Iliana Smith homered and later drove in the eventual winning run to back the pitching of Jocelyn Cushard in Plainfield East softball's 5-4 win over Oswego East.

Here is a look at boys track and field teams for the 2026 season in The Herald-News area.

Lincoln-Way East edges Lemont in baseball and more in The Herald-News Wednesday roundup.

Joliet West, Minooka, Plainfield Central and Lockport were among baseball winners in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.

The Plainfield East and Joliet Central girls soccer teams were tied at halftime, but Kessiah Purnell and Daniella Escobar stepped up big in the second half to lead the Bengals to a 9-3 victory.

Providence dominated IC Catholic in baseball and more in The Herald-News Monday Roundup.

Bridget Faut threw a five-hitter and Alexis Vander Tuuk slugged a two-run double to help lead Lockport to a 6-3 win over Lincoln-Way East on Monday.

Here are five boys track and field athletes to keep an eye on throughout the 2026 season in Will and Grundy Counties

Seneca defeats Serena in baseball and more in the Herald-News Saturday Roundup