Mendota Preps

The Mendota boys soccer team beat Columbia 2-1 in penalty kicks Friday in the Class 1A third-place game in Hoffman Estates.

The Mendota boys soccer team lost 1-0 to U-High in a Class 1A state semifinal Thursday in Hoffman Estates.

Normal U-High defeated Mendota 1-0 during the IHSA Class 1A State soccer semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Hoffman Estates High School. The Trojans will face Columbia in the third place game tomorrow at 11:30a.m.

In its first state appearance, the Mendota boys soccer team will play 2023 state-runner-up Normal U-High at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Hoffman Estates.

A look at the Mendota, U-High, Columbia and Cristo Rey Jesuit boys soccer teams that will compete at the Class 1A state tournament this week.

Mendota juniors Isaac Diaz and Johan Cortez have played a key role in the Trojans' first state berth three years after their brothers, Yahir Diaz and Johnathan Cortez, had Mendota on the brink of state.

Here’s a look at Bureau County area standings through one week of the postseason

The Mendota boys soccer team defeated Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 on Saturday to earn the first state berth in program history.

The Mendota soccer team punched their ticket to the State finals after shutting out Aurora Central Catholic 2-0 in the Class 1A Supersectional game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Mendota High School. The Trojans will face Normal U-High in the State semifinals on Thursday at 7:15p.m. at Hoffman Estates High School.

Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber advanced to state in cross country along with IVCC basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Cesar Casas scored a goal with less than a minute left to help the Mendota boys soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Peoria Christian in the Class 1A IVC Sectional championship Wednesday in Chillicothe.

Here’s a look at Bureau County area standings at the end of the regular season

The Princeton volleyball team won in postseason play and more volleyball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The La Salle-Peru boys cross country team qualified for sectionals and more cross country, football and swimming results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota boys soccer team controlled possession from the start and scored four goals in the second half to beat Beardstown 5-0 in a Class 1A IVC Sectional semifinal Saturday.

The La Salle-Peru, Mendota and Fieldcrest football teams lost their season finales Friday.

Senior Night at Musgrove Fieldhouse kicked off with Delali Amankwa being honored for breaking the all-time career assists record at Sterling. It ended with Amankwa setting her final assist to fellow senior Carley Sullivan for a thunderous kill in a 25-10, 25-10 win over Mendota.

L-P's four state tennis entrants wrapped up their seasons Thursday along with volleyball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at Bureau County area volleyball standings as of Oct. 24

A look at the regular season finale matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

Sterling ends the home volleyball season with a game against Mendota Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Sterling won in straight sets.

The Mendota boys soccer team won its sixth regional championship in a row with a 6-0 victory over Princeton on Tuesday.

The La Salle-Peru volleyball team beat Rochelle to secure at least a share of the Interstate 8 Conference title, and more volleyball and swimming results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Mendota shut out Princeton 6-0 to win the Class 1A Regional final on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at Serena High School. This is Mendota's 6th straight regional title.

Hall senior Landen Plym placed 13th in the Class 1A state tournament and more golf, soccer, cross country, swimming and volleyball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Five NewsTribune area golfers made the cut at state along with soccer and football results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

Volleyball results around the area in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Week 8 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

The Mendota boys soccer team won its regular-season finale and more soccer, volleyball, swimming and cross country results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at Bureau County area volleyball standings as of Oct. 15

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team advanced to the Tri-County Conference Tournament semifinals with a win over Midland and more volleyball, cross country and tennis in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Princeton's Noah LaPorte, a Northwestern commit, said he’ll never forget his record-setting night at Mendota in 2022 because everyone was reminding him of it. The Tigers senior had another big game on the Trojans' turf Friday.

Here’s a look at Bureau County area standings after Week 7 of the 2024 season

The IHSA recently released the seeds and pairings for the upcoming volleyball and boys soccer postseasons. Here’s a look at where all the teams in the NewsTribune area are headed.

The IVCC men's and women's cross country teams each placed top three in the Arrowhead Conference Meet along with other cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Junior Caroline Keutzer was named as the MVP, joined on the all-tournament team by teammate Keighley Davis.

The Tigers scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, and tacked on two more scores to go up 35-0 at the half against Mendota

Princeton defeated Mendota 57-14 on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Mendota High School.

Princeton faces Mendota in Week 7 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Kevin Hieronymus will have live updates, scores and news from the game

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 6 of the 2024 season.

A look at the Week 7 matchups for the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Amboy co-op football teams.

Rochelle wins boys soccer, Dixon finishes first in boys, girls cross country. That and more in Wednesday's roundup.

Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber won the Lowpoint-Washburn/Roanoke-Benson Invitational and more cross country, volleyball and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Golfers from Hall, Bureau Valley, Henry-Senachwine and Fieldcrest advanced to the state tournament along with volleyball, soccer and tennis results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Here’s a look at Bureau County area standings after Week \6 of the 2024 season

The Mendota boys soccer team topped Earlville and more soccer, volleyball and cross country results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Seneca's Natalie Misener, La Salle-Peru's Adam Kasperski ran to individual La Salle County XC Invitational titles on Saturday at The Eastwood Golf Course in Streator. The Ottawa girls claimed a fourth-straight team title and the Cavaliers boys won for the first time since 2021.

Amboy co-op beat Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland while Mendota, Fieldcrest dropped conference games Friday.

The La Salle-Peru co-op girls swimming team won a triangular along with volleyball, tennis and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area through Week 5 of the 2024 season.