Elgin Courier-News Sports – Page 4 – Local Business Headlines

Talyn Taylor, the 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Football Player of the Year, takes game to another level for Geneva

Georgia recruit Talyn Taylor leads Geneva with 84 catches for 1,617 yards and 24 TDs, adding two TDs on kick returns.

Sanaii McPherson comes through with with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 57-33 win over East Aurora.

State runners-up Batavia and Geneva lead way with selections after stunning seasons that concluded at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Offensive lineman Matt Kickel, a 2019 Benet graduate, sees stock rise for the next level after leaving Arizona State.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

Jack Hatton hits three 3-pointers in first couple minutes, setting tone for Geneva in dominant 64-31 win over Bartlett.

Tyler Miller makes four straight 3-pointer to get Metea Valley rolling in a 70-39 nonconference rout of East Aurora.

Waubonsie Valley maintains top spot, while St. Charles North, St. Charles East and West Aurora make big climbs.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

The 2024 IHSA state football playoffs began the first weekend in November with 256 teams in the field. Now eight have been crowned champions.