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Stevenson's Kalista Tapas tries to get past Whitney Young's Elena Vara (6) during the fourth quarter of the state quarterfinals on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

‘We’re coming out strong’: Lauren Maloney scores five goals as Stevenson reaches state semifinals

May 16, 2019 at 10:57 p.m.

Stevenson senior Lauren Maloney wanted to leave no doubt about her team's goal for this weekend. Maloney has been a central figure in helping the Patriots extend their streak to...

Mother McAuley goalkeeper, Maura O'Grady makes a save during the fourth quarter against Fenwick in a state quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Mighty Maura: O’Grady makes seven saves as Mother McAuley advances to state semifinals

May 16, 2019 at 8:56 p.m.

Mother McAuley senior Maura O'Grady tried to keep her composure. After spending the last two years backing up Mary Kate McKendry, O'Grady was the starting goalkeeper at state. "Mary Kate...

J.J. McCarthy (2) helped lead the Roadrunners to the Class 7A state championship in the fall.

‘That family feel’: Nazareth QB J.J. McCarthy thrilled to commit to Michigan

May 16, 2019 at 7:20 p.m.

J.J. McCarthy recently loaded up on Michigan gear. The Nazareth sophomore quarterback acknowledged that he only had one long-sleeve Michigan shirt in his wardrobe, but that changed on May 11...

Niles West's Tegshmurun Jamiyankhuu competes on the high bar at the state meet on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Boys gymnastics notes: Tegshmurun Jamiyankhuu paces Niles West to 2nd place at state

May 13, 2019 at 9:32 p.m.

Niles West sophomore Tegshmurun Jamiyankhuu has a goal of topping his older brother's accomplishments in gymnastics. Two years into high school, Jamiyankhuu is establishing his own mark at Niles West....

Fremd's Sophia Crescio, left, steals third base as Libertyville's Maggie Evers looks to field the throw during a game on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Evers more: Senior third baseman Maggie Evers goes extra mile for surging Libertyville in softball

May 13, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

No matter what, Libertyville's Maggie Evers rarely ever puts her head down. The senior third baseman kept encouraging her teammates during an April 20 doubleheader, even though the Wildcats would...

Timothy Christian's Scott Schnurr competes on the still rings on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Boys gymnastics notes: Matthew O’Malley, Julian Campbell pace Lyons at state

May 12, 2019 at 3:48 p.m.

The Lyons boys gymnastics team is full of athletes who aren't exactly life-long gymnasts. Lions senior Matthew O'Malley is the latest such gymnast to make his way to the medal...

Rolling Meadows' Benjamin Kowalski finished second in the high bar on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Boys gymnastics notes: Garrett Naughton nearly makes Hersey history

May 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Garrett Naughton won't forget his state experience from his junior season. The Hersey gymnast closed out the two-day boys gymnastics state meet with a memorable finish — sort of. Naughton...

Deerfield's Matthew Kroscher, seen here competing on the still rings at the Central Suburban League meet, won the state title in two events Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Boys gymnastics notes: Libertyville claims team title, Matthew Kroscher wins twice for Deerfield

May 12, 2019 at 2:55 p.m.

Matt Richardson wondered how he would react to his first state gymnastics experience. After starring on the club circuit for several years, Richardson decided to join Libertyville's gymnastics team for...

Niles resident and Maine East graduate Orion Yamat was named a Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete with the Loyola of Chicago men's golf team.

College notes: York grad Sam Marlott swims to finish line at Pepperdine

May 10, 2019 at 9:27 p.m.

York graduate Sam Marlott had a senior season to remember at Pepperdine. After competing in 21 meets over the last two seasons, Marlott had a standout final season for the...

On the line, close to home: Maine South standout Peter Skoronski picks Northwestern football

May 10, 2019 at 8:31 p.m.

Peter Skoronski's football career started relatively late. The Maine South junior offensive lineman didn't begin playing tackle football until sixth grade, but that doesn't mean he was new to the...

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