Ottawa found itself in an early hole on the road against upset-minded Bradley-Bourbonnais on Monday, but responded to pick up a 55-44 win and avoid a third straight loss.

Ottawa outlasted Bradley-Bourbonnais for a 55-44 victory during the Boilermakers' final home game of the regular season on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week, Reed-Custer's Colton Drinkwine.

Kankakee stayed perfect in the Southland Athletic Conference with a 60-53 win over Rich Township on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Bradley-Bourbonnais tied for second in the co-ed division at the IHSA Competitive Cheer State Finals, Clifton Central/Iroquois West's Payton Temple won the 170-pound title at the Normal Community West Regional and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Nick Dziuban, the wrestling coach and building trades teacher at Wilmington High School, died Monday after a six-year cancer battle. At the same school he was once a three-sport star, Dziuban leaves behind an inspiring legacy and countless friendships.

All three All-City schools are sending a girls bowler to the sectional round, Momence won in the first round of the River Valley Conference Boys Basketball Tournament and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

Four Kankakee players scored in double figures, led by a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double from Lincoln Williams as the Southland champion Kays stayed perfect in the conference with Friday's 60-53 win over Rich Township.

Bishop McNamara ramped things up both offensively and defensively in the second half of Friday's 70-54 win over Chicagoland Christian Conference opponent Aurora Christian.