Huntley senior Will Geske tied for seventh at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament, while McHenry, Jacobs, Marengo, Richmond-Burton and Burlington Central baseball all lost in regional finals Saturday. Read more in the Northwest Herald roundup.

Huntley's Will Geske went 3-0 on Friday to continue his boys tennis state tournament run, while Huntley girls lacrosse won its first sectional championship with an 18-10 win against Naperville North. Plus more in Friday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Johnsburg’s Tyler Batt, Jacobs’ Samuel Santa Ines and Crystal Lake South’s doubles team of Zeke Boldman and Eryk Bucior advanced to the quarterfinals at state tennis, Marengo baseball beat Rockford Christian in a Class 2A regional semifinal, and more in the roundup.

Zaiden Vess pitched a shutout as Woodstock North upset St. Viator, George Donze struck out 10 for Jacobs, Carson Trivellini posted five RBIs for Crystal Lake South, Leo Bianchin had five RBIs in Huntley's win and McHenry hit four home runs to top Grant in regional baseball play.

Marian Central's Colin Kowalsky pitched the Hurricanes past St. Edward in their Class 1A regional quarterfinal, and Woodstock's Grady Goglin helped shut down Harvard as the Blue Streaks won their 3A regional opener.

Prairie Ridge's Anneke Dam sparkled at state, finishing second in the 800-meter run in Class 2A, while Burlington Central's LaRaiya Cunningham-Duncan was third in the Class 3A long jump. Jacobs' Lennox Szymonik (1,600) and Johnsburg's Hope Klosowicz (400) each finished fourth.

Huntley and Crystal Lake South won sectional titles in boys tennis, Richmond-Burton girls soccer won its fourth regional championship since 2022, Huntley boys volleyball earned a regional-opening win, and more in Saturday's roundup.

Overcast and high 60s made for ideal conditions for IHSA's girls state track and field championships on Saturday in Charleston.

Layla Olson struck out 10 as Huntley softball won its 11th straight regional title, Johnsburg girls soccer defeated Marengo in penalty kicks to claim its fourth straight regional championship, Dundee-Crown boys track advanced seven events to state, and more in the roundup.

Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams was a double-winner in the shot put and discus at the Class 3A Antioch Sectional, while teammate Jameson Tenopir captured a title in the 1,600. C-G, McHenry, Crystal Lake Central and Huntley will all send individuals to state next weekend.

Crystal Lake Central's Wade Ozment, Niklas Thorsen and Johnny Geisser threw a combined five-inning no-hitter, Burlington Central's Henry Crumlett qualified for state in the discus, Woodstock North and Richmond-Burton will send boats to the bass fishing state tourney, plus more.

Crystal Lake Central's Kylie Gibbons hit a walk-off single as the Tigers came back to top Crystal Lake South in a regional semifinal, Hampshire, Richmond-Burton and Marengo softball also won regional semis, Burlington Central and Hampshire co-op girls lacrosse won, plus more.

McHenry senior Natalie Bender brought her cool and calm to the circle Wednesday, throwing a four-hit shutout to lead the Warriors past Jacobs 3-0 in the teams' Class 4A McHenry Regional softball semifinal.

The IHSA girls track and field state championships run Thursday-Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Here is the full list of state qualifiers from the Northwest Herald area.

Diego Herrera doubled and recorded three RBIs for Huntley baseball, Christine Chmiel struck out 17 for Marian Central softball, Cary-Grove girls soccer advanced to the regional finals and McHenry boys lacrosse won its sectional opener. Plus more baseball, softball and soccer.

Richmond-Burton, Johnsburg, Crystal Lake Central and Marengo dominated their girls soccer regional semis, Crystal Lake South, Crystal Lake Central and Hampshire kicked off the boys lacrosse postseason with wins, plus baseball, softball and boys tennis results in the roundup.

Avery Maloney found the far post in the 32nd minute, Kylie Deegan converted a breakaway chance in the 69th minute and Jacobs avenged an early-season loss to Hampshire, beating the Whip-Purs 2-1 in an IHSA Class 3A regional semifinal girls soccer match Monday.

Burlington Central's Liam Schultz blasted a walk-off, three-run home run with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Rochester, Marengo baseball defeated Forreston, and more in Saturday's roundup.

Huntley baseball clinched the outright FVC title, Reese Mosolino struck out nine to lead Prairie Ridge softball in a win, Burlington Central and Woodstock North softball won on walk-off singles, and Crystal Lake South's girls track advanced to state a relay and high jumper.

Jacobs captured the Fox Valley Conference boys tennis championship by two points over Huntley. Samuel Santa Ines won the No. 1 singles title for Jacobs, and Crystal Lake South's Zeke Boldman and Eryk Bucior won the No. 1 doubles championship.

Here are the IHSA sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys and girls lacrosse teams. The state final tournament will be held June 4 and 6 at Hinsdale Central.

Jumper Kyle Brents and sprinter Oreoluwa Sobodu each won two individual events, leading Dundee-Crown's boys track and field team to its first Fox Valley Conference title in 25 years.

Dundee-Crown's Jordyn Jeffs hit a walk-off homer to beat Burlington Central, McHenry's Natalie Bender hit two home runs and drove in seven runs, Johnsburg girls soccer ended the regular season undefeated, and more in the roundup.

