Elgin Courier News newsletter

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

After returning from broken hand, St. Edward’s Layne Dawson levels up on defense at state. ‘Sky’s the limit.’

Layne Dawson comes through with nine points and 10 rebounds in semifinal loss to Byron as St. Edward finishes fourth.

Now handling the point, Ginger Younger gets St. Edward back to state. ‘One of the greatest nights of my life.’

Ginger Younger scores nine points as St. Edward rallies for a 57-51 supersectional win over Phillips in overtime.

In final seconds of the supersectional, Jeffrey Hassan gets loose. And gets Kaneland to state. ‘Did the rest.’

Jefrrey Hassan sinks game-winning layup, lifting unbeaten Kaneland to 49-47 supersectional win over Morton.

Isaac Willis leads Indian Creek back to the supersectional. But Marshall builds roadblock to state semifinals.

Isaac Willis comes up with 16 points and nine rebounds but Indian Creek drops 45-31 supersectional decision to Marshall.

Aurora Central Catholic’s Corina Maratea makes big changes. New college. New last name. ‘It’s for my stepdad.’

Aurora Central Catholic’s Corina Maratea, who flips college commitment to Georgian Court, also changes last name to honor stepdad.

Rick Armstrong’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area for the 2026 season

Oswego looks to defend Class 4A state title, but St. Charles East and St Charles North will push the Panthers.

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.

After returning from broken hand, St. Edward’s Layne Dawson levels up on defense at state. ‘Sky’s the limit.’