrupt on the defensive end. That, or words to that effect, according to West Aurora's Jordan Brooks, is part of the message from first-year coach Michael...

Kaneland's Evan Frieders (3) drives to the basket as Marmion's Jack Regan defends during a nonconference game in Aurora on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Playing through a pair of injuries, Parker Violett gives Kaneland an edge with his toughness. ‘He’s a warrior.’

December 12, 2023 at 7:25 a.m.

Let there be no doubt, Kaneland's Parker Violett is tough enough. The 6-foot-3 senior forward, in his third season on varsity, is no shrinking Violett. He's played nearly two weeks...

Batavia's Jax Abalos (23) plays defense against a shot by St. Charles North's Parker Reinke (12) during a DuKane Conference game in St. Charles on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area boys basketball rankings and player of the week

December 11, 2023 at 8:59 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley takes over the top spot with West Aurora next, while South Elgin enters the rankings. Batavia's Jax Abalos is the player of the week. Top 10 With records...

Waubonsie Valley's Moses Wilson (4) drives the baseline past Metea Valley's Connor Lavery during a DuPage Valley Conference game in Aurora on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Lean and lanky Moses Wilson erupts for game-high 17 points as Waubonsie Valley tops Metea. ‘He’s a big-time player.’

December 9, 2023 at 9:16 a.m.

Junior forward Moses Wilson is very capable of laying down the law for Waubonsie Valley. Who knew? Well, senior guard/forward Treshawn Blissett, for one. "Moses has been my little brother...

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