Stevenson’s Aidan Bardic hears the crowds: He can’t fill his sister Ava’s shoes. But he wears his well.
Bardic, who started to dream big while watching his older sister Ava win a state title, gets his chance to lead Stevenson.
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Warren’s Caleb Noble joins wrestling royalty, claiming crown that eluded father: ‘He taught me everything’
Noble is only a freshman, but the Warren standout has already accomplished something his father and uncle didn't.
Libertyville’s Madison Sears towers over many. As a multilevel scorer, she becomes ‘a difference-maker.’
The 6-foot-2 Sears scores 12 points and grabs eight rebounds as Libertyville rolls past Warren in a Class 4A regional final.
Maliyah Mays can’t be fazed. In her first playoff game, Vernon Hills freshman shows ‘she’s not afraid.’
Maliyah Mays scored nine of her 19 points in the fourth quarter as Vernon Hills rallied to beat Antioch.
Josie Hartman drives Carmel to playoff win as injured older sister Anna watches: ‘She’s my biggest role model’
Josie Hartman's last name is already etched in Carmel basketball history. But she is making a name for herself too.
Wauconda’s Gavin Rockey returns to state meet knowing his father, who died in October, ‘is proud of me’
Wauconda's Gavin Rockey is driven not only by his loss in a state championship match, but also by the memory of his father.
Stevenson’s Nisha Musunuri is ‘breaking stereotypes’ in more ways than one
Stevenson junior guard Nisha Musunuri, whose parents are second-generation immigrants, won't be pigeonholed.
Grayslake North’s Quinna Sheets leverages training in father’s dojo: ‘I grew up around a lot of fighting sports’
Grayslake North's Quinna Sheets, already a regional champion in just her second season of wrestling, knew a few things when she started.
Vernon Hills’ Elyse Davis takes a page from books to become a better leader: ‘Each day is a part of my story’
Senior forward Elyse Davis, an avid reader, is the sole captain for Vernon Hills' young team this season.
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Ella Franck and Sarah Palmer give Wauconda a lift in the rankings as Stevenson continues to lead the way.