Bobby Narang – Page 57

Waukegan's Alejandro Flores (23) congratulates teammate Alejandro Cruz, who scored his second goal, during a nonconference game at Antioch on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.

Alejandro Cruz scores twice as Waukegan opens a season of promise with a dominant win: ‘Our team goal is to win state.’

August 24, 2022 at 1:31 p.m.

Senior forward Alejandro Cruz let his play do the talking for him on Tuesday night. Cruz, a third-year varsity player who scored two goals in Waukegan's 8-0 season-opening nonconference road...

Waukegan's Keibin Ulloa (7) challenges Warren's Michael Galvan (8) for the ball during a game in Gurnee on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

Michael Galvan focuses on Warren, just like his brother did: ‘I want to make a bigger impact.’

August 19, 2022 at 3:09 p.m.

Warren's Michael Galvan had an example to follow when he quit club soccer several years ago. His older brother Bryan also played exclusively for the Blue Devils. "My brother was...

Libertyville's Felix Amyot (13) kicks the ball away during a Class 3A Barrington Regional semifinal against Waukegan on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Bobby Narang’s preseason boys soccer rankings for Lake County

August 19, 2022 at 3:09 p.m.

Top 10 1. Libertyville (9-7-4) Comment: Coach Kevin Thunholm said the Wildcats "took our lumps" two years ago, but seniors Andrew Phillips, Alek LaRoi, Jake Berlowski and Felix Amyot are...

Libertyville's Andrew Phillips, center, tries to push past Buffalo Grove players during a game in the Northside College Showcase at New Trier on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Alan Alonso loved to watch his father play soccer. The Grayslake Central senior is the one to see now.

August 5, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

Alan Alonso's interest in soccer began on the sidelines. When he was a kid, Alonso watched his father, Eduardo, play. "I got into soccer really early," Alonso said. "My dad...

Wauconda's Bryn Lucht makes a catch in center field during a game against Antioch in Wauconda on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Introducing the 2022 News-Sun Softball All-Area Team

July 1, 2022 at 3:18 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Hailey Conger, Warren, senior, first baseman: Hit .550 with 10 home runs, 44 RBIs and 66 runs scored for Class 4A sectional champion. Class 4A all-state first team,...

Antioch's Jacey Schuler hits a run-scoring double during the Class 3A Lakes Sectional championship game against Wauconda in Lake Villa on Friday, June 3, 2022. Antioch won 6-0.

Antioch’s Jacey Schuler is the 2022 News-Sun Softball Player of the Year: ‘She took it to a new level.’

July 1, 2022 at 3:03 p.m.

Jacey Schuler was going to be a catcher. Her father, Jason, played that position. The 2000 Antioch graduate was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and played professionally for two...

Deerfield's Ryane Emory (13) hugs teammate Holly Deutsch after Emory scored a goal against Fenwick during the Class 2A third-place game at North Central College's Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium in Naperville on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Deerfield won 3-0.

Deerfield’s Holly Deutsch is the 2022 News-Sun Girls Soccer Player of the Year: ‘Holly was a game-changer.’

June 23, 2022 at 4:34 p.m.

Holly Deutsch remembers her older brother Noah's experience in the Deerfield boys basketball program. There were ups and downs. "He got cut his junior year," she recalled. But Noah Deutsch...

Warren's Addison Stanciak (8) runs to hug teammate Ella Skelton (7) after Skelton scored a goal during a game at Libertyville on Thursday, May, 5, 2022.

Introducing the 2022 News-Sun Girls Soccer All-Area Team

June 23, 2022 at 4:36 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Arabella Chavez, Stevenson, junior, midfielder: Had seven goals and 10 assists. All-sectional and all-conference. Holly Deutsch, Deerfield, senior, midfielder: Had 14 goals and 31 assists for Class 2A...

Antioch's Joey Neumann, top, sacks Grayslake North quarterback Jacob Donohue during a game in Grayslake on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.

Recruiting notes: Antioch’s Joey Neumann trains like he has ‘a chip on his shoulder’ as his senior season nears

June 17, 2022 at 2:37 p.m.

Antioch's Joey Neumann clearly recalls his first varsity start. Three years ago, Neumann had showed enough promise to get into the lineup for the Sequoits' Class 6A second-round playoff game...

Brandon Hansen has an offer from Illinois. That’s just the beginning for Mundelein’s 6-foot-6, 300-pound right tackle.

June 17, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.

Mundelein's Brandon Hansen dreamed of becoming a big-time basketball player. His father had other ideas. "Growing up, I was a big basketball kid until seventh grade," Hansen said. "A lot...

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