Bob Hurst

In a zone: Neuqua Valley’s Casey Pickering keeps Naperville Central guessing

April 26, 2019 at 2:30 a.m.

Casey Pickering isn't a power pitcher, but his ability to throw strikes and work the plate has made him a successful starter for Neuqua Valley this season. Pickering was nearly...

Pitch perfect: Brandon Sfikas throws three-hitter as unbeaten Metea Valley downs Naperville Central

April 12, 2019 at 2:05 a.m.

Brandon Sfikas didn't need a lot of run support with his performance on Thursday afternoon, but he got it anyway. Sfikas pitched a complete game for Metea Valley in its...

IC Catholic's Kyle Franklin scores one of his six touchdowns against Marengo on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

Kyle Franklin scores early and often to lead IC Catholic into 4A semifinals

December 12, 2018 at 3:54 a.m.

No matter the result of the game, Kyle Franklin always thinks that he can improve. He thought so even after rushing for a career-best 311 yards and six touchdowns in...

Batavia's Quinn Urwiler picks his way through the Granite City defense during a Class 7A first-round playoff game on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Back-to-back: Art Taylor and Quinn Urwiler take control as Batavia routs Granite City in 7A playoffs

December 12, 2018 at 4:51 p.m.

Art Taylor is Batavia’s featured running back, but he doesn’t mind taking a break from time to time. Taylor had three carries for 50 yards on Batavia’s first possession Friday...

Oswego's Jamal Fomby (5) returns a punt for a touchdown against Plainfield South during a game on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

One for the ages: Jamal Fomby and Markus Tillmon lead way as Oswego rallies past Plainfield South

December 12, 2018 at 3:02 p.m.

Jamal Fomby and Markus Tillmon knew they had to do something to get Oswego out of a hole. After easily beating their first eight opponents, the Panthers trailed by 15...

Batavia's Art Taylor (28) is pursued by St. Charles North's Ben Furtney during the game on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

Picture perfect: Art Taylor’s 8-yard TD catch with 12.8 seconds left lifts Batavia past St. Charles North

December 12, 2018 at 1:12 p.m.

Batavia running back Art Taylor absorbed a bunch of hits Friday night in a battle for first place with St. Charles North. But on the game’s biggest play, Taylor went...

Batavia quarterback Jack Meyers lunges for yardage after keeping the ball against St. Charles East during the game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Meyers lets loose: Senior quarterback Jack Meyers accounts for 2 TDs as Batavia stops St. Charles East

December 12, 2018 at 9:48 a.m.

After taking the lead at St. Charles East, senior quarterback Jack Meyers was frustrated that Batavia’s offense couldn’t get past midfield on seven straight possessions Friday night. But the Bulldogs...

West Aurora's Hezekiah Salter, left, pulls away from two Bartlett defenders to score the first touchdown of the game on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Denver’s nuggets: Michigan recruit Denver Warren makes two big stops to clinch West Aurora’s win

December 12, 2018 at 11:20 p.m.

With the game on the line Friday night, junior defensive tackle Denver Warren had a few choice words for his West Aurora teammates. Leading by two points early in the...

Aurora Christian's Trey Madsen (4) heads for the end zone as he eludes Aurora Central Catholic's Max Ariano during a game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

Hampton’s in: Sophomore QB Ethan Hampton stars again with 4 TD passes for Aurora Christian

December 12, 2018 at 10:17 p.m.

In only three varsity starts at quarterback, Aurora Christian sophomore Ethan Hampton already has had multiple career games. Hampton added another Friday, throwing for 361 yards and four touchdowns as...

West Aurora linebacker Anthony Hunt looks like a running back as he returns an interception for a touchdown on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

In the Hunt: Senior linebacker Anthony Hunt’s interception return for TD sparks West Aurora’s romp

December 12, 2018 at 9:46 p.m.

After West Aurora’s Anthony Hunt intercepted a pass and headed for the end zone, his teammates on the sideline jumped up in excitement. The senior linebacker delivered a 25-yard touchdown...

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