Sycamore, Kaneland, Genoa-Kingston, Sandwich, St. Viator, Plano, Crystal Lake South, Dixon, Rochelle, and Carmel are among the teams that took part in the Class 2A girls track sectional Friday at Genoa-kingston High School.

Jack Darby, the longtime voice of Woodstock boys basketball and former freshman study hall monitor, remains active with the high school and is beloved by students and faculty alike. His generosity, sense of humor and support of WHS athletics is valued by all.

The Northwest Herald honors the everyday heroes making a difference in McHenry County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Cary-Grove senior left-hander Addy Green fired a six-inning no-hitter against Downers Grove North with 12 strikeouts. For her performance, Green was voted the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

Johnsburg's Hope Klosowicz stood out in a loaded McHenry County Girls Track and Field Meet field and was named Girls Athlete of the Meet, winning the 200 and 400 and placing runner-up in the 100. Klosowicz is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

Huntley sophomore first baseman Tommy Gasner recently had a walk-off hit against Bartlett for the Red Raiders, who lead all McHenry County baseball teams with 17 wins. Gasner is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

After a year of contention that saw a protest and metal detectors installed, a shakeup on the Crystal Lake park board could be on the horizon.

McHenry County multi-sport athletes Blake DeNovo and Myles Wagner of McHenry and Josh Kaunas of Johnsburg were honored in a Troop 149 Eagle Scout ceremony Sunday.

Former Burlington Central star Drew Scharnowski announced over the weekend his commitment to Duke from the transfer portal. Scharnowski spent the previous three seasons at Belmont.