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New Trier's James Snyder (22) and Niko Gjaja (13) block Loyola's Luke Michels (16) during their match on Thursday in Northfield. Snyder is a 6-foot-5 junior middle hitter and Gjaja is a 6-3 senior setter.

New Trier boys volleyball team makes the most of its height advantage

June 5, 2018 at 7:01 a.m.

It's impossible to ignore once the New Trier boys volleyball team steps onto the court. The Trevians are huge. With a lineup that features eight players standing 6-foot-4 or taller,...

Loyola's Brennan Dwyer (3) scored five goals in the Ramblers' 18-4 win over Maine South on March 28 in Glenview.

Brennan Dwyer, Madison Kane lead Loyola lacrosse’s high-powered attack

June 5, 2018 at 7:51 a.m.

As yet another Loyola girls lacrosse opponent was reminded, a relentless attack coupled with clinical finishing is a difficult combination to stop. The Ramblers defeated Maine South 18-4 on March...

Evanston's Brian Daniels runs in the 4x400-meter relay finals at the Class 3A boys track and field state meet on May 28, 2016, at Eastern Illinois in Charleston.

Brian Daniels demonstrates leadership with gutsy Top Times performance

June 5, 2018 at 7:49 a.m.

It was a nasty looking fall. One that Evanston boys track and field coach Don Michelin was sure would sideline one of his top athletes for the rest of the...

Maine South's Katie Haley (8) scored a goal and added two assists in the Hawks' 18-4 loss to Loyola on March 28 in Glenview.

Maine South girls lacrosse hopes to build on last year’s strong finish

June 5, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.

There is a new energy surrounding the Maine South girls lacrosse program these days. Fresh off a fourth-place finish at state a year ago — the best finish in program...

Ridgewood's Alex Rice leans toward the finish line while running the anchor leg of the 4x100-meter relay at the Class 2A Glenbard South Sectional on May 20, 2016, in Glen Ellyn.

Cody Frerking, Alireza Shayestehjah, Alex Rice lead Ridgewood track

June 5, 2018 at 8:14 a.m.

After finishing first at the Metro Suburban East meet last season — thus earning its first conference title since 1976 — the Ridgewood boys track and field team is hopeful...

Glenbrook North pitcher Lauren Mendelson throws to first base for an out gainst Grayslake Central on May 2, 2016.

Pioneer Press softball preview: Central Suburban North

June 5, 2018 at 11:47 a.m.

Deerfield Coach: Susan Johnson 2016 Record: 18-12 (8-2 Central Suburban North); lost to Mundelein in Class 4A regional semifinal Key Returners: Sr. P Hannah Wiesnoski, Sr. C Missy Iio, Sr....

St. Viator's Cole Kmet delivers a pitch against Fenwick during the Class 3A supersectional on June 6, 2016, in Naperville.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: East Suburban Catholic Conference

June 5, 2018 at 11:41 a.m.

Carmel Coach: Bill Taylor 2016 record: 23-10 (13-5 East Suburban Catholic); lost to Lakes in Class 3A sectional semifinal Key returners: Sr. OF/P Eddie Pietschmann, Jr. OF Austin Ehren, Sr....

In this May 3, 2016, photo, Maine East's Antoine Kelly delivers a pitch against Highland Park in Park Ridge.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: Central Suburban North

June 5, 2018 at 12:18 p.m.

Deerfield Coach: Kevin Marsh 2016 record: 19-12 (11-5 Central Suburban North), lost to Fremd in Class 4A regional semifinal Key returners: Sr. 3B Sam Fradin, Sr. SS Matt Rosenbaum, Jr....

Niles West's Michael Gunartt, who is pictured on April 14, 2016, is "one of the top outfielders in the area, if not the state," Wolves coach Garry Gustafson said.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: Central Suburban South

June 5, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

Evanston Coach: Frank Consiglio 2016 record: 22-11 (10-6 Central Suburban South); lost to Notre Dame in Class 4A regional final Key returners: Sr. SS Jesse Heuer, Sr. DH/P Chris Brown,...

In this May 10, 2016, photo, Evanston's Maia Cella (14) attempts to dribble away from Deerfield's Enya Horgan (17) at Deerfield.

Girls soccer season preview for near north suburbs

June 5, 2018 at 2:01 p.m.

Evanston Coach: Stacy Salgado 2016 record: 20-4-3 (5-0 Central Suburban South); lost to New Trier in Class 3A sectional final How they'll play: Salgado, the first-year head coach, expects Evanston...

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