Lockport bested Minooka 10-0 in the marquee matchup of the "Make Your Mark Strike Out Cancer Day." The all-day event featured baseball games between Lockport and Minooka on various levels, while Downers North and Peotone joined Lockport in the softball extravaganza.
10/08/2012, 6:00pm CDT, By Rick Armstrong rarmstrong@stmedianetwork.com
Aurora Central junior running back Julian Rios lost his starting position due to a high ankle sprain he suffered during preseason. But after Steve Amoni went down with an ankle injury two weeks ago, Rios is making the most of his second chance.
09/24/2012, 6:00pm CDT, By Rick Armstrong rarmstrong@stmedianetwork.com
Despite dropping a 50-29 decision Friday to crosstown rival Oswego, all is not lost for Oswego East. With three home games remaining, the 3-2 Wolves have a shot at qualifying for the playoffs.