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Hersey's Mary McGrath (3) pulls down a rebound in front of Carmel's Mia Gillis (20) on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.

Hersey falls to Lake Forest in 4A sectional semis, vows to return stronger

February 27, 2020 at 9:06 p.m.

There was no hiding the disappointment for the Hersey girls basketball team. The Huskies were visibly upset following a season-ending 48-44 loss to Lake Forest in a Class 4A Palatine...

Southern Illinois center Barret Benson (40) is a Hinsdale South graduate who started his college career at Northwestern.

College notes: Deerfield’s Jordan Baum has plans after basketball at University of Chicago

February 27, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.

Jordan Baum has his future all mapped out. Like any good point guard, the University of Chicago senior knows all of his options on the court, and beyond. With only...

Niles North's Aquan Smart goes up for a dunk attempt against Waukegan on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019.

Niles North point guard Aquan Smart commits to Maryland basketball

February 26, 2020 at 5:08 p.m.

In a span of eight months, Aquan Smart's recruiting stock rose dramatically. After averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.3 steals last season, the Niles North senior point...

Grayslake Central's Kate Bullman, center, puts up a shot in traffic against Deerfield during a Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Behind Amanda Kocialkowski’s 14 points, Grayslake Central overcomes star Kate Bullman’s shooting struggles to rout Deerfield in a Class 3A sectional semifinal: ‘That’s how we win games.’

February 26, 2020 at 9:04 a.m.

Amanda Kocialkowski is not Grayslake Central's go-to scorer. That job belongs to senior forward Kate Bullman. But Kocialkowski, a senior forward, is carving her own identity in the Rams' quest...

Libertyville's Margaret Buchert, left, looks to pass as Fremd's Caroline Cochran defends during a Class 4A Palatine Sectional semifinal on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.

‘A special group of kids’: Margaret Buchert scores 20 points, but Libertyville’s 23-game winning streak ends against Fremd in a Class 4A sectional semifinal; Lake Forest knocks out top-seeded Hersey

February 24, 2020 at 11:34 p.m.

Senior point guard Margaret Buchert milled around for several minutes following Libertyville's Class 4A Palatine Sectional semifinal Monday night until opting for some privacy in the postgame locker room when...

Leyden's Daniel Uribe, seen here wrestling last month, qualified for state for the first time.

Wrestling notes: Leyden’s Daniel Uribe learns from state experience

February 24, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Leyden senior Daniel Uribe took a moment to appreciate his journey. Uribe made huge strides to qualify for state in his final high school season. Although Uribe lost...

Zion-Benton's Jordan Chisum, rear, and Evanston's Ricardo Salinas wrestle for third place at 170 pounds at the Class 3A state meet Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

Wrestling notebook: Ricardo Salinas earns tough medal for Evanston

February 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Ricardo Salinas wanted to prove a point Saturday night. The Evanston junior had just earned a fourth-place medal at 170 pounds in the Class 3A state meet at...

OPRF's Josh Ogunsanya, top, wrestles Mount Carmel's Connor Gaynor for first place at 132 pounds at the Class 3A state meet Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

Wrestling notebook: OPRF’s Josh Ogunsanya, IC Catholic’s Saul Trejo claim state titles

February 24, 2020 at 4:42 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Oak Park-River Forest's Josh Ogunsanya is building an impressive resume. The senior wrestler is a standout in the classroom and on the mat. He has committed to wrestle...

Grayslake Central's Adrien Cramer, left, maintains control over Aurora Christian's Alex Knauf in the championship match at 182 pounds during the Class 3A state meet in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

‘I can finally bring it home’: Aiming to be ranked No. 1 in the nation at 138 pounds, Warren junior Joel VanderVere claims his first state title; Grayslake Central junior Adrien Cramer wins at 182

February 24, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

Joel VanderVere had to overcome one significant hurdle to reach his primary goal. The Warren junior is widely considered one of the top wrestlers in the country in the 138-pound...

Montini's Joe Roberts, left, and Libertyville's E`lan Heard wrestle at 152 pounds Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Wrestling notes: Cody Goodman among three Deerfield state medal-winners

February 22, 2020 at 11:45 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — Deerfield senior Cody Goodman refused to crack a smile after his final match on Saturday. The Illinois recruit remained motivated to push himself to another level. He pointed...

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