Crime & Courts, News Matthew Hardy has been arrested at least nine times since last year in Aiken County A standoff in Warrenville early Friday morning ended with the arrest of repeat offender Matthew Harrison Hardy who was barricaded inside an abandoned residence and reportedly armed was taken into custody by a SWAT team and deputies after several hours of negotiations Hardy was allegedly vandalizing the property when he caused extensive damage to the building by breaking out several windows Law enforcement initially responded to reports of a disturbance at the location officers discovered Hardy had barricaded himself inside the residence prompting a response from specialized SWAT units There were concerns that Hardy could be armed he was transported to the detention center where he was booked and remains under arrest Hardy has been repeatedly arrested for disorderly conduct officers responded to a disturbance at Firestone on Pine Log Road in Aiken and breaking beer bottles in the parking lot Hardy became increasingly agitated and uncooperative he remained belligerent and was arrested for disorderly conduct While being escorted to the patrol vehicle Hardy attempted to smash his head into the glass but was stopped by officers and safely taken into custody Letters to the Editor | Opinion News Crime & Courts | News Briefs General News | News | Politics & Government The Augusta Press encourages and welcomes reader comments; however we request this be done in a respectful manner and we retain the discretion to determine which comments violate our comment policy remove and/or not allow your comments to be posted The types of comments not allowed on our site include: Forgot your password? website@theaugustapress.com Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions WHEATON – Wheaton North senior pitcher Jake Williams was in his comfort zone Saturday morning With the wind blowing in from center field at a good clip, the right-hander scattered seven hits while walking two and striking out seven during his complete-game shutout that helped lead the host Falcons to a 3-0 victory over DuKane Conference rival Wheaton Warrenville South. “It definitely made me feel more comfortable,” Williams said of the steady breeze. “I also hit my spots the best I have all season today.” Williams received plenty of support from his defense, particularly junior shortstop Jacob Johnson and senior second baseman Luke Bellini, who combined for two double plays – including an inning-ending turn in the top of the first. “That seemed to set a good tone for us for the rest of the game,” Falcons coach Dan Schoessling said. “He (Williams) was outstanding today, and we played real good defense behind him.” The Falcons (10-12, 6-5) grabbed a 1-0 lead in their half of the first. After Carter Johnson got hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, junior Jacob Kurtz delivered a two-out RBI double to left. In the fourth, the Falcons made it 2-0, as Kurtz led off with a walk, stole second, took third on Zander Zielinski’s infield single, and scored on Max Burke’s RBI groundout. Wheaton North added an insurance run in the fifth off Tigers senior left-hander Drew Eger (6 IP, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts) on Nic Pisciotta’s two-out RBI single. “Every run that we scored was hard-earned,” Schoessling said. “Their kid (Eger) threw a good game as well.” The Tigers (10-11, 7-4) had plenty of scoring opportunities. In the fourth, AJ Rogers led off with a single and Jacob Conover coaxed a two-out walk to put runners on the corners before Williams retired No. 3 hitter Caleb Mease on a fly ball to center. In the fifth, Clark Jensen led off with a single and Aidan Quartz reached on a two-out single to put runners on the corners before Williams retired Rogers on a ground ball to shortstop Johnson. WW South’s best scoring chance came in the fifth. Following Nico Olszewski’s one-out single and Conover’s walk, a wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third. Williams, however, worked his way out of trouble, retiring Mease on a pop-up to first baseman Pisciotta before an inning-ending strikeout on an off-speed pitch. “I knew (Mease) was hunting for that fastball,” Williams said. “Anything inside he was going to blast so I was focusing outside. I threw him a curveball outside.” “He was really good with guys on base,” Schoessling said of Williams. “He took it up a notch.” After Blake Snyder reached on a leadoff infield single in the sixth, Williams induced a 4-6-3 double play on the very next pitch. “They’re a good hitting team, but I have a lot of trust in my fielders,” Williams said. “What worked best for me was just the rivalry. I had so much spit and fire in me to come out and beat this team.” Olszewski went 2-for-4 for the Tigers, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. “Over the last couple weeks, we’ve gotten big hits and today we really didn’t,” Tigers coach John Scherrman said. “We’re a relatively young team, but they’ll keep fighting. “We get a chance to win the series on Monday.” Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network and test your bike riding skills at Warrenville’s annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday • A bike rodeo course where riders can test their skills • Bike registration with Warrenville Police Department • Bike helmet fittings with Northwestern Medicine • Information and giveaways from Warrenville Public Library It is sponsored by the City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and Warrenville Park District Learn more and register at www.warrenville.il.us Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWARRENVILLE (WRDW/WAGT) - Warrenville fire crews battled a large brush fire in the area of Golf Course Road on Thursday night Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Chief Charles A Kneece told us that the fire spread to approximately 10 acres A third child has died from injuries suffered in a home fire in Gloverville on Monday according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables and nothing was in danger due to quick knock-down and forestry’s quick response and Kneece says the cause of the fire is unknown The Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department says Langley Sage Mill and the South Carolina State Forestry crews responded to the fire the incident commander said the fire was contained/controlled A Warrenville teenager died Friday evening on the 1600 block of Augusta Road in Aiken County according to the Aiken County Coroner's Office was a passenger on a Honda dirt bike heading north on a sidewalk running parallel to Augusta Road when it struck a mailbox and fell into the road An unspecified vehicle was traveling south and struck an "unknown object" and left the scene The coroner's office seemed unclear if Williams was hit by the vehicle "The investigation is ongoing to determine if Ms Williams injuries were caused by the initial accident or being struck by the vehicle," the office noted in a news release Williams was pronounced dead at the scene and will be autopsied in Newberry South Carolina Highway Patrol and other agencies continue to investigate More: Motorcyclist, 76, dies four days after collision in Aiken County JLL Capital Markets assists with securing the loan for Arden Townhomes a 60-unit complex in the thriving Cantera neighborhood Your browser doesn't support speech synthesis CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $25 million financing for Arden Townhomes newly constructed townhome community in Warrenville floating-rate loan through an entity managed by Argentic Investment Management LLC Argentic provided the $20 million senior loan and Pearlmark provided an additional $5 million of mezzanine financing Arden Townhomes is nestled in the thriving Cantera neighborhood of Warrenville just four miles north of downtown Naperville This mixed-use master development has emerged as Warrenville's largest employment center and a vibrant retail/entertainment corridor featuring an impressive array of amenities including a Cinemark theater offers residents easy access to major employment opportunities and key transportation routes presenting an attractive option for those seeking a balance between suburban tranquillity and urban convenience Arden Townhomes offers a unique blend of private townhome living with access to luxury apartment amenities The townhomes boast high-end finishes including gourmet kitchen islands custom window treatments with blackout panels Living in an extension of an existing 364-unit apartment community residents enjoy exclusive townhome privacy while having access to shared luxury amenities such as a resident lounge "Arden Townhomes offers a unique combination of private townhome living with access to shared luxury amenities catering to a diverse range of preferences in today's real estate market," said Niederberger "We're pleased to have successfully arranged this financing which recognizes the value and potential of this forward-thinking residential option in a market where flexibility and quality of life are paramount." JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Managing Director Trent Niederberger and Director Philip Galligan JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom Argentic is an investment manager of commercial real estate lending and investment vehicles focused on providing fixed-rate and floating-rate debt financing solutions to property owners throughout the United States The latest news, insights and opportunities from global commercial real estate markets straight to your inbox. For the first time since 2005, David Brummel is not running for mayor in Warrenville. Instead, the five-term incumbent is campaigning to become a Winfield Township trustee in the April 1 election. That opened the door for Warrenville residents Michael Hoffmann and Andrew Johnson to compete for the mayor position. Hoffmann, 67, a retired business owner, served as a Warrenville Ward 3 alderman from 2015 to 2019. A staple at Warrenville City Council meetings with a particular interest in stormwater management, this is his fourth time running for Warrenville mayor. If elected mayor, Hoffmann said he would address property and sales taxes that “deter businesses from choosing Warrenville over other communities in the area.” According to his responses to a Daily Herald candidate questionnaire, Hoffmann said he supports audits of village expenditures and a freeze on “nonessential spending.” No fan of tax increment financing (TIF) districts he believes hurt taxpayers, Hoffmann would focus on street maintenance without planning further infrastructure. He said he would defer his salary as mayor to provide seed money for a free Warrenville newspaper that would publish the items debated by the city council, aldermen’s votes on them, and how he would have voted on the issues. “Somebody needs to be watching the money for the people,” Hoffmann told the Daily Herald on Monday. “I keep hearing we have a balanced budget. There’s no trick to having a balanced budget if you’re willing to raise taxes.” Johnson, 61, a retired partner of Captive Resources in Itasca, served 16 years on the Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 school board, including a decade as its president. He also served on the Warrenville Park District board from 1990 to 1996, including two years as vice president. Johnson, whose late father, Cliff, was Warrenville fire chief for more than 20 years, seeks to enhance Warrenville’s economic development in “prime open spaces” and particularly in the Cantera development, he stated in his candidate