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Indiana forward Justin Smith, a Stevenson graduate, dunks the ball against Nebraska on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

College notes: Maine South grad Fotis Kokosioulis finds his fit with Fordham football

December 20, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Fotis Kokosioulis is making a name for himself all over the football field. After a celebrated high school career at Maine South — which led to his being named the...

Elmwood Park football coach Dylan Mack said the IHSA's districting proposal likely would have caused problems for his team and for other Tigers sports programs.

Suburban football coaches OK with status quo as schools sack IHSA districting plan

December 19, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Buffalo Grove coach Jeff Vlk breathed a sigh of relief. Loyola coach John Holecek never allowed the controversial decision to bother him throughout the entire 12-month ordeal. Hinsdale Central coach...

Lake Zurich's Ella Gilbertson (5) recently scored her 1,000th varsity point, then signed with Minnesota-Duluth.

Lake Zurich’s Ella Gilbertson signs with Minnesota-Duluth after surpassing 1,000 points

December 19, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.

Ella Gilbertson had a week to remember. The Lake Zurich senior guard is in the final stages of her time playing basketball with the Bears. She first played varsity basketball...

Waukegan's Mia Simpson (15) shoots against North Chicago on Dec. 9. Simpson and the Bulldogs are playing without senior guard Ja'Da White-McConnell, who suffered a knee injury last week.

Girls basketball notes: Antioch ‘still kind of rebuilding’ in post-Reisers era

December 17, 2019 at 10:31 a.m.

After a memorable run that included four straight regional titles, Antioch has hit a tough stretch the past two-plus seasons. But the Sequoits, behind a tall frontcourt, are slowly building...

Libertyville's Lydia Crow (50) tries to drive past Maine South's Caroline Barker during the Bison Classic in Buffalo Grove on Nov. 29.

News-Sun girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019

December 17, 2019 at 9:58 a.m.

Top 5 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Carmel 8-2 (1) 2. Lake Forest 9-2 (2) 3. Libertyville 6-4 (5) 4. Grayslake Central 8-2 (4) 5....

St. Joseph's Kyle Thomas (24), seen here playing against Morton last season, is a talented sophomore center for the Chargers. In the last two years, Thomas has mourned the deaths of his father, Daryl Thomas, and his coach, Gene Pingatore.

St. Joseph center Kyle Thomas lost his father, then his coach. He keeps grinding toward his goal.

December 16, 2019 at 11:20 a.m.

Before Friday's home game against Montini, Kyle Thomas took a brief moment to collect his thoughts. Thomas said he prepares for each game by taking a few seconds to honor...

Nazareth's Franchesca Metz (15) looks to pass the ball at the Lake Zurich Exam Jamm shootout on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Franchesca Metz enjoying her final season with Nazareth girls basketball

December 14, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

Franchesca Metz is nearing the end of her time as a Roadrunner. The Nazareth senior forward won't leave the La Grange Park school with many records or stellar personal statistics:...

Hersey's Natalie Kubsik, left, and Lake Park's Darrione Rogers try to control a rebound on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Hersey freshmen embrace the chance to prove they belong

December 14, 2019 at 10:04 p.m.

Hersey's Katy Eidle scored a game-high 32 points in a win against Bartlett at a college showcase — in her ninth varsity game. Her teammate, Meghan Mrowicki, drilled a late...

Rolling Meadows' Max Christie goes up for a dunk against Elk Grove on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

For Rolling Meadows phenom Max Christie, life in the spotlight is the new normal

December 14, 2019 at 6:21 p.m.

At this point, Max Christie is slowly getting used to the hoopla. The Rolling Meadows junior guard is encountering a new level of stardom in his rapidly developing basketball career....

Carmel's Jordan Wood (13) dribbles the ball during the Chicago Invitational Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Carmel freshman Jordan Wood still has room to grow: ‘She’s going to be amazing.’

December 13, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

Jordan Wood is an eye-catching athlete. The 6-foot-4 Carmel freshman stands out on the court, and she has the game to match her elite size. Before playing a minute of...

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