Alex Kantecki
@akantecki
Northwest Herald Sports Editor. @nwhpreps @shawlocalnews 📧 [email protected]
.@HuntleyFB junior @CarsonRowe2027 and sophomore @malikcarterqb1 have spent the summer battling for QB1. And while it's unclear so far who has the advantage on the field, both have established themselves as leaders off of it. @j_boenitz2’s story: shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…
📸 GALLERY: Check out @gduncanphotog’s photos from Tuesday’s 7-on-7 scrimmage at Kaneland, including @whippurfb, Oswego and Plano. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…
.@JHS_FB’s @CarterBlock_13 broke out in a big way last fall. The QB led all KRC players in passing yards and spent the offseason getting bigger and smarter for his final season as the Skyhawks look to build on a 6-4 record. @akantecki’s story:shawlocal.com/friday-night-d… @JHSSkyhawks
Runners of all ages and fitness levels are invited to lace up their running shoes and attend the second annual McHenry Runathon one-hour challenge on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 8 to 9 p.m. at McCracken Field in McHenry. @WE_R_WARRIORS1 @run_mchs shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…
.@JHS_FB’s @CarterBlock_13 broke out in a big way last fall. The QB led all KRC players in passing yards and spent the offseason getting bigger and smarter for his final season as the Skyhawks look to build on a 6-4 record. @akantecki’s story:shawlocal.com/friday-night-d… @JHSSkyhawks
Soon with the training camp. Chicago Bears veterans report for camp today and the first practice will take place tomorrow. Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Grady Jarrett are all expected to speak today. Follow along!
Casey Hintz realized a life-long dream when the Seattle Mariners selected him in the 16th round of last week's MLB draft. Hintz, who grew up in Crystal Lake and Lakewood, signed his first professional contract over the weekend. "It finally came true."
Crystal Lake Central's senior football players have embraced their roles as new coach Matt MacCrindle takes over program. @clcathletics @CLCTigerFB Story by @JoeAguilar64: shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…
.@caseyhintz04 realized a life-long dream when the Seattle Mariners took him in last week’s MLB draft. Hintz, who grew up in Crystal Lake and Lakewood, signed his first professional contract over the weekend. “It finally came true.” Story by @akantecki:shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…
.@AthleticsCG grad Quinn Priester started the Milwaukee Brewers’ second-half opener Friday and struck out 10, including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in the first inning, and went six scoreless in a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…
Quinn Priester strikes out 10, combines with 3 relievers on a 3-hit shutout for the @Brewers.
The IHSA released football schedules for the 2025 season, and Week 1 features a matchup between the past two FVC champions, as @PrairieRidgeFB will visit @CGTrojanFB. Check out @JoeAguilar64’s top games to watch each week in McHenry County. shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…
The IHSA released football schedules for the 2025 season, and Week 1 features a matchup between the past two FVC champions, as @PrairieRidgeFB will visit @CGTrojanFB. Check out the top games to watch each week in McHenry County. shawlocal.com/sports/2025/07… @NWHPreps
What looks different for the new high school football season? With the IHSA football schedules now out, @thesouc looks at the differences for the new campaign. shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…
The Illinois High School Association released its state-wide 2025 football schedule on Friday. Filling nine-game schedules proved challenging for some of the state's elite programs. @thesouc with more: shawlocal.com/high-school-sp…
The IHSA released football schedules for the 2025 season, and Week 1 features a matchup between the past two FVC champions, as @PrairieRidgeFB will visit @CGTrojanFB. Check out the top games to watch each week in McHenry County. shawlocal.com/sports/2025/07…
#DaBears and former Bears Linebacker Jim Schwantz hosted a Monsters Flag clinic for boys and girls at McHenry High School.
Proud of this kid and all that he's accomplished. Congrats @ztouss14 #SkyhawkBasketball gobuffsgo.com/news/2025/7/17…
🎙️PODCAST: @thesouc and @jwelge96 preview the 2025 IHSA high school football schedule, including games to watch and more in the latest @FNDrive podcast: shawlocal.com/friday-night-d…