Mundelein’s Emily Courtney can cause ‘so much chaos.’ She tries to generate more in the state semifinals. June 8, 2024 at 9:12 a.m. Courtney reaches base with a leadoff bunt single in the seventh inning to try to rally Mundelein against Marist.
Welcome to the show, Tegan Schuler. After watching sister excel at state, Antioch freshman delivers there too. June 8, 2024 at 9:19 a.m. Schuler triples to drive in Antioch's first run and back her sister Jacey, who shuts out Waterloo in the semifinals.
OPRF’s Kaden Garland isn’t just a state champion. He tops his father too. ‘What’s more to come’ at USC? June 19, 2024 at 9:14 a.m. Garland, whose father won a national title in the shot put in 1993, now has the best throw in the family.
Antioch sophomore Sam Hillner has ‘come through for us a number of times.’ More opportunities are imminent. June 5, 2024 at 11:33 a.m. Hillner hit a two-run homer in each of the past two games to help Antioch return to the state semifinals.
Kailyn Bockwoldt ‘hit it where they weren’t’ to get Antioch back where it has been, the state semifinals June 4, 2024 at 10:37 a.m. Bockwoldt, who played sparingly as a freshman last season, helps Antioch overcome Sycamore in a Class 3A supersectional.
Antioch sophomore Jadynn Ruiz’s struggles at the plate are behind her. What’s ahead for her and the Sequoits? May 30, 2024 at 11:17 a.m. Ruiz had three hits as Antioch, the Class 3A state runner-up last year, rolled past Grayslake Central in the sectional semifinals.
Tennessee recruit Paul Migas makes history for Lakes. And shows again ‘I’m one of the best in the country.’ May 29, 2024 at 11:16 a.m. Migas is a three-time state champion in the pole vault. After winning twice in Class 2A, he won in 3A on Saturday.
Behind Shae Johnson, Mundelein has lost just once. ‘Without her, we don’t go.’ And the Mustangs keep going. May 25, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. Johnson pitches a shutout and goes 2-for-3 to lead Mundelein to its first regional title since 2006.
Barrington freshman Mia Sirois isn’t family’s first great runner. But she is a state champ and ‘better than we ever were.’ May 23, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. Sirois, whose mother and two aunts ran at Purdue, won the 3,200-meter race at the Class 3A state meet.
Carly Sides plays both sides as Vernon Hills goes to penalty kicks and wins: ‘She shows up in the big moments’ May 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Sides makes three saves during penalty kicks and then scores the game-winner against St. Viator.