questionnaire. “My idea is to convene affected business and property owners and developers to discuss where things stand today, their thoughts on tomorrow, and how the city can help facilitate them,” he said. He believes Warrenville has run a “tight fiscal ship” and does favor TIF districts when executed thoughtfully, which he thinks has been the case in Warrenville. Johnson cited pathway projects along Route 59 and on Mack Road as important if federal funding supporting the projects comes through. He wishes to establish a Warrenville Chamber of Commerce separate from the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce the city currently shares with West Chicago. He also would like to enhance Warrenville’s art scene. “We’ve got a number of open spaces that need to be appropriately developed and planned for, and we’ve got a lot of new faces in town,” Johnson told the Daily Herald on Monday. “There’s been a good deal of new residential development in town, and we need to involve them and find ways to encourage them to be part of the life of the community.” ExpandWheaton North’s Casey Kenny, left, directs the ball away from Wheaton Warrenville South’s Eleanor Whaley during Thursday’s girls soccer match at Wheaton North. (Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald/Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald) WHEATON – Lily Petrie didn’t think she scored. The senior’s goal late in the first half proved to be all the scoring Wheaton Warrenville South needed as it remained unbeaten while procuring the traveling trophy with a 2-0 DuKane Conference victory on Thursday at Wheaton North. “I’m going to be honest,” Petrie said. “I didn’t think it went in. That’s why I turned around. I don’t know. I just turned and shot.” Petrie’s goal arrived with 6:44 remaining in the opening half with the senior finishing a build up from the back. “The keeper got fingers on it but parried it off the post,” Tigers coach Guy Callipari said. “And I’m not sure how it went behind her, but the wind was coming across, but it did carom in and fall in and as anticlimactic as it was, it was a very important goal at the end of the day.” Wheaton North (5-5-1, 1-2) hung with its rival. The Falcons appeared on the verge of equalizing early in the second half on a few occasions. Senior Ellie Schomig narrowly caught up with a corner kick from Talia Kaempf in the 46th minute. “It felt like we were going to get something going but their goalie (Marilyn Dixon) is tough and I would say their back line was able to stop us,” Kaempf said. “We’ve talked about this game all year. A team could play well one night and we could play bad and vice versa. It just depends on the day, but it was a fun game. It’s special to have a rivalry like this.” Wheaton Warrenville South (9-0-2, 3-0-1) went up two when sophomore Kelsey Clousing got taken down with 31:53 remaining. Senior Brooke Ittersagen converted the ensuing PK and the Tigers had insurance. “I feel like since we’re undefeated there is pressure, but I think we feed off that pressure,” Ittersagen said. “Teams know we’re good now we have to keep grinding and keep winning. This is a special group of girls. We’ve all grown up together.” Ittersagen misfired left on another PK with 10:33 left, but it didn’t matter, especially with Dixon in charge in net. “We didn’t give them a lot of opportunities,” she said. “They only had two good opportunities really off of dead balls, otherwise our defense really locked down. We really didn’t let Talia (Kaempf) cut to the middle and go to her left. We forced her to her right. I think our defense did a really good job.” The Tigers were playing without Ashlyn Adams who is nursing a hamstring injury. The Falcons are without Jane Rogers this season with an injury while Callipari said the Tigers expect to have Adams back in about a week. Chris Walker is a contributor to Shaw Local Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInDad shares memories of 14-year-old killed in dirt bike accident (WRDW/WAGT) - A family is remembering their 14-year-old child who died after a dirt bike accident and hit-and-run crash Faith Williams died Friday night at the scene of a dirt bike accident along Augusta Road and she loved to make people happy” her father “And she loved to make herself look beautiful It’s not clear whether she died from a dirt bike crash that sent her onto Augusta Road or whether she was killed by a vehicle that fled the scene after possibly hitting her a series of brush fires left dozens of acres scorched Friday on both sides of the Savannah River and caught at least one house on fire What authorities do know is that she was a passenger on a dirt bike that was traveling north on a sidewalk in the 1600 block of Augusta Road The dirt bike hit a mailbox around 6:20 p.m. sending the bike spilling onto Augusta Road Authorities aren’t sure yet whether the vehicle hit Faith or coincidentally something else Aiken County Coroner Darry Ables said an autopsy in Newberry should help determine what killed her her family is deeply saddened by the tragedy There’s nothing else you can say about it. She was an all-around great kid who would do things for others and not expect much in return Irvin said the family wants to get the word out about the car so it can be found it’s light-colored and should have damage to the front right corner and on the right side “If anybody knows anything or has seen anything .. please contact police and help us find who did this to our baby girl,” he said Just a great kid in a bad situation – wrong place Occupation: Retired partner/chief risk officer Previous offices held: District 200 board member and president 16/10 years Is there a particular issue that motivates you what makes you the best candidate for the position I'm running for mayor because I love this town I've been an active Warrenville resident all my life My parents were involved in the incorporation movement in the 1960s to prevent Warrenville from being swallowed up by our neighboring cities thus preserving our unique community character was Warrenville’s fire chief and a small-business owner Johnson School in Summerlakes is named in his honor Service is in my blood; 10 years as school board president I am ready to use my community and professional experience and love of Warrenville to serve as our next mayor By all objective metrics we are a safe community and I'll work to keep it that way passionate leadership Warrenville deserves and every day I'll wake up with the goal of making Warrenville a better place than it was the day before The people of Warrenville have elected me five times over the years and I've never let them down What is the most serious issue your community will face in coming years and how should leaders respond to it We have a number of prime open spaces in need of good quality commercial development and a great deal of prime office space in Cantera that may need some form of creative redevelopment in the coming years My idea is to convene affected business and property owners and developers to discuss where things stand today and how the city can help facilitate them … providing it is to a high quality standard that support our unique character and culture we need to find ways to encourage the many new residents to become a part of the fabric of Warrenville How would you describe the state of your community's finances What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed Warrenville has always run a tight fiscal ship and I'll carry that on I don't like debt and will work with the council to abide by the commitment to stay at or under the tax cap in coming years The council was forced to levy above the cap this year due to a pension requirement foisted on them by the state I’ll be vocal with out state legislators to help prevent that from happening again good management requires we look at all spending buckets every year and I will be deeply involved in the budget planning for the 2026-27 year but will inherit a budget from the current council and mayor as of May 1 What do you see as the most important infrastructure project you must address what project(s) can be put on the back burner If we're talking bricks and mortar infrastructure it would be the pathway projects along Route 59 and Mack Road we will have to be very cautious in proceeding I would not advocate moving forward with either project unless and until we can guarantee the current administration will honor its commitments Other forms of “infrastructure” such as TIF district developments will be high on my priority list Ensuring a good mix of commercial development with minimal residential is important I will work closely with the community development staff to identify and attract developers for our TIF districts and other underutilized areas Describe your leadership style and explain how you think it will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your city council Collaborative and convening would be good descriptors No one person has all the answers to the questions of the day so I like to seek out and bring together interested stakeholders and ask questions and listen I'm curious by nature and while I believe in asking lots of questions I know you have to eventually make a decision I led the efforts to move Hubble MS from downtown Wheaton to Warrenville when I was the only Warrenville voice on the board That was no easy feat but I enjoyed it and in the end we were successful I led the board of the National Safety Council during COVID; a board consisting of executives from Boeing I know how to manage meetings and inspire people to work together What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet We need to regenerate or reimagine a chamber of commerce for our business community Our business owners need a place to gather share concerns and encourage residents to “Shop Warrenville First.” I will work to routinely host business development and brainstorming meetings with existing businesses to help them thrive with all the new apartment developments that have come on line we need to find ways to fully welcome and engage the new residents in Warrenville we need to amp up our encouragement of the arts in Warrenville We have a lot of wall space that could host some creative murals and we have a lot of musicians in town so we should consider restarting a municipal band but I couldn't stay no to just one good idea ExpandWheaton Warrenville South's Brooke Ittersagen (3) goes for the ball against against Lyons Township's Caroline Mortonson (7) during the girl's varsity soccer match between Lyons Township and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools in March in Western Springs (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local News Network) Wheaton Warrenville South is among a handful of Class 3A teams that remain undefeated this season The Tigers (8-0-2) faced two tests this week in a pair of DuKane Conference clashes and made the short jaunt to Wheaton North on Thursday Liberytyville and New Trier also remain unbeaten winning seven of their first eight matches before going 5-4-3 to finish the year “We don’t take our early success for granted especially having played some pretty good programs,” Tigers coach Guy Callipari said “Last season we fell short of completing games and ensuring the goal that guaranteed three points This season we are experiencing a balance on both sides of the ball having fortified our defense with experience and unity while our offense has provided insurances and opportunities in the final third with pace and understanding of combination play.” Wheaton North defeated Wheaton Warrenville South 