Drafted by Houston Astros, UIC pitcher Ryan Smith’s successful return from Tommy John surgery continues July 22, 2024 at 6:17 a.m. Smith, a 2021 Nazareth graduate, was clocked at 98 mph during his redshirt sophomore season.
Mundelein’s Madalyn Gardner, a defensive whiz, is ready to do more. ‘I have to be confident in myself.’ July 16, 2024 at 10:14 a.m. Gardner started a handful of games last season but still led Mundelein in steals and deflections.
Keira Thomas gets ready to lead Vernon Hills. Her family guides her along the way. July 11, 2024 at 11:16 a.m. Thomas, a 5-foot-8 junior guard, became an integral player for a young team last season.
Introducing the 2024 News-Sun Softball All-Area Team June 20, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Warren's Hannah Conger and Mundelein's Claire Connelly are among the players on the first team.
Jacey Schuler, the 2024 News-Sun Softball Player of the Year, takes Antioch to new heights doing ‘what I love’ June 20, 2024 at 11:19 a.m. Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, went 23-4 with a 1.54 ERA and hit .523 with 11 home runs as Antioch returned to the Class 3A state final.
Theater experience prepares Fenwick’s Sophie Stone for a different stage: ‘All eyes are on you’ June 21, 2024 at 2:38 p.m. Stone, who didn't become Fenwick's ace until this season, rises to the occasion in the playoffs.
Introducing the 2024 News-Sun Girls Soccer All-Area Team June 14, 2024 at 10:18 a.m. Stevenson's Ellie Egeland, Libertyville's Erin Kelly and Deerfield's Emily Fox are three of the players on the first team.
Saint Louis recruit Emily Fox, a record-setter for Deerfield, is the 2024 News-Sun Girls Soccer Player of the Year June 14, 2024 at 10:16 a.m. Fox scored 29 goals during her senior season and set Deerfield's career record with 102 goals.
Mundelein’s Sophia Zepeda, who hadn’t pitched in over 2 weeks, comes through in 3rd-place game. ‘So gutsy.’ June 8, 2024 at 9:25 p.m. Zepeda didn't expect to pitch again but returns to the circle in relief to keep Mundelein in striking distance against Oswego.
Claire Schuyler isn’t related to Antioch teammate Jacey Schuler. ‘We get confused a lot.’ But she can play too. June 8, 2024 at 9:26 p.m. Schuyler is among the players returning for Antioch, which played in the Class 3A state championship game for the second straight season.