Coming close again, Lockport’s Bridget Faut fires one-hitter to beat Richards. And the win? ‘Refuse to lose.’ March 25, 2026 at 10:23 p.m. Bridget Faut pitches one-hit masterpiece with nine strikeouts as Lockport rolls to 6-0 win over Richards.
As the hero twice, Jalen Webb leads Homewood-Flossmoor past Mount Carmel in 9 innings. ‘Trust in my training.’ March 24, 2026 at 11:05 p.m. Jalen Webb comes up with run-scoring single in ninth as Homewood-Flossmoor slips past Mount Carmel 7-6 at Ozinga Field.
At the plate, Marian Catholic’s Jazarris Mackmore creates winning mindset. The goal? ‘By any means necessary.’ March 23, 2026 at 10:34 p.m. Jazarris Mackmore goes 3-for-3 with a double and a triple as Marian Catholic rolls to 17-6 win in five innings over Leo.
Lewis commit Daniel Coyle picks up where he left off last spring for St. Laurence. As a state champ. ‘Focus.’ March 20, 2026 at 1:26 p.m. Daniel Coyle comes up with two hits, a run and an RBI for St. Laurence in 10-1 win over Reavis in annual Burbank rivalry game.
Emily Chavosky, who will study nursing at Illinois State, takes extra care as Richards’ pitcher. ‘Be my best.’ March 18, 2026 at 11:50 p.m. PZ feech.
Olivia Lujano, the oldest of four sisters, learns how to get Aurora Central Catholic going. ‘More confident.’ March 18, 2026 at 9:53 p.m. Aurora Central Catholic's Olivia Lujano, who scored 15 goals as a junior, is ready to close her career with a flourish.
Always a leader, Burlington Central’s Mackenzie Lorkowski tallies 21 shutouts in 61 games. ‘Never backs down.’ March 16, 2026 at 11:23 p.m. Louisiana Tech recruit Mackenzie Lorkowski, a senior goalkeeper, looks to lead Burlington Central back to state.
Patrick Z. McGavin’s top 10 girls soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for 2026 season March 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. St. Charles East brings back big-time punch on offense, but watch out for South Elgin and Oswego.
Just perfect. South Elgin’s Allison Garbacz is the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Wrestler of the Year March 11, 2026 at 10:44 p.m. South Elgin's Allison Garbacz, the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Wrestler of the Year, rolls to undefeated state title.
Introducing the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Wrestling All-Area Team March 11, 2026 at 8:38 p.m. Two state champions, three state runners-up and stars from team state champ highlight first team.