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Jan 10, 2025 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
It seemed like whatever defense Wheaton North coach Dave Brackmann tried to employ on Geneva center Hudson Kirby it didn't work. The Division II Wisconsin-Parkside recruit ripped his way through the Falcons’ defense for 28 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Kirby's effort helped propel the Vikings to a 64-55 win over the visiting Falcons in DuKane Conference action in Geneva Friday night. Geneva's senior center also connected on 10-of-11 from the free-throw line.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Crystal Lake South coach Matt LePage could finally breathe a little easier. LePage's Gators fought off every Burlington Central run and eventually pulled out a 66-61 Fox Valley Conference win in Burlington Friday night. "Burlington Central is a very good team and they play hard," said LePage. "They are aggressive and are very physical. This was a very good win on the road against a good team. We had great effort and have great chemistry.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Here’s a look at what to expect this winter for the area’s boys swimming teams. BENET ACADEMY The Redwings were fourth in the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference last season, seventh in the sectionals and 46th at state. Coach Nelly Musso will depend on seniors Aiden Hulett, Harlan Apple and Keegan Glynn, and juniors Sam Larson and Ben Dewart. Newcomers include sophomore Alex Gastolek and freshman Aiden Erickson.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Here’s a look at what to expect this winter for the area’s boys swimming teams. BARRINGTON The Broncos’ top swimmer returning is senior Notre Dame recruit Lucas Bucaro. Bucaro placed seventh at the state meet in the 200 individual medley and 10th in the 500 freestyle. Bucaro's efforts propelled the Broncos to a second straight Mid-Suburban League title, a third-place finish at the talent-laden Stevenson sectional and a 10th-place finish in the state.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Waubonsie Valley coach Andrew Schweitzer certainly has lofty goals for his 2024-2025 team. "Our motto is there are no limits," said Schweitzer. “We can go wherever we want to go." With high expectations, the Warriors led by 3-year varsity starter senior Tyreek Coleman, cruised past Marmion Academy 59-28 in Friday night's 49th annual Ken Peddy Windmill Classic game hosted by Batavia. "I am a senior and being the point guard as a sophomore I have been a leader for 3 years," said Coleman.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
St. Charles North watched as West Chicago celebrated a sectional championship in St. Charles last season. The North Stars finished sixth at the state meet while West Chicago was 12th. The talented North Stars weren't going to be denied Saturday at St. Charles East. The North Stars won all 11 swimming events in scoring 338 points. West Chicago was a distant second with 224 points. SCN was aided by Avery Luedtke, a transfer from Minneosta, who won the 200 freestyle in a time of 1:50.81.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Barrington senior quarterback Nick Peipert completed his first 18 passes and finished 20-of-22 for 379 yards and 3 touchdowns, lifting the No. 11 seeded Broncos to a 66-13 win over No. 22 seed South Elgin in a first round Class 8A playoff game at Barrington Friday night. The Broncos (8-2) will play at Warren next week in a second round game. The Blue Devils defeated Palatine 31-24. South Elgin ends the season at 6-4.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
BENET 1A SECTIONAL The Redwings, the runner-up in 1A in 2023, won its own sectional with 36 points. Nazareth was second with 26 points. The Redwings claimed the top 2 spots in singles and doubles. The top 4 finishers in singles and doubles qualify for next weekend's state finals In singles, Meredith Converse was first followed by Lily Lopatka. In doubles, Shane Delaney-Claire Lopatka were the champions. and Natalie Grover-Katie Jendra qualified for the state meet with a second place effort.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
When Burlington Central coach Brian Iossi brought up 16 sophomores to the varsity two years ago he knew he had a special group. That group went 4-5 the last two seasons and missed the playoffs. That disappointment came to and for the Rockets Friday night when the hosts defeated Hampshire 31-6 in a Fox Valley Conference game and clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 record for the first time since 2014. "I have known these kids since seventh grade and I knew it was a special group," Iossi said.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
dailyherald.com | Dave Hess
Most conferences held their girls tennis tournaments late last week as they get ready for the stretch run of the season that includes sectional tournaments this weekend and the state tournament next week. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the conference tournaments. DUPAGE VALLEY Naperville North and Neuqua Valley tied for the conference championship with 35 points each. Naperville Central was just a half point back in third place in one of the tightest conference tourneys.
