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Portage HS scores | April 27: Aurora baseball tops Roosevelt in extra innings
Down three runs late, visiting Aurora rallied to top Roosevelt 6-5 in extra innings Saturday in high school baseball. Trailing 5-2, the Greenmen scored two runs in the sixth, the tying run in the seventh and the winning run in the eighth. Jayce Unverferth provided two scoreless innings of relief for Aurora. ...
WNBA legend Candace Parker retires after 16 seasons
WNBA legend and Naperville native Candace Parker announced Sunday she's retiring from the league after 16 seasons.Why it matters: Considered one of the greatest to play the game, Parker led the Sky to their first and only championship in 2021, helping to ignite well-deserved excitement for the team.Catch up quick: Parker played for Naperville Central from 2001-2004 and was twice selected as the best high school player in the nation.She went on to play for legendary coach Pat Summit at the University of Tennessee, leading them to two consecutive national championships.Parker was drafted No. 1 by the Los Angeles Sparks...
Daniels | A winning combination for Mejia
RANTOUL — Diana Mendoza knows Aug. 14 will bring about many emotions. It’s the day her baby boy goes off to college. With a chance to pursue not only his football dreams, but also his lofty academic aspirations. Standing at 5 feet, 10 inches and 265 pounds, Alejandro...
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