3-1 last spring “You can’t underestimate the tension and effort played when the crosstown rivals are not only playing for points but for the Wheaton Cup,” Callipari said “The DuKane is well-balanced and each and every game is critical in determining its final champion We are playing for points in each outing and we would rather be in the driver’s seat when determining our final destination.” the Tigers will take on Metea Valley on Sunday in the Body Armor final the Tigers are getting it done through the leadership of seniors Brooke Ittersagen Callipari said Ittersagen is the voice and glue Waterman provides aerial superiority on both sides of the ball and Dixon has the final say with six shutouts already in net Ashley Adams and Kelsey Clousing are leading the way while Lucy Jethani and Mae Haas also are contributing Among the best one-on-one midfielders in the area Clousing has nine goals and 11 assists through nine games Having won three straight going into this week, Downers Grove South was playing well but it hadn’t played since beating Willowbrook 5-0 on April 15 3-0) play four games in less than a week’s time The stretch started with a 2-1 win over Addison Trail (9-3 3-1) on Tuesday in a West Suburban Gold Conference battle “We’ve had four games canceled already this year,” Mustangs coach Chris Hernandez said “This past Saturday we were supposed to play Romeoville but we got bumped because of BodyArmor.” Fourth-year starter Ashley Molinari (Illinois State) and fellow seniors Marifer Duran Sienna Thurston and Skylar Swanson are the experienced leaders of a young squad that includes three sophomores and four juniors in the starting lineup “It helps having them there to share their experience in difficult moments and help persevere through those speed bumps,” Hernandez said “They’re helping us get prepared and to be disciplined against these teams going forward We’re moving in a good direction so hopefully the week off [doesn’t hurt us.]” Downers Grove South is among the area teams that will be competing in the 2025 Ed Watson Naperville Invitational which begins this week with pool play action Lyons and York also are among area schools competing in the tournament The only area team to have won the tournament was Wheaton Warrenville South in 2001 Last year New Trier won the tournament en route to winning the Class 3A state title “This tournament has been fantastic,” Hernandez said great coaches and some fantastic results you wouldn’t expect with teams down 2-0 “Every game has a playoff-like atmosphere,” Hernandez said “It’s high-level competition that’s the standard in the regional and sectional and we want to get used to it.” Montini recently had a four-game winning streak snapped by Hinsdale South but the Broncos are making strides under first-year coach Anna Martinello “I have a great group of six seniors spread through our formation that have all been key players on and off the field this year,” she said “They are reliable and lead the team well.” Annalee Defeo and Maggie Nielsen all have been helpful getting offensive transitions for assists and goals while Lily Cruz has kept the team together and organized in the center Gianna Parilli and Naomy Gonzalez have been holding Montini’s defensive line in support of junior goalkeeper Honor Snell who took last year off “It has been a pleasure seeing this team grow this much this season,” Martinello said “I cannot wait to see their potential grow further and see what they will accomplish by the end of the season.” The Broncos will recognize their seniors during Senior Night against Islamic Foundation at 4:30 p.m Westmont (5-3-2) defeated Our Lady of Tepeyac 2-1 Tuesday night. “I would say the biggest thing is we’re having so much fun this season,” Westmont coach Francisco Delgado said. “I haven’t coached the girls for seven years straight, but I’ve been around for them. For most of our girls, soccer isn’t their main sport so the thing is they’re enjoying themselves.” Creating positive memories during high school years can be challenging. “I would like to think we’ve always tried to be as positive as we can; the results we get can be pretty tough,” Delgado said. “I like to think we’re in a positive environment creating a positive culture where it doesn’t all rely on results is one of the things the kids are going to remember after they graduate.” The welcoming environment of the program has been a lifesaver of sorts. “Maybe four years ago, after the weird COVID season, we started the year with 16 players and ended with 10 or 11,” Delgado said. “And then last year we started with 34 players and ended with 32 and this year we just fell short of 30 players. We’re just happy with the turnout we’ve gotten going from 11 players to almost 30.” Natalia Angielczyk and Yessica Gomez arę the team’s only seniors. Junior Carlee Englebretsen led the team with three goals entering Tuesday’s play while sophomore Ally Vazquez and junior Isabella Fernandez each have scored twice. Some of Westmont’s fun away from the pitch has been doing service work. “[The BodyArmor Sports Series tournament] is very focused on community work and what we can do for others and the girls just love it,” Delgado said. “They teamed up with Metea Valley a couple months ago to hand out items one Sunday and also spent some time with senior residents down the street and they loved it and asked when we could do it again. Because our numbers are small, they are having fun and willing to hang out more and do stuff like this.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Warrenville fire crews battled a large brush fire in the area of Golf Course Road on Thursday night. Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Chief Charles A. Kneece told us that the fire spread to approximately 10 acres. A third child has died from injuries suffered in a home fire in Gloverville on Monday, according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. No structures were damaged, and nothing was in danger due to quick knock-down and forestry’s quick response, Kneece says. No injuries were reported, and Kneece says the cause of the fire is unknown. The Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department says Langley, Sage Mill and the South Carolina State Forestry crews responded to the fire, which broke out sometime before 8:30 p.m. Around 9:57 p.m., the incident commander said the fire was contained/controlled, and everyone was clear of the scene. Copyright 2025 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved. Geneva has given coach Brad Wendell his fair share of scares early in the 2025 season. From four walk-off victories to multiple come-from-behind wins and even last-second losses, he’s seen it all so far in the young season. So it was no surprise to him that his team would pull a similar stunt against Wheaton Warrenville South to open DuKane Conference play. After allowing the Tigers to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh to push the game to extras, the Vikings put up four runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on in the bottom half to secure a 13-10 victory in a firefight to open conference play. “I just love the way that our guys were competing with every pitch,” Wendell said. “This conference tests you every time, to the last out, it’s so difficult. Wheaton Warrenville South is a great program, and I’m glad we came out with a win.” After Mason Bruesch gave the Vikings (10-3, 1-0 DuKane) a 10-9 lead in the top of the eighth with an RBI single, Wendell reminded his players of the importance of plating runs. “Before we got here, I told them that every pitch matters and every run matters in this conference,” Wendell said. “And they proved that right in this game. We had that mentality early on, and we just stayed the course and let the players do what they do.” It was a sentiment Michael Toole took to heart. With the bases loaded, Toole unloaded on a fastball, sending it straight to the left-field fence for a two-run double to extend the lead to 12-9. “I just trying to hit a fastball, and that’s what I did,” Toole said. “I was trying to hit it to the opposite field, but I was happy to drive in some guys.” Toole finished the game with three hits, two going for doubles, and two RBI. He was one of two players (Nick Price) to record three hits and one of seven Vikings players to finish the game with multiple hits to help the team collect 20 in the game. “Ever since the first game where we laid an egg, we’ve been really good,” Toole said. “Defense and pitching is usually good, but our hitting was really good this game. Usually we just get a timely hit to get the close win, but it felt good to score a lot.” The Tigers (2-10, 0-1) matched the Vikings’ offense for the most part. WW South jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the third inning after plating five in the frame. They also came from behind to score three runs in the bottom of the seventh, with a two-run single from Jacob Conover knotting the game at 9-9. Even in the final frame, the Tigers managed to put the tying run at the plate, but couldn’t get the hit needed. “They just kept fighting and never wanted to give up,” Tigers coach John Schermann said. “We’ve been in every game we’ve played so far. They just fight and trust one another to give an at-bat to pass along. A lot of the Tigers’ offensive production came from the bottom three hitters in their lineup. Reece Franks finished with four hits and two RBI, Aidan Quartz drove in three runs off of three hits, and Yiannis Dozonelos had a pair of both hits and RBI. “I keep telling them that if our bottom half of the order doesn’t fight to turn it around to the top, who knows what happens in this game,” Schermann said. “We had a lot of good at-bats. Could’ve been better defensively, but we’ll keep fighting.” The Vikings (11-4, 2-1 DuKane Conference) put up 13 hits to help clinch the three-game series over the Tigers. Nick Price paced the offense with three hits, with Mason Bruesch (triple), Miles Dibble and Michael Toole each adding two hits of their own. Price, Dibble, Toole and Noah Hallahan each had RBIs in the contest. A 10-run second inning proved to be more than enough to help the Saints (6-6, 3-0 DuKane) secure the series sweep of the Panthers. Antonio Perez capped the scoring in the second with a bases-loaded triple that drove home three. Joey Arend, Andrew Zolna and James Feigleson each added two RBIs in the contest. Aurora Central Catholic 12, Crossroads Christian 2 (5 innings) The Chargers (9-7) put up seven extra base-hits to help snap their five-game losing streak in a big way. Aidan Crisci (double, home run), Leo Corral (double, triple) and Tyler Davis (triple) each finished with two hits and two RBIs in the game. Jackson Michels also drove in a pair, while Raul Gomez Jr. also recorded two hits. After scoring three runs in the bottom of the first, the North Stars (5-8, 1-2 DuKane) were shut down the rest of the way as they dropped the decisive third game of the series against the Falcons. Ben Auer, Nolan Macholz and Chase Ferguson each had RBIs in the contest. Crystal Lake South 4, Burlington Central 2 Chase Powrozek allowed just three hits and three earned runs while striking out 10 on the mound, but the Rockets (7-5, 1-4 Fox Valley) couldn’t get the runs to come away with the win. Bennek Braden and Trevor Raap had RBIs in the game. Aurora Central Catholic 11, St. Ignatius 1 (5 innings) Abby Gambro (1 for 2, 3 runs) and Jessica Pleckham (3 for 4) each had a home run and drove in three runs to help the Chargers (15-5, 5-2 GCAC - White) to a conference victory on the road. Ashley Moore (2 for 3), Kate