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Niles West's Nicole Zelazko hits the ball past New Trier's Taite Ryan (left) and Maggie Bodman (13) during their match on Oct. 18.

Niles West’s Nicole Zelazko develops into attacking threat

December 15, 2018 at 3:34 p.m.

Immediately following the Niles West girls volleyball team's come-from-behind 21-25, 25-19, 25-22 win over New Trier in Skokie, Wolves coach Stacy Roth found Nicole Zelazko and embraced her senior captain....

Niles West's Yoel Alqas Qoreal has scored three goals through nine games in his first varsity season.

After leaving car wash job, Iraqi immigrant makes big impact for suburban high school soccer team

May 15, 2019 at 12:46 p.m.

Yoel Alqas Qoreal has been a revelation for the Niles West boys soccer team. The senior forward has scored three goals and recorded two assists through nine games; however, Wolves...

Chicago Triathlon notes: Family teams up to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease

June 2, 2018 at 2:31 p.m.

For the second year in a row, former Loyola football star Charlie Dowdle, his family and friends divided into teams and competed against each other in the sprint version of...

Maine South's Fotis Kokosioulis tries to avoid a tackle by Loyola's Mickey Kane during the Class 8A state final on Nov. 26, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Northern Illinois recruit Fotis Kokosioulis gears up for big workload

June 2, 2018 at 8:16 p.m.

There is little question that the Maine South football team's offense begins the season short on experience. Just three players who started on last year's Class 8A state championship team...

Maine South's Cam Stacy (6) wraps up Evanston's Andrew Baumann (8) after he made a catch on Oct. 21, 2016, in Evanston.

Pioneer Press football preview: Maine South Hawks

June 2, 2018 at 8:16 p.m.

Coach: Dave Inserra (17th season) Last time out: 11-3, defeated Loyola 27-17 in Class 8A state final Mark the calendar: Oct. 13 at New Trier. The Trevians ended the Hawks'...

In this Nov. 3, 2016, photo, Niles West's Natalia Pehar (10) attacks the ball against Fremd in the Class 4A Glenbrook South Sectional final.

Girls volleyball preview: Central Suburban South

June 2, 2018 at 11:04 p.m.

Must-see: Niles West junior outside hitter Natalia Pehar. She returns after a breakout performance last season that fueled the Wolves' surprise run to the Class 4A state tournament. Niles West...

Lacrosse notes: Mason Ade named all-star, Jack Cain suffers injury

June 3, 2018 at 1:57 a.m.

Mason Ade headed to the Warrior National Prospect Lacrosse Invite in Richmond, Va., with one goal in mind — get noticed. Mission accomplished. Ade, who will be a junior at...

Q&A: Elmwood Park resident, Independence Cup sailor Barbara Galinska

June 3, 2018 at 1:55 a.m.

Elmwood Park resident Barbara Galinska captured third place at the first Independence Cup, a competition for sailors with disabilities, which was held July 27 through Sunday at Chicago's Burnham Harbor....

St. Viator players shake hands with Marian players after winning the Class 3A state championship June 10, 2017, in Joliet. As a result, St. Viator's baseball team will play in a higher class next season.

IHSA attempt to level playing field irritates many private schools

June 3, 2018 at 2:12 a.m.

What was once a fond memory for North Shore Country Day boys golf coach Cy Oelerich became the source of immense frustration. The Raiders won the Class 1A state title...

Elmwood Park’s Annie McKenna, Dartmouth basketball eye turnaround

June 3, 2018 at 5:49 a.m.

Annie McKenna's first collegiate season was full of adjustments. McKenna, an Elmwood Park resident, had to adjust to an increase in pace and level of play. She had to adjust...

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