Batavia Preps

At the First to the Finish 3A Boys race, Benelli finished 11th out of 386 runners after crossing the line in a personal-best time of 15:02.70. Benelli was selected the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here's his interview with Joel Boenitz.

Headlined by a battle of the last two DuKane conference champions in St. Charles North and Batavia, check out all of the Week 4 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Sophomore Bennett Konkey has emerged as a player that Geneva can rely on in an already stacked wide receiver room. Plus notes on successful Week 3s from St. Charles North's Aidan McClure, tri-city running backs and some notable teams going 3-0.

Bodi Anderson threw three touchdown passes and Nathan Whitwell ran for three TDs as Batavia beat Lake Park 56-6 on Friday.

Oswego had seven different players find the back of the net, including two goals from Israel Cortez, to pace them to a 9-0 victory over Batavia for their first win of the season.

Four teams will have their DuKane Conference opener and four teams will be facing off against 2-0 teams. Check out all of the Week 3 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they break down Week 3 in IHSA football in the western suburbs

There were plenty of chances to make a mark with numerous games between ranked opponents in Week 2. Find out how the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings shook out ahead of Week 3.

Through Week 2 of the football season, wide receivers across Kane County have put on a show with big performances. Plus notes on Burlington Central's and Kaneland's clutch kicking, Marmion's success under a new coach and dominance in the DuKane Conference.

Bodi Anderson threw three touchdowns, two to wide receiver Isaiah Brown, to help Batavia to a 42-14 victory over South Elgin to finish non-conference play undefeated for the first time since 2021.

Batavia hosted South Elgin in the second week of football on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

South Elgin faces Batavia in Week 2 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Joel Boenitz will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Five teams will be facing off against opponents who lost their Week 1 matchups. Check out all of the Week 2 matchups for Kane County teams here.

Join Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they break down the biggest Week 2 matchups around the state in Illinois high school football

The cross country season has gotten off to a flying start. Here's a look at some of the girls teams across the area and where they stand heading into the 2024 season.

The cross country season has gotten off to a flying start. Here's a look at some of the boys teams across the area and where they stand heading into the 2024 season.

Tony Chahino, who was a linebacker for Geneva last season, got his chance to start at quarterback for the first time, and he made the most of it. That, plus Batavia's defense's stellar start, St. Charles North comes back again, and St. Charles East made their offense known.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they break down what happened in Week 1 in high school football in the western suburbs and look ahead to Week 2

Hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald broke down the big moments from Week 1 in IHSA football on the latest Friday Night Drive podcast

Here is the schedule of upcoming games and matches for the week of Sept. 2 in the Kane County coverage area.

Glenbard West hosted Batavia in the first week of the 2024 football season on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Nathan Whitwell ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries, and Batavia's defense twice turned away possessions for the tie in the fourth quarter to preserve a 35-28 win on Saturday at Duchon Field.

Batavia's girls won the team title at the Kane County Cross Country Meet, led by a first-place finish from Avery Hacker, and Kaneland's Evan Nosek won the boys race.

Batavia will face Glenbard West to open Week 1 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Josh Welge will have live updates, scores and news from the game

On a team with plenty of turnaround, defensive backs Chase Osborne and Jacob Jansey look to be the cornerstone for a defense that will be looking to make a name for themselves this season.

Batavia and Glenbard West meet in a battle of some of the top football programs over the last decade. Plus, a look into Week 1 matchups for the other schools in the KCC area.

Join Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as we welcome the new football season and break down the biggest Week 1 matchups around the state including Loyola-East St. Louis, Lincoln-Way East-Maine South, Batavia-Glenbard West

Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz ring in the new football season and break down the biggest Week 1 matchups in the Western suburbs including Glenbard West-Batavia, Oswego-Neuqua Valley, St. Charles North-Palatine, Nazareth-Kankakee and more

Here is a look into the boys soccer teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area heading into the 2024 season

With volleyball teams about ready to hit the court for the 2024 season, here is a preview of how teams look around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2024 girls golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2024 boys golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Last season's top two teams in Batavia and Wheaton North lost a lot of its offensive talent, while Geneva and St. Charles North bring back experienced rosters. Could it mean a standings shakeup? Plus, players to watch and Steve Soucie's picks in the DuKane Conference preview.

High school football practices are officially underway. And with it comes a new set of challenges for each of the Kane County Chronicle area teams. From program rebuilds to superstar’s potential swan songs, here are five storylines to look forward to during the 2024 season.

With a majority of last year's starters gone due to graduation, senior wide receiver Isaiah Brown looks to be a key piece in Batavia's run for back-to-back conference championships.

Batavia hosted teams from Oswego East, Downers Grove North and Wheaton Warrenville South for a 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

The IHSA revealed the 2024 regular-season schedule Thursday. Here are the top games to watch, week by week, in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Headlined by four selections from St. Charles North, including player of the year Josh Caccia, here’s the Kane County Chronicle 2024 All-Area team.

Here is the 2023-2024 Kane County Chronicle Softball All-Area team

Meet the 2023-24 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Boys track and field team, featuring standouts from across the area.

Meet the 2023-24 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Girls track and field team, featuring standouts from across the area.

Izzy Taylor finished her senior season as a four-time DuKane conference champion, three-time state medalist and a part of two relays that hold new school records. She was the Kane County Chronicle Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

After five athletes from Kaneland, St. Charles East and Batavia made it to state in the Class 3A 3,200-meter run, each runner hopes to fight their way up to all-state honors during this weekend's IHSA Boys Track and Field State Meet.

Batavia, Rosary and St. Francis each had three all-state finishes, St. Francis taking the Class 2A state championship in the 4x800 relay, while St. Charles North had two all-state finishes on Saturday at Eastern Illinois University.

Tiernan Price’s tennis game was clicking on all cylinders. The St. Charles East senior was efficient in disposing of St. Charles North’s Jonathan Spicer 7-6, 6-0 in the championship match of Saturday’s Class 2A St. Charles North sectional.

Second-seeded St. Charles North used three first-half goals to fuel the North Stars to a 3-0 victory over seventh seed Batavia in the Class 3A Batavia Regional final.

Kane County teams had six individuals and five relay teams advance to the second day of the state meet, while St. Charles East needed a last-minute goal from Anika Dodrill to get past South Elgin and earn a regional title.

Batavia girls soccer faced St. Charles North in the 3A Batavia Regional on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Kaneland typically competes in 2A in track and field but did well in a bump up to 3A with six individuals and a relay qualifying for the state meet.

A year after suffering a disqualification in the sectional round, Batavia's 4x200 relay is looking to work its way back to the podium at the state meet at Eastern Illinois University.