Minooka has seen its season come to an end in each of the previous two seasons at the hands of Bradley-Bourbonnais. The Indians made sure it wouldn't happen a third consecutive time, breezing to a 12-3 win in the Bradley-Bourbonnais Class 4A Regional semifinal round.

Lemont knocks off Mother McAuley in softball sectional semifinals and more in the Herald-News Tuesday Roundup.

After Lincoln-Way West made quick work of Lincoln-Way Central, Lockport won a pitchers dual against Lincoln-Way East to set up a clash in Friday's sectional title game.

Aleigh Hill had three hits, Ava Misch and Angelina Cole homered, and Macie Robbins threw a two-hitter in Providence's 10-0 Class 3A sectional semifinal win over Oak Forest on Tuesday.

Lockport looks to keep playoff run going, Providence on fire right now and more in the Herald-News softball notebook.

Plainfield South and Bolingbrook baseball both won extra-inning thriller to open the IHSA postseason, Joliet Central, Reed-Custer and Plainfield East won play-in games, plus more in the Herald-News Monday Roundup.

Outside of the many state medals claimed by area girls track and field athletes at the IHSA State Finals, it was a busy and successful weekend around the Herald-News coverage area. Here are a few of those top stories in our Weekend Rewind.

Lemont boys tennis wins JCA Sectional and more in the Herald-News Saturday roundup.

Joliet Catholic Symone Holman capped a stellar career with her first title winning the Class 2A Long Jump crown. Wilmington's McKenna Van Tillburg also won the 1A 100 hurdles on a banner day for Herald-News area athletes at the IHSA State Track Meet.