Seneca's Jeremy Gagnon has committed to continue his education at McKendree University and his wrestling career at the NCAA Division II level with the Bearcats.

Serena graduate and Times All-Area Softball first-teamer Maddie Glade has committed to continue her education at Illinois Valley Community College and her softball career with the Eagles.

Emerald Hill won the Rock River Classic golf tournament this past weekend behind individual medalist Jarred Hippen.

First-year Mendota coach Jim Eustice said Trojans had a 'very productive' summer. Mendota and teams around the state open official practices Aug. 11.

Joey Puetz has signed on to continue her education at Benedictine University and her soccer career at the NCAA Division III level with the Eagles.

The Seneca football program announced it will play Sangamon Valley in Week 2 this season, filling the void left when Lisle went to a junior varsity schedule only.

La Salle-Peru boys soccer coach David Spudic and L-P players Alex Rax, Ismael Mejia and Noah Escobedo went to Spain through Super Clubs National Team and Coaches Voice Tours. They went through training sessions, played games and toured soccer stadiums.

Natalie Misener has committed to continue her education at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais and both her track and cross country careers at the NAIA level with the Tigers.

Ottawa head football coach Chad Gross said he’s encouraged with the progress his group has made in the offseason and is looking forward to seeing what the Pirates can accomplish in 2025.

The St. Bede football team got to face former coach Jim Eustice and his new Mendota team in a joint practice Thursday that also included Sandwich.

Seneca's Travis Barr has signed on to continue his education and track career at Joliet Junior College.

Seneca senior and pitching ace Tessa Krull recently announced her verbal commitment to continue her education and softball career at Indiana State University in Terre Haute.

Beau Raikes has signed on to continue his education at Danville Area Community College and his baseball career at the NJCAA Division II level with the Jaguars.

Sterling's Mason Hubbard saved his best round for last on Tuesday, shooting a 70 at Trump National Doral to finish tied for 24th at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships in Miami.

The Seneca football squad is motivated in a number of different ways to record another in a string of solid seasons and is working hard to make that happen.

Here is a look at the top finishers from this past weekend's Emerald Hill Golf Association Club Championships.

Alyssa Zellers has chosen to continue her education at Rock Valley College in Rockford and her softball career at the NJCAA Division II level with the Golden Eagles.

Bella Duncan’s statistics were eye-popping, while her energy and enthusiasm were infectious for a Morrison team that reached its first Sweet 16 since 2017. Duncan is the SVM Softball Player of the Year for 2025.

Here is a look at the top softball players from the Sauk Valley area for the 2025 season.

Sterling graduate Mason Hubbard is set to compete at the 2025 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships at Trump National Doral in Miami this Sunday. 'This is another great spot to see where my game sits amongst players all over the world.'

Here is a look at the results from three more divisions during the second day of the 35th Annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic.

The Dixon Minor girls 4th grade fast pitch softball team won the Rock River championship on July 14 in Byron.

Prairieview won a sixth straight Lincoln Highway golf tournament on Sunday as Ryan Jahn took first, while Jason Wombacher and Andrew Canfield tied for second with Emerald Hill's Jarred Hippen. Sunset's Brian Weidman was also inducted into the tournament's Hall of Fame.

Leadership and accountability have been a main focus for the Marquette football program summer workouts under first-year head coach Ken Carlson.

Streator's Makenna Ondrey has chosen to continue her education at Lake Land College and her softball career at the NJCAA Division I level with the Lakers.

La Salle-Peru and St. Bede held a joint practice at Howard Fellows Stadium on Monday as the teams continued their summer work under first-year head coaches.

The 35th Annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic kicked off on Monday with four different age divisions competing. Brooklyn Arjes and Joel Rhodes won the 18 and under mixed doubles division over Jenna Mustapha and Aron Rivera.

Marquette's Ashton Grady has signed on to continue his education at North Central College and his golfing career with the Cardinals.

Serena graduate Nicollette Walsh has signed on to continue her education at Knox College in Galesburg and her volleyball career at the NCAA Division III level with the Prairie Fire.

Streator graduate and Times All-Area Boys Soccer first-teamer David Paton has signed on to continue his education and soccer career at Governors State University.

First-year St. Bede football coach Jack Brady is making some changes to the Bruins offensive scheme this season.

A look at the top games to watch in the NewsTribune/BCR area for the 2025 football season.

Under new head coach Ken Carlson, the Marquette football program competed well in its 7-on-7 against La Salle-Peru on Tuesday and will look to continue improving throughout the rest of the offseason.

New La Salle-Peru football coach JJ Raffelson said he's "putting a focus back on those little things in the game" during summer workouts

Seneca's Ryker Terry has committed to continue his education at Loras College and his golf career with the Duhawks.

Woodland graduate and 2024 Times All-Area Girls Volleyball first-teamer Malayna Pitte has signed on to continue her education and volleyball career at Illinois Valley Community College.

Ottawa graduate, two-time Times Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and three-time state medalist Weston Averkamp has committed to continue his education at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and his track career at the NCAA Division I level with the Panthers.

Recent Seneca graduate Evelyn O’Connor has committed to continue her education and running career at Saginaw Valley State University.

Annika Michlik has signed on to continue her education and tennis career at Illinois Valley Community College.

Dixon's Katie Drew won the 102nd Ladies Lincoln Highway golf tournament individual title on Saturday at her home course. Dixon's Reese Dambman also helped Timber Creek win a third straight team title as she competed in her first Lincoln Highway.

Marquette's Keaton Davis has signed on to continue his education at Spoon River College and his baseball career with the Snappers.

Here is a look at the top baseball players from the Sauk Valley area for the 2025 season.

Setting the tone as the leadoff hitter and shut-down closer for a fourth-place state finisher has earned Newman junior Garret Matznick the title of 2025 Sauk Valley Media Baseball Player of the Year.

Recent Seneca graduate and Times All-Area Girls Volleyball first-teamer Lainie Olson has committed to continue her education and volleyball career at Mount Mercy University.

The Streator 11-Year-Old All-Stars wrapped up the Little League District 20 championship at their age level with a 15-0 blanking of the rival Ottawa 11-Year-Old All-Stars.

The Blaze 15U defeated the Inferno 15U by a score of 11-4 for the Ottawa Girls Fastpitch (OGFA) city championship.

An appeals court ruled in favor of state champion Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny and his coach Jordan Blanton, affirming that Mastny was not improperly recruited when he moved from Ogle County to attend Marian Central.

The IHSA and state champ Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny have responded to an appeals court ruling in their long-running eligibility feud.

Recent Streator High School graduate Jake Hagie has committed to continue his education and baseball career at Illinois Valley Community College.

Marquette Academy's Sam Mitre has signed to continue his education at Parkland College and his baseball career with the Cobras.