St. Francis

Mamminga, a Geneva resident, was nominated by a parent. He is among 212 music teachers from 197 cities who were named quarterfinalists from more than 2,000 nominations. The nominees span kindergarten through college levels in both public and private schools nationwide.

The St. Francis High School Board of Directors has appointed Philip Kerr as president of the school, and Maureen Isphording as its executive vice president, a newly created role.

Penn State recruit Alva Falduto's 30 kills and 20 digs powered IC Catholic Prep volleyball past St. Francis, Jordan Heatherly had 12 kills in Montini volleyball's win, plus wins for Glenbard West and Timothy Christian volleyball, Benet golf and more in Tuesday's sports roundup.

Images provided by WCS Photography of the 2022 St. Francis High School Commencement Ceremony in Wheaton.

Here are previews of the Week 2 football games around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Zac Schmidt was part of wins in the open 400 and 1,600 and 3,200 relays, and Burlington Central raced past the field at Glenbard South to win the Rockets' first sectional championship in six years.

Elijah Lee had an interception and a touchdown, and Tommy Rittenhouse threw three touchdown passes and ran for one to lead St. Francis' rout of Aurora Christian

Lauren Huber became Glenbard East's all-time leading scorer, and Gene Heidkamp won his 300th game at Benet in Tuesday's high school sports roundup.

Previewing the Kane County Chronicle coverage area basketball teams

After University of St. Francis led its nonconference homecoming foe Missouri S&T 30-28 after a wild first half Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the second half was a different game.

The University of St. Francis football coaching staff decided against trying a potential game-tying field goal that would have been from about 40 yards.

A season ago, the University of St. Francis football team finished 8-3, and ranked No. 18 in the final NAIA poll.