Providence Preps

As schools across Illinois vote whether to approve an IHSA proposal that would move football to a district model, CCL/ESCC coaches voiced their concerns about the proposal.

The CCL/ESCC had plenty of talent that led to three state championships in the megaconference. Meet Friday Night Drive’s 2023 All-CCL/ESCC team.

The CCL/ESCC divisions are set for the next two years and 13 teams will be changing divisions. The new divisions are pending a vote that is set to take place in December on whether to approve a proposal to move the IHSA to a district model.

St. Laurence continued to beat expectations this postseason, beating IC Catholic in the Class 4A quarterfinals. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Loyola, St. Ignatius, St. Francis, Montini and playoff numbers.

Friday Night Drive reporter Tim Cronin has live updates and scores from Saturday’s Providence vs. Highland football game in the quarterfinals of the IHSA Class 5A playoffs

From Romeoville senior Isiah Pina's scoring to Lincoln-Way Central's defense preventing opponents from scoring, here are five statistics that helped define the 2023 boys soccer season in the Herald-News area.

The Herald-News' prep football capsules for the quarterfinals of the 2023 IHSA playoffs, featuring matchups from across the greater Joliet area, including Joliet Catholic, Morris and Lincoln-Way East

Mount Carmel's defense once again showed a strong performance in the Caravan's 49-15 win over Prospect on Friday in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. Plus more notes on St. Laurence, St. Francis, St. Ignatius and league numbers.

Friday Night Drive reporter Tim Cronin has live updates and scores from Saturday’s Providence vs. Hillcrest football game in the second round of the IHSA Class 5A playoffs

The Herald-News' prep football capsules for Round 2 of the playoffs, featuring matchups from across the greater Joliet area, including Joliet Catholic, Morris and Lincoln-Way East.

The CCL/ESCC announced its year-end awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.

Loyola’s defense didn’t like the way it started Saturday’s Class 8A first round game against Plainfield North and made sure to respond quickly. The Ramblers finished with three interceptions in a 45-9 win. Plus more on Providence, St. Laurence, Nazareth, Mount Carmel, St. Rita.

The Herald-News' prep football capsules for Round 1 of the playoffs, featuring matchups from across the greater Joliet area, including Joliet West, Joliet Catholic, Morris and Lincoln-Way East.

The Herald-News Prep Football Capsules for Week 9, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

There’s one week left to earn playoff qualification and there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.