Alexia Manalo tries to ‘stay on top of things’ with her busy schedule. On the court, Wauconda counts on it.
Manalo, a three-sport athlete also involved in other activities, makes a difference in a number of ways.
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Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Highland Park and Stevenson move up, and Carmel's Josie Hartman is the player of the week.
Megs Seribo aspires to ‘help people live their best lives.’ Don’t discount ways she makes Stevenson better.
Seribo doesn't stand out in box scores very often, but that's fine with her.
Warren’s Royce Lopez learns from setbacks. Now he eyes the top prize. ‘I’m going for that state championship.’
A two-time state qualifier on a team with two state champions, Lopez is motivated to win a title.
Libertyville’s Sophia Swanson is unbowed by name association. ‘It’s motivating.’ And she’s confident.
Swanson, not to be confused with 2022 Ms. Basketball winner Sophie Swanson, helps Libertyville win eight in a row.
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Casey Vyverman and Mundelein move up in the top 10.
Ava Henne is nonstop for Grayslake Central. No matter who stops to notice. ‘She’s one of those unsung heroes.’
Henne's relentlessness off the bench is one of the reasons the Rams continue to win.
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Hadassah Brown, the player of the week, helps Waukegan move up in the top 10.
Warren’s Max Floriani, the No. 2 pick in MLS SuperDraft, takes ‘hard route’ to stardom after father’s death
Floriani, a redshirt junior defender for St. Louis, was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes.
Lakes’ Kaylee Anderson is a 5-7 rebounding machine. What’s the key? ‘If you think you can do it, you can.’
Anderson has Lakes' single-season record for rebounds.