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Andre Szmyt played only one season of high school football. He helped Vernon Hills reach the Class 5A state final.

Vernon Hills grad Andre Szmyt completes ‘wild ride’ from walk-on kicker to unanimous All-American

February 1, 2024 at 12:38 a.m.

Andre Szmyt’s improbable rise to notoriety started on a whim. Less than three years ago, Szmyt was a standout soccer player at Vernon Hills. He had never played football, but...

Zion-Benton's Morgan Callahan, middle, tries to put up a shot under pressure during the first quarter of a Class 4A regional semifinal against Vernon Hills on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019.

Porter power: Jayda Mills leads way as Zion-Benton wins for injured teammate Kaylyn Porter

February 13, 2019 at 3:19 p.m.

Junior guard Jayda Mills struggled with her emotions for Zion-Benton throughout Tuesday’s Class 4A Vernon Hills Regional semifinal. She said teammate Kaylyn Porter weighed heavily on her mind. Mills scored...

Glenbrook North's Trent Williams gets the legs of Palatine's Gio Jackson in the 220-pound championship match at the Class 3A Barrington Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.

Glenbrook North’s Trent Williams claims 220-pound crown at 3A Barrington Sectional

February 10, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

Glenbrook North’s Trent Williams wasn’t worried about his place in school history. The senior preferred to look ahead to the upcoming Class 3A state wrestling meet in Champaign. For the...

Stevenson's Tommy Frezza controls Jacobs' Justin Peters in their 120-pound third-place match at the Class 3A Barrington Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.

Wrestling notebook: Host Broncos excel at 3A Barrington Sectional

February 10, 2019 at 6:41 p.m.

Barrington’s Dayven Shinhoster is hoping to turn the heads of some college football coaches this spring. He’s aiming for a college scholarship. The junior is already receiving some recruiting attention...

Before she headed to Western Michigan, Leighah-Amori Wool (23) was a difference-maker for the Evanston girls basketball team.

College notes: Leighah-Amori Wool steps up for Western Michigan

February 9, 2019 at 9:36 a.m.

After a solid freshman season, Western Michigan sophomore forward Leighah-Amori Wool has become even more of a contributor for the Broncos’ women’s basketball team. The Evanston alumna played in 19...

Warren's Cameron Domke controls Libertyville's Peter Kafkis in the 120-pound championship match at the Class 3A Barrington Sectional on Saturday, Feb, 9, 2019..

Twin towers: Sawyer and Austin Nash lead quartet of Warren sectional champions

February 11, 2019 at 5:52 p.m.

Warren senior Austin Nash can point out only one negative to having a twin brother involved in wrestling. Austin Nash wrestles in the 113-pound weight class. His twin, Sawyer, is...

Mundelein's Morgan Frank intercepts a pass against Warren during a Class 4A regional semifinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

Girls basketball notes: Junior forward Morgan Frank already reaches the 1,000-point mark for Mundelein

February 6, 2019 at 3:34 p.m.

In less than a week, Mundelein’s Morgan Frank achieved two personal milestones. The 5-foot-11 junior forward became the seventh player in program history to score 1,000 points in Friday’s loss...

Waukegan's Edgar Vazquez celebrates after winning the 285-pound title at the Class 3A Libertyville Regional on Saturday, Feb, 3, 2019.

Worth the wait: Waukegan’s Edgar Vazquez regains varsity spot, wins regional title

February 4, 2019 at 5:01 p.m.

Waukegan junior Edgar Vazquez waited a long time for his moment. “Last year I lost my challenge match and did not wrestle on varsity,” he said. “It was tough. …...

Dylan Buckner (5) gained valuable experience at quarterback as a sophomore and will have Matt Purdy as his new head coach in the fall.

Glenbrook North hires longtime assistant coach Matt Purdy to lead its football program

February 4, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

Football is in Matt Purdy’s blood. Purdy was an All-American high school football player and was inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame last year. He...

Libertyville's Michael Gunther tries to hold on to Zion-Benton's Jaylen Beals on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Wrestling notes: Michael Gunther propels Libertyville to regional victory

February 3, 2019 at 10:16 p.m.

Michael Gunther’s steely determination extended into Saturday’s awards ceremony on the main mat. The Libertyville senior is on a mission to win a Class 3A state title in the 138-pound...

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