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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Finishing outside of medal round fuels the return of Bartlett’s Lilly White to state. ‘Took that to heart.’

Bartlett's Lilly White won a 4-0 decision over Glenbard North senior Keagan Edwards in the 130-pound championship match of the Schaumburg Sectional.

Illinois high school football teams to practice earlier in August with season starting sooner

The Illinois High School Association’s member schools voted for the change following the expansion of the 2026 season.

Burlington Central’s Audrey LaFleur believes in going the distance. No rest? ‘Don’t like being on the bench.’

Audrey LaFleur scores a team-high 18 points for Burlington Central in a 63-52 Fox Valley Conference win over Jacobs.

Starting out at 6-foot-6, Burlington Central’s Declan Wilson keeps growing. And gets better. ‘Learning a lot.’

Declan Wilson, a freshman forward, tallies 13 points and seven rebounds for Burlington Central in a 78-69 loss to Geneva.

Rick Armstrong’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Geneva and Burlington make biggest moves up rankings still topped by unbeaten Kaneland.

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

Finishing outside of medal round fuels the return of Bartlett’s Lilly White to state. ‘Took that to heart.’