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Deerfield's Kelan Burns (10) slams the ball over the net against Oak Park River-Forest at the Warren Blue Devil Invitational on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Tall tale: Growth spurt helps Kelan Burns dominate at the net for Deerfield boys volleyball

April 7, 2019 at 6:38 p.m.

Deerfield’s Kelan Burns remembered relying on his vertical leap to help him battle taller players in middle school. These days, the senior outside hitter fits in well with his opponents...

Matt Bednar said his primary goal is helping Hersey reach the state meet.

Matt Bednar leads Hersey’s push to reach boys gymnastics state meet

April 7, 2019 at 3:38 p.m.

Trophies and medals have been a constant throughout Matt Bednar’s gymnastics career. The Hersey senior estimates his trophy count is “around 30” to go with “around 400 medals.” Since his...

Before she played for Northwestern, Brennan Dwyer (left) was a standout lacrosse player for Loyola.

College notes: Dhruvil Patel keeps up the pace as North Central distance runner

April 6, 2019 at 5:34 p.m.

Niles North graduate Dhruvil Patel never envisioned success in cross country or track and field. His freshman season at Niles North provided little evidence of a future filled with individual...

Grayslake North's Jess Pozezinski (10) makes a catch in center field during the fifth inning of a game at Palatine on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Juggling act: Star center fielder Jess Pozezinski makes two sports work for Grayslake North

April 5, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

Grayslake North’s Jess Pozezinski didn’t have much time to dwell on Wednesday’s blowout loss to Palatine. After the Knights suffered a 14-3 defeat in five innings to the host Pirates,...

Deerfield's Sam Liokumovich, seen here competing at the Class 3A outdoor state meet last season, has already broken his brother's program record in the shot put this season.

Indoor track notes: Sam Liokumovich wins Top Times shot put with room to improve

April 3, 2019 at 8:54 p.m.

Sam Liokumovich has big shoes to fill. So far, the Deerfield senior thrower is doing a nice job of finding his own place in the program. His older brother, Igor...

Jake Mailloux was the MSL East Player of the Year last season. Now, Hersey must replace his offensive production.

Jakub Migus at the center of Hersey’s big plans on the volleyball court

March 30, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Hersey’s Jakub Migus already has his future mapped out in volleyball. The senior setter plans to follow in his older brother’s footsteps. Thus far, it’s a path that the younger...

Before he became an All-American at Nebraska, Isaiah White was a state champion for OPRF.

College notes: Joey Lane’s memorable run at Ohio State ends at NCAA Tournament

March 30, 2019 at 11:20 a.m.

Joey Lane won’t forget the last shot attempt of his basketball career. The Deerfield graduate concluded a memorable journey from being a walk-on at Ohio State to receiving a scholarship...

Two-time News-Sun Player of the Year Caitlyn Britton returns to lead Warren.

Bob Narang’s top five teams and top 20 players from Lake County for the 2019 softball season

March 24, 2019 at 5:38 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Warren: Pitcher Caitlyn Britton, a Central Michigan recruit, is back for her final season. A two-time News-Sun Player of the Year, she batted .505 with 16...

Numbers not a focus for Waukegan softball and ace pitcher Natalie Guzman

March 24, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

Waukegan’s Natalie Guzman prefers to keep her goals simple for this season. The junior pitcher would rather not dwell on victories or statistics. “I just want to have fun,” Guzman...

Nick Brune (18), seen here scoring for Mundelein in 2015, has been a top pitcher this season for Illinois Wesleyan.

College notes: Hinsdale Central’s Gabrielle Rush guides Princeton to Ivy League title

March 23, 2019 at 2:24 p.m.

Gabrielle Rush got to go dancing one more time before her college basketball career came to an end. After guiding Princeton to the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Rush scored 22...

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