By Joe Henricksen The resignation early this week of Batavia coach Jim Roberts was heard loud and clear throughout Batavia, the Aurora area and up and down the Fox Valley region. When you combine the longevity and impact Roberts and... »
Once again, the Illinois High School Association has ensured that a state tournament will pack all the thrills of a horsedrawn carriage ride down Michigan Avenue - sans date. And will grant about as little equity and fairness to... »
Wheaton Warrenville South's Tim Zyburt and Nick Smith played some last year when Eric Luhrsen was still recovering from a football injury. This year, they are taking a backseat to no one. Zyburt shared scoring honors with Tom Jaeschke on... »
Glenbrook North advanced to the championship game of the Bison Battle Saturday at Buffalo Grove in impressive fashion, defeating the hosts, Naperville North and Sandburg in pool play before falling 25-18, 22-25, 25-19 to Wheaton Warrenville South in th... »
By Joe Henricksen Earlier this season, the City/Suburban Hoops Report publication that goes out to subscribers did a massive research project and ranked the top 40 high school basketball programs in the state, using eight different categories for a fin... »
By Joe Henricksen • Arguably the biggest storyline this week surrounds the best team in the state and its continued success and domination. Simeon, the favorite in Class 4A, would claim a sixth state championship with three more wins. That... »
By Joe Henricksen There were some scares and upsets in regional semifinal action this week, but the real fun begins Friday night with regional championships on the line in Class 4A and 3A around the state. There will be a... »
It’s a particularly windy Monday afternoon, and the gusts whip dirt into massive clouds without warning. While his teammates, clad in red and black uniforms, wait for him to move, pitcher Noah Harder sizes up the situation. His opponent is a lanky kid ... »