The IHSA has released baseball playoff schedules. Here are regional pairings for McHenry County teams. Huntley and McHenry earned No. 1 seeds in Class 4A. Crystal Lake South is a top seed in 3A.

Huntley finished first in four events and won the IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North girls track sectional title. It's the fifth straight title for the Red Raiders. Hampshire, Jacobs, Cary-Grove, Burlington Central, McHenry and Crystal Lake Central all qualified events for state.

McHenry and Huntley baseball both won to remain tied for first place in the Fox Valley Conference, while Marian Central softball clinched a share of the Chicagoland Christian Conference title. Plus, more in Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Harvard's Leona Eichholz struck out 13 in a win over Johnsburg to end a seven-game losing streak, Woodstock's Megan Kuiper had 12 strikeouts as the Blue Streaks handed Woodstock North its first KRC loss, McHenry softball put up 17 runs in an FVC win, and more in the roundup.

Lucas Prange threw a no-hitter in Hampshire baseball's win, Aubrina Adamik reached 100 career stolen bases in Huntley softball's win, Christine Chmiel struck out 14 in Marian Central softball's win, three Hampshire softball players homered in a win and more in Monday's roundup.

Luke Flaskamp hit a grand slam to lead Jacobs baseball past Dundee-Crown, Johnsburg girls track and field took second at the Genoa-Kingston Meet, Drake Lenckus set a single-game points record for Crystal Lake South boys lacrosse, and more in Saturday's roundup.

Layla Schnell scored three goals as Crystal Lake Central's girls lacrosse team beat Huntley 7-6 to win its sixth straight Fox Valley Conference title, Jack Hermann hit a walk-off single to lead Prairie Ridge baseball past Dundee-Crown, and more in Friday's roundup.

Here are the IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys track and field teams.

Here are the IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County-area girls track and field teams.

The Fox Valley Conference girls track and field championship will remain with Huntley. The Red Raiders claimed eight event victories and scored 153 points to earn their fifth straight conference title Thursday evening.

Crystal Lake Central's Addison Schaffer recorded a hat trick as the Tigers wrapped up the Fox Valley Conference girls soccer title, McHenry's Brooke Snyder and Marengo's Ellie White threw perfect games, and more in Thursday's roundup.

McHenry baseball earned two wins against Hampshire, Marian Central's Christine Chmiel struck out 18 in a win over Chicago Christian, Hampshire softball got homers from three players, and more in Wednesday's roundup.

The IHSA has released the softball playoff schedules. Huntley (Class 4A) and Prairie Ridge (3A) earned No. 1 seeds. Woodstock North (3A) and Marian Central (2A) are No. 2 seeds. Here are regional pairings for all McHenry County teams.

Here are the IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys tennis teams.

Woodstock North softball wrapped up its first Kishwaukee River Conference title, Kelsey Covey hit a walk-off single for Burlington Central softball, Piper Heimbrodt had six RBIs to lead Huntley softball, four Marengo softball players hit home runs, and more in the roundup.

Here are the IHSA regional, sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County girls soccer teams.

Maddon McKim hit a grand slam to lead Prairie Ridge's baseball team to a shutout win, Woodstock North's baseball and softball teams won, and Johnsburg's girls soccer team remained undefeated. Plus more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Local football players showed up in jerseys and helmets Monday morning for Johnsburg's Northern Burbs Showcase. About 165 athletes and 60 college coaches attended the inaugural event.

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.

Huntley softball claimed the Marengo Invite title and reached 20 wins for the 13th straight season, Woodstock North softball went 2-0 at Hampshire's Strike Out ALS tourney, Cary-Grove softball's Addy Green tossed a six-inning no-hitter, and more in Saturday's roundup.

Jace Koth hit a walk-off single to lead Jacobs baseball over Crystal Lake Central, Alexa Avitia and Alyssa Weniger each homered in Huntley softball's win against Marengo and Harper Wright went 4 for 4 in Crystal Lake Central softball's victory over Glenbard West.

Piper Heimbrodt homered twice and recorded seven RBIs to lead Huntley softball over Crystal Lake South, while Johnsburg and Marian Central softball each scored 20 runs in victories. Gavin Polerecky and Matthew Fansler had walk-off hits for McHenry and Woodstock North baseball.

Crystal Lake Central's Konner Altergott hit a walk-off homer to beat Jacobs, Bella Moore had two homers and Reese Vrba added a grand slam for Prairie Ridge softball, Marian Central baseball busted out for 16 runs, and more in Wednesday's roundup.

Julissa Akins hit two home runs for Hampshire softball, McHenry baseball took over sole possession of first place in the Fox Valley Conference, and Marian Central baseball won its first game of the season. Plus, more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

George Donze carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Andrew Deegan smacked a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh, and Jacobs edged out Huntley 2-1 during Fox Valley Conference baseball action Tuesday evening.

Dundee-Crown softball defeated McHenry, McHenry baseball beat Cary-Grove, Marengo girls soccer blanked North Boone behind hat tricks from Kiley Brady and Myah Broughton, and Anna Starr scored eight goals for Crystal Lake Central co-op girls lacrosse in Monday's roundup.

Angelo Pacini drove in five runs for Woodstock baseball in a win against Belvidere, McHenry baseball beat Stevenson to move to 15-3-1, Johnsburg girls soccer stayed undefeated, and more in Saturday's roundup.