January 2026 Athletics

1. Rosary College Prep

Congratulations to these Rosary Beads who officially signed their National Letters of Intent!

From Left to Right:

  • Kailey De La Cruz, Swimming: Drexel University

  • Kati Kostro, Track & Field: University of Notre Dame

  • Ariyana Nieckula, Swimming: University of Iowa

  • Julie Bartula, Swimming: Illinois State University

  • Peyton Saltijeral, Soccer: University of Wisconsion - La Crosse

Rosary Students signing letters of intent.

2. Oswego Community Unit SD 308

Oswego East High School senior, Aubrey Lamberti, recently became the OEHS Girls Basketball all-time leading scorer. Way to go, Aubrey!

Aubrey Lamberti, All-time leading scorer, OEHS Girls Basketball.

3. Aurora Central Catholic

The Aurora Central Catholic High School Dance Team came in 1st place at the Argo High School Invitational on January 11!

Aurora Central Catholic High School Dance Team.

4. Aurora Christian

Aurora Christian Schools Boys Basketball won the KSA Invitational Tournament late last month. Well done!

Aurora Christian Boys Basketball, KSA Invitational Champions.

5. Aurora University

Senior Josh McLellan of Aurora University was recently named a pre-season, first team All-American athlete. Go Spartans!

Josh McLellan, Aurora University All-American Athlete.

6. Batavia School District 101

Batavia School District 101 would like to congratulate Dennis Piron, BHS Varsity Football Coach, for being inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame!

Dennis Piron, BHS Varsity Football Coach, Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

7. Indian Prairie School District 204

The Metea Valley Varsity Dance Team ended their regional competition with their highest score this season and in program history...and is heading to the IHSA Dance Sectionals!

Metea Valley Varsity Dance Team.

8. Kaneland School District 101

Congratulations to Kaneland High School’s Competitive Cheer Team for earning 1st place in their division at the St. Charles Invite!

Well done to all team members and coaches!

Kaneland Competitive Cheer Team, 1st Place at St. Charles Invite.

9. Marmion Academy

The Marmion Cadets Wrestling Team captured the Chicago Catholic League Championship for a THIRD conference title! Of the 14 weight classes, 10 Cadets finished in the top four with six individual champions and two runner-up finishes!

Marmion Cadets Wrestling Team, Chicago Catholic League Championship.

10. West Aurora School District 129

West Aurora High School wrestling athletes Marcus Quintana (Jr.) and Dayne Serio (Sr.) each went 6-0 in their matches at the prestigious Flavin Invitational at DeKalb High School. Way to go!

West Aurora High School Wrestling Athletes. Marcus Quintana and Dayne Serio.