Henry-Senachwine junior Sam Nauman was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after being named Swimmer of the Meet and helping the La Salle-Peru co-op to the title at the Sterling Invitational.

Those are just a few of the words spoken about Charlie Kirk during Sunday afternoon’s vigil at Knudson Park in Marseilles, where more than 130 people attended to show their support and grieve the loss of Kirk.

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The L-P boys soccer team beat DePue-Hall and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Princeton's Payton Frueh, Ruby Acker and Alexandra Waca placed top 10 to lead the Tigresses to the team title at their own Gary Coates Invitational on Saturday.

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Teams from Amboy, Dixon, La Salle-Peru, Mendota, Fieldcrest, Morris, Princeton, Hall, and Newman all competed during the Gary Coates Invitational cross country meet on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Zearing Park in Princeton.

La Salle-Peru Township High School invites Cavalier families, community members, and alumni to celebrate Homecoming 2025 during the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

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Peter Frank of Escanaba, Mich., paddles along the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Frank left Escanaba, Mich., on June 27, 2024. Frank has logged over 440 days and over 4,400 miles while navigating the American Great Loop in reverse. You can find out more about Peter Frank by visiting www.whereispeterfrank.com.

The Princeton boys soccer team beat Earlville and more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.