Batavia Football Semifinal Events: Family Tailgate, BATV Live Stream

Here's what you need to know for this weekend.

Batavia vs. Prairie Ridge Ticket Presale Sale Starts This Wed. At BHS

Tickets for the Batavia football semifinal game will be sold in the evening following student sales at lunch. Here's more details.

Vote Batavia vs. Prairie Ridge Game as NBC 5 Prep Destination of the Week

Contact everyone you know and tell them to vote for this NBC 5 contest. If Batavia gets the most votes, NBC will broadcast LIVE from Batavia High School.

Updated FINAL: Batavia 42, Lakes 0

Batavia's football team scores 21 first-quarter points on the way to its 42-0 Class 6A state quarterfinal win over Lakes Saturday night. With the win, the Bulldogs (12-0) will advance to their Nov. 19 semifinal clash with Prairie Ridge (11-1) in Batavia.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 21, Lakes 0

The Bulldogs kept the Eagles scoreless in the first half of their 3rd round playoff game. Batavia played in Lake Villa, their first away game in about a month.

Batavia Football Weekend Guide: BATV Live Stream, BHS Tailgate

Enjoy today's tailgate in Batavia and watch the game live online if you can't make it to Lake Villa. We have the details.

Batavia Football Ticket Presale, Travel Info For Lake Villa Game

Students can hitch a ride to the game on a school-staffed bus. Tickets for the public are also a $1 more this time. Here's what you need to know.

Football Update: Batavia To Play Lake Villa Late Saturday Afternoon

Here's the time, date and place for the Bulldogs' Round 3 playoff game.

FINAL: Batavia 31, Lake Forest 17

The Bulldogs put down 21 points in the fourth quarter to advance to Round 3 of this year's playoffs.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 10, Lake Forest 7

The Bulldogs hold onto a lead going into the second half of their Round 2 playoff game Saturday.

Coaches Give Their Take on Saturday's Batavia vs. Lake Forest Football Matchup

Patch chats with the Batavia Coach Dennis Piron and Lake Forest's Chuck Spagnoli.

Football Update: BHS Offers Presale Tickets For Batavia vs. Lake Forest Game

The presale opens to the public on Thursday. Students will get first dibs on Wednesday. Here's more info.

More Photos of Batavia's Win Over Niles Notre Dame

An amazing second-half rally carries the Bulldogs 35-28 past the Dons. Here's some more images from Friday night.

Updated FINAL: Batavia 35, Niles Notre Dame 28

Trailing 28-7 at halftime, Batavia scores 28 unanswered second-half points to post an improbable 35-28 victory over Niles Notre Dame on Friday. Batavia advances to Round 2 of the IHSA Class 6A Football Playoffs.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 7, Niles Notre Dame 28

Two fumbles mar the first half of the Bulldogs playoff game against Niles Notre Dame at home.

BATV To Live Broadcast Batavia Football Playoff Vs. Niles Notre Dame Friday

There will also be three ticket gates running for Friday's game. Here's what you need to know.

Batavia Soccer Rained Out During Tuesday Semifinal, Game To Resume Today

Lightning forces officials to suspend play in the first half of Tuesday's sectional semifinals with Batavia trailing Naperville Central 1-0. Play is scheduled to resume at 6:30 p.m. today at Naperville North.

Football Update: Batavia To Face Niles Notre Dame 7 p.m. Friday At Home

Gates will open one hour prior to the start of the game. Here's more details.

Bulldogs Soccer Rallies To Regional Championship

Batavia scores twice in the second half to beat Waubonsie Valley for its first regional championship since 1995.

Update: Batavia Beats Streamwood 49-6, Goes Undefeated For Regular Season

The Bulldogs are 9-0 as they head into the IHSA playoffs, a first in school history for the football program.

Bulldogs Go Big For Football Pairings Night Saturday

Batavia football players, parents and fans will gather at the high school to find out who their first playoff opponent will be. BATV will broadcast the festivities live.

Batavia vs. STC North Tonight: Here's The Pregame Rundown

Here's a look at your local Week 8 matchup. Heads up: BATV is once again streaming the game live online. Watch it from your computer, iPhone or Android device. We'll tell you how.

Bulldogs Unleash Fury on Elgin Maroons During Shutout

Noel Gaspari shakes off an injured shoulder to throw a pair of touchdown passes during Batavia's 49-0 victory over Elgin Friday night. The Bulldogs remain unbeaten at 7-0.

UPDATE: Bulldogs Improve to 6-0 With Road Win Over Geneva

Batavia snaps a four-game losing streak against the Vikings but may have lost starting quarterback Noel Gaspari in the process with a shoulder injury.

FINAL: Batavia 46, Geneva 34, Gaspari Injury Details Unknown

The Bulldogs took a hard-fought game against the Vikings at Burgess Field Friday. Lots of big plays and taking advantage of key mistakes.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 17, Geneva 14

The Vikings were the first to put numbers on the board, but the Bulldogs inch ahead thanks to an opportunity fumble. It was a tight game at Burgess Field Friday.

The Morning After Batavia's Friday Night Lights

Batavia Youth Football is a hit among the grade-school crowd. The high-school players are right by their side on Saturday mornings after the big game. Here's more info and some pictures.

Batavia vs. Geneva Friday: Here's The Pregame Rundown

Here's a look at two colossal teams with big dreams. Also, BATV made arrangements to stream the game live online. iPhone and Android users should also be able to access the game. We've got the details.

Bulldogs Enjoy Homecoming Triumph Over Saints

Batavia's football team improves its record to 5-0 with a 43-7 Upstate Eight Conference River Division victory over St. Charles East. The team readies now for next weekend's showdown with Geneva.

More Photos of Batavia Homecoming Game, Halftime Performance

The Bulldogs took on St. Charles East in this year's homecoming game. Here's a look at the action, during the first half of the game and halftime.

Fox Valley Marathon Update: Barefoot Runner From Virginia Wins Race

More than 2,000 participants gathered Sunday for the Fox Valley Marathon, the Half Marathon and the Fall Final 20 run. The runners traveled through the Tri Cities, down to Aurora and back again on the course.

FINAL: Batavia 35, Bartlett 13

Batavia won another victory at home against Bartlett for a 4-0 record.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 7, Bartlett 0

The Bulldogs score the only touchdown of the first half. This is their fourth straight 1st half shutout.

Batavia Football Overpowers Larkin, Prepares For Bartlett

Bulldogs beat Larkin, 50-6 to improve to 3-0. They're now preparing for a stiffer test against Bartlett on Friday.

Batavia Boys Golf Loses its Invite Team Title on 5th-Card Tiebreaker

Lyons Township spoiled the Batavia boys golf team's quest for top honors at its 30-team invitational. LT won on the tiebreaker Saturday at Fox Valley Golf Club in North Aurora.

FINAL: Batavia 50, Elgin Larkin 6

The Bulldogs post their third straight victory Friday and another near-shutout at Elgin Larkin.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 28, Elgin Larkin 0

The Bulldogs are at it again with their third straight 1st half shutout.

UPDATE: Batavia Takes 2nd Straight Win, Beats Plainfield East 48-7

Batavia steamrolled host Plainfield East on Friday night with seven unanswered touchdowns to capture the non-conference game 48-7. The Bulldogs scored on five straight possessions in the first half to take a 35-0 lead into the break.

AT THE HALF: Batavia 35, Plainfield East 0

The Bulldogs score five touchdowns and keep the Bengals scoreless.

More Photos from the Batavia Marmion Aug. 26 Game

The Bulldogs started off their season with a 36-7 win over the Cadets. Here's some more images from that energetic night.