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Elgin Courier News

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Welcome to the Tribune’s suburban high school sports newsletter, delivering the latest news, notes, stats and scores on your favorite teams and student-athletes weekly. For more Courier-News sports news, click here.

Building a reputation on defense, Bennek Braden steals spotlight for Burlington Central. ‘I actually like it.’

Bennek Braden comes up with five steals as Burlington Central battles to a rugged 64-58 victory at Hampshire.

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Dane Farrar develops into more than just a scoring guard for Batavia. It’s his defense too. ‘Kind of my role.’

Dane Farrar tallies 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists for Batavia in a 55-37 win over Hinsdale Central.

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

Kaneland maintains the top spot, while Burlington Central and Batavia both enter the rankings.

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Gina Dutkanych doesn’t let a lack of height slow her down for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Always like driving.’

Gina Dutkanych scores only five points but sets tone for Aurora Central Catholic in 54-42 win over Kaneland.

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As a senior leader, Sydney Johnson doesn’t take easy way out for St. Charles North. ‘It’s a lot of hard work.’

Sydney Johnson scores a game-high 15 points for St. Charles North in a 41-27 DuKane Conference win over Geneva.

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Column: A photographer travels the Illinois high school basketball circuit

Vincent Johnson’s book “Illustrious” captures high school gymnasiums across the state — your memories may be pictured here, too.

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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.

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