Marquette baseball's Alec Novotney has been named the Tri-County Conference Player and Pitcher of the Year, while the Interstate 8, Illinois Central Eight, Little Ten, Kishwaukee River and Heart of Illinois Conferences have released all-league baseball teams.

Downers Grove North rising senior tight end Will Vala announced his commitment to Illinois this week. Vala chose the Illini from over 20 offers, including Wisconsin, Purdue and Louisville.

With only two seniors on its roster, the Providence Catholic softball team will be one of the youngest clubs at the IHSA Class 3A state finals this weekend in Peoria.

There were plenty of diamond gems the area softball diamonds for the 2025 season. Here's a look at the area leaders from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede.

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.'

Hinckley-Big Rock will return most of its rotation next season, losing only two starters from last year Little 10 and regional champion squad to graduation. Those two players combined to average 38.4 points, 16.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

Plainfield East had five selections to the Southwest Prairie Conference squad. See who else made their respective All-Conference team here.

If Avah Oertel's boyfriend, Daniel Sousa, showed up wearing his good-luck “Nike Tech” shirt, she hit a home run. If he didn’t wear it, Oertel didn’t hit as well. That sweatshirt superstition paid off with 12 home runs, 43 RBIS and a .474 average, all area highs

Here is the All-Southwest Prairie Conference girls soccer team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches.