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After grabbing an offensive rebound, Lake Forest's Grace Tirzmalis (23) uses a spin move to get around Carmel's Lily Coulthard (32) and shoot a short jumper in the lane at Warren Blue Devil Classic in Gurnee on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.

Saving Grace: Tirzmalis’ emergence helps lift Lake Forest to win over Carmel at Blue Devil Classic

December 28, 2018 at 6:33 p.m.

During the offseason, Lake Forest’s Grace Tirzmalis made it a point of emphasis to improve her inside game. The senior forward worked on her rebounding and post moves, hoping to...

Markus Hartman (left) was one of the reasons that Luke Rasmussen (not pictured) struggled to crack the starting lineup at Barrington. Now, Rasmussen is one of the Broncos' most consistent wrestlers.

Bronco brothers: Luke Rasmussen the latest in his family to wrestle for Barrington

December 30, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.

Barrington’s Luke Rasmussen is starting to make his own mark for a team with deep family ties. The junior wrestler is the third member of his family to be a...

Pioneer Press 2018 Football All-Area Honorable Mention

December 30, 2018 at 1:54 p.m.

Introducing the football players named Pioneer Press 2018 All-Area Honorable Mention. Connor Adams, Buffalo Grove, senior, quarterback; Nathan Barnes, Lake Forest Academy, senior, defensive line; Anthony Brown, St. Joseph, senior,...

Loyola's Jake Gonzalez (16) had 135 tackles for the Class 8A state champions.

Pioneer Press 2018 Football All-Area Defense: First Team and Second Team

December 30, 2018 at 2:22 p.m.

First Team Aidan Cruickshank School: Hinsdale Central. Year: Senior. Position: Safety. Accolades: All-conference, team MVP. Key stats: School’s all-time leader in tackles. Made more than 100 tackles as a junior...

IC Catholic's Kyle Franklin could not be stopped on his way to 2,378 yards rushing.

Pioneer Press 2018 Football All-Area Offense: First Team and Second Team

December 27, 2018 at 1:04 p.m.

First-Team Offense Michael Axelrood School: Evanston. Year: Senior. Position: Wide receiver. Accolades: Central Suburban South Offensive Player of the Year. Has more than 20 Division I offers, including from Ivy...

Maine South football coach Dave Inserra said he is not in favor of the IHSA's plan to move from a conference format to a district format in 2021.

Suburban football coaches react to IHSA district plan: ‘You can’t control it, so let’s roll.’

December 21, 2018 at 8:10 p.m.

Maine South football coach Dave Inserra expressed a wide range of emotions over the recent Illinois High School Association announcement that district scheduling will arrive by the 2021-22 school year....

Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love, a Nazareth graduate, is a consensus All-American.

College notes: Evanston alum Mark Roth earns All-American soccer honors

December 21, 2018 at 7:18 p.m.

Evanston alumnus Mark Roth earned a significant distinction for his play for the Carleton College (Minn.) men’s soccer team this season. The senior defender was voted to the United Soccer...

Warren's Dana Lundtveit (32) tries to go in for a layup against Zion-Benton's Morgan Callahan (5) during a game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

Girls basketball notes: Senior forward Dana Lundtveit a leader in the present, looks to future for Warren

December 19, 2018 at 5:22 p.m.

Warren’s Dana Lundtveit might become a three-sport athlete this spring. An outside hitter in volleyball, the senior forward is not sure about her college plans. But she’s debating the concept...

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen played football and wrestling at Hinsdale Central. District 86 officials voted to eliminate both programs on Monday.

District 86 athletes shocked by program cuts, yet confident call will be overturned

December 21, 2018 at 7:22 p.m.

Hinsdale South junior quarterback Marquese Garrett was stunned by the news he heard on the night of Dec. 17. After playing running back the last two seasons, Garrett was moved...

Barrington graduate Jackson Perkins played in five games for Navy this season.

College notes: Hinsdale Central’s Matt Rafferty enjoying final ride with Furman basketball

December 28, 2018 at 11:31 a.m.

Hinsdale Central alumnus Matt Rafferty is enjoying his final season playing for the Furman men’s basketball team. Led by Rafferty's strong play, the No. 23-ranked Paladins are one of the...

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