Maine West has announced its new athletic director and it’s a first for the Des Plaines school as Sara Flanigan becomes its first female athletic director. She replaces Darrell Mathis, Jr., who stepped down after serving as athletic director from 2023-26.... See more
Here’s a look at the Journal-area’s 2026 varsity high school football schedules released this week by the IHSA: Buffalo Grove: 8/21 – at Hoffman Estates, 7 p.m. 8/28 – at Deerfield, 7 p.m. 9/4 – vs. Schaumburg, 7:30 p.m. 9/10 (Thursday) – at Conant, 7:30 ... See more
The Chicago Bandits officially returned to Rosemont this year and the new iteration of the team started where the previous one left in 2019 — as a powerhouse. The original Bandits went 38-7 in 2019 and won the regular season championship, but they fell in... See more
Girls flag football is growing across America, especially in Illinois. Outside of the high school season, the North Shore has a new club, AllGo Flag Football Academy, that is already making waves. The organization has a few different age groups so far, in... See more
Maine West football is coming off a 3-6 season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021, but the Warriors are hoping to turn the tide in 2026. Maine West, under head coach George Klupchak, hosted the 20-team annual Central Suburban League 7-on-... See more
