Loren Strickland, a 2018 Jacobs graduate, still had two years of eligibility left when he had finished his finance degree at NCAA Division II Indianapolis. He played two years at Ball State and now has landed as an undrafted free agent with Detroit.
Woodstock's Julia Laidig took on an unfamiliar role for the Blue Streaks as the team's starting setter in the fall and set the team record for single-season assists. That versatility helped Laidig's recruitment. She recently announced her commitment to Southern Illinois.
McHenry had one of its most potent offensive games in an 18-12 victory over Yorkville; and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald high school sports roundup.
Trevor Keegan, a 2019 Crystal Lake South graduate who played offensive line at Michigan, was selected in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Naperville Central’s Liv Phillips ran the state's fastest time in the 3,200, Prospect won the team title with Naperville Central second and Huntley third, and Glenbard West's Mackenzie Gilbert won the 800 at the 46th Tiger Invitational Friday in Wheaton.
Huntley’s Dominique Johnson and Sophie Amin won events as the Red Raiders placed third at the Wheaton Warrenville South Invitational.
Johnsburg senior Caitlyn Casella won the 100 and 200 meter titles at the McHenry County Girls Track and Field Meet April 19 and set a meet record in the 100. For her performance, Casella was selected as the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.
Trevor Jauch used to walk the halls of Crystal Lake South as a youth wrestler growing up. Now Jauch will walk those halls again, this time as the Gators' new head coach.
Marengo's Michael Kirchhoff nearly threw back-to-back no-hitters and finished with a one-hitter in an 8-2 win over Richmond-Burton in Kishwaukee River Conference play.