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Fenwick's Jared Wermes (left) and Owen Filbin compete in the 800 meters at the Dan Horyn Invite on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

After weathering injuries, Joseph Wermes returns to top form for Fenwick

April 21, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

Joseph Wermes' career started on the fast track. As a freshman, he helped guide Fenwick to fifth place in the Class 2A state cross country meet. That spring, Wermes added...

Niles North's Jason Pham celebrates after setting a personal record in the pole vault on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Boys track notes: Deerfield’s Bradley Brodsky among standouts at Dan Horyn Invite

April 20, 2019 at 5:17 p.m.

Deerfield senior Bradley Brodsky didn't mind donning new colors at the Dan Horyn Invitational on April 17. Instead of sporting the Warriors' red and gray, Brodsky wore purple shorts and...

Toni Tortorella now plays for Illinois Wesleyan after starring at Maine South.

College notes: Stevenson grad Ryuji Aoki hopes to go pro in Japan

April 20, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

Ryuji Aoki isn't ready to hang up his basketball shoes. The former Stevenson guard completed his third and final season at Rose-Hulman in late February. Aoki will graduate in May...

Emery on board: Warren graduate Emery Parker repeats an All-American in wrestling for Illinois

April 19, 2019 at 5:54 p.m.

Redshirt senior Emery Parker missed his main goal, but earned a memorable consolation prize for Illinois. The Warren graduate placed fifth in the 184-pound weight class on March 23 at...

Nojel Eastern took on a defensive role to help Purdue make a run through the NCAA Tournament.

Evanston grad Nojel Eastern a key force in Purdue’s run to Elite Eight

April 14, 2019 at 3:43 p.m.

Nojel Eastern let his mind wander during the national championship game. The Purdue sophomore guard said he experienced a wide range of emotions while watching Virginia defeat Texas Tech to...

Lake Forest's Nathan Schmitt wins the 1,600-meter run at the Al Janulis Relays on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Track notes: Lake Forest boys, Vernon Hills girls win Al Janulis Relays

April 15, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.

Lake Forest's Nathan Schmitt stood out among the throng of athletes at Saturday's Al Janulis Relays hosted by Vernon Hills. First, Schmitt stood out primarily because of his pink socks...

Before he earned All-Academic honors at Wisconsin-Whitewater, Jaritt Shinhoster was a standout wrestler at Barrington.

College notes: Ryan Clamage named All-American in final season at Rochester

April 13, 2019 at 11:38 a.m.

Ryan Clamage closed out his college basketball career in memorable fashion. The Lake Forest Academy graduate flourished in his senior season at Division III Rochester. Clamage, a 6-foot-5 guard, was...

Noah Leib paces Evanston’s new-look baseball team

April 8, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

The Evanston baseball team is taking on a different approach this season. The Wildkits’ returning pitchers combined for only six innings of experience last season. That means Evanston will lean...

OPRF's Jared Schainis (18) celebrates during the Huskies' victory against Deerfield on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

OPRF seniors aiming for ‘one last big run’ in boys volleyball

April 7, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.

Oak Park-River Forest senior Sean Califf has a different vantage point this season. After playing his whole volleyball career at setter, Califf added another dimension to his game when he...

Lake Forest football star Rylie Mills adds track to his busy schedule

April 7, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

Rylie Mills knew it was the right time to add another sport. The Lake Forest junior defensive end prefers to stay busy. Despite a packed schedule that includes constant recruiting...

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