Elgin Courier-News Sports – Page 47 – Local Business Headlines

When Bartlett’s Martyna Sowiak committed to Western Illinois, her mom started screaming. ‘She was so excited.’

Martyna Sowiak, who didn’t play club before the season heading into her sophomore year, commits to Western Illinois.

Burlington Central and Aurora Christian make the biggest moves, while South Elgin enters the rankings.

Burlington Central and Aurora Christian make the biggest moves, while South Elgin enters the rankings.

Waubonsie Valley, Kaneland and Aurora Christian jump into rankings after thrilling season-opening wins.

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

Nathan Whitwell piled up 182 yards and producing TD runs of 52, 3 and 24 yards in leading Batavia to a 35-28 win.

Nick Weisse could have easily been called “money” Friday for his work in the Blackhawks’ 53-0 win over Proviso East.

In a game where points and yardage were hard to come by, Josh Siekerski got enough going in a gritty 14-0 win.

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

Cade Valek put his height and skill to work Thursday for host Waubonsie Valley in a 1-0 win over Marmion in Aurora.