Norah Emso puts her stamp on Mundelein’s first regional title in 15 years: ‘She has held the team together’
Emso, who had seven kills and nine assists against Warren, emerges as a great leader for Mundelein.
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Sam Jurczyk rises to the occasion for Wauconda, learning what’s possible ‘if you work hard and put in the time’
Jurczyk scores his 13th and 14th goals as Wauconda edges Grayslake North in a regional final.
Libertyville senior Molly Lyon’s varsity debut comes none too soon. Her ‘uplifting’ presence elevates Wildcats.
Injuries set Lyons back, but she pushes Libertyville forward.
Jack Bacher’s ascent continues in the regional semifinals. The Stevenson senior ‘can be the king.’
Bacher's 14th goal of the season lifts Stevenson over Warren.
Ben Lowe is loud. Brandon Taboada is quiet. ‘Very different.’ For Lake Zurich’s defense, they’re just right.
Lowe and Taboada have helped Lake Zurich record seven shutouts this season.
Alessandro Valadez prepares brother Cristian for varsity. Together, they get Round Lake ready for playoffs.
The Valadez brothers have helped Round Lake win six of its past eight games.
Waukegan’s Lamero Ceaser never ceases. In sports. In academics. When the chips are down, he’s not. ‘He’s a fighter.’
Referring to Ceaser as a student-athlete might be accurate, but it kind of undersells him.
Carlos Banales knows Waukegan needs to ‘believe in ourselves’ to win. He had to believe in himself first.
Banales, who said his transition to varsity last year was difficult, has emerged as a leader this season.
Claire Schuyler commits to Minnesota and says ‘it’s definitely a relief.’ In Antioch, it’s noteworthy too.
Schuyler would be the fourth Antioch softball player to join a Big Ten team since 2022.
Deerfield’s Adi Zilberman rallies a young team in a sport she avoided as a kid: ‘It’s good to see her grow’
Zilberman, one of just two returning starters for Deerfield, has emerged as a leader.