Stevenson’s Victoria Shao tees off at the IHSA class 2A girls New Trier sectional golf tournament at Winnetka Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Next stop, state for girls, boys golf teams
Stevenson’s Victoria Shao tees off at the IHSA class 2A girls New Trier sectional golf tournament at Winnetka Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
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Plenty of suburban teams and golfers punched their tickets to the state finals Monday.
Stevenson’s depth mattered as it captured the Class 2A New Trier sectional via a fifth-score tiebreaker.
Oct 06, 2025 8:35 pm - Libertyville girls golf coach Greg Pedersen stood atop a small hill at Monday’s Class 2A New Trier sectional at Winnetka Golf Club and looked around.
“I could see 10 holes,” he said. “It’s a small piece of land for a golf course. If you stray, you’re
At the Buffalo Grove sectional, Fremd’s Rayden Tee captured in the individual title in a playoff and Stevenson, Hersey and Barrington each qualified for the team title.
Oct 06, 2025 9:19 pm - Even though he was excused from school Monday to play in the boys golf sectionals, Fremd’s Rayden Tee made sure he was learning.
Tee lined up a 35-foot putt on the second playoff and drained the birdie try. He then had to hold his breath as Barringto
Oct 06, 2025 9:32 pm - It was no secret to Benet golf coach Mike Bremner that he had a special freshman coming this fall.
He already knew her neighbor.
Benet freshman Lauren Gauss grew up on the same block in Plainfield as senior golfer Reina Maceren. They both attended St
Oct 06, 2025 5:42 pm - A new course record and becoming the Class 2A White Plains sectional champion.
That's not enough to satisfy Wheaton Academy junior golfer Owen Coniaris.
No, the Class of 2027 Auburn commit shot a 6-under 66 to set the new course record — according t
Oct 06, 2025 10:04 pm - Burlington Central’s boys golf team knew its target number long before Monday’s Class 3A Buffalo Grove sectional and zeroed in on it.
Unfortunately for the Rockets, uncharacteristically, they then barely missed their target on the 18th hole. Barely m
Oct 06, 2025 5:46 pm - Hinsdale Central and Geneva made the long drive west worth it Monday, finishing first and third, respectively at the Class 3A Moline boys golf sectional to punch tickets to this weekend’s state tournament.
The Red Devils won at Short Hills Country Cl
Prep football
“Edgy” Tim looks at potential player of the year candidates in the suburbs.
Oct 05, 2025 2:29 pm - We now have two-thirds of the IHSA football regular season in the books. Today let's revisit some key names who have emerged as Daily Herald-area player of the year candidates.
Fremd senior QB Johnny O'Brien (6-foot-3, 200 pounds)
The Vikings a
Kevin Schmit highlights some of the area’s top performances from Week 6 of the football season.
Oct 06, 2025 10:47 am - Every week in the High Five, we try to present a mix of prep football players to honor for their performances.
We throw in linemen, defensive players and even kickers.
But this edition is different. There were simply too many explosive offensive gems
Top 20s
Fremd, Benet and Naperville North head our football, volleyball and soccer top 20s this week.
Oct 06, 2025 8:02 am - Team Week 6 result / Week 7 opponent
1. Fremd 6-0 Beat Hoffman Estates 35-13 / at Barrington
2. Maine South 5-1Beat New Trier 35-7 / at Glenbrook North
3. Glenbard West 6-0 Beat Hinsdale South 63-0 / at Hinsdale C.
4. St. Charles North 6-0 Beat St
Oct 06, 2025 8:01 am - Records through Oct. 5
TeamComment
1. Benet 23-2 Rare loss to Hamilton Southeastern (Ind.)
2. St. Charles North 22-2 4-0 start in DuKane Conference
3. Fremd 18-5 Hosting Barrington on Thursday
4. St. Francis 15-6 0-3 week includes loss to No. 2
Oct 06, 2025 8:03 am - Records through Oct. 5
1. Naperville North (14-0-4) Huskies closing in on yet another DVC title
2. Naperville Central (12-3-0) 16 goals in last three games for Redhawks
3. South Elgin (15-3-1) Munoz and Lipp: 26 goals, 16 assists
4. Wheaton Academy