Grayslake Central’s Tyler Weidman followed in brother’s footsteps. Until he didn’t. ‘I’m not in his shadow.’
Grayslake Central's Tyler Weidman, whose beginnings in wrestling can be traced back to his brother Jayson, establishes his own legacy.
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Highland Park’s Julia Leshtz shows patience, as both artist and athlete. Then the time comes to lead.
Julia Leshtz, who draws mandalas, missed Highland Park's only win in her first two seasons. But her patience has been rewarded.
Keira Ackerson, who has celiac disease, takes on new role for Carmel. As usual, she ‘doesn’t let anything hold her back.’
Carmel senior center Keira Ackerson goes toe-to-toe with tough opponents on the court all the time. But her perseverance begins off the court. Ackerson has celiac disease, which causes an...
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Stevenson continues to lead the way as Lake Zurich, Grayslake Central and Wauconda move up. Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Stevenson 22-3 (1)...
Time for a new Rule. In her final season, Libertyville’s Rachel Rule takes a ‘huge step forward.’
Libertyville's Rachel Rule was just biding her time. While her twin sister, Kate, scored more points over the years, Rachel Rule focused on other aspects of the game and became...
Lakes’ Zaryia Mouzon, drawn to football, grapples success in different sport: ‘She’s relentlessly aggressive’
Lakes senior Zaryia Mouzon didn't intend to become a wrestler. A ballet dancer as a kid, Mouzon actually wanted to play football. "But my parents weren't too fond of me...
Warren’s Shay Love is not 5 feet tall. Nor is she deterred by that fact. ‘I feel I’ve proved a point.’
Warren senior Shay Love knows as well as anyone that height doesn't define a basketball player. But the 4-foot-11 point guard also knows it can be difficult to convince other...
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Stevenson leads the North Suburban Conference and these rankings, where Lake Zurich, Grayslake Central and Wauconda inch up. Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1....
Libertyville’s Owen McGrory is smaller than many opponents. It’s true in 2 sports. Also true: It doesn’t matter.
Libertyville senior Owen McGrory is getting used to punching above his weight. When teammate Cole Matulenko blocked him at 195 pounds last season, McGrory wrestled against bigger and stronger opponents...
Zion-Benton’s Baakir Christian doesn’t play the trumpet anymore. But she still makes herself heard.
Zion-Benton junior Baakir Christian misses playing the trumpet. She stopped last season to focus on sports. She had played the instrument for four years. "I like the trumpet because it's...