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Yorkville's Katie Straznickas (7) and Kaneland's Holly Collingbourne battle for the ball.

Peyton Willie stars at goalkeeper, scores tying goal for Yorkville

June 11, 2018 at 2:27 a.m.

Yorkville coach Lauren Anderson calls Peyton Willie her "secret weapon." In the toughest games, Willie starts as the Foxes' goalkeeper. Later the sophomore comes out to play forward, her natural...

Waubonsie Valley hires Dixon’s Jason Mead as boys basketball coach

June 8, 2018 at 8:38 p.m.

Jason Mead was in no hurry to move. He was coming off a 25-win season at Dixon — and by far the best three-year run in that school's history. When...

Baseball notes: Home run by Waubonsie Valley’s Luke Gregorio a rarity

June 11, 2018 at 1:53 a.m.

Luke Gregorio didn't pose, flip his bat or break into a trot. Even the Waubonsie Valley junior thought that his go-ahead homer in the top of the seventh inning Monday...

Neuqua's Isaiah Robertson is tripped up by Waubonsie's Connor Yukna during a playoff game last season.

Neuqua Valley’s Isaiah Robertson makes call, commits to Notre Dame

June 8, 2018 at 10:19 p.m.

Isaiah Robertson planned to wait until the summer to make his college decision. The allure of the golden dome, though, was too enticing to sit on. The Neuqua Valley junior...

Girls soccer notes: East Aurora’s Mimi Mendoza stands tall in midfield

June 12, 2018 at 2:53 a.m.

East Aurora's Mimi Mendoza never lets her size hold her back. Barely 5 feet tall, the senior midfielder nonetheless doesn't back down from challenges. Mendoza isn't shy about winning balls...

Quinton Zielke, Waubonsie Valley gain relief with victory over Neuqua

June 11, 2018 at 2:09 a.m.

For a relief pitcher, Waubonsie Valley's Quinton Zielke makes a pretty fair starter. The senior right-hander found out Wednesday he'd be making his first varsity start Friday at Neuqua Valley....

Ashton Creal’s catch saves day as Metea Valley holds off Neuqua Valley

June 12, 2018 at 1:51 a.m.

Ashton Creal's athleticism has tantalized Metea Valley's baseball coaches for almost two years. A reserve guard in basketball, the Mustangs junior has actually played baseball longer. Creal isn't certain if...

Baseball notes: Naperville North’s Christian Barczi embraces new role

June 8, 2018 at 10:46 p.m.

Christian Barczi took a slow walk toward following in his father's footsteps. His dad, Scott Barczi, played professional baseball as a catcher. Christian, however, decided to be a shortstop while...

Metea Valley head coach Bob Vozza reacts during the second half of a Jack Tosh Holiday Classic quarterfinal game against Hinsdale South.

Bob Vozza resigns after six years as Metea Valley’s varsity coach

June 11, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

Bob Vozza is the only boys basketball coach Metea Valley has known. He's had a courtside seat to the rise of two district programs, first Neuqua Valley and then Metea....

TCU recruit Ryan Eiermann powers Naperville Central past Neuqua Valley

June 11, 2018 at 2:04 a.m.

When he's on, Ryan Eiermann makes Naperville Central brim with confidence. Spot the Redhawks' junior ace an early lead, even more so. Eiermann had both going for him Monday. His...

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