Paul Johnson

Aurora Central Catholic’s Sofia Orozco was prepared to play a big role Friday against Byron. The 6-foot-1 sophomore center was relied up more than expected, however. And she delivered. “I was a little nervous in the beginning, but I had […]

When Kaneland pulled up Sam Kerry to varsity as a sophomore, Brian Claesson said it was only after having several discussions with his coaching staff about the decision. Once Kerry arrived on the scene, however, she started to earn more

This time, sophomore Declan Sons was in a completely different place for St. Charles East. Last month, after having just become eligible to wrestle following his transfer from St. Charles North, Sons faced South Elgin freshman Nick Dilallo and said he

Throughout his coaching career, Bartlett’s Jim Wolfsmith has worked with his fair share of big men. But he still has high praise for developing senior forward Dimitre Petrasiunas. The 6-foot-6 Petrasiunas played his seventh game of the season Friday night

Junior wide receiver Thomas Skokna had to wait for his turn at North Central College. Coming up behind NCAA Division III All-Americans Andrew Kamienski and DeAngelo Hardy, Skokna got his first action last season, when he made just four catches

Senior point guard Quentin Albert is one of several South Elgin players getting his first chance this season at serious varsity minutes. Albert has a bigger workload than many of his teammates, however. As the navigator of the offense for

Freshman forward Brooklyn Schilb arrived at St. Charles East with much fanfare. The 6-foot Schilb was expected to immediately enter the Saints’ lineup and make a difference. Her first test was Waubonsie Valley, which finished fourth last season in Class

Senior guard Sofia Corral is a very self-aware player, knowing what she needs to do to continue to improve her game for Aurora Central Catholic. Without much provocation, Coral realized if she was meant to play at the next level,

Senior guard Josie Larson understands there’s a lot of season left to be played for Plano. She’s also had a great career for the Reapers, amplified by setting the program’s scoring record. Just don’t tell her that. “It’s pretty cool,

Waubonsie Valley maintains top spot, while St. Charles North, St. Charles East and West Aurora make big climbs. Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Waubonsie Valley 5-0 (1) Danyella Mporokoso, who’s averaging 20 points,