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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

After leaving Loyola, Waubonsie Valley’s Ben Schwieger gets Northern Iowa to NCAA Tournament

Waubonsie Valley’s Ben Schwieger, who played three years in college at Loyola, helps Northern Iowa reach NCAA tourney.

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Danyella Mporokoso is the 2025-26 Girls Basketball Player of the Year for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville

Illinois State recruit Danyella Mporokoso is Waubonsie Valley’s all-time leading scorer with 2,979 points.

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Ethan MacDermot’s one high school season in America ends on Illini’s court. Benet is ‘proud to have him.’

Ethan MacDermot, a native of Australia, hits two 3-pointers in the Class 4A state championship game, where Benet falls short of a second straight title.

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Notre Dame recruit Quinn Rooney is a rising star. Benet’s 6-foot-6 junior ‘has all the attributes’ of a pro.

Benet’s Quinn Rooney intends to follow his cousin Michael Mayer, an NFL tight end, to Notre Dame. Will Rooney become a pro player too?

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Naperville baseball preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

Naperville North will try to defend its DuPage Valley Conference title against challengers Naperville Central and Waubonsie Valley. Will Benet earn another state trophy?

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Naperville high school girls soccer preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

Multiple teams, including Naperville Central, will look for scoring from new sources but familiar faces.

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Naperville North’s Olivia Ochsner stops shots. She also starts connections. ‘She can relate to everyone.’

UIC recruit Olivia Ochsner, who has been elected captain for Naperville North, is known for her communication skills as well as her saves.

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McKendree wins team title and North Central takes 3rd at inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship

Yu Sakamoto beat Riley Rayome of North Central 4-3 to win the 117-pound crown and clinch the team title for McKendree on Saturday at the inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championships.