Bob Narang

Riverside-Brookfield senior Vince Dockendorf's steady play at point guard is a good sign for the Bulldogs as they head into holiday tournament season. That, York a work in progress heading into Jack Tosh Holiday Classic and more in Bob Narang's boys basketball notes.

Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area football team.

Nazareth senior linebacker and Stanford recruit Gabe Kaminski, who led the Roadrunners to three consecutive Class 5A state championships, is the Suburban Life Player of the Year.

Rob Munaco scored two straight baskets in the final minute of the second overtime to power Lake Park to a thrilling 46-45 road victory at St. Charles East.

Jayden Wright hit two long three-pointers and took a key charge in the fourth quarter, and Benet rode that momentum to a scintillating 74-66 win over Marist.

After two solid seasons at Glenbard North, junior guard Josh Abushanab transferred to Glenbard West in early June. He immediately provided an offensive and defensive boost for the Hilltoppers. That, plus notes on Lemont and more from Bob Narang.

Batavia senior forward Hallie Crane scored a team-high 18 points and Kaidyn King added 12 in a 51-48 comeback win over Butler Prep at Saturday’s Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase.

Nazareth sophomore Sophia Towne stole the spotlight with a team-high 22 points in a 54-38 win over Downers Grove North on Saturday at the Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase.

Logan Glover scored six of his team-high 12 points in the fourth quarter, the biggest the game-winning free throws with 8.2 seconds left as Glenbard West won a 42-40 thriller at Hinsdale Central.

Timothy Christian senior goalkeeper Timothy Buikema, who recorded 13 shutouts, while giving up 13 goals in 22 games for a 0.678 goals-against-average, is the Suburban Life boys soccer Player of the Year.

Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area soccer team

Nolan Daly never intended to play football at Nazareth. The senior defensive tackle, though, is wrapping up a stellar career for the Roadrunners. A three-year starter, Daly was a key figure in back-to-back titles. Nazareth plays Joliet Catholic in the Class 5A final Saturday.

Ian Polonowski scored 15 points in the first half in Lyons' 60-26, season-opening victory over Morton on Monday night.

The 2024-2025 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life area.

Jeremiah Peterson isn’t surprised at his outstanding season playing a leading role for Montini. But Peterson, who had 120 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown in his junior season, is surprised at one aspect – his position.