Carmel’s David Fajardo Jr. has a ‘winner’s mentality.’ The Waukegan resident has honed that as a boxer.
Fajardo Jr., one of the top amateur boxers in Illinois, has scored three goals for Carmel.
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One collarbone injury after another weighed on Wauconda’s Jacob Hawley. ‘I always had the fear.’ Not anymore.
Hawley, who has remained healthy through three games, leads Wauconda in rushing yards.
Waukegan’s Hadassah Brown is one of 12 siblings. ‘We’re very competitive.’ With her, so are the Bulldogs.
Brown, a three-sport athlete who doesn't play club volleyball, is one of the reasons for Waukegan's success.
Round Lake’s Elian Barrera, whose mother has cancer, doesn’t quit after spinal fracture. ‘My mom never gives up.’
Barrera returns to the field, where his positive attitude and work ethic motivate the Panthers.
Mohit Damodaran waited for his turn. But Stevenson knew it was coming. ‘Mohit is a next-level player.’
Damodaran has become a shutdown defender in his second varsity season.
Whether Mundelein’s Sarah Choi is playing volleyball or volunteering, one thing remains same: ‘She’s always helping’
Choi is a supportive teammate for the Mustangs and also does volunteer work.
Warren’s Ethan Cole is healthy again. But his back injury changed him. ‘I know to live in the moment.’
Cole suffered a herniated disk that required surgery when he was a sophomore. The injury created uncertainty.
Division I prospect Jack Paris starts ‘ring season’ on a mission for Fenwick. Two older brothers know it well.
Paris' older brothers Conor and Martin won a state title at Fenwick in 2021.
Illinois commit Ava Wysocki has been the ‘greatest Robin’ for Stevenson. It’s time for a new guise.
Wysocki recorded 153 kills and 44 blocks while playing alongside two Division I recruits last season.
Ramar Hudson Jr. wants to win for Zion-Benton. Like his father, who died in 2022. ‘I try to honor him every day.’
Hudson Jr.'s father, Ramar Hudson Sr., was a star during Zion-Benton's playoff season in 1997.