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IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date

After a recent passed proposal to expand the football playoffs and extend the season by a week changed the preseason calendar, the IHSA has called a special board meeting to consider moving the start of preseason practice back to accommodate for more time to prepare.

By Steve Soucie●

January 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST

Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: David Udoiwod, Geneva, basketball, junior

Geneva junior David Udoiwod, who scored a career-high 32 points in his first varsity start to lead the Vikings past Wheaton North, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

By Joshua Welge●

January 15, 2026 at 11:04 am CST

Isaiah Gipson gives Kaneland early energy off the bench, sparks win over St. Charles North

Kaneland senior Isaiah Gipson keyed an early run off the bench and the Knights remained unbeaten with a 77-45 nonconference win over visiting St. Charles North Wednesday.

By Chris Walker●

January 14, 2026 at 9:48 pm CST

Aubrina Adamik finds second-half spark, Huntley defense stifles Burlington Central

Aubrina Adamik scored a game-high 19 points, Evie Freundt added 12, and the Huntley defense stifled Burlington Central on Tuesday, using active hands and footwork to force several turnovers in a 70-41 Fox Valley Conference victory.

By Russ Hodges●

January 13, 2026 at 9:30 pm CST

Batavia girls shut down by back-to-basics Maine South defense

By the final buzzer Tuesday, Maine South swiped the ball 14 times from Batavia's girls basketball team, cruising to a 45-25 victory.

By Drew Blouin - Daily Herald Media Group●

January 13, 2026 at 9:30 pm CST