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Sox’s Nicky Lopez to host 16-inch softball Charity Classic in benefit of HS teammate who died from cancer
CHICAGO — When Nicky Lopez, a Naperville native, was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Chicago White Sox last offseason, he knew it was the perfect time to give back to his hometown community in benefit of a cause close to his heart, through a Chicago staple that was a childhood mainstay. Lopez and […]
Girls track and field: Glenbard East wins Upstate Eight title
When she was a freshman, Bartlett runner Kristin Farabaugh took a creative writing class, and it inspired her. Now she’s a senior, and she plans to continue with journalism when she enrolls at Carthage College, where she’ll major in English and creative writing with a goal to become an editor and writer.
Track and field notes: Downers Grove North’s Vince Davero soars to state’s No. 1-ranked long jump
For about two months, Downers Grove North senior jumper Vince Davero was sidelined, awaiting the start to his 2023 outdoor boys track and field season because of a stress fracture in his left ankle. “Being out that long, you get kind of antsy and want to get back into competing,”...
Softball Recap: South Elgin triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Anna Kiel
South Elgin can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Fenton Bison a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for South Elgin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Anna Kiel made a splash while hitting and...
Dr. Michael Kogan has been part of Jacobs High School athletics since 1995
While growing up in Skokie, Michael Kogan, being on the small side, was not an accomplished athlete. Kogan loved watching sports, but his participation was pretty much limited to intramurals at Niles East, and later Niles North high schools. Now, Kogan, an orthopedic surgeon with Fox Valley Orthopedics, enjoys golf,...
Streator baseball turns back Lisle; Serena’s RayElle Brennan hits for cycle: The Times Friday Roundup
Streator 4, Lisle 2: At the SHS Athletic Fields on Friday, the host Bulldogs (11-14 overall, 7-4 ICE) completed the Illinois Central Eight Conference sweep of the Lions with the No. 5-9 hitters in the batting order providing all of the team’s hits, runs and RBIs. Keegan Angelico tallied...
Catching is a switch, but Sophia Delgado delivers like natural at plate for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Hit the gaps.’
It may not be her favorite spot on the field, but junior catcher Sophia Delgado is a team player. That’s why she finds herself at home these days behind the plate for Aurora Central Catholic. “I usually play middle infield in travel ball,” Delgado said. “Catching, I get really nervous about it, but once the game is going, I feel like I get more in a groove and I get better.” And no matter ...
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