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Sports - McHenry County

Marian Central's Christine Chmiel fired 18 strikeouts and Kaylie Kowalsky ripped a two-run double in the seventh as the Hurricanes' rally fell short in a 5-4 loss to Chicago Christian in their Chicagoland Christian Conference softball game Monday.


Area football players show off their skills at the Northern Burbs Football Showcase on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Johnsburg High School. Over 165 players from 15 teams demonstrated their football skills to over 60 college coaches.


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.


Oswego East won its third consecutive boys title at the Palatine Relays while Hersey fended off York to win the girls crown in a tightly contested battle.