Elgin High School Maroons mascot finalists are a fox, lion and watchmen, the latter a nod to the city’s Elgin Watch Co. connection.

Dave Archibald, who coached St. Viator to the playoffs, was hired by St. Edward as head football coach and dean of athletics.

Hampshire makes the biggest move up, while Waubonsie Valley and St. Edward join the rankings.

Twin brothers Jacob and Nathan Robertson combine as successful pitcher-catcher combination this spring for South Elgin.

Aidric Arndt strikes out eight and scatters seven hits in seven innings, pitching Burlington Central to a 5-3 win over Hampshire.

St. Charles East, West Aurora and St. Charles North move up in the rankings topped by Geneva.

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