Lincoln-Way East Preps

Lincoln-Way East High School announced late Friday morning the hiring of former University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) head men's basketball coach Luke Yaklich as the next head coach of the Griffins.

Plainfield Central, Plainfield South win baseball, Lincoln-Way Central, Lemont win softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.

After only scoring one goal in the opening 40 minutes, Lincoln-Way East scored five in the second half to earn a convincing victory over Lincoln-Way West on Thursday night.

Cole Hampson and Case Christensen drove in a pair in a baseball win for Gardner South Wilmington. Lily Buck tripled and drove in three to lead GSW softball to the win. Plus more scores from girls soccer, baseball and Softball in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

Lincoln-Way East softball stayed unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Lockport and other area action in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

Lemont baseball defeated Hillcrest in five innings and more in the Herald-News Monday roundup.

Lincoln-Way East plated seven runs in the last two innings two capture an 8-7 win over rival Lincoln-Way West on Monday.

Lincoln-Way West, Minooka and Morris were among the area baseball winners, and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup.

Lockport, Wilmington win baseball, Lincoln-Way Central, Reed-Custer win softball. That and more in Friday's Herald-News roundup.

Lincoln-Way West's pitching staff wasn't very sharp early in Friday's matchup with Lincoln-Way East. But Lucas Acevedo took care of that when he entered in relief, and the Warrior bats woke up to help them collect an 8-2 victory.

Kyle Farrell struck out 13 to lead Wilmington past Manteno, plus wins for Joliet Catholic and Lockport baseball and Morris and Lemont softball. That and much more in Thursday's The Herald-News roundup.

Coal City baseball and softball defeat Peotone plus more softball, baseball and boys and girls track and field results in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

Minooka baseball dominates Joliet Central and more in the Tuesday Herald-News roundup.

Despite 10 strikeouts from pitcher Mylie Hughes, Morris dropped its Interstate Eight Conference softball opener, plus more in The Herald-News Monday Roundup.

The results of the annual WJOL Softball Tournament showcased the depth and quality of the teams in the area. That and more in Rob Oesterle's Herald-News softball notebook.

The Joliet Central baseball team fell to Richards and more in the Herald-News Saturday Roundup.

Bolingbrook baseball wins, Coal City wins softball, Lockport wins boys volleyball. That and more in Friday's Herald-News roundup.

Reed-Custer, Plainfield Central win baseball, Providence, Seneca win softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.

It wasn't exactly an even performance, but Lockport did just enough to best Joliet West in a WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday.

Conor Essenburg and Lincoln-Way West baseball won a pair during the Georgia trip. Lincoln-Way East and Plainfield North also won during their spring break trips. Plus more scores from baseball, softball and girls soccer in Wednesday's Herald News Sports roundup.

As outdoor season revs up, here is a look at the 2025 boys track and field season across the Herald-News area.

Results from the WJOL Softball Tournament and more in the Herald-News Tuesday Roundup

Lincoln-Way East baseball beat Troy and more scores in The Herald-News Monday roundup.

As outdoor season begins in earnest, here is a look at the 2025 girls track and field season across the Herald-News area.

The Providence and Morris baseball teams won and more baseball, softball, boys volleyball and badminton results in Saturday's The Herald-News roundup.

Dwight baseball wins a pair during spring trip. Joliet Catholic wins first baseball game of the year. Lincoln Way Central softball with a no-no plus more scores from volleyball and track and field in Fridays Herald News Sports Roundup.

Here is the 2024-2025 Herald-News boys basketball All-Area team.

Plainfield South, Lincoln-Way West win baseball, Seneca wins softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.

Here is a look at the 2024-25 Herald-News All-Area Girls Basketball Team.

Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West picked up big baseball wins, while Plainfield South and Plainfield East won big in softball. That and more in Wednesday's Herald-News Roundup

After scuffling all game, the Lincoln-Way East offensive attack came through at the perfect time stringing together three consecutive hits to allow them to emerge with a 2-1 victory over Wilmington on Wednesday.

Coal City baseball defeated Iroquois West 14-4, getting a three-run home run from Ethan Olson, Lockport stayed undefeated and more in The Herald-News Tuesday sports roundup.

Coal City slams Sandwich and more in Monday's The Herald-News roundup.

See who the best of the best from around the area in girls wrestling were this past year.

Brendan Henderson had three hits for Plainfield North, Donovan Moleski struck out six for Lemont and more in the roundup.

Reed-Custer and Wilmington win in baseball, Coal City and Joliet Central win in softball. That and more in Friday's roundup.

Here are five boys volleyball players to keep an eye on during the 2025 season in The Herald-News area.

A look at the 2025 Herald-News area boys volleyball teams.

Can Providence repeat? Who is getting MLB Draft notice? We'll be keeping our eye on those questions and more this prep baseball season in the Herald-News coverage area.

Morris and Joliet West each lost and more.

Here are some of the storylines to follow throughout the Herald-News area as prep softball season gets into full swing.

A roundup of the Herald-News area's few high school sporting events to take place on a stormy Wednesday night.

Morris softball improved to 2-0 with a 4-3 win over JCA, plus more area action in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup

Morris beats Bolingbrook and more in The Herald-News roundup.

Division I soccer commits, record breakers, and more. There’s no shortage of girls soccer talent in the Herald-News area this season. Here’s five in particular to keep an eye on.

Here’s a look at how girls soccer teams in the Herald-News area are poised to do as the 2025 season gets underway.

The Herald-News area is always loaded with top-flight softball players. Here are five of the best heading into this season

A look at Herald-News area softball teams for the 2025 season

A preseason look at the 2025 prep baseball season across the Herald-News coverage area.

Four Bolingbrook players were named to the Southwest Prairie All-Conference Team, while a host of other locals made all-conference teams as well.