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Homewood-Flossmoor’s Jeffrey Griffin to return to defense for NIU

June 3, 2018 at 11:19 a.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor senior Jeffrey Griffin quickly noted the peculiarity of his situation. After Griffin committed to play football for Northern Illinois last Sunday, he realized his future is a return to...

Mallory Harrity, a 6-foot center, will be an important player as first-year Grant coach Kevin Geist takes over the program. Brian O'Mahoney/News-Sun

Ally Mahinay, Grant girls basketball teammates adjust to new coach

June 3, 2018 at 11:18 a.m.

Grant junior guard Ally Mahinay is growing so accustomed to changes within the program that they hardly faze her anymore. During Mahinay's three-year career, the Bulldogs have had four varsity...

Bastian Schweinsteiger takes a picture with a fan outside the Wrigley Building on April 19, 2017 during his portrait session with the Tribune.

Surprise, surprise: Unbeaten streak has Fire among Major League Soccer’s elite

June 3, 2018 at 11:29 a.m.

After last-place finishes the last two seasons, the Fire needed to make changes. They added striker Nemanja Nikolic and midfielders Dax McCarty and Juninho in the offseason, then signed German...

In this Dec. 16, 2016, photo, Glenbrook North's Kellen Witherell shoots over Maine West's Milos Dugalic in Des Plaines.

Glenbrook North’s Kellen Witherell being asked to add to his game

June 3, 2018 at 11:56 a.m.

Without a doubt, Glenbrook North forward Kellen Witherell is the engine driving the boys basketball team's quest to improve upon last season's 13-15 record. The 6-foot-5 Witherell is considered a...

Zion-Benton guard Margie Villaruz, middle, is fouled while driving for a layup during a game last season. Rob Dicker/News-Sun

Zion-Benton girls basketball eyes rebound after 19-loss season

June 3, 2018 at 11:47 a.m.

Zion-Benton coach Tanya Johnson leaned back in her chair and reflected on last season. While taking a break between games at the Stevenson Summer League last week, Johnson had trouble...

Kendall Peterson helped the Fillies finish third at the Class 4A state tournament.

Barrington infielder Kendall Peterson picks Northwestern softball

June 3, 2018 at 12:36 p.m.

Barrington softball coach Perry Peterson wanted to answer an intriguing question: How many hours does it take to become a Division I softball player? As it turned out, he didn't...

Stevenson's Kiana Cencula (13) drives to the basket against Lake Zurich last season. Tim Carroll/News-Sun

Stevenson seniors set to step up after Ashley Richardson’s departure

June 3, 2018 at 12:31 p.m.

The past and future of Stevenson girls basketball were on hand during the Patriots' summer league last Tuesday. Former Stevenson point guard Ashley Richardson, a four-year starter, made a surprise...

Rich Central's Jyran Mitchell has given a verbal commitment to Northern Illinois. John Smierciak/Daily Southtown

Coaching ties help Northern Illinois land Rich Central’s Jyran Mitchell

June 3, 2018 at 12:31 p.m.

Jyran Mitchell ran into a familiar face this spring. The incoming senior wide receiver for Rich Central was participating at Northern Illinois' Junior Day with many other local prospects. Mitchell...

Antioch's Jill Foote had 52 hits and 20 stolen bases en route to being named first team all-state. Rob Dicker/News-Sun

Announcing the Lake County News-Sun 2017 Softball All-Area Team

June 3, 2018 at 12:48 p.m.

First Team Rachel Becker, Lakes, junior, shortstop: Played solid defense and spearheaded the Eagles' offense from the leadoff spot. The Purdue recruit hit .540 with four homers and 31 RBIs...

Sophomore Caitlyn Britton pitched Warren to a Class 4A supersectional berth. B

Caitlyn Britton the Lake County News-Sun 2017 Softball Player of the Year

June 3, 2018 at 12:48 p.m.

Warren coach Jenna Charbonneau saw glimpses of next-level promise during Caitlyn Britton's freshman year. A designated hitter on a team full of scholarship players, Britton became a consistent contributor in...

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