Paul Johnson

Junior outside hitter Elizabeth King has started to master the jump serve for Hampshire. When executed properly, it can be a lethal weapon in a volleyball player’s arsenal. The high-risk, high-reward serve can make life a nightmare for the opposing […]

Senior running back Nathan Whitwell loves putting the opponent at wit’s end for Batavia. Football coaches love having a power player who can salt the game away on the ground with a late lead. And the Bulldogs definitely have one

Arriving at Aurora University’s Spartan Stadium felt different for Trey Madsen on Saturday. The Aurora Christian graduate spent the previous four seasons at AU, where he set career records for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. But on this day,

There’s a big difference this season in junior quarterback Mason Atkins for West Aurora. Not in terms of talent — that was never in question. But being in complete command of the offense for an entire offseason has provided a

Junior quarterback Bodi Anderson knew he had a huge opportunity ahead of him for Batavia. It was all there with the chance to take over for Ryan Boe, who’s now at Northwestern. Offseason labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder, however,

Near the beginning of fall practice for Waubonsie Valley, senior Josh Siekierski won a battle with junior Colin Ford for the starting quarterback job. That wasn’t easy, but neither was this. His first assignment Friday night came in the form