Michal Dwojak

McHenry stayed undefeated in the Fox Valley Conference on Thursday after the Warriors picked up a 52-21 win over Dundee-Crown in Carpentersville.

As schools across Illinois vote whether to approve an IHSA proposal that would move football to a district model, CCL/ESCC coaches voiced their concerns about the proposal.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters Monday at Halas Hall a day after beating the Detroit Lions. Eberflus hit on Justin Fields' growth, the Montez Sweat effect and the Bears' confidence. Here are three of the most-interesting things Eberflus said Monday.

The Illinois Coaches Association announced the players and coaches who will take part in the 2024 Shrine All-Star game Monday. The game will be the 50th iteration and will be held June 15 on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

Huntley's Alex Gutierrez sealed the Red Raiders' 39-26 comeback win at Crystal Lake Central on Friday night when he won his match at 132 pounds.

Notre Dame continued to show IC Catholic's Dominik Hulak he was a priority for the Fighting Irish, which is why he committed in November. Plus more notes on Brother Rice's Conor Kenzinger, St. Laurence's Aaron Ball, De La Salle's David Coffey and Joliet Catholic's HJ Grigsby.

The Crystal Lake Central wrestling community came together to help sophomore wrestler Alex Edwards after an injury during a match Saturday sent him to two hospitals.

The CCL/ESCC had plenty of talent that led to three state championships in the megaconference. Meet Friday Night Drive’s 2023 All-CCL/ESCC team.

Crystal Lake South co-op's Abby Uhl beat her own expectations by placing in all four of her events at state this fall. For her accomplishments, Uhl was named the Northwest Herald's Girls Swimmer of the Year.

Meet the 2023 Northwest Herald Boys Soccer All-Area Team.

Crystal Lake South boys soccer coach Brian Allen helped his team overcome obstacles during the season to win the Class 2A state championship. For his efforts, Allen was named the Northwest Herald Boys Soccer Coach of the Year for a second straight season.

After another impressive season and making changes in order for his team to succeed, Crystal Lake South's Nolan Getzinger is the Northwest Herald Boys Soccer Player of the Year for a second straight season.

St. Ignatius senior defensive lineman Justin Scott, the state's top-ranked 2024 recruit, flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami on Wednesday night, announcing his decision over social media.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters at Halas Hall on Tuesday after his team's come-from-behind win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. Eberflus talked about the passing game plan, struggles to score off turnovers and running back snaps.

Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch weighed in on the public school-private school debate when asked after his team's Class 7A state title win on Saturday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Nazareth, Loyola, St. Laurence and Joliet Catholic.