Football: Pat Fitzgerald keeps Northwestern on track
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald likes to joke that he has known Joliet Catholic running back Malin Jones nearly as long as he has his youngest …
- Feb 3, 2012
Stillman Valley too much for Plano
All week long, Plano’s football team talked about needing a big play to break open its first-round Class 4A playoff game against Stillman Valley. On …
- Oct 29, 2011
Jones’ return boosts Plano’s hopes
Plano football coach Jim Green has won two state championships and on another occasion has taken his team on a long playoff run. His formula …
- Oct 29, 2011
Sandwich doesn’t fall for Plano’s ruse
No sale, said Sandwich players. The gamesmanship employed by Plano coach Jim Green before the start of Friday’s rivalry game at Sandwich was pretty entertaining, …
- Oct 20, 2011
Sandwich edges Plano in ‘War on 34’
It was nail-bitin’ time again for Sandwich coach Dusty Behringer. After coming up on the short end of tight games the previous two weeks, Sandwich …
- Oct 15, 2011
Plano shakes out of early funk
With homecoming festivities this week and a matchup with rival Sandwich waiting Friday, it would have been understandable for Plano to overlook a 1-4 Peotone …
- Oct 1, 2011
Providence ready for Catholic Blue slate
After postgame handshakes Friday with St. Laurence players, a few Providence football players shouted “Yeah, 3-0!” as they ran to gather with teammates and coaches. …
- Sep 15, 2011
Jones’ big day lifts Plano
Joseph Jones wasn’t going to let a few cramps get in the way of a big day. The Plano senior and Northwestern recruit had to …
- Sep 10, 2011
Plano cruises past Lisle
The Plano football team is loving the 2011 season already. The Reapers not only had a nice performance from Joseph Jones, but new quarterback Trevor …
- Aug 27, 2011
Beacon-News Girls golf preview
Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Cliff Pensyl 2010 record: N/A Top returners: Dani Blake, Sr.; Megan Reichart, Sr.; Emily Thomas, Sr. Key newcomers: None. Outlook: Pensyl, …
- Oct 3, 2011
Interstate Eight Large football preview
INTERSTATE EIGHT LARGE Outlook: Defending champ Sandwich is not a clear-cut favorite in a tight division. Herscher is likely to be strong again while Coal …
- Aug 20, 2011
Plano’s Jones picks Northwestern
On Super Bowl Sundays, with a house filled with friends and family, Joseph Jones would make his way to the basement to play video games. …
- Jul 24, 2011
Sandwich cruises, remains unbeaten
Winning the battle at the line of scrimmage, the Sandwich Indians claimed the "War on 34" here at Reaper Stadium Saturday afternoon sending Plano to …
- Oct 10, 2010










