Rob Oesterle

Joliet West got big plays on both offense and defense to defeat Plainfield South 41-6 in South's inaugural game.

Lockport and Minooka were among the winners in area volleyball action and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.

Five players had at least three kills Tuesday to help lead Joliet West to a 25-20, 25-21 win over Lincoln-Way East.

Here is a look at the Southwest Prairie Conference

Morris and DeKalb took the field against each other to help prepare for next week's season opener

Here is a look at girls volleyball teams in The Herald-News coverage area for the 2025 season.

In an area overflowing with talent, here are five of the girls volleyball players we'll be watching in The Herald-News area in 2025.

Plainfield East and JCA's girls golf teams each picked up wins. That and more in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

Here are five girls golfers to keep an eye on throughout the season

Here is a look at the girls golf teams in the Herald-News area

Here's everything you need to know about the Interstate 8 Conference in 2025, including teams, players and matchups to watch plus Steve Soucie's predictions for how the final standings will wind up.

The 2025 girls volleyball season promises to be another banner year for The Herald-News area

Morris advanced to the Class 5A semifinals last season, and captains Logan Sparrow, Caeden Curran and Chase Bachert are ready to start a new season.

Emily Brown, who was a member of JCA's first state volleyball champion in 2003, returns as the Angels' head coach this season.

Joliet boxer JoJo Awinongya competed for USA Boxing at the 2025 Brandenburg Cup and won the title at 80 kg (176 pounds).