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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Former West Aurora boys basketball coach Brian Johnson takes over at Oswego East. ‘There a lot of excitement.’

Brian Johnson replaces Ryan Velasquez, who stepped down from Oswego East after last season to spend more time with his children.

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Future physician’s assistant Teagan Sullivan delivers just what doctor ordered for Batavia. ‘A good leader.’

Teagan Sullivan’s one-out double in a seven-run first inning sparks Batavia to a 19-0 regional quarterfinal win over East Aurora.

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Sophomore Clara Lyons steps in to fill void at shortstop for Geneva. And avoids pitfalls. ‘Something special.’

As a sophomore, Clara Lyons moves to shortstop for Geneva and is batting .446 with 11 homers and 35 RBIs, all team bests.

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

Sandwich joins the rankings, while St. Charles North and St. Charles East still battle for top spot.

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Brady Dunnett breaks out of early season slump, gets back down to business for Oswego. ‘He’s put in the work.’

Brady Dunnett goes 3-for-4 with a double and scores two runs as Oswego rallies for a 7-6 nonconference win over Kaneland.

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

Kaneland enters the rankings, while six teams all move up behind Geneva and South Elgin.

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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.

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