Gambro and Caroline Brummel each added an RBI in the contest. Corina Miller had the win in the circle, allowing just three hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings. The Rockets (6-9, 4-1 Fox Valley) cemented their best-ever five-game start to Fox Valley Conference play with a win over the Warriors. Kelsey Covey, Mei Shirokawa and Olivia Sutton each had two hits in the game, with Covey and Addison Beltran each driving in two runs in the contest. Addisyn Petersen got the win in the circle, allowing six hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out six over seven innings. The Knights (10-4, 1-1 Interstate 8) got their first win of conference play after scoring eight consecutive runs in the win over the Hubs. Grace Slou went 2 for 3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the game. Angelina Campise added two hits in the contest, while Natalie Naab led the scoring with two RBIs. The Spartans (10-3, 4-1 GCAC - White) scored seven runs in the first two innings to help lead them to their fourth straight victory. Maggie Stewart (2 for 4, two doubles), Lauren Konen (2 for 4, double) and Hannah Grivetti (1 for 4) each drove in two runs in the game. Lauren Kennedy added three hits. Sycamore 4, St. Charles East 3 (8 innings) After winning via walk-off the day before, the Saints (9-5) were on the losing end of an extra-inning affair against the Spartans after letting up a walk-off home run. Hayden Sujack led the offense, going 2 for 3 with a double and a home run while driving home two. Makayla Van Dinther also had two hits and a double and recorded an RBI. Despite only recording one strikeout in the game, the North Stars (4-2) finished the game with only four hits, with Mack Patterson having two of them and Ella Heimbuch having the only RBI on a sacrifice fly. Paige Murray (double) and Anna Abruzzo had the other two hits in the contest. Gwen Shouse (double), Grace Sartain and Leah Paganelis had the only hits in the game for the Bulldogs (1-7) in the shutout. Wheaton Warrenville South 10, Geneva 0 (6 innings) Megan O’Connor put up two hits as the Vikings (3-7, 0-1 DuKane) suffered a shutout loss to open conference play. St. Charles East 9, Rockford Guilford 0 (40 minutes) The Saints (13-1) recorded its fourth mercy-rule victory in 11 days with the win over the Vikings. Georgia Smith, Qori Strotkamp and Sophia Wollenberg each had two goals in the game. Brooklyn Grossi, Pressley Kannaka and Mya Leon also found the back of the net. Strotkamp and Georggia Desario finished the game with three assists. Hannah Boyer and Erin Doucette each scored in the second half to help the Knights (6-2, 3-1 Interstate 8) get back in the win column after two straight losses. A 39-year-old Warrenville man is facing murder charges after authorities said he shot his wife to death Thursday Kramer is being held at the DuPage County jail Kramer is charged with two counts of first-degree murder Court papers identify the dead woman as 46-year-old Jaime Neumann Authorities said Neumann and Kramer were married Charging documents state Neumann was shot in the head and chest late Thursday morning The shooting took place at the couple’s home on the 30W0-100 block of Mulberry Court Warrenville police and the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office have released few details about the murder investigation Court records show Warrenville officers were dispatched to the couple’s home around 11 a.m Thursday on a call of cardiac or respiratory arrest The dispatcher noted the caller was confused and said The male caller was crying and was told by the dispatcher to start compressions but he thought the victim was beyond help When a Warrenville police officer arrived Kramer answered the door accompanied by his 4-year-old daughter Neumann’s body was found in a second-floor bedroom on the floor facing up at the foot of the bed most of which were kept in a safe inside the home but there was one loaded firearm in a drawer next to the bed Officers found three ammunition shell casings on the ground near Neumann Neumann potentially suffered six gunshot wounds A forensics investigation revealed Neumann appeared to have been shot while she was lying on the ground by someone standing above her Investigators spoke with Neumann’s brother who told police that about a week ago Neumann and Kramer had agreed to get a divorce Kramer told police he and his wife were arguing about tires and it got physical between the two He told police he didn’t remember what happened next Detectives discovered Kramer called his father at 10:17 a.m. then texted him “I love you” and “I need you to get the girls,” court records show A neighbor who wished to remain anonymous said the couple had three young kids The court on Saturday ordered Kramer to have no contact with his three minor children A message on Warrenville’s official Facebook page stated only that the police department “is currently investigating an isolated incident that occurred (Thursday) in the area of Mulberry Court … since this is still an ongoing investigation The DuPage County coroner’s office has not released Neumann’s cause of death Kramer does not have a criminal history in DuPage County He has one traffic citation from 2007 and two days prior to the shooting he was cited for speeding by Warrenville police Prepare for an afternoon of captivating musical artistry as accomplished pianist Mateus Furtado will present a solo recital at 2 p.m which is celebrating 190 years of dedicated service to the Warrenville community continues its tradition of hosting world-renowned musical talents by offering this exceptional performance as a free concert to the public Furtado brings a wealth of experience and accolades to the Warrenville community He holds a bachelor’s degree in piano from the prestigious University of São Paulo where he honed his skills under the tutelage of renowned professors Eduardo Monteiro and Luciana Sayure His pursuit of musical excellence continued with a master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) in 2024 where he was guided by the esteemed Winston Choi Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication Furtado returned to CCPA in the second semester of 2024 to undertake a Performance Diploma a pursuit made possible by a full-tuition scholarship Furtado has benefited from the insights of numerous world-renowned pianists through participation in master classes These include such luminaries as Clelia Iruzun His performance experience spans prestigious venues both in Brazil and internationally Audiences have been enthralled by his performances at Teatro Castro Mendes Furtado has also showcased his virtuosity as a soloist with esteemed orchestras such as the Orquestra Jovem de Guarulhos A dedicated participant in music festivals Furtado has attended the Festival Internacional de Campos do Jordão on four occasions earning a coveted recital performance at the 2024 edition He also participated in the Festival Internacional de Música de Ávila in Spain His exceptional talent has been recognized through numerous awards in national and international competitions the 8th Concurso Internacional de Piano “José Jacinto Cuevas: Yamaha (Mexico) and the 1st National Chopin Competition of Brazil The afternoon’s program will feature a compelling selection of works including: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Piano Sonata no 7; Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849): Ballade no 47; and Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953): Piano Sonata no Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to witness the artistry of Mateus Furtado as he brings these masterworks to life in an intimate setting Community Baptist Church is blessed to share this musical experience with the community free of charge Donations to support the church’s ongoing programs and outreach are welcomed but not required. For information, visit cbcwarrenville.org It was senior recognition night Friday at the Wheaton Warrenville South Red Grange track and field invitational where Tigers runner Ryan Leurck was celebrated along with the rest of his fellow seniors the invite brought together some of the top squads in the state among the 18-team field and produced some outstanding individual winners — including Leurck’s classmate Aiden Noel who won the 800 meters in the time of 1:58.85 who will be headed to College of DuPage after graduation to run track and cross country and study web design noted how much he and his teammates appreciated the senior night accolades “Tonight just represents what a long way I’ve come from the first day of practice as a sophomore until now “The thing that has meant the most to me is my dedication to running It was a great night all around for seniors as York’s Zach Saltiel won the 3,200 in 9:39.27 Saltiel took the lead on the final lap and didn’t look back and my plan going in was to just try to go for the win knowing that the wind was a little high and then the next lap would be really fast I was just focused on sitting on the guy in front of me and trying to stay smooth “On the last lap some of the guys in front of me started fading and I knew I just had to catch up to the leader if I wanted to have a chance I got out there and I knew I’d have made my move when we got out of the wind to save some energy I remembered that my coach said to just leave it all out there Another senior victor was Zane Smith of Grayslake Central in the pole vault He won despite feeling that it wasn’t his best effort Smith had previously finished second overall this season at the Illinois Indoor Championships This is just the second season competing in the pole vault for the senior “The wind was a little tricky today,” said Rams coach Cooper Jazo That caused a little bit of inconsistency.” Smith confirmed that the weather conditions on any given day can affect an athlete’s performance outdoors “Indoor there’s nothing that can get in your head you don’t have to worry about the temperature or the wind Homewood Flossmoor had the lead in the team race with Evanston second as the meet went late into the evening while Jezhian Sprinkle of Oswego (40.12) was first in the 300 hurdles Senior Sam Kehoe of York took the 1,600 (4:27.98) while Dukes classmate Luke De Simone was fastest of all in the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 14.87 De Simone said this victory was especially satisfying because he wasn’t able to compete in the Red Grange last year due to injury "It's great to be here and be healthy,” said De Simone I got out and could immediately see guys to my right and to my left It was good competition all the way through and that pushed me to perform even better.” A man accused of shooting his wife to death in Warrenville last week will be held in jail to await his trial is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Authorities say Kramer shot her in their home about 11 a.m Judge Joshua Dieden conducted the first-appearance court hearing Wednesday Assistant DuPage County State’s Attorney Kate Walker told Dieden the shooting occurred in the couple’s bedroom and Neumann was struck five to six times in an arm One of the bullets went through the floor of the bedroom and into the kitchen ceiling Kramer told police the two had been arguing that day and that they had previously decided to get a divorce Their 4-year-old daughter was at home at the time of the shooting and Kramer’s daughter from a previous relationship Dieden ruled there are no conditions of release adequate to protect the public from Kramer Home confinement would not be adequate because the killing happened in Kramer’s home “He