Lewis University received the most Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards among Great Lakes Valley Conference schools.
It was another successful week for athletes from Illinois at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as our participants hit the medal stand in six different events.
Mariyah Brawner-Henley, the leading scorer and rebounder in Lewis University women's basketball history, has signed a contract to play professionally in Denmark, reports LewisFlyers.com.
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will have a speaking and book-signing event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville, according to Patch.com and AndersonsBookshop.com.
Oswego and Oswego East High Schools will likely form a boys lacrosse cooperative that will allow them to participate in lacrosse games and tournaments in the state in line with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).
While most athletes are proudest of their accomplishments on the playing field, one SIU-Edwardsville volleyball player is proud her work in the classroom has been honored.