Aurora Central Catholic Preps

After finishing 18th at the Class 3A meet a season ago, Batavia, led by a core of sophomores and juniors, is hoping to achieve a top-five finish at state this time around. Plus, a look into other Kane County teams and individuals racing in Peoria on Saturday.

After having two of their top 5 miss a month throughout the regular season, Kaneland is ready to comeback in full force at the Class 2A state meet. Plus, looks at the other teams and individuals running at Detweiller Park on Saturday.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the final week of the 2024 season.

The shots started falling for Aurora Central Catholic in the second half and they knocked off Genoa-Kingston in a regional final, ending the Cogs' season at home.

Nine of 10 Kane County teams either are squarely in

After taking the Class 2A boys golf individual title last year, Marmion senior Regan Konen is looking to repeat, as well as help his team to a title. That, plus St. Charles North's girls team hopes to shine in first state trip since winning it all in 2018.

With just two weeks remaining in the 2024 football season, every Kane County team has at least a slight chance to be playing some extra football this season. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area for Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Grant Dose's five touchdowns led Marquette to a 47-14 win over Aurora Central Catholic.

Marquette beat Aurora Central Catholic 47-14 on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Gould Stadium in Ottawa.

Aurora Central Catholic faces Marquette in Week 7 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Charlie Ellerbrock will have live updates, scores and news from the game

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area for Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Led by a pair of rivalry games in the DuKane conference, including a game featuring two 5-0 teams in Batavia and Geneva, here is a look at all of the Week 6 matchups for the Kane County area teams.

Seneca shut out Aurora Central Catholic 41-0 on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Seneca High School.

The Seneca Fighting Irish football team ran for 383 yards and scored on all six of their possessions in a 41-0 victory over Aurora Central Catholic on Friday night to improve to 5-0.

Aurora Central Catholic faces Seneca in Week 5 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Brian Hoxsey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Batavia, Geneva and Kaneland all look to stay undefeated, while teams like Burlington Central and Marmion look to keep momentum in their favor. Check out all of the Week 5 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Headlined by a battle of the last two DuKane conference champions in St. Charles North and Batavia, check out all of the Week 4 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Here is the schedule of upcoming games and matches for the week of Sept. 2 in the Kane County coverage area.

Here is a look into the boys soccer teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area heading into the 2024 season

The 2024 girls golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2024 boys golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

High school football practices are officially underway. And with it comes a new set of challenges for each of the Kane County Chronicle area teams. From program rebuilds to superstar’s potential swan songs, here are five storylines to look forward to during the 2024 season.

Regional win boosts Oregon's record to 18-1

The Hawks' soccer team downed Aurora Central Catholic 4-1 to win the 1A Oregon Regional on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Oregon Park East. With the win, the Hawks boosted their record to 18-1 and will face Stillman Valley at the Shabbona (Indian Creek) Sectional on Saturday, May 18. Game time is noon.

After a 13-year drought, the Kane County Meet’s first-place plaque is heading home with West Aurora.

Geneva baseball lost its first game of the season 4-1 to Lake Park, while Burlington Central baseball secured a 13-1 victory over Crystal Lake Central. That and more in Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Burlington Central picked up wins in baseball and lacrosse in Monday's Kane County Chronicle roundup.

The 2024 softball season has been underway for a few weeks, with a couple teams showing great potential early on. Here’s a look at some of the top teams in Kane County so far.

It’s time for the final call for high school girls outdoor track and field season. With outdoor competitions set to begin in the coming weeks, here are previews of teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The high school boys outdoor track and field season is coming to the starting line. Here are previews of teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Aurora Central Catholic senior Kate Gambro, who went to a 8-for-12 with two home runs and seven RBIs, as well as 2-0 with 10 strikeouts across four games, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with reporter Joel Boenitz.

The 2024 high school softball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2024 high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Aurora Central Catholic baseball struck out 12 batters in a win over Newark on Tuesday.

Check out photos from the Class 1A boys State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Check out photos from the Class 1A State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Joliet Catholic seniors Audrey Redell and Annie Tibbott advance to next week's sectional.

Kevin Stanislo accounted for 285 yards of offense, throwing three touchdowns and running for others to power Aurora Central Catholic to a 38-22 win at St. Edward.

The Newark girls basketball team fell to Aurora Central Catholic in a battle of unbeaten teams at Friday's Tim Humes Tournament, while La Salle-Peru rolled past Plano and Sandwich topped Somonauk.

Aurora Central Catholic defeated Newark 55-44 in the Tim Humes Breakout Tournament on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Somonauk.

Sandwich freshman Sunny Weber won the girls race and Aurora Central Catholic's Patrick Hilby won the boys race at the 13th Annual Morris Early Bird Invite Wednesday, with the Morris girls and Sycamore boys taking the team titles.

The boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

With opponents cancelling varsity seasons due to low numbers, some schools have found new foes, while others are still searching.

Aurora Central Catholic's Patrick Hilby swept an impressive distance double in winning the 400 and 800, setting one of six new meet records in the 800, while Batavia ran away with the team title at the Roger Wilcox Invite on Friday at Oswego.

Junior quarterback Jacob Huber completed 6 of 10 passes for 87 yards and four touchdowns as Richmond-Burton (2-0) cruised to a nonconference victory, 50-0, over Aurora Central Catholic (0-2).

Batavia, climbing up in class from last season’s landmark run through the IHSA football playoffs, opens its bid for a second straight state title against defending Class 7A champion Mt. Carmel in a first-round, 7A game.

This is the Skyhawk's first playoff berth since 2009.