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What does a BMX star do for his next trick? Fans of Illinois high school basketball can watch Antioch freshman Marshall Gehrke to find out.

July 29, 2021 at 3:12 p.m.

Antioch resident Marshall Gehrke already is a star in one sport. Since getting his first bike at age 4, Gehrke has built a reputation in BMX racing and freestyle. He...

Grant's Alex Art catches a pass in the end zone for a two-point conversion during a game against visiting Lakes in Fox Lake on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Senior leader Alex Art applauds Grant’s turf installation before start of football season: ‘The new field symbolizes a new beginning.’

July 28, 2021 at 1:31 p.m.

Alex Art can't contain his excitement about Grant's upcoming football season. The senior linebacker/wide receiver said he has been waiting for this moment to become a leader for the Bulldogs....

A long rehab after Tommy John surgery made Waukegan’s Jean Casanova ‘stronger and more confident’ for new role as closer for Texas Rangers’ High-A affiliate

July 23, 2021 at 2:31 p.m.

Jean Casanova waited nearly two years to return to the mound. The Waukegan graduate endured a lengthy rehab after Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in June 2019, and...

Deerfield's Luke Woodson (22) sacks Kenwood quarterback Kaleb Garner during a game in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs in Deerfield on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

After watching from the stands as the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA title, Luke Woodson has championship aspirations for Deerfield

July 22, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.

Deerfield senior Luke Woodson experienced the thrill of a championship on Tuesday night, although not as a player. Woodson watched from the stands in Milwaukee as the Bucks clinched their...

Antioch junior Andy Bowles, top, tries to leap over North Chicago's Shalen James during a game in Antioch on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

‘Back to reality’: Antioch football enters a new era as star quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis begins his college career at Minnesota

July 20, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

Antioch coach Brian Glashagel is looking forward to handing out jersey numbers. It's become a rite of passage that signals the start of the football season. But the annual tradition...

Ridgewood's Victoria Duszynski catches the throw at second base during a Class 3A state semifinal at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Introducing the 2021 Pioneer Press Softball All-Area Team

July 16, 2021 at 9:44 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Jackie Albrecht, Barrington, senior, pitcher: Had 20-2 record, 12 shutouts, three no-hitters, 172 strikeouts in 143 innings. Hit .376 with 10 doubles, eight home runs, 41 RBIs. Mid-Suburban...

York picher Lauren Derkowski (8) picks up a ground ball and throw to first base for an out during the seventh inning a Class 3A state semifinal game against Rock Island on Friday, June 8, 2018.

‘I feel prepared and excited’: York’s Lauren Derkowski is the 2021 Pioneer Press Softball Player of the Year

July 16, 2021 at 8:32 p.m.

The long wait for York senior Lauren Derkowski is finally nearing an end point. Before even attending high school, Derkowski had already established herself as an elite right-handed pitcher. She...

Grayslake North's Peyton Gerdes (33) beats Wauconda's Kiley Szmajda to a rebound during a game on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Grayslake North’s Peyton Gerdes got her first offer from Indiana State. How did she celebrate? ‘Going out for ice cream as a family.’

July 16, 2021 at 7:41 p.m.

Most days, Grayslake North's Peyton Gerdes has no problems finding an indoor gym to play basketball or a weight room for her workouts. The 6-foot junior forward can drive a...

Carmel's Jordan Wood (13) gets pressure from Libertyville's Lauren Huber (44) as she makes her way past midcourt during a game in Mundelein on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

Carmel’s Jordan Wood is among the best in nation for her class, but the work has only begun: ‘I’m nowhere near the player I want to be.’

July 15, 2021 at 11:44 a.m.

Even before she hit a transformational growth spurt, Carmel's Jordan Wood dreamed of playing in the WNBA. Now, the 6-foot-5 junior guard is among the top 30 players in the...

Libertyville's Emily Fisher (14) looks to get past Stevenson's Nikki Ware (10) during the third quarter of a game on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Libertyville’s Emily Fisher, who has numerous Power Five offers for basketball, just made a big decision. She’s giving up club soccer.

July 13, 2021 at 12:53 p.m.

For most of her life, Libertyville junior Emily Fisher split her time between playing basketball and soccer. Next season, she plans to concentrate all her efforts on one sport. That's...

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