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College notes: Few seemed to notice Addie Budnik at Highland Park. The Atlantic 10 rookie of the year doesn’t have that problem at Richmond.

April 8, 2021 at 12:50 p.m.

Highland Park graduate Addie Budnik is making up for lost time. Or for lost attention. Despite a strong high school career, Budnik played in relative anonymity for the Giants. That...

Lake Forest quarterback Richie Hoskins looks for an open receiver against Kaneland during a game in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs in Lake Forest on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lake Forest won 35-10.

Richie Hoskins ‘makes some big plays that help us win.’ In fact, Lake Forest has won eight of 10 games since he became the starting quarterback.

April 7, 2021 at 1:11 p.m.

Lake Forest senior Richie Hoskins learned the value of teamwork and toughness at a very young age. From his standpoint, he learned those lessons before he was born. That's his...

Lakes' Devinn Bell (13) and Paula Ceneac (1) attempt to block a spike by Lake Forest's Alyssa Thrash during their match in Lake Villa on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Girls volleyball notes: Even while splitting time with club teams, Antioch’s Maiah Moll and Grace Regnier are hungry for more matches

April 6, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.

Antioch senior setter Maiah Moll is ready to add more volleyball matches to her busy schedule. Moll, a Lake Forest College recruit, is playing for both the Sequoits and her...

Grant's John Bolton, right, heads for the end zone as Lakes' Trevor Winters gives chase during their game in Fox Lake on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Nick Blencoe’s two interceptions and John Bolton’s three touchdowns highlight Grant’s 34-14 win against Lakes

April 2, 2021 at 11:02 a.m.

Grant junior Nick Blencoe almost pulled off a rare defensive hat trick against Lakes on Thursday night. Blencoe intercepted two passes late in the first half but missed a golden...

Libertyville's Ella Schaffnit, right, spikes the ball toward Warren's Ruth Ziegler, left, and Maddie Hoffmann during their match in Gurnee on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Senior outside hitter Ella Schaffnit gets ‘smart with the ball’ when Libertyville needs her against upstart Warren

April 1, 2021 at 10:28 a.m.

Ella Schaffnit announced her veteran presence late in Libertyville's match against Warren on Wednesday. With the Wildcats clinging to a slim lead, the senior outside hitter pounded down a decisive...

Grayslake North's Connor Riss, right, leads down the stretch of the 1,600-meter run as Lake Zurich's Jake Myers pursues during the Class 3A Buffalo Grove Sectional on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

College notes: North Central College’s Connor Riss won a race in his first meet of the indoor season. The Grayslake North graduate is back.

March 31, 2021 at 4:41 p.m.

North Central College sophomore Connor Riss stopped short of calling it the best race of his life. But the excitement in his voice told another story. The Grayslake North graduate...

DyShawn Gales is a starting cornerback for South Dakota State. ‘I didn’t think I’d be here,’ the former North Chicago QB says.

March 30, 2021 at 1:20 p.m.

DyShawn Gales was given a new position when he arrived at South Dakota State in 2018. North Chicago's former quarterback became a defensive back for the first time. "I didn't...

Libertyville quarterback Blake Ellingson (5) makes a throw before Lake Zurich's Bryan Sanborn can bring him down during their game in Lake Zurich on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Football notes: As Libertyville starts strong behind quarterback Blake Ellingson and its offensive line, Warren’s defense maintains dominance

March 29, 2021 at 12:18 p.m.

Libertyville senior quarterback Blake Ellingson wanted a chance for redemption. In fact, Ellingson said all of the Wildcats' seniors were thirsting for that opportunity after ending last season with a...

USC guard Drew Peterson (13) drives on Drake guard DJ Wilkins (0) during their game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Libertyville’s Peterson wanted the ‘big stage.’ Well, the Rice transfer has found the spotlight at USC, which has reached the Sweet 16.

April 13, 2021 at 6:50 p.m.

USC junior guard Drew Peterson spends most of his day playing basketball and talking to teammates and friends. The Libertyville graduate also is fixated on "trying to get my Xbox...

Girls volleyball notes: Mundelein’s Kadra Balla has played varsity soccer since freshman year. Getting to that level on the court took more time.

March 24, 2021 at 11:22 a.m.

Kadra Balla waited a long time to get her chance to play on Mundelein's varsity team. The outside hitter slowly worked her way through the program until earning a spot...

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