has demonstrated he is a violent person and can’t control his emotions Lord knows what he could do out in public if his emotions get the best of him again,” Dieden said Defense lawyer Jeffrey Fawell argued that Kramer is not a threat to the community or a specific person and he has no history of committing crimes Kramer initially told investigators he didn’t know how his wife was fatally injured but later made a series of contradictory statements to detectives Two GoFundMe pages have been established to help pay for Neumann’s funeral and to assist the three girls ExpandGeneva’s Hudson Kirby gets the ball in the hoop during a Class 4A St Charles East Sectional semifinal against Wheaton Warrenville South on Wednesday in St ST. CHARLES — Geneva senior Hudson Kirby could feel the game flowing in his favor With the Vikings taking a 26-19 lead into halftime against Wheaton Warrenville South in a Class 4A St. Charles East Sectional semifinal on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin-Parkside commit knew that it was unlikely he would face a double team he had seen the majority of the first half. And that only meant one thing in his mind – it was time to drive in the paint and make some baskets. Even if it meant using his non-dominant hand to do so. “We ran a practice where I caught a pass from the high post and went to work without using my right hand,” Kirby said. “They knew I could kill them with my right hand every time, so when they forced me to go to my left, it worked well.” Kirby used that momentum to score 10 of his game-high 22 points in the third quarter, and added 11 rebounds to help the Vikings to a 59-43 victory over the Tigers to advance to the sectional championship, where they’ll face top-seeded Glenbard West at 7 p.m. Friday. “He’s got such great touch and body control, and he did a really good job at the high post,” Geneva coach Scott Hennig said. “If anything, I thought I did a bad job not getting him the ball enough in the first half. That was a point of emphasis at halftime, and they got him the ball and put it away.” Geneva’s Gabe Jensen tries to get past Wheaton Warrenville South's Brady Goken during a Class 4A St. Charles East Sectional semifinal against on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in St. Charles. (Sandy Bressner) Before the Vikings (29-4) focused their offense on driving low into the paint, a lot of their shot opportunities came after Kirby got the ball from the top of the key before slinging the ball out wide for 3-pointers, which led to the senior finishing with five assists. “I just knew where everyone was going to be at,” Kirby said. “Normally, I’m passing out at the 3-point line, but when I get to the high post, it’s even easier because it’s quicker passes to my teammates, and they’re always ready to shoot every time.” As for their 3-point shooting, the Vikings finished 9 of 22 from beyond the arc, with junior Gabe Jensen (15 points) and sophomore Nelson Wendell (nine points) each hitting three triples on the night. “I just felt like I was on point,” Wendell said. “And that’s the best feeling to have in basketball, especially in front of a huge crowd.” Wheaton Warrenville South's Luca Carbonaro puts up a shot during a Class 4A St. Charles East Sectional semifinal against Geneva on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in St. Charles. (Sandy Bressner) Once the Vikings shifted their game plan, the Tigers (26-8) couldn’t find a way to recover, even while consistently subbing four players onto the floor consistently throughout the third quarter. But even with the team’s third loss to the Vikings on the season, WW South coach Mike Healy was not upset with how his team played against them. “With them shooting the ball the way they shot it, and then with Hudson in the middle, you’ve just got to think about what you can do,” WW South coach Mike Healy said. “But I loved our kids mindset. The three games that we played them, our mindset was the best. We just missed a couple shots that could have changed the tide.” Much like the previous two games against the Vikings, senior guard Luca Carbonaro faced some heavy resistance from defenders throughout the game. But the DuKane Conference Player of the Year still managed 18 points on 66% shooting (6 of 9) in his final game for the Tigers. Sophomore Brady McClatchy added 12 points on four 3-pointers. “We talk to our guys about making sure that when they walk onto the court that they make sure they left it all out there and they did,” Healy said. “The memories that they created this year, that’s going to last forever. I wouldn’t trade this group in for anybody else, and I’m very proud of them.” (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a Warrenville teenage girl dead was identified as the driver and turned himself in early Monday according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol He’s being held in Aiken County jail on a charge of hit-and-run involving a death It’s not clear whether she died from a dirt bike crash that sent her onto Augusta Road or whether she was killed by a car that fled the scene after possibly hitting her Crews continue to battle wildfires in South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas Authorities said Friday they weren’t sure whether the vehicle hit Faith or coincidentally something else and she loved to make people happy,” her father Faith Williams (mage shared from GoFundMe page) A 14-year-old girl has died following a traffic accident Friday was fatally injured while riding as a passenger on a dirt bike on the 1600 block of Augusta Road in Aiken County According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office Williams was on a Honda 80R dirt bike traveling north on a sidewalk when it struck a mailbox The collision caused the dirt bike to spill onto the roadway an unknown vehicle traveling south on Augusta Road struck an object damaging the front passenger side of the vehicle before fleeing the scene Faith Williams was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 p.m Coroner Darryl Ables confirmed that an autopsy will be performed in Newberry to determine the exact cause of death Authorities are working to determine whether the fatal injuries were caused by the initial dirt bike crash or by the hit-and-run vehicle along with the Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) They are seeking any information that could lead to the identification of the vehicle involved The campaign aims to cover funeral and memorial costs and to assist with household needs for Sammi and her other four children describes Faith as a “beautiful soul” whose passing has left an undeniable void in the lives of those who knew her It also highlights the family’s need for support in navigating the immense grief and practical challenges they now face A man who is accused of failing to show up for criminal court appearances multiple times is now charged with robbing a Dollar Store Plus in Warrenville who lives in a motel in the 100 block of South Tyler Road in St DuPage County Judge Joshua Dieden ordered Thursday that he be detained pretrial Prosecutors say Herrera-Mendez stole $211 around noon Wednesday from the store They said he went to a section of the store where shoes are displayed and indicated he wanted to buy shoes A clerk came out from behind a register and asked Herrera-Mendez if he needed help indicated he had a weapon and told the clerk to give him all the money Herrera-Mendez threatened to kill her if she didn’t give him the money Police found him five minutes later at an apartment complex Prosecutors say he had a vial with narcotic residue in it and identification and credit cards belonging to other people He has active arrest warrants for failure to appear in DuPage County court in domestic battery possession of burglary tools and obstruction of justice cases It had been a tough couple of weeks for Batavia running back Nathan Whitwell After rushing for over 100 yards in each of the first five weeks the senior back had been stopped plenty short of the century mark both in Week 6 and Week 7 only managing a combined 88 yards over the two-week span But Friday night against Wheaton Warrenville South Whitwell put up 174 rushing yards on 27 attempts and scored four touchdowns to help the Bulldogs to a 35-13 victory over the Tigers “That was a great feeling to get back into it and just start rushing the ball again like earlier in the season,” Whitwell said “It was a great feeling just being able to see some open grass.” The win moved Batavia to 7-1 on the season and 5-1 in DuKane Conference play as well as a loss from Geneva would give the Bulldogs a share of the conference championship brought him to 21 total touchdowns on the season which is the third most rushing touchdowns in a season under coach Dennis Piron He only trails Anthony Scaccia (28 in 2013) and his brother Ryan Whitwell (22 in 2022) we’re going to have to count on him,” Piron said “He’s just a super special football player and our guys up front did a nice job giving him space.” Wide receiver Isaiah Brown had the other score on the night for the Bulldogs after catching a 14-yard pass from Bodi Anderson with 1:26 remaining in the first half He almost had a second in the third quarter on a 66-yard reception but was ruled out at the 1-yard line before Whitwell punched in the score Brown finished with 4 catches for 96 yards on the night while Anderson finished with 132 passing yards “He made some big plays for us out there,” Piron said “Guys are coming on right when they need to And I think Bodi’s coming around nicely as well We had a couple plays we maybe should have hit early Both of WW South’s scores came from the air game Quarterback Luca Carbonaro found Luke Beres for a 64-yard score midway through the second quarter and connected with NIU commit Amari Williams for a 38-yard touchdown on their first drive in the third quarter Carbonaro finished the game completing just 14 of 30 passes for 226 yards while the rush game was held to just 5 total yards “We talked about having a small margin of error and needing to execute in our pass game especially early on and we just didn’t,” WW South coach Sean Norris said especially when you play good football teams like Batavia.” The loss moves the Tigers to 4-4 on the season and almost into a must-win situation for Week 9 if they want to make it into the playoffs Norris said he knows that his team needs to make sure to get back to what they’ve been effective at to put themselves in a position to succeed and play another week “Our kids fought all the way to the end,” Norris said 2025 at 7:46 pm CDTExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 16Wheaton Warrenville South's Aidan Quartz slides into home plate under Geneva's Alex Abraham during a game on Monday April 14 Sandy BressnerPhotographer and Photo Editor with over 20 years of working in the newspaper industry. An elderly Aiken County man surrendered Monday on charges of hit & run in connection with last week’s dirt bike death that killed a 14-year-old girl remained in jail Monday evening on a $25,000 bond on the traffic charge He is accused of hit & run in Friday’s accident that killed 14-year-old Faith Williams of Warrenville about two miles away from where the accident happened on Augusta Road The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 p.m. Friday. A GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her family and a tribute has raised $8,385 of a $10,000 goal Geneva remembered how its season ended last season at the hands of Wheaton-Warrenville South So when it came out onto the court in its DuKane Conference opener Friday