Elgin Courier News newsletter

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

South Elgin’s Jonathan Niksich provides relief with 11 strikeouts in 6 innings. The key? ‘Just play the game.’

Jonathan Niksich strikes out 11 in six innings of relief as South Elgin battles Bartlett to 0-0 tie in a game stopped by darkness.

Nazareth’s Landon Thome, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome, plays ‘under microscope.’ Scouts see a gem.

Nazareth’s Landon Thome, who is batting .531 with 28 extra-base hits and 47 stolen bases, is No. 39 in MLB.com’s rankings of 2026 draft prospects.

Elias Vaagen continues turnaround season for Harvest-Westminster. The difference? ‘Totally a mindset thing.’

Elias Vaagen doubles twice, scores three times and drives in three runs in Harvest-Westminster’s 15-5 win over St. Edward.

In a nutshell, Indiana State commit Mason Netcel puts on happy face for St. Charles North. ‘Be more positive.’

Improving his mental game, Mason Netcel is hiting .320 with 31 runs, 13 doubles, five homers and 19 RBIs for St. Charles North.

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

Bartlett, Yorkville and Jacobs move up in rankings, but Geneva holds top spot through regular season.

Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on

For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.

Julianna Kouba heats up with walk-off homer as St. Charles North wins regional. ‘Hottest hitter in the state.’

Julianna Kouba homers in the seventh to cap rally as St. Charles North wins regional title with 4-2 win over South Elgin

Baseball, softball and girls soccer 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.