Jackson Macdonald struck out 14, walked two and allowed two hits in six shutout innings, plus drove in the first run in Sycamore's 5-0 win over Freeport. It was the second win in as many days for the Spartans, who lost five games to start the year, all by one or two runs.

The Sycamore baseball team took on Freeport Tuesday afternoon at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.

Indian Creek and Genoa-Kingston are looking to reverse recent trends. DeKalb and Kaneland look to translate 20-win season into postseason success. We look at five baseball storylines in the DeKalb County area.

No one claimed a regional title and only two teams won 20 games. But teams have reloaded and 2026 looks to be an improvement across the board for DeKalb County area baseball teams. We look at what each team expects.

A two-sport NIU commit in DeKalb. A two-way standout at Hinckley-Big Rock. A couple second year stars in Sycamore and Kaneland. And a key guy playing position No. 2 in the scorebook in Genoa. We look at five players who can have big years for their teams this year.

Led by Nick Stowasser's 24 points, the Crystal Lake South boys basketball team boasted all five starters in double figures and beat Sycamore 92-73 in a semifinal of the Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional on Wednesday night.

The Hiawatha boys basketball hosted DePue Tuesday night in Kirkland.

The Tampa Bays Rays selected Ethan Storm in the 13th round of the MLB Draft on Monday in what the Sycamore grad called a full-circle moment to play with one of his favorite clubs growing up.

In the wake of a major injury, Ethan Storm has transformed his trajectory, now balancing aspirations between the MLB Draft and a commitment to Oklahoma. As interest from several teams grows, the Sycamore grad prepares for a pivotal week.