Marmion Preps

After trailing 19-11 through six matches, Marmion went on to win six of the final eight matches to secure a 42-31 victory over Hononegah to secure the program's first Class 3A boys wrestling dual team title.

Marmion advanced to the Class 3A boys dual wrestling state semifinals after defeating Schaumburg 63-10 to keep the hopes of winning their first-ever team title alive.

Marmion senior Mateusz Nycz pinned Sandburg senior Omar Alhmoud in 39 seconds during Tuesday’s Class 3A Yorkville team dual sectional to spark the Cadets to a 38-36 victory.

Yorkville, Marmion and Joliet Catholic wrestlers competed in the Class 3A Yorkville Sectional Class 3A Yorkville Sectional on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 in Yorkville.

Can Kaneland and Geneva add to their record seasons? Can Burlington Central make up for last year's early exit? Can another Kane County team make an underdog run? Here are some boys basketball playoff storylines to watch.

St. Charles East junior Dom Munaretto grabbed his second IHSA state title in three seasons after winning the Class 3A 120-pound championship match and Marmion's Nicholas Garcia won his second straight state title after clinching the Class 3A 126 championship.

Marmion had four wrestlers fight their way to third place in the Class 3A while St. Francis' Jaylen Torres overcame a first-round loss to take bronze in the Class 1A 285-pound tournament. Plus, other results from the final day of the IHSA boys wrestling individual state meet.

Marmion's Nicholas Garcia and Zach Stewart, along with St. Charles East's Dom Munaretto, all advanced to their respective championship matches, while four others secured their spot in the medal matches during Day 2 of the IHSA boys wrestling individual state finals.

Eighteen Kane County-area wrestlers advanced to the semifinals of the IHSA individual state tournament, while 12 more fell to the consolation bracket at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. on Thursday.

Marmion had 11 of its 14 wrestlers punch their ticket to the Class 3A state meet, with five wrestlers winning sectional titles at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional. West Aurora and Glenbard West each had four wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

Here is a list of CCL/ESCC football players who have committed to colleges at various levels and can sign their financial aid agreement or letters of intent starting on Wednesday.

Mark Balaskovits has made the most of his playing time in his senior season at St. Francis. Scoring 16 points, including three free throws in the final minute, Balaskovits' effort propelled the Spartans to a 55-49 win over Marmion on Friday night.

Marmion ended up taking five individual titles on the day to help hold off Washington for the team title in the Clint Arlis Invite in Batavia.

Marmion Academy pulled away late to defeat Marquette Academy 70-43 Tuesday at Bader Gym in Ottawa.

St. Charles East hosted Marmion in boys varsity basketball on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in St. Charles.

Marmion hit 10 3-pointers on the night, with sophomore Joey Kramer sinking five and junior Ali Tharwani hitting four, to help set an early pace in a 49-43 victory over St. Charles East.

Marmion boys basketball faced Morris on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in the Plano Christmas Classic.

Ali Tharwani, who scored a team-high 20 points, hit two big three-pointers in the final two minutes to rally Marmion past Morris 55-52 in Monday's first round of the 61st Plano Christmas Classic.

Here is the 2024 Kane County Chronicle All-Area football team

Here is the 2024 boys soccer All-Area team for the Kane County Chronicle

Meet Friday Night Drive’s 2024 All-CCL/ESCC team, which was selected by the Friday Night Drive staff with input from coaches across the 24-team league.

Kaneland had separate comebacks from nine and 13 points down to beat Marmion 57-49 on Saturday. Freddy Hassan led the Knights with 12 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals.

Waubonsie Valley scored the game's first 13 points and cruised to a victory over Marmion in the 49th annual Ken Peddy Windmill Classic on Friday.

Batavia hosted Marmion in boys varsity basketball on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Batavia forwards Jax Abalos (18 points, 14 rebounds) and Payton Wolff (16 points) lead the way to a big-time 78-41 victory over Marmion

After successfully defending his Class 2A state title, as well as posting an 18-hole average score of 69.4 in his senior season, Marmion senior Regan Konen has been named the 2024 Kane County Chronicle boys golf Player of the Year. Plus, selections for the All-Area team.

Boys basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Batavia sophomore Avery Hacker enjoyed a happy return to the Class 3A state cross country meet Saturday, finishing an All-State eighth to lead the Bulldogs to fifth place. Meanwhile in Class 2A Kaneland's Evan Nosek took third, becoming the Knights' first four-time All-Stater.

After having two of their top 5 miss a month throughout the regular season, Kaneland is ready to comeback in full force at the Class 2A state meet. Plus, looks at the other teams and individuals running at Detweiller Park on Saturday.

The Cadets couldn’t contain the wing-T offense of the Hubs, who stormed for nearly 300 rushing yards while quarterback Carson Lewis fired three touchdown passes.

The CCL/ESCC announced its 2024 season awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first round of the IHSA playoffs.

Benet is entering the playoffs for the first time since 2019 on the right note after winning the Purple in Week 9, its first CCL/ESCC division crown. Plus more notes on Marmion, Loyola, Mount Carmel and playoff statistics.

St. Charles North quarterback Ethan Plumb has had to play hero a few times this season. And against Geneva, he did it again to secure a share of the DuKane Conference title. Plus, notes on Batavia and St. Francis' final regular season games, and Marmion's return to the playoffs.

Here are the first-round matchups for each Kane County Chronicle area team.

Here are the first-round matchups for each CCL/ESCC team. Dates and times will be updated when confirmed.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the final week of the 2024 season.

With one week left to earn playoff qualification, there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

While Geneva has a chance to win their first outright conference title since 2010, St. Charles North has a chance to spoil the fun with a victory for a share of the DuKane conference. Plus, notes on teams gearing up for the playoffs, and others making one final push in Week 9.

Marmion senior Regan Konen, who used a career-best 2-under 69 in the second round to tie for the Class 2A lead, secured his second individual state title after beating out a duo of Wheaton Academy golfers in the second playoff hole at Weibring Golf Club.

Nine of 10 Kane County teams either are squarely in

Ottawa High School’s wait for sporting glory is over, as the boys golf team won the Class 2A final for the school's first state title. Burlington Central was third, while Marmion's Regan Konen won a three-man playoff to repeat as Class 2A individual champion.

After taking the Class 2A boys golf individual title last year, Marmion senior Regan Konen is looking to repeat, as well as help his team to a title. That, plus St. Charles North's girls team hopes to shine in first state trip since winning it all in 2018.

With just two weeks remaining in the 2024 football season, every Kane County team has at least a slight chance to be playing some extra football this season. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area for Week 8 of the 2024 season.

There’s two weeks left to earn playoff qualification and there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Loyola's defense has turned a corner over the past three weeks, highlighted in a 42-6 win over Providence on Saturday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Marist, Mount Carmel, Joliet Catholic and playoff chances.

A look at at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area for Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Finnegan Weppner's three-touchdown night and Michael Rumoro's 200 rushing yards gave Geneva a much-needed edge to beat Batavia for the first time in 14 seasons. Plus a note on St. Charles North's crosstown dominance and teams being one step closer to the playoffs.

Cary Grove junior Jameson Tenopir used a big surge in the final mile to win the boys race, St. Charles North boys win first home meet, and Shayne Dietzen's win in girls race paces Glenbard West to team win.