Category: Aurora Beacon-News Sports

St. Charles North enters season as cream of crop, although Batavia, Geneva and Oswego will be right on North Stars’ heels.

Joell Holloman, who has put in the offseason work, is ready to have a breakout season at running back for St. Charles North.

Mia McCall found Penn State-bound Haley Burgdorf often Monday in a 25-17, 25-20 nonconference win over Rosary.

Batavia’s Malachi Smith, who has a 3.6 GPA, gets an offer from Yale. And the senior nose guard is just getting started.

Katie Schuele, who transferred from Class 3A state champion Wheaton St. Francis before last season, is a key for the Mustangs.

Streamwood flows into top spot for start of season, but Elgin and West Aurora both appear to be poised to make some moves.

Gavin Burt, who transferred after going through summer camp at Marmion, steps into key position at inside linebacker for Geneva.

Senior linebacker Mikey Claycombe, who’s still waiting for his first offer, returns as the leading tackler for Oswego’s defense.

Ishmael George, who caught 46 passes for 908 yards and 20 TDs last year, wants to build upon a breakout season for the Storm.

Reece Powers had 16 catches for 168 yards and two TDs last season for West Aurora.