night the Vikings knew they had to keep with what’s worked for them this season And it just so happened to mean getting the ball to senior Hudson Kirby in the paint “We were prepping for this game all week,” Kirby said and we were just ready for everything that they had We knew that I worked last time against them Kirby finished the night with a game-high 24 points and 13 rebounds to help lead the Vikings to a 52-34 victory over the Tigers and we had multiple guys step up,” Geneva coach Scott Henning said Just really proud of their effort and attention to detail 1-0 DuKane Conference) found success from behind the arc in the game with nine coming from behind the 3-point line That threat from behind the line usually left Kirby on a one-on-one situation where the senior would use his 6-foot-5 frame to as much as his advantage “They know that everyone out there is a threat for us,” Kirby said Henning said that part of the defensive success came from focusing on WW South’s senior guard Luca Carbonaro who put up 27 points in the 61-59 regional semifinal that ended the Vikings' 2023 season Geneva managed to limit WW South to just 11 points in the first half “He’s one of the best players in the state and he’s played really well against us in the past,” Henning said “We really coached these guys up on the game plan and what we wanted but we didn’t want him having a Luca night One of the players tasked with staying on Carbonaro was sophomore Nelson Wendell who just joined the team earlier in the week after playing in the Class 6A football state title game on Nov “Coach just told us to be physical with him and just stay on him the whole time,” Wendell said “We just wanted to make sure we didn’t let him get the ball and deny the ball from him.” Carbonaro finished the night with a team-high 13 points including two buzzer-beating 3s in both the first and third quarters because he’s a great player,” WW South coach Mike Healy said “We just have to help him out more on the offensive end It just seemed like we couldn’t string some shots together 0-1) managed to pick up the scoring in the third quarter Healy felt that the team took a step in the right direction and that’s what we told the kids,” Healy said “We’ll flush that part of the game and be excited that we played with a bit more toughness and grit It’s not anything to get too freaked out about.” The Tigers did end up exiting the gym with a win over the Vikings in the girls basketball match right before as Shea Carver’s 20-point night helped WW South to a 56-52 victory ExpandWheaton Warrenville South's Ashlyn Adams (21) takes a shot on goal and scores during the girl's varsity soccer match between Lyons Township and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools on Thursday WILLOW SPRINGS – Wheaton Warrenville South soccer stars Ashlyn Adams and Kelsey Clousing are two years apart in age but they are thick as thieves on the field so it’s really fun that we’ve been able to play and dominate.” a senior forward who is committed to Illinois have indeed dominated play in the early going Their connection worked twice on Thursday, as Clousing assisted Adams on the first two goals of the Tigers 3-2 victory over host Lyons Township. Adams finished with a hat trick for the Tigers (2-0-1), while Carolina Capizzi scored twice for the Lions (0-1-1). Wheaton Warrenville South's Ashlyn Adams (21) celebrates scoring a goal during the girl's varsity soccer match between Lyons Township and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Western Springs. (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local News Network) Adams’ first two goals came on perfectly timed through balls into the box from Clousing. Adams put away the first goal with 32:42 left in the first half and the second one 3:18 later. “She gives me these beautiful, perfect balls,” Adams said. “I feel like all I can do is finish it. “I want to pay off all of her hard work because she makes some amazing runs in the middle of the field that literally no one else can do but her.” Clousing can do a lot on the field, but her primary goal is finding Adams. “Yes, I’m always looking for Ashlyn making those runs, just trying to get some space open,” Clousing said. “It’s so fun just looking for her and giving her perfect through balls every time. You know she’s going to finish it.” Capizzi knocked home a cross from Caroline Mortonson to cut the deficit to 2-1 at the 25:41 mark of the first half, but the Lions looked finished when Adams buried a 25-yard rocket to give the Tigers a two-goal lead again with 29:23 remaining in the second half. Lyons Township's Carolina Capizzi (8) celebrates her goal during the girl's varsity soccer match between Lyons Township and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Western Springs. (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local News Network) But the Lions answered 41 seconds later when the DePaul-bound Capizzi ripped a 23-yard rocket into the upper left corner to make it 3-2. LT junior goalkeeper Anna Bigenwald kept her team in the game. The Loyola commit made nine saves, including fantastic back-to-back reflex saves on Adams, and the Lions battled to the end. “It was definitely a tough game and we knew they were going to give us a hard time just because of how aggressive and fast they play,” Bigenwald said. “But I think we held up against them and I’m very proud of my team. And they should be very proud of themselves for how they played.” LT coach Bill Lanspeary was proud of how his relatively inexperienced team fared in a match played at postseason intensity. “That was a hard-fought game at this point in the season,” Lanspeary said. “They’re a really good team. “They’ve got a lot of speed, a lot of skill through the midfield and up top they’re really dangerous. (Adams) has got to be as good as any forward in the state. She caught us kind of flat a couple times and they found her, but I thought our response was awesome.” Adams thinks the same of Clousing, who figures to be a difference-maker even after Adams graduates. “She is truly amazing,” Adams said. “I feel like the sky is the limit for her if she continues to work hard. “I just love playing with such a young but talented player and I’m excited to see what she has in the future. WW South coach Guy Callipari is excited about his team’s potential this spring. “It’s a good win,” Callipari said. “I’m very pleased with our offensive potential in the final third. “We’re starting to relate to the idea that we can compete and we will always get chances. It’s just a matter of putting those opportunities away and make life just a little bit easier than it is.” (Jon Cunningham for Shaw Local News Network) One of the longest-serving mayors in DuPage County won’t seek reelection and another incumbent is running against five challengers The candidate filing process ended Monday with a clearer picture of the hottest municipal races. Two people are vying to replace Warrenville Mayor David Brummel Village President Mark Senak says several factors led to his decision to resign before the end of his term Here’s a closer look at those and some other leadership contests: Current Glen Ellyn Trustee Gary Fasules and James Burket are seeking to become the next village president Fasules is part of the Civic Betterment Committee roster of candidates The race took a turn when Senak resigned days after a town meeting in which voters selected the candidates who would take up the Civic Betterment banner in the spring election Senak finished as the runner-up behind Fasules According to the results posted by the committee And that vote should be honored and respected,” Senak said Monday He also explained his decision during public comment at a board meeting last week saying “Life is a lot better on this side of the dais than it is on that side of the dais.” I felt that the only honorable thing to do was to resign and let the person our residents voted for to begin to do the job now But I also want to say a big part of my decision to step away was because of the lies that had been told about me during the campaign,” he said Trustee Donna Jean Simon was voted in as acting village president at the same meeting “I would like to acknowledge all of the trustees that are here and we all will work together to provide you with the leadership that you need going forward for the next six months,” she said Senak bested a former trustee to win his first term as president in 2021 he weighed in on the top issues ahead for Glen Ellyn and they don’t have enough money to pay for all of them,” Senak said referring to plans for a new downtown train station lead pipe abatement and aging fire stations Brummel has announced that he will not seek a sixth term as the mayor of Warrenville “It’s time to give another the opportunity I have been afforded It is hard to relinquish a pursuit that has been a passion for so long,” he said in a statement That means for the first time since the early 2000s Warrenville residents won’t see Brummel’s name on the ballot Two candidates have filed to run for mayor: Andrew Johnson and Michael Hoffman you will still see my wife Mary and I around walking our dogs Conrad and Diesel or on the trails on our tandem bike,” he said Village President Franco Coladipietro has a clear path to reelection in Bloomingdale Judi Von Huben and Dan Vitacco also have filed to run next spring Vitacco was appointed to the board in September Five challengers have filed to run against Glendale Heights Village President Chodri Ma Khokhar Incumbent Mayor Chris Pecak faces a challenge from Mary Jo Mullen, a current village trustee in Lisle Mullen is running on a slate with Tom Duffy who is seeking to retain his trustee seat; Kristy Grau a trustee hopeful who is now the village clerk; Christy McGovern a former trustee who is running for the third available board seat; and village clerk hopeful Edward McQuillan Pecak and incumbent Trustee Dan Grecco are part of another slate Lisle resident Afaq Syed also filed as an independent candidate for one of the three open trustee seats Trustee Anthony Puccio is the only candidate for village president in Lombard District 1 Trustee Brian LaVaque and District 3 Trustee Bernard Dudek are seeking reelection Derek Cantu wants to fill a vacant seat on the board incumbent Trustee Bob Bachner will face challenger Umar Haque Mayor David Pileski and incumbent trustees Thomas Piorkowski, Tom Della Penna and Cheryl Lenisa all filed for reelection last week in Roselle. Hiren Patel, who heads the village’s planning and zoning commission, is also seeking election to a village trustee seat. https://www.dailyherald.com/20241118/news/voters-in-glen-ellyn-warrenville-will-pick-new-leaders-in-2025/ Alicia Fabbre is a local journalist who contributes to the Daily Herald Glenbard West seniors Makenna Yeager and Julia Benjamin combined for 29 points and led the Hilltoppers to a 47-36 victory over Wheaton Warrenville South to claim their first regional championship since 2006 on Friday night in West Chicago The two standout seniors stepped up when it mattered most; however as the Hilltoppers trailed 21-14 with the game nearing halftime They needed to earn every basket the hard way to begin chipping away at the early deficit “I just felt like my shot wasn't working from the outside,” said Benjamin “So I had to find a way to get inside and really get those rebounds to get to the basket.” Tigers junior Marley Carbonaro was thorn in the side for Glenbard West all night long as she consistently hauled in rebounds on both ends of the court and used those opportunities to lead both teams in scoring with 16 points she's unstoppable,” said Tigers coach Kasey Gassensmith which I think is her first three of the season … the sky's the limit for her.” A turning point in this contest seemed to take place around the three minute mark in the second quarter as Carbonaro picked up her second foul and was subbed out of the game The Hilltoppers quickly took advantage as Benjamin went to work slashing through the lane on multiple occasions and scoring on back-to-back trips down the floor as the Tigers missed Carbonaro’s length “(It was) really fun [to] get that roll going in the second quarter before halftime,” Benjamin said Her outburst shrunk the Tigers’ advantage to 21-20 moments before the intermission “I think during halftime we just kind of needed to refocus ourselves realize we need to work the ball a little bit more in the half court and not just chuck up some shots right away after one pass,” added Yeager “I think we just wanted to be steady and consistent and know that but it's how you respond to that,” said Hilltoppers coach Kristi Faulkner “I was really proud of their mental toughness and staying in the game.” Glenbard West sophomore Ellie Noble made what felt like the defining play of the evening early in the third quarter when she sprung into the air to block a shot and then sprinted the length of the court to catch a 70-foot heave from a teammate that she laid into the basket while being fouled “I just knew that I needed to get one for the team and at that point we were kind of getting in a rhythm,” said Noble ‘I gotta keep this going and I gotta bring the energy up.’ So I tried my best to get the steal That play gave the Hilltoppers their first two-possession lead of the evening and they never trailed again Noble finished the night with 11 points and several key defensive plays Glenbard West (21-12) will now look ahead to a Tuesday evening tilt with No “We need to bring the same intensity that we brought in this game,” added Noble because we really brought it today and we need to continue that.” but their coach could not be more proud of the effort they put forth “I just told our kids that I'm really proud of them they've made a true statement and I couldn't be more proud of them.” ExpandWheaton Warrenville South's Luca Carbonaro shoots three points during a game against Batavia on Friday WHEATON — It was a surreal moment for Wheaton Warrenville South senior Luca Carbonaro walking off the court With 30 seconds left in a game against Batavia on Friday night Tigers head coach Mike Healy made the move to sub off Carbonaro and the four other seniors on the court for the final time at home And as he was high-fiving the incoming players and giving Healy a hug to a sound of thunderous applause “People would tell me all the time ‘Don’t blink it flies by so quickly,' but I didn’t really understand it until I walked off the court there,” said Carbonaro who’s been on the Tigers' varsity roster for the past three seasons But before being subbed off for the final time at home the senior made sure to leave it all out on the court In the Tigers' final regular-season home game of the year and nine rebounds to help the Tigers' senior team to a 41-29 victory over the Bulldogs Wheaton Warrenville South's Connor Butler drives toward the basket during a game against Batavia on Friday While Carbonaro struggled early from the floor 10-2 DuKane Conference) relied on the hot hand of Connor Butler in the opening frames of the contest The senior went 3 of 4 from 3-point range on the night with all of his makes coming in the first half “I just had a lot of confidence,” Butler said “I just felt good and things were going in I’ve just got to give thanks to my coaches and teammates for that.” While Butler usually comes off the bench for the Tigers Healy decided to put him into the starting lineup for the game the head coach did not regret his decision “There’s nobody that put more shots on the shooting gun over the summer than Connor did,” Healy said “He hasn’t shot extremely well this season so it was awesome to see him have some success and get what he deserves.” But after taking a 22-10 lead into halftime who used a shifty selection of shots and football-like passes to teammates like Brady Goken (13 points) to keep the offense rolling in the second half “Having a game like that has just sort of become an expectation now,” Carbonaro said “Just getting those extra opportunities and doing hard things is just what my team needs me to do And I’ve got no problem with going in their and doing whatever my team needs me to do to get the win.” Batavia's Jax Abalos drives toward the basket during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South on Friday 4-8) was held to under 30 points in a game for the second time this season with the Bulldogs putting up 26 points in a loss to Waubonsie Valley back in November Bulldogs head coach Jim Nazos still felt good about how his team played and felt that it was a hard-fought 29 points “They (WW South) don’t break down on defense too much so we had to fight for those 29 points,” Nazos said “They had some timely offense coming from their defense But I still think that there’s a plan for us that I’m optimistic about where we can get to I thought we did some good things out there.” Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Jax Abalos who put up all 15 of his points in the second half and added 10 rebounds for a double-double who was the only Bulldog to hit multiple 3-pointers on the night to give him eight points “He defends really good and he’s starting to hit his shots there’s a shot of us going forward here going into the regional.” Joel BoenitzJoel is a sports reporter for the Kane County Chronicle. Formerly from St. Charles, Missouri, he has served as an assistant sports editor and beat reporter for the Columbia Missourian in Columbia, Missouri. ExpandWheaton Warrenville South’s girls basketball team celebrates their win against Wheaton North on Friday WHEATON – Even when things weren’t going smoothly in the early going Friday, Emily Troia and her Wheaton Warrenville South teammates never lost confidence in each other Troia hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with just under two minutes remaining and followed with four straight free throws to lead the visiting Tigers to a come-from-behind 40-37 DuKane Conference win over Wheaton North to spoil a special night for Falcons' senior Sara Abdul. “I wasn’t shooting it particularly well, but you have to have confidence in yourself,” said Troia, who finished in double figures with 10 points after scoring her team’s final seven. “I just had to shoot it with confidence. As far as the free throws, you just have to calm yourself down and tell yourself you are making them. “Obviously, we started off a little slow, but part of being confident in ourselves and our team is knowing that if we just continue to play hard and stay calm, we will fight back. You have to play a full 32 minutes.” Abdul became the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Wheaton North girls program with a 3-pointer late in the first quarter. That gave her a career total of 1,529 points, eclipsing Claire Hyde. The senior added seven more points in the contest, finishing with 14. ”It’s crazy to break the record. There are so many great players who have played here," said Abdul, whose ultimate goal is to reach 2,000 points. “I’m proud of myself, it means a lot, but I’m more disappointed we couldn’t get the win. We’ve come close in a lot of games, we just have to learn how to finish at the end.” Wheaton North’s Sara Abdul goes up for a layup during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South at Wheaton North High School on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (Dominic Di Palermo for Shaw Local) WWS (7-4, 3-1) trailed by as much as 12 midway through the second quarter before slicing the deficit to 22-16 by halftime. Shea Carver spurred a 13-4 run in the third, scoring eight of her team-high 12 points during the period. The senior added four steals. “It was really a back-and-forth game,” said Carver, who played her first three years at Montini. “We kept our composure; we stayed patient, we were strong and confident with the ball and we got the ball to the right person to shoot the free throws. “You just have to come out and give it all you can and give it 100%.” Five straight points by Abdul to begin the fourth gave the Falcons (1-8, 0-4) a 31-29 lead and that margin later increased to four. But the home team was held to one basket the rest of the way, a layup by Brigitte Noyes with seven seconds remaining. Noyes had nine points and three blocked shots and Adeline Sutton scored six. Brooke Ittersagen chipped in with seven points and five rebounds for the Tigers and Abby Keighron added five points and six rebounds. “Their (Wheaton North’s) record doesn’t indicate anything (about them),” said WWS coach Kasey Gassensmith, whose team had recently lost to St. Charles North and Glenbard South and plays Maine South on Saturday. “They are a good team and they fight hard. The crosstown is always going to be a battle. I’m extremely proud of our girls' composure. 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Upgrade now. a solemn gathering to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and to renew the dedication to his unfinished work at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville a single gunshot altered the landscape of American history the symbol of hope and the heart of the Civil Rights Movement fell to the floor of the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel The shock waves traveled across the nation silencing a voice that had challenged power a voice that had sparked a revolution of conscience igniting protests and riots across the country seemed to falter under the weight of violent action The very act intended to silence King’s message had Local clergy are calling on their community to remember and to reaffirm their commitment to the ideals for which Rev A Call to Action: Warrenville Service Honors King’s Legacy” will be at 7 p.m They will stress the importance of preserving Rev emphasizing that his struggle remains relevant They urge a deep examination of whether society has truly embraced his vision and answered his call for justice acknowledging that the answer remains tragically uncertain The community is invited to a special service of remembrance King’s legacy and to renew the dedication to his unfinished work Alyssa Brown died from injuries sustained after being struck by a Norfolk Southern Railroad train early Wednesday morning along Anthony Drive in Warrenville A Warrenville woman has died from injuries suffered early Wednesday when she was struck by a train was struck by a Norfolk Southern Railroad train around 3:25 a.m She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries at 1:38 p.m The coroner said this is an ongoing investigation by the Coroner’s Office and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (If you have a better photo or memory of Alyssa to share 2025 at 9:40 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Prairie Cannabis is located at 4S120 Illinois Rte 59 the Naperville area's newest cannabis dispensary will host a grand opening on Feb welcoming customers with discounts of up to 40 percent and a raffle to win a 75-inch smart TV The dispensary is located at 4S120 Illinois Rte near the border of Naperville and Warrenville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Warrenville Mayor David Brummel shoppers who spend $75 or more will get a free penny sample Double reward points will be in effect all weekend long Prairie