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NCC soccer player named to NSCAA Division III Central Region Third Team

By Brent Zell | Dec 8, 2016

North Central College (NCC) men's soccer midfielder Jon Borzick has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III Central Region Third Team, according to the school's athletics website.

Big year expected for Bolingbrook boys' basketball team

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

With one player already committed to a major college and several others drawing attention from recruiters, there are high expectations for Bolingbrook boys basketball this season.

2 Lewis University volleyballers receive D2CCA All-Midwest Region honors

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2016

Lewis University volleyball players Aly Schneider and Abby Becker recently received Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) All-Midwest Region honors, according to www.lewisflyers.com.

14 North Central College football players make All-CCIW teams

By Brent Zell | Nov 24, 2016

Led by Offensive Player of the Year Broc Rutter, 14 North Central College football players earned postseason honors from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), according to www.NorthCentralCardinals.com.

Redshirt Illini hoopster suddenly becomes a team leader this season

By Brent Zell | Nov 21, 2016

One year ago, Bolingbrook native Kennedy Cattenhead was a redshirt sophomore guard for the University of Illinois women's basketball team, seventh in seniority behind several upperclassmen on the roster.

Lewis University women volleyballers win GLVC East Division title

By Brent Zell | Nov 17, 2016

Lewis University won the 2016 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) East Division, with the Flyers' 3-0 victory over St. Joseph's on Nov. 12 at Neil Carey Arena in Romeoville, according to LewisFlyers.com.

Lewis University senior hoopster looks back on stellar career with team

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Jamie Johnson leaves the Lewis University women's basketball program after this season, but she never really will be gone as long as record books exist.

Two NCC hoopsters named to D3hoops.com's Division III preseason team

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

North Central College (NCC) men's basketball players Alex Sorenson and Connor Raridon recently were named to D3hoops.com's NCAA Division III Preseason All-American Team, NorthCentralCardinals.com said.

Lewis men's basketball team ranked third in GLVC preseason poll

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

The Lewis men's basketball team was ranked third in the East Division in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Men's Basketball Preseason Poll, according to LewisFlyers.com.

Plainfield native gears up for second men's basketball season with Illini

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

During his first year at the University of Illinois, Aaron Jordan found a new friend: the weight room.

Plainfield Park District youth basketball league signup deadline nears

By Brent Zell | Oct 30, 2016

The registration deadline for the Plainfield Park District youth-basketball leagues is Nov. 7, according to plfdparks.org.

Autism doesn't slow down North Central College's star placekicker

By Brent Zell | Oct 27, 2016

Liam Crotty said his teammates haven't treated him any differently since he told them about his autism.

Chicago Bulls Ball-Handling Camp has one opening left

By Brent Zell | Oct 22, 2016

As of today, one opening remains for the Chicago Bulls Ball-Handling Camp, which will begin Sunday, Nov. 13, in Naperville.

Lewis University women's basketball team ranked 15th in preseason poll

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

The Lewis University women's basketball team was ranked 15th in a recent preseason poll, according to a report on LewisFlyers.com.

NCC Cardinals back near top of preseason cross-country rankings

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

The seeds of this year's rankings-topping North Central College (NCC) men's cross-country team were sown during last season's relative struggles.

Lewis University volleyballer emerges as one of nation's top setters

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

Lewis University women's volleyball player Abby Becker's change in positions came about because of an injury.

Gymnastics classes starting soon in Bolingbrook

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2016

Youth gymnastics classes will start at the end of October in the Bolingbrook Park District.

Oswego Panthers football team pounces early, gets off to 7-0 start

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2016

Even by the high standards of Oswego High School football, the Panthers this year are coming up big early in the season.

Lewis University men's volleyball team faces killer 2017 schedule

By Brent Zell | Oct 11, 2016

The Lewis University men's volleyball team will host several home matches against teams ranked in last year's Top 15 rankings, the Flyers' 2017 schedule on LewisFlyers.com indicates.