Justin Cornwell

One of the greatest high school tennis players in IHSA history is taking the reins of the University of Illinois women’s tennis program. Naperville Central alum Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson was recently named the U of I head coach after three successful seasons at the helm at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Both the ICA and IHSBCA recently released the 2026 All-State softball and baseball selections. Several Naperville area athletes were chosen for their outstanding play on the diamond. Redwings and Redhawks well represented Multiple Naperville Central and Benet Academy players were selected for the All-State softball roster. Redhawk junior Avery Miller, who was named the DVC Pitcher of the Year, was named to the All-State second team alongside Benet junior Lanie Rosner.

Naperville Central junior Emerson Burke was named the 2026 Illinois Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year. A fitting reward for the leading scorer on one of the top teams in the state this spring. A record-breaking year for the Redhawks Burke scored a school record 40 goals and passed for 17 assists for the Redhawks, setting another program record for points in a season with 97.