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CRYSTAL LAKE – Crystal Lake Central scored in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Grayslake North, 4-3, in their Fox Valley Conference Fox Division softball game Monday.

Huntley ekes out softball win

HUNTLEY – Huntley freshman Ashley Laxner drove in the game-winning run on a single in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday in the Red Raiders’ 2-1 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win against Crystal Lake South.

Ennis saves Marian Central

WOODSTOCK – Marian Central first baseman Mitch Ennis played the hero Wednesday, going 4 for 4 from the plate with a three-run home run in the bottom of the second to help the Hurricanes beat Boylan, 11-7, in non-conference play.

Batavia nips Huntley twice in softball

BATAVIA – The Huntley softball team saw a pair of leads dissipate in a season-opening doubleheader against Batavia on Saturday, losing the non-conference games by identical 7-6 margins.

Harvard’s Melson beats Belvidere in 1-hit shutout

BELVIDERE – Lindsay Melson opened Harvard’s softball season Wednesday by throwing a one-hit

Tigers take momentum into regionals

The Tigers wrestling team won it's 5th consecutive FVC title on Saturday and take that momentum into this weekend's Marengo Regional. Read more...

Local athletes who can sign this week

The NCAA signing period for football, soccer, cross country and track and field, begins today. Here is a list of local athletes who can sign their NCAA national letters of intent in those sports, compiled with help from area athletic directors. Read more...

Experienced Mathis gives Air Force hockey a lift

Eighteen members of the Air Force Academy hockey team have played less than half of the college games as senior defenseman Scott Mathis. Read more...