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The Beacon-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 Aurora sports news, click here.

Coming off visit to Air Force for football, Mariano Velasco flies high for Oswego basketball. ‘Passion for it.’

Mariano Velasco scores 11 of his 14 points in the first half as Oswego squeaks out 59-58 win over Metea Valley.

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Jordan Weeks, a late summer transfer from Aurora Christian, makes strong start for West Aurora. ‘Warming up.’

Jordan Weeks puts up 13 points and eight rebounds for West Aurora in 66-62 OT loss at the Batavia Night of Hoops.

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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 a 54-42 win over Kaneland.

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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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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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