Marmion Preps

Batavia sophomore Avery Hacker enjoyed a happy return to the Class 3A state cross country meet Saturday, finishing an All-State eighth to lead the Bulldogs to fifth place. Meanwhile in Class 2A Kaneland's Evan Nosek took third, becoming the Knights' first four-time All-Stater.

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.

The Cadets couldn’t contain the wing-T offense of the Hubs, who stormed for nearly 300 rushing yards while quarterback Carson Lewis fired three touchdown passes.

The CCL/ESCC announced its 2024 season awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first round of the IHSA playoffs.

Benet is entering the playoffs for the first time since 2019 on the right note after winning the Purple in Week 9, its first CCL/ESCC division crown. Plus more notes on Marmion, Loyola, Mount Carmel and playoff statistics.

St. Charles North quarterback Ethan Plumb has had to play hero a few times this season. And against Geneva, he did it again to secure a share of the DuKane Conference title. Plus, notes on Batavia and St. Francis' final regular season games, and Marmion's return to the playoffs.

Here are the first-round matchups for each Kane County Chronicle area team.

Here are the first-round matchups for each CCL/ESCC team. Dates and times will be updated when confirmed.

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

With one week left to earn playoff qualification, there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

While Geneva has a chance to win their first outright conference title since 2010, St. Charles North has a chance to spoil the fun with a victory for a share of the DuKane conference. Plus, notes on teams gearing up for the playoffs, and others making one final push in Week 9.

Marmion senior Regan Konen, who used a career-best 2-under 69 in the second round to tie for the Class 2A lead, secured his second individual state title after beating out a duo of Wheaton Academy golfers in the second playoff hole at Weibring Golf Club.

Nine of 10 Kane County teams either are squarely in

Ottawa High School’s wait for sporting glory is over, as the boys golf team won the Class 2A final for the school's first state title. Burlington Central was third, while Marmion's Regan Konen won a three-man playoff to repeat as Class 2A individual champion.

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.

There’s two weeks left to earn playoff qualification and there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Loyola's defense has turned a corner over the past three weeks, highlighted in a 42-6 win over Providence on Saturday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Marist, Mount Carmel, Joliet Catholic and playoff chances.

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

Finnegan Weppner's three-touchdown night and Michael Rumoro's 200 rushing yards gave Geneva a much-needed edge to beat Batavia for the first time in 14 seasons. Plus a note on St. Charles North's crosstown dominance and teams being one step closer to the playoffs.

Cary Grove junior Jameson Tenopir used a big surge in the final mile to win the boys race, St. Charles North boys win first home meet, and Shayne Dietzen's win in girls race paces Glenbard West to team win.

Marmion (4-2, 2-0) scored the final 21 points and celebrated homecoming with a 21-7 win over the Spartans at Marmion Academy’s Fichtel Field Friday night.

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.

The 2024 football season has presented plenty of memorable moments in the CCL/ESCC through five weeks. Here are five of the most interesting numbers from around the megaconference.

Israel Adams threw for 239 yards and five touchdowns, and Montini scored on the game's first possession and never looked back, bouncing back from consecutive losses to blow out Marmion 55-19.

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.

Marmion Academy, behind Regan Konen, finished runner-up, and host Ottawa (Red), with Bryer Harris leading the way, placed third at Monday's Pirate Invitational at Deer Park Golf Course.

Area golf teams from Streator, Ottawa, Hall, La Salle-Peru, Kaneland, Sycamore, Morris, Dixon, Parkview Christian, Minooka and Marmion Academy all competed in the Pirate Invitational meet on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at Deer Park Golf Course in Oglesby.

St. Viator defeated Marmion 34-7 on Friday in a game in which both teams entered undefeated.

Four teams will have their DuKane Conference opener and four teams will be facing off against 2-0 teams. Check out all of the Week 3 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Through Week 2 of the football season, wide receivers across Kane County have put on a show with big performances. Plus notes on Burlington Central's and Kaneland's clutch kicking, Marmion's success under a new coach and dominance in the DuKane Conference.

Sophomore Oliver Longosz found the back of the net twice in the first half to help lead St. Charles North to a 3-0 victory over Marmion on the final day of the St. Charles Boys Soccer Invitational.

Five teams will be facing off against opponents who lost their Week 1 matchups. Check out all of the Week 2 matchups for Kane County teams here.

The cross country season has gotten off to a flying start. Here's a look at some of the boys teams across the area and where they stand heading into the 2024 season.

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

Marmion defeated Oswego East by five strokes, while St. Charles East fell to Argo 4-0 in its season opener

Batavia and Glenbard West meet in a battle of some of the top football programs over the last decade. Plus, a look into Week 1 matchups for the other schools in the KCC area.

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

De La Salle, Leo, Marmion and Marian Catholic will all try to find their back into the playoffs as they compete in the CCL/ESCC Red.

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.

After finishing his junior year with a 25-1 record and his second straight second-place finish in the Class 1A state singles bracket, Marmion junior Ben Graft has been named the Kane County Chronicle boys tennis Athlete of the Year.

Meet the 2023-24 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Boys track and field team, featuring standouts from across the area.

Kaneland clinched all-state medals in the 3,200-meter run and high jump, while Marmion and St. Charles North both had all-state finishers in the pole vault.

St. Charles North's Nathan McLoughlin and Dimitri Roslaes, Kaneland's Fredrick Hassan and Marmion's Ryan Anderson each qualified for the state track finals in their respective events, while St. Charles North softball won their fourth straight regional title.

After five athletes from Kaneland, St. Charles East and Batavia made it to state in the Class 3A 3,200-meter run, each runner hopes to fight their way up to all-state honors during this weekend's IHSA Boys Track and Field State Meet.

Aidan Wyzard and Dylan Hodges each won four events, while Eli Crome qualified in three to help lead Sycamore to a sectional title. Dale Johnson qualified in two distance events for Sterling, and 11 1,600 runners qualified.