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Sterling Newman pitcher Brendan Tunink slams the door on North Boone’s season
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — North Boone’s baseball team looked like it might be headed for its first sectional championship Saturday at the 1A Byron Sectional. The Vikings took a 3-1 lead into the top of the fifth inning, but the Comets scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, and then two more in […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs Huntley location officially opened for business
HUNTLEY — On May 20, the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the newest addition to the village by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony that unveiled to residents the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location. Despite giving ribbon-cutting ceremony attendees a sneak peek of its facility, Huntley’s newest restaurant, located at 12860 Route 47, did not officially ...
Excitement builds for starstruck summer at Outdoor
LAKEMOOR — Kids kick a soccer ball across the grassy expanse below the towering screen. Heretofore strangers bond over a shared love of dogs. Families stake out the perfect seating arrangement in their truck beds. The Rockwellian tapestry that plays out long before the sun sets and the first...
Auburn, North Boone secure first postseason softball titles in program history, and want more
Led by senior pitcher Ally Lowery, Auburn won its first regional title in softball on Saturday, pounding out an 8-4 win over Hampshire. And the Knights danced on the diamond when it was all done. More area softball: Cami Carter and North Boone stroll into softball program's first sectional championship ...
2 people ejected from crash among 4 people critically injured in Woodstock
CHICAGO (CBS) — Four people were critically injured in a rollover crash in suburban Woodstock early Monday morning. According to the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 11200 block of Charles Road just after 2 a.m. On the scene, firefighters reported two people had been ejected from the vehicle, and one person was trapped in the rollover crash. A fourth victim was able to get out of the car. Fire officials confirmed the request for four medical helicopters was declined due to weather conditions, and the victims were taken to local hospitals by ambulance. The victims ranged from serious to critical condition. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
North Boone softball wins super-sectional
LISLE, Ill. (WIFR) - The North Boone Vikings Softball team continued their Cinderella run on Monday, beating IC Catholic 5-3 to punch their tickets to the state semifinals. Camryn Carter led the way for the Vikings, notching 11 strikeouts in the contest. It was a full team effort for the...
From 0 to 2? How North Boone can win first sectional titles in any traditional sport
North Boone has never won a sectional title in any sport except cheerleading and bass fishing (once each) in school history. It could win two in one day this week. The baseball team rolled over Port Byron Riverdale 8-3 in Wednesday’s Class 2A Byron Sectional semifinals. The Vikings will now play Sterling Newman (24-4) for the title at 11 a.m. Saturday. Also Wednesday, the softball team beat Manlius Bureau Valley 12-0 and will now play Richmond-Burton for...
Baseball Recap: Huntley finds playoff glory versus Jefferson
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Huntley had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 25-1 margin over the Jefferson J-Hawks. Huntley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Boys lacrosse advances to sectional final
HUNTLEY — A chance at a third sectional title was what the Huntley boys lacrosse team sought and achieved May 22 against St. Charles East. HHS outlasted St. Charles East 17-9 in the semifinals of its own IHSA Sectional. This victory followed a 14-5 win over St. Charles North in the first sectional match. HHS's ...
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