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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

East-West Alumni Basketball Game set for Friday in Aurora

The women’s alumni game will begin at 6 p.m., with the men’s alumni game immediately following, according to organizers.

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Benedictine commit Morgan Vaghy stars at plate for Aurora Central Catholic. But there’s more. ‘Such a leader.’

Benedictine recruit Morgan Vaghy, a two-time all-state pick, keeps her hit parade going for Aurora Central Catholic.

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South Carolina commit Hannah Wulf strikes out 10 for St. Charles East vs. No. 1 Marist. ‘Not too far behind.’

Hannah Wulf strikes out 10 in going distance as St. Charles East drops 4-0 decision to Marist, the top-ranked team in Class 4A.

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

St. Charles East maintains top spot, while Oswego East and Yorkville move up and Sandwich enters rankings.

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A big-time hitter, Ben Auer steps into pitching void for St. Charles North. And steps up. ‘Somebody has to.’

Ben Auer strikes out seven while scattering one hit and two walks for St. Charles North in 1-1 tie with Burlington Central.

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Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Geneva maintains its grip on the top spot, while red-hot St. Charles North enters the rankings.

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Baseball and softball 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 coverage areas.

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