Mark Chen

Sports Reporter · Lisle, IL

Mark Chen is a seasoned sports journalist with a degree from the University of Chicago and over 6 years of experience covering club sports and recreational activities in the Naperville area. Prior to joining Naperville Current, he wrote for the Naperville Sun, where he leveraged his strong relationships with coaches and athletes.

10 stories from Mark Chen in Hinsdale

Intense moment from IHSA Class 2A boys soccer semifinal between Crystal Lake Central and Geneva

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Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Geneva, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal

In a high-stakes showdown at the Mercyhealth Sportscore Complex, the air crackled with an energy that felt more like a scene from a classic sports film than a typical boys soccer semifinal. Crystal Lake Central’s Alfredo Rojas, a determined force on the field, battled fiercely against Geneva’s...

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Kaleb Nunnally celebrates after scoring a decisive penalty kick for Crystal Lake South soccer.

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Kaleb Nunnally converts first-ever penalty kick, sends Crystal Lake South into Class 2A sectional final

In a moment that could only be described as a scene straight out of a sports movie, Kaleb Nunnally, a senior defender and team captain for Crystal Lake South, stepped up to the penalty spot for the very first time in his career. With the weight of his team’s hopes resting squarely on his shoulders,...

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Yorkville Foxes volleyball team celebrating a victory on the court

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Yorkville tops Bradley-Bourbonnais in Class 4A regional semifinal, keeps best season since 2021 alive

As the lights dimmed and the crowd's anticipation crackled in the air, Yorkville's volleyball team strode onto the court like seasoned gladiators ready for battle. With seniors Sophia Blank and Megan Suggs leading the charge, the atmosphere was electric, charged with the promise of a season that...

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Adelaide Bruns setting a volleyball during a high school game

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Adelaide Bruns sets Johnsburg single-season assist record in regional win: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup

In a thrilling regional semifinal match that crackled with anticipation and the promise of athletic excellence, junior Adelaide Bruns didn't just play volleyball; she made history. With every perfectly placed set, every strategic assist, Bruns etched her name deeper into the annals of Johnsburg...

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Lockport High School soccer team celebrating a goal during a sectional game

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Lockport soccer advances to sectional final: Tuesday’s Herald News Sports Roundup

In a thrilling showdown at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East sectional, Lockport's junior Aleko Kolliniatis became the hero of the day, netting a second-half goal that sent his team soaring into the sectional finals. Picture the roar of the crowd as the Porters celebrated their hard-fought victory over...

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DuPage state’s attorney forms Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin announced today the formation of DuPage County’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team within the 18th Judicial Circuit.The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team is a countywide, multi‑agency network tasked with examining domestic violence-related deaths...

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St. Bede Bruins volleyball team celebrating a hard-fought victory on the court

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St. Bede volleyball advances in regional: Monday’s NewsTribune/BCR roundup

In a nail-biting showdown that could rival any Hollywood sports drama, the No. 7-seeded St. Bede Bruins clawed their way back from a first-set defeat to triumph over the No. 9 Newman Comets. With the crowd on the edge of their seats, the Bruins turned the tide in a thrilling three-set match that...

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Lemont boys soccer team celebrating a dominant 6-0 victory over Hinsdale South in a sectional semifinal.

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Lemont soccer thumps Hinsdale South 6-0 in sectional semifinal: The Herald-News Monday roundup

In a dazzling display of teamwork and skill, Lemont's boys soccer team steamrolled over Hinsdale South, clinching a 6-0 victory that felt less like a game and more like an artistic performance on the field. With every goal scored, the crowd erupted, echoing the hopes and dreams of a community...

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Marian Central, Woodstock North, Trinity Oaks volleyball advance in playoffs: Northwest Herald Monday roundup

Girls volleyballMarian Central def. Rockford Lutheran 25-22, 25-23: At Woodstock, Mary Kate Hernon tallied 12 kills, two aces, four digs and a block, and Anita Furmanek added 21 assists, three digs and two blocks as the seventh-seeded Hurricanes defeated the 10th-seeded Crusaders in a Class 2A...

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Morgan Evelo reaches milestone, Cary-Grove continues hot play with regional quarterfinal win over Woodstock

Playing for the person next to you is a theme that’s emerged during a late-season hot streak for Cary-Grove’s girls volleyball team.Winless in their first 14 Fox Valley Conference matches, the Trojans won three of their final four to avoid the bottom of the conference standings and, more...

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