Cannabis offers a wide selection of medical and recreational cannabis The dispensary is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 2:15 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Steven J Kramer (DuPage County Sheriff's Office)WARRENVILLE IL — A man is accused of fatally shooting his wife in their Warrenville home Kramer is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held in DuPage County jail after he was arrested Thursday by Warrenville police according to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office The Daily Herald reported that Kramer is accused of repeatedly shooting his wife Thursday morning at their home about a week after they agreed to divorce Neumann looked to have been shot while lying on the ground by a person standing over her Kramer was ordered in court not to have contact with his three young children according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office Warrenville police said Friday on social media that they were investigating an “isolated incident” that occurred Thursday on Mulberry Court “This investigation does not affect the safety of the general public and information will be released once the investigation is concluded,” police said Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ExpandGeneva’s Hudson Kirby (right) attempts a shot over Wheaton Warrenville South’s Luca Carbonaro on Friday in Geneva GENEVA – Geneva senior Hudson Kirby has made it a priority this season to get better at the free-throw line After struggling early in the season from the charity stripe the Wisconsin-Parkside commit has made it a priority of his to get better at the charity stripe to further elevate his game So when he got to the line with 2.5 seconds left and the score tied at 29-29 against Wheaton Warrenville South, he knew that he had to at least sink one shot to put his team ahead. His first shot – a swish to give the Vikings the lead. The second shot? Not so lucky, as it bounced off the rim before landing in the arms of the Tigers, giving them one last shot with 1.6 seconds left. “I couldn’t decide if it was better or worse that I missed it,” said Kirby, who scored eight of his game-high 17 points off free throws. “We knew if they caught it short, then someone would have to heave it. But if they went long, either me or Jack (Hatton) would get it. “There was a little risk, but we wanted to push them back there and wanted them to catch it as far away as they can.” It ended up being better, as the Tigers last-ditch heave from half court went wide of the net as the buzzer rang, as the Vikings secured a low-scoring 30-29 victory to remain perfect in DuKane Conference play. “I just thought it was an outstanding game between two teams at the top of the league,” said Geneva coach Scott Hennig, who celebrated his 150th career win after the game. “I’m just proud of our ability to stay with the ball in a drag-out game. That’s what you get in a Geneva-Wheaton [Warrenville] South, and it’s been a really fun rivalry over the last several years.” Geneva’s Jack Hatton looks for an opening during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South on Friday in Geneva. (Sandy Bressner) Besides Kirby, Hatton had all three of Geneva’s 3-pointers on the night, including one with 6:20 left on the clock to put the Vikings up 26-23. His 3 ended up being the last made field goal for the Vikings on the night. After that, Geneva (18-4 overall, 8-0 DuKane conference) turned its focus to locking down on defense – and wasting clock on offense. “On defense, you’ve just got to give props to these guys,” Hatton said. “They work their butts off all the time and give it their all, even when they’re tired. And on offense, attacking a good defensive team like South is tough. Once we got the lead, we didn’t want to force any turnovers, so we just sort of held onto the ball as much as we could.” Much like the first matchup between the two teams back on Dec. 6, the Vikings focused their defense on locking down WW South senior Luca Carbonaro. And for the most part, it worked, holding the standout to only six points. “I feel like Luca’s been around for a decade,” Hennig said. “He’s such a good player and he plays so hard. So I hope he respects that what we’re doing to him is out of respect to his abilities.” Wheaton Warrenville South’s Sean Doherty shoots a game-tying basket against Geneva on Friday in Geneva. (Sandy Bressner) But despite the handicap, WW South (16-5, 6-2) managed to keep it a close contest, with senior Brady Goken putting up 10 points in the first half to give them a 19-16 lead into halftime and Sean Doherty hitting a corner 3 with 30 seconds left to tie the game at 29-29. And after suffering a much more lopsided 52-34 defeat in its first contest against Geneva, WW South coach Mike Healy said he couldn’t have been more proud of the effort that his team put forth on the court. “Their attitude to get to this point and do what they did to be a lot more competitive, I just felt like we’ve got some really tough kids,” Healy said. “It’s not the end of the world, it’s not our last game. We’re all hurting a little bit, and sometimes hurting can be a good thing, as long as you’ve got games left. We’ve got nothing to be sad about here, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.” Occupation: Retired former electrician/business owner Previous offices held: Ward 3 Alderman for four years I believe that Warrenville should have a more honest leadership the overuse of TIFs and irresponsible building development that leads to higher property taxes I've been involved in government for 16 years I ran my own business for 25 years and I'm a dedicated High property and sales taxes are costly to the residents and deter businesses from choosing Warrenville over other communities in the area the city recently had to raise taxes to 6.96% which is over double what the CPI was Spending should be audited and reviewed for efficiency All nonessential spending should be curtailed No major infrastructure projects and I don't see any in the near future Our priority will be to get our property and sales taxes lowered to attract more businesses to lower property taxes even more Everyone will be treated fairly and equally encouraging them make the right decisions for their constituents I would use my Warrenville mayor’s salary as seed money to bring back a Warrenville free newspaper to inform citizens and improve transparency in our city government Charles East's Corinne Reed looks for an opening during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday ST. CHARLES – St. Charles East entered the 2024-25 season with one simple goal in mind — win the DuKane Conference for the first time in program history And while not a lot of people on the Saints expected that goal to turn into going undefeated in conference play senior Corrine Reed had a sneaking feeling they could do it And as the season continued and the wins came coming that feeling became more and more apparent to her Charles North and Batavia can be tough,” the Akron commit said we knew that we had the skill and talent to get there as long as we came out with the same intensity every game.” And in the season finale against Wheaton Warrenville South, that intensity was just what the Saints needed to secure the bag, as they went on to win 46-35 to finish off the perfect DuKane Conference slate. “This is just so special to me,” said Reed, who was one of six senior players honored before the game. “As the collective group of seniors, and even our coaches, have gone through so many different battles when it comes to this program. And to come out of that and go 14-0, you have to look at how well we stayed together over the past four years.” St. Charles East's head coach Katie Claussner congratulates her team between quarters during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 in St. Charles. (Sandy Bressner) The Saints (25-6 overall, 14-0 DuKane Conference) became just the third team to accomplish the undefeated slate, joining both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Geneva teams “The girls have been working so hard towards this,” said head coach Katie Claussner, who was an assistant coach for Geneva during the 2022-23 season. “I don’t know if a lot of them thought we were going to go undefeated, but we did it. And it’s a testament to all their hard work this whole season.” St. Charles East's Alyse Price grabs a rebound during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 in St. Charles. (Sandy Bressner) St. Charles East made sure to ramp up the intensity in the paint early in the contest, especially in the paint. The Saints managed to grab 13 more offensive rebounds in the first half alone to help take a 23-14 lead into halftime. “That’s something that we really try to focus on is making sure we’re not just one-and-done on shots,” Claussner said. “We would love our first shot to go in, but a lot of times it doesn’t, and we need to make sure we’re there getting second, third chances.” Junior Addie Schilb led the Saints with 11 points, while seniors Reed and Sofia O’Sullivan each added 10 points. Freshman Brooklyn Schilb was close behind with nine points. “Anyone can step up on any given night, and that’s what makes this really hard to guard,” Claussner said. “We have six offensive threats on any given day, and they’re really good at sharing the wealth around. It’s not like we have a player that’s taking the shot every time. “We’re going to find the best look for the best player.” Wheaton Warrenville South's Shea Carver attempts a shot past St. Charles East's Brooklyn Schilb during a game against on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 in St. Charles. (Sandy Bressner) WW South (15-15, 6-8) didn’t make the feat easy for the Saints. Despite only scoring 14 points in the first half, the Tigers went on an early 11-2 run to start the second half to only trail 27-25. Senior Emily Troia was the main catalyst in the Tigers' comeback effort, scoring eight of her team-high 14 points down the stretch. Senior Shea Carver added 13 points in the contest. “There’s definitely glimpses that we see throughout the game, and we can see that we can play a No. 1 or No. 2 seed,” head coach Kasey Gassensmith said. “We just dug ourselves a hole early, and that hurts, but I thought we chipped away what we could.” 2024 at 2:22 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Steven Kramer was charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife (DuPage County Sheriff's Office)WARRENVILLE IL — A Warrenville man has been charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife was denied pretrial release Wednesday in connection with the Sept Officers were called to Kramer's home around 11 a.m for a report that someone had suffered cardiac arrest The officer went upstairs to find Neumann lying near the foot of the bed with "blood coming from her mouth apparent trauma to her face and what appeared to be brain matter on her upper chest," a news release said with officers determining that Neumann had been shot six times Three gunshot wounds were found in her chest one was found between her nose and left eye one on her right forearm and one on her left thigh Kramer is accused of fatally shooting Neumann after a verbal argument is extremely upsetting,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release “I offer my sincerest condolences to Jaime’s family and friends as they grieve their loss particularly her children who are now forced to live a life without the love and support only a mother can provide." Kramer is being held in DuPage County Jail and is set to appear in court Oct