Marengo’s Sam Vandello wasn’t asked to throw the ball much early in 2025. Replacing David Lopez, the 2024 Kishwaukee River Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Indians coach Paul Forsythe wanted to ease his new quarterback into the role and limited hi... See more
The Illinois High School Association has released its statewide football schedule for the 2026 season. Here are some top games to watch in McHenry County. Full schedules can be found at IHSAfootball.com. Week 1: Jacobs at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m., Aug. 21 The p... See more
Multiple shoulder surgeries and batting slumps brought doubt to the future of Brayden Bakes’ baseball career. There were plenty of times that the 2023 Huntley graduate with a sweet lefty swing felt like his playing days could be over. “I went through some... See more
Jay Justice didn’t have any plans of making a switch. But plans can change, and his did when Woodstock’s girls basketball varsity head coach position became available after Juel Mecklenburg chose to step away after one season. Justice was hired as Woodsto... See more
Huntley graduate and Algonquin native Brayden Bakes was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Bakes, who graduated from Huntley in 2023, is coming off a huge redshirt sophomore season wi... See more
