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October 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Natalie Mitchell gets winning kill in both games as West Aurora beats East Aurora 25-22, 25-13 East Aurora in Class 4A regional.

October 24, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

Tommy Vendl runs for three TDs to power St. Charles North to a 54-6 win over McHenry in a Class 7A opening-round playoff game.

October 24, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

Reece Beemer completes 6 of 7 passes for 105 yards in Burlington Central's 41-10 win over Rockford East in Class 6A opening round.

October 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Loyola commit Tori Brents leads with four aces in Dundee-Crown's 25-13, 25-21 Fox Valley Conference win over Burlington Central.

October 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Sophomore forward David Guva scores twice as Metea Valley surprises West Aurora 2-1 in a Class 3A East Aurora Regional semifinal.

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Anthony Foster's father was on the team the last time Elgin hosted a playoff game in 2000, a 38-15 win over East St. Louis.

October 17, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

Jackson Little's 82-yard interception return for TD in fourth quarter puts game away for Kaneland in 34-7 win over Metea Valley.

October 16, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Justin Sadi, who grew up in East Africam leads way four goals and three assists as West Aurora heads into Class 3A postseason.

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Scarlett Dickerson ties for team-high honors with 12 kills as St. Charles East prevails 25-23, 25-21 over South Elgin.

October 15, 2026 at 12:32 a.m.

St. Charles East's Emma Phillips put down match-high 14 kills, giving her 200 for the season, in 25-22, 25-14 win over Batavia

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