Kevin Chlum

L-P co-op junior Sam Nauman, a Henry-Senachwine student, placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke in 55.38 seconds and also finished 10th in 2:04.01 at the IHSA state meet Saturday.

Junior Sam Nauman became the first L-P co-op girls swimmer to advance to the state finals Friday.

The IVCC women's basketball team looks to improve on last year's 3-22 record with strong sophomore leadership and a talented group of freshmen and transfers.

L-P pitcher Taylor Vescogni will continue her softball career at Colgate University, an NCAA Division I school in New York.

Senior Brie Ruppert is back to lead the La Salle-Peru girls basketball team this season after earning NewsTribune All-Area first team last season.

For the first time in more than a decade, there will be a new head coach on the sideline leading the Putnam County girls basketball team.

The L-P boys bowling team beat Sycamore, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede girls basketball team will have a small and young roster this season, but coach Tom Ptak expects a group of three experienced seniors to lead the way.

In her third trip to state, L-P co-op junior Sam Nauman, a Henry-Senachwine student, is seeded to advance to the final day of competition in both of her events.

While the Hall girls basketball team lacks size, the Red Devils have speed and depth they plan to use to play a faster tempo this season.

A look at the top girls golfers in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

L-P senior Sophia Chiu is the 2025 NewsTribune Girls Golfer of the Year after leading the area in average, winning the Ottawa Invitational and qualifying for sectionals.

Mendota's Alex Holland and Paxton Bauer each eclipsed 700 to lead the Trojans to a win.

A look at the top boys golfers in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

La Salle-Peru volleyball coach Mark Haberkorn will be inducted into the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this weekend.