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Loyola shortstop Avery Yalowitz flips the ball to third after fielding a grounder during the game against Providence on April 27 in Glenview.

Loyola’s Avery Yalowitz enjoying breakout season at the plate

June 4, 2018 at 11:39 p.m.

Armed with the knowledge that this is her final year playing softball, Loyola senior shortstop Avery Yalowitz has played loose. And, as a result, she's thrived for the Ramblers. Yalowitz,...

Elmwood Park’s Jade Cintron enjoys instant success at shot put

June 5, 2018 at 1:23 a.m.

Having participated in cheerleading her first two years at Elmwood Park, sophomore Jade Cintron wanted to expand her horizons. So, she decided to give track and field a shot. A...

Ridgewood's Nicole Woloszyn finishes first in the 4x100-meter relay during the Elmwood Park Tiger Classic on Friday.

Ridgewood girls 4×100 relay team showing steady improvement

June 5, 2018 at 1:20 a.m.

It was an inauspicious start to the season for the Ridgewood girls track and field team's 4x100-meter relay. At River-Brookfield's Gary Johnson Bulldog Relays, the team was not able to...

Loyola starting pitcher Rich Campbell throws a pitch during the Ramblers' game against Brother Rice on Saturday in Glenview. Brother Rice won 16-1.

Loyola pitchers step up, carry team after starter John O’Flaherty hurt

June 5, 2018 at 2:46 a.m.

Senior starting pitcher John O'Flaherty walked into the Loyola gymnasium, where his teammates were practicing, with his arm in a sling and tears streaming down his face. He had bad...

The Niles West baseball team's bench clears to congratulate Bryan Maldonado (1) after he scored the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday in Skokie. Niles West, the host team, beat Niles North 8-7.

Niles West baseball team’s patience on display in literal walk-off win

June 5, 2018 at 3:23 a.m.

Through the first half of the Niles West baseball team's season, Wolves coach Gary Gustafson said he's been pleased with his team's patient approach at the plate. The Wolves' plate...

New Trier goalkeeper Elizabeth McKenna makes a save during the Mike Murphy girls water polo tournament at Fenwick on April 7 in Oak Park.

Elizabeth McKenna’s strong play in goal carries New Trier water polo

June 5, 2018 at 3:22 a.m.

In the midst of what coach Matt Wendt described as a "slow start" to the 2017 season, the New Trier girls water polo team has leaned on the efforts of...

Niles West's Amany Bousheh hit a three-run double in the Wolves' 12-7 loss to Maine South on April 11 in Skokie.

Niles West softball team shows resilience in loss

June 5, 2018 at 3:22 a.m.

Down eight runs to Maine South in the fourth inning, the Niles West softball team didn't give in. The Wolves rallied for three runs in the fourth, scored two runs...

Maine South players wait for Maddie Rog (9) to reach home plate after she hit a home run against Niles West on April 11 in Skokie.

Maine South softball shows penchant for two-out rallies, home runs

June 5, 2018 at 3:23 a.m.

Two quick outs often signals a futile inning is nearing an end. For the Maine South softball team, it meant the rally was just getting started against Niles West. The...

Loyola's Jack Howard cheers after his team recorded a kill during its April 6 match against New Trier in Northfield.

Loyola boys volleyball standout Jack Howard continues to improve

June 5, 2018 at 5:12 a.m.

Coming off a stellar freshman season in which he led the Loyola boys volleyball team in kills, sophomore outside hitter Jack Howard is hopeful he can be even more productive...

Kaysie Stuba copes with increased attention for Lyons water polo

June 5, 2018 at 6:06 a.m.

After her team quickly fell behind 2-0 to Stevenson in the opening game of Fenwick's Mike Murphy water polo tournament, Lyons junior Kaysie Stuba ratcheted up her offensive efforts. Stuba...

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