The Midwest Wildcats basketball program, which is the largest AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball program in Northern Illinois and also based out of Rockford, has been selected by Under Armour to play on their Girls UAA High School Rise Circuit and Boys/Girls UAA Futures Circuit. Chuck Lynde, who has been involved in the Wildcats program since its inception 17 years ago, talks about the added perks this offers, including giving local young boys and girls the opportunities to travel to bigger tournaments, face tougher competition and get more exposure.

East Coach L.A. Malone and senior Kabrea Jamerson talk about the E-Rabs' upcoming season.

After serving as athletic director at Rockford Lutheran for several years, Josh Sternquist is going home. The Belvidere graduate has been hired as an assistant principal and new athletic director  for the Bucs, replacing Tim Ballard.