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Libertyville's Maddie Spaulding (30) goes to the hoop on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

Libertyville looks to grow after landmark season ends in sectional semifinal

February 23, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

Libertyville’s Margaret Buchert already is looking forward to next season. The junior guard shot a sizzling 6-for-8 on 3-pointers to finish with a team-high 20 points in a 66-53 loss...

Rachel Krzysko is now playing at Purdue after being a softball standout at Barrington.

College notes: Jared Murphy helps St. Norbert hoops win Midwest Conference crown

February 23, 2019 at 1:08 p.m.

Jared Murphy has been a key contributor during St. Norbert’s run to its eighth Midwest Conference men’s basketball championship in the last 10 seasons. The Rolling Meadows graduate playing sparingly...

Lake Forest's Molly Fisher, right, gets fouled by Fremd's Emily Klaczek (2) during the fourth quarter of the Class 4A Libertyville Sectional championship game on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Good golly, Miss Molly: Fisher takes control as Lake Forest upsets Fremd for Class 4A sectional title

February 22, 2019 at 5:34 p.m.

Junior point guard Halle Douglass is the unquestionable star for Lake Forest. But sophomore guard Molly Fisher is quickly establishing her reputation as a reliable player. Douglass added to her...

Lake Forest's Grace Tirzmalis (23) tries to tip the ball away from Libertyville's Abigail Frea during a Class 4A sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

Double jeopardy: Halle Douglass, Grace Tirzmalis power Lake Forest past Libertyville in sectional semifinals

February 20, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

Halle Douglass and Grace Tirzmalis have been the main driving forces in Lake Forest’s quest for the program’s first sectional title. Douglass and Tirzmalis took turns displaying their all-around games...

Carmel's Grace Sullivan, middle, tries to pass under tight defensive pressure during the fourth quarter against Marengo in a Class 3A sectional semifinal on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.

Freshman center Grace Sullivan’s double-double lifts Carmel to OT win in sectional semifinals

February 19, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

Freshman center Grace Sullivan anticipated the possibility of receiving quality playing time this season for Carmel. Just not this much time. “This is way more than expected out of my...

OPRF's Eddie Bolivar (right) competes in the state quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.

Wrestling notes: Eddie Bolivar the latest from OPRF to claim 3A state crown

February 17, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Eddie Bolivar had a flair for the dramatic throughout Saturday’s Class 3A state championship match. Battling Libertyville junior and Illinois recruit Danny Pucino, a three-time state qualifier, in...

Carmel's Riley Palm tries to take down Lemont's Kyle Schickel during the Class 2A 138-pound championship match Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

Wrestling notes: Carmel’s Riley Palm repeats as 2A wrestling champion

February 17, 2019 at 2:58 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Riley Palm’s illustrious wrestling career is defined by overcoming painful obstacles to win titles. So it’s no surprise that the Carmel senior ended his season in triumph —...

Evanston's Ramin Abraham (right) and Lake Park's Demarco Lee wrestle for the Class 3A 220-pound championship on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

Wrestling notes: Evanston’s Ramin Abraham completes improbable run to 220-pound title

February 18, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Evanston senior Ramin Abraham defied the odds and fulfilled his goal. Three years ago, Abraham was an aspiring soccer standout. He grew up playing soccer in his native...

Glenbrook South's Kristin Ralston attempts to maintain control of the ball during the Class 4A regional final against New Trier on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.

Glenbrook South gives coach Steve Weissenstein a win to remember in 4A regional final

February 16, 2019 at 11:17 p.m.

Libby Vanderveen said she hasn’t noticed much of a change in Glenbrook South girls basketball coach Steve Weissenstein this season. Affectionately known as “Weiss,” the Glenbrook South girls basketball coach...

College notes: LFA grad Ryan Clamage joins 1,000-point club at Rochester

February 15, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

Lake Forest Academy graduate Ryan Clamage made sure his senior day was special. The Rochester senior guard scored 23 points, made three 3-pointers and eclipsed 1,000 career points to lead...

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