Bishop McNamara’s Haven Barwegen wins girls cross country regional title: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara freshman Haven Barwegen won an individual regional title to highlight a busy day in the cross country postseason, the Coal City boys soccer team secured its second straight regional title with a 5-1 win over Beecher and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Manteno dominates Mendota 62-7 for 1st playoff win since 2016

Led by three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns from quarterback Logan Bufford and six takeaways on defense, the Manteno football ran away with a 62-7 win over Mendota in the Class 3A opening round Saturday for the program's first playoff win since 2016.

Photos: Manteno defeats Mendota in Class 3A opening-round playoff football

Manteno defeated Mendota 62-7 in the IHSA Class 3A opening-round playoff game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Manteno High School.

Peotone captures first Class 1A regional title since 2022

Peotone boys soccer clinches its first Class 1A Regional Championship since 2022.

Bradley-Bourbonnais takes down Urbana to earn Class 2A regional title, first title since 2017

Bradley Bourbonnais defeated Urbana to earn its first regional title since 2017.

Kankakee buys former Lanny’s bait site for Riverwalk project

Kankakee continues to purchase properties for the four-mile Kankakee Riverwalk.