Naperville Central boys, girls beat North in water polo to reach state
Nick Walker thinks it's Naperville Central's time. Walker, a senior, has been on the varsity since he was a freshman. Last season, he was part of a group that lost...
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Bry Mandarino makes do, but Aurora Central Catholic falls to Nazareth
Senior goalkeeper Bry Mandarino barked at her Aurora Central Catholic teammates to keep up the pressure. Moments later, she executed a daring, rolling dive to make a save. It was...
Waubonsie Valley’s Alex Schram relies on curveball in win
Waubonsie Valley's Alex Schram knows about throwing a mean curveball, and also about having one come his way. The junior right-hander broke his right pinkie playing goalkeeper for his soccer...
Neuqua Valley’s Lauren Ho on the go for state singles title in badminton
Lauren Ho is already part of two Neuqua Valley firsts in state badminton. Could a third be near? Finishing fourth in singles as a freshman last year, Ho became Neuqua's...
Grace Goheen scores twice, but Rosary soccer team falls in playoffs
Rosary's Grace Goheen is quick on her feet with a soccer ball, and it shouldn't surprise. The senior midfielder has been a competitive dancer for 10 years. Instead of playing...
Baseball notes: Metea Valley’s Anthony Greco likes his view at the top
Anthony Greco's development as a hitter was boosted by a temporary move to the top of the order. Playing travel ball last summer, the Metea Valley designated hitter batted in...
Christian Barczi’s bunt big as Naperville North sweeps Naperville Central
Naperville North senior Christian Barczi couldn't wait to brag about his bunt. It isn't often a cleanup hitter is asked to lay one down and does so successfully. Just as...
Girls soccer notes: Gabriella Wagoner wheels Rosary to conference title
Senior forward Gabriella Wagoner is a classical pianist, but for three years at Rosary, she also played sidekick on the girls soccer team. That changed when teammate Quincy Kellett graduated....
Paul Dobravec singles off Ryan Eiermann as Naperville North edges Central
Naperville North's Christian Barczi bailed out Paul Dobravec once Friday. Dobravec didn't need a second time. His walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning against Naperville Central ace...
Bobby Ernsting saves day in relief as Benet holds on to edge Neuqua Valley
Bobby Ernsting has seldom pitched this spring, but he's been told to stay ready. Every Benet player, it seemed, was on call Thursday. Ernsting, the Redwings' seventh pitcher, was needed...