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Zora Watts, DeKalb defense come up big in win at Rochelle

It’s hard to turn the ball over 27 times and win a game, let alone double digits. But the DeKalb girls’ basketball team forced 19 turnovers of its own against Rochelle on Monday night and Zora Watts had 10 rebounds and three blocks in the Barbs’ 46-31 win over the Hubs.

By Eddie Carifio●

Josh Holst, DeAree Rogers among first NIU players to hit transfer portal

Josh Holst, DeAree Rogers and Jake Appleget were among the first NIU football players to announce entering the transfer portal.

By Eddie Carifio●

Girls volleyball: 2025 All-Interstate 8 Conference team announced

LaSalle-Peru's Aubrey Duttlinger and Morris's Alyssa Jepson each earned Most Valuable Player honors and are among the Interstate 8 All-Conference girls volleyball winners for the 2025 season. Here is the 2025 All-Interstate 8 girls volleyball team.

By Russ Hodges●

Photos: Saturday snow, fun for some, headache for others in northern Illinois

Several areas of northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.

By Mark Busch ●

NIU squanders two-score lead in final quarter of final MAC game, loses to Kent State

Quinn Urwiler forced his second turnover, the NIU offense was surging, and the Huskies seemed headed toward a win in their final Mid-American Conference game. But Kent State surged and won, 35-31 as the Huskies finished 3-9 and 2-6 in MAC play.

By Eddie Carifio●