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Woodlands Academy coach Larry Farmer, center, teaches shooting techniques to Aanya Sahu, left, and Lauren Janos during a practice on campus in Lake Forest on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

Former UCLA and Loyola men’s coach Larry Farmer is teaching basketball again — unlike ever before. At all-girls Woodlands Academy. ‘It’s incredible how lucky we are.’

November 17, 2022 at 1:04 p.m.

Larry Farmer is coaching again. But this job is different. Farmer, a Gurnee resident who has coached men's basketball at UCLA, Weber State and Loyola, has returned to the court...

Mundelein's Rylan Foster shoots a free throw during a game against Grant in the Mundelein Thanksgiving Tournament on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

Not one to be lax, Mundelein’s Rylan Foster tries lacrosse: ‘I definitely think that has helped me on defense.’

November 15, 2022 at 1:28 p.m.

Mundelein forward Rylan Foster picked up another sport since her sophomore season ended in February. Determined to become a more complete player, she took up lacrosse in the spring. "As...

Carmel's Jordan Wood, right, shoots over Civic Memorial's Hannah Meiser during a Class 3A state semifinal at Redbird Arena in Normal on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Bobby Narang’s top 10 girls basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2022-23 season

November 14, 2022 at 3:08 p.m.

TOP 10 TEAMS 1. Deerfield (26-6): The Warriors have one of the top guard trios in the state with senior Lexi Kerstein (Vermont) and sophomores Nikki Kerstein and Aubrey Galvan....

Grayslake North's Peyton Gerdes (33) shoots a free throw during a game at Deerfield on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

High Point recruit Peyton Gerdes’ senses of taste and smell might never be the same. But the Grayslake North senior knows this: ‘I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been.’

November 14, 2022 at 3:07 p.m.

Peyton Gerdes doesn't eat some of her favorite foods anymore. Not pizza. Not burgers. Not French fries. They're not just unhealthy. They make her feel ill. The Grayslake North star...

Coach Zack Ryan divides the group of potential varsity players into smaller groups during the first official practice of the season at the school's Almond Campus on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

‘Different’ is the word of the day at Warren’s first practice as Adam Panek and new teammates get to work with a new coach

November 8, 2022 at 12:19 p.m.

Warren senior forward Adam Panek glanced around Monday afternoon and noticed the difference. New players were everywhere for the first official practice. New coach Zack Ryan has brought a new...

Bella Domier hasn’t been in top form. But Grayslake Central didn’t need her to be the best at state. ‘Winning the title definitely made all the hardships worth it.’

November 9, 2022 at 9:46 a.m.

The windy and muddy conditions at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday mirrored Grayslake Central junior Bella Domier's difficult road back to the Class 2A state meet. After leading the...

Grayslake Central's Alan Alonso, right, pushes the ball past Solorio's Santiago Leyva, center, and Adrian Munoz during the Class 2A third-place game in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (Mark Ukena / News-Sun)

Alan Alonso passes the trophy — and Grayslake Central’s torch — to younger brothers Jaziel and Uriel after historic win

November 5, 2022 at 10:51 p.m.

Alan Alonso started a chain of events that took on greater meaning late Saturday morning. Standing in the second lane of Hoffman Estates' track, just a few yards away from...

Glenwood's Grant Tretter, left, and Grayslake Central's Alan Alonso go up to head the ball during a Class 2A state semifinal in Hoffman Estates on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

Lucas Veenstra might be playing out of position. But the senior defender has given Grayslake Central his all. ‘Lucas does things you can’t coach.’

November 4, 2022 at 8:13 p.m.

Grayslake Central's Lucas Veenstra would rather lead an attack than stop one. The senior defender is playing out of position — in his words — for the Rams. "I've played...

Grayslake Central's Mitchell Fein (15) celebrates after scoring a goal against Notre Dame during the Class 2A Grayslake Central Supersectional on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

In Fein style: Junior midfielder Mitchell Fein scores twice as Grayslake Central earns return trip to state semifinals

November 2, 2022 at 11:46 a.m.

Grayslake Central's Mitchell Fein was an unlikely hero Tuesday night. The junior midfielder entered the Class 2A Grayslake Central Supersectional with just three goals this season. "I've been struggling scoring...

Vernon Hills goalkeeper Brandon Grunfeld makes a save against Grayslake Central during the Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional championship game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

‘Unsung hero’ Ray Sereno scores a goal worthy of song as Grayslake Central’s march continues. ‘When he finishes, it’s just a beautiful shot.’

October 30, 2022 at 8:56 a.m.

Grayslake Central's Ray Sereno can get overlooked at times. But the senior midfielder has been a key contributor in the Rams' quest for a repeat trip to the Class 2A...

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