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Lake Zurich's Ethan Goldberg (9) tries to control the ball during a North Suburban Conference game against Waukegan in Lake Zurich on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Introducing the 2023 News-Sun Boys Soccer All-Area Team

November 24, 2023 at 5:27 a.m.

Wauconda and Grayslake Central each has two players on the first team. First team Lucas Ahonen, Warren, senior, midfielder: Had 14 goals and eight assists. All-conference and all-state. Francisco Cabral,...

Libertyville's Kate Rule (24) is all smiles after a season-opening win against Willowbrook in Libertyville on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

As a rule, Kate Rule will lead the way for Libertyville this season: ‘I’m trying to step into that role more’

November 14, 2023 at 10:57 a.m.

Libertyville senior point guard Kate Rule knows she needs to do more in her fourth varsity season. The second-year captain's experience isn't the only reason. Star guard Emily Fisher graduated...

Lakes' Janae Pullen puts up a shot during a game against Zion-Benton in the Maine East Thanksgiving Tournament in Park Ridge on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.

‘One thing after another’ affected Janae Pullen’s health last season. The Lakes guard expects to bounce back.

November 13, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.

Lakes guard Janae Pullen sensed something was wrong last fall. Just before the start of her junior season, Pullen experienced a range of symptoms that affected her ability to play...

Antioch's Heidi Rathmann goes for a layup during a game against Grayslake Central in the Class 3A Lake Forest Regional semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Antioch’s Heidi Rathmann scored 42 points in 5th game as freshman last year. What’s next for 6-foot guard?

November 10, 2023 at 12:04 p.m.

Heidi Rathmann couldn't have known her introduction to basketball would help her at the beginning of her Antioch career. Rathmann said she got started with Faith Lutheran's team when she...

Stevenson's Emory Klatt (35) goes for a layup during a North Suburban Conference game at Libertyville on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Bobby Narang’s top 10 girls basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2023-24 season

November 10, 2023 at 12:03 p.m.

Lake Zurich leads a group of experienced teams that includes Libertyville, Stevenson and Grayslake Central. Top 10 Teams 1. Lake Zurich (25-8) The Bears' veteran players, including senior forward Anna...

Barrington quarterback Nick Peipert (10) throws a pass during a game against Naperville Central in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs in Barrington on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Nick Peipert was ‘shocked’ to be named Barrington’s starting QB this season. He gets his chance to stun and does.

November 4, 2023 at 11:58 p.m.

Throughout his football career, Barrington's Nick Peipert has been a quarterback. He can thank his father. "I played quarterback when I was in flag football because my dad was the...

Hersey's Logan Farrell signals to teammates during a game against Wheaton Warrenville South in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs in Arlington Heights on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Hersey’s Logan Farrell is a Power Five prospect as a tight end. Opposing QBs have to watch for him too.

October 30, 2023 at 8:40 a.m.

Hersey's Logan Farrell joked that he's no longer in his father's shadow, literally. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound junior is taller than his 6-2 father, Jim, who was a star wide receiver...

Round Lake goalkeeper Gio Ayala watches the action during the Class 3A Round Lake Sectional championship game against Elgin on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Round Lake’s Gio Ayala goes deep into sectional final with no goals allowed in playoffs. He’s a freshman.

October 28, 2023 at 4:18 p.m.

Round Lake goalkeeper Gio Ayala finally had a chance to relax. Elgin had been peppering Ayala with shot after shot throughout the Class 3A Round Lake Sectional championship game on...

Warren's Lucas Ahonen (9) pushes the ball ahead of Zion-Benton's Jared Sanchez (13) during a Class 3A Warren Regional semifinal in Gurnee on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Warren’s Lucas Ahonen is ‘playing the best soccer of his life,’ his father says. The coach’s son was waiting for this.

October 18, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.

Warren senior forward Lucas Ahonen no longer dreads the car ride home after games. He said there had been nights when he wanted to be anywhere but sitting in the...

Grayslake Central's Mitchell Fein celebrates after scoring a goal during a game against Glenbrook North in Northbrook on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Mitchell Fein steps forward, and Grayslake Central doesn’t take a step back: ‘I needed to do more’

October 13, 2023 at 11:13 a.m.

Two years ago, Grayslake Central's Mitchell Fein looked ahead and realized an opportunity could arise in 2023. Fein was a talented sophomore at the time and knew juniors Danik Marynevych...

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