High school and local college results and highlights from Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Football and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
Category: High School Sports
It comes down to two choices for West Aurora’s Terrence Smith. Iowa and football. ‘I really wanted to lock in.’
West Aurora’s Terrence Smith, a multisport star, had plenty of options with a bevy of Division I scholarship offers.
Through it all, South’s Elgin’s Grace Bach stays composed. ‘I needed a change.’ It’s turning her into a star.
Grace Bach played for Fusion’s top team heading into her senior season, and that has helped her take another step as a player.
Izabella Kowalczyk solves several problems for Lemont. And her positive attitude? ‘That makes her so valuable.’
Izabella Kowalczyk leads host Lemont in a 25-21, 25-14 South Suburban Conference crossover victory over Richards.
After sitting out for two years, Lincoln-Way East’s Kamden Williams finds glory in return. ‘His ceiling is so high.’
Kamden Williams scored twice in second half, leading Griffins to a 3-1 win in Windy City Ram Classic championship game.
Whether Mundelein’s Sarah Choi is playing volleyball or volunteering, one thing remains same: ‘She’s always helping’
Choi is a supportive teammate for the Mustangs and also does volunteer work.
Naperville Central’s Nolan Ewanic finally gets his shot as a senior. His strategy? ‘Just keep working.’
Ewanic has started his first and only varsity season by scoring five goals in four games.
Crystal Lake native Valerie Tarazi reflects on ‘biggest honor’ of representing Palestine in Paris Olympics
She was one of the flag bearers for the opening and closing ceremonies and continues to use her exposure at the Olympics to promote a message of peace.
Emilio Arizaga puts his elite height to good use for Marmion on soccer field. ‘I can get to those balls.’
Emilio Arizaga scored a goal in the 38th minute for the Cadets in a 1-0 victory over Maine South at the St. Charles Invitational.
Sisters Natalie and Aubrey Martinez team up in St. Laurence’s red-hot start. Similarities? ‘They love to get better.’
Jeff Vorva coverage.