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Many of York's key offensive players are back, including junior running back Grant Melion.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: York Dukes

June 9, 2018 at 11:34 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 York football season. Coach: Matt Monken, entering third season 2015 record: 4-5 (2-4 West Suburban Silver), did not advance to playoffs Offense: Junior quarterback Charles...

Jimmy Allen (center) and Timothy Christian move up to Class 2A after winning the 1A state title last season.

Boys soccer previews: Metro Suburban Conference

June 11, 2018 at 9:07 p.m.

A preview of the Metro Suburban Conference boys soccer teams in the Pioneer Press area: Elmwood Park Coach: Martin Blake 2015 record: 17-5 (3-2 Metro Suburban), lost to Carmel in...

Already a standout defender, Lyons' Devin Ekstam (right) might change positions this season.

Boys soccer previews: West Suburban Silver

June 10, 2018 at 9:06 a.m.

A preview of the West Suburban Silver boys soccer teams in the Pioneer Press area: Hinsdale Central Coach: Michael Wiggins 2015 record: 18-2-1 (6-0 West Suburban Silver), lost to Reavis...

New Trier's Zac Vasilion fires a shot to tie the score despite three Loyola defenders.

Seniors play big role in Loyola winning boys lacrosse state title

June 11, 2018 at 10:58 p.m.

For many of the seniors on the Loyola boys lacrosse team, the Ramblers' state championship three years ago is a great memory. However, they didn't experience the thrill of being...

Hinsdale Central senior midfielder Elizabeth Nelson (left) gets checked by Glenbard East's Mimi Camacho in a Class 3A sectional final on Saturday, May 28.

This time, Hinsdale Central pays the penalty after stalemate

June 10, 2018 at 1:06 p.m.

The resolution to the girls soccer Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional final had an air of familiarity to it. Both Hinsdale Central and Glenbard East two days earlier had won...

Nazareth's Julie Salata (19) celebrates a goal vs Westmont.

Nazareth cruises to sectional title, braces for tougher opposition

June 10, 2018 at 4:25 p.m.

The Nazareth girls soccer team made it look easy in their quest for a Class 1A sectional title. Counting a 7-0 sectional final win over Westmont on Saturday, May 21,...

Ireland Flannery of Oak Park-River Forest is tagged out by York third baseman Abby Solem (16) to complete a double play after a catch and throw from York center fielder Amanda Karnatz.

York softball looks ahead to playoffs after setback against OPRF

June 12, 2018 at 5:17 a.m.

As the York softball team prepared to start regional competition in the 3A playoffs, coach Jenna Nolan was working to make sure that her players were ready for the tough...

Nazareth's Colleen Cavanaugh competes in the 400 meter relay.

Girls track notes: Elmwood Park’s Jayleen Pagan qualifies for state

June 10, 2018 at 2:53 p.m.

Elmwood Park senior Jayleen Pagan qualified for the girls state track and field meet in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:31.61, which was good for third place at...

Trinity's Sierra Brown, here running the 100-meter hurdles during the 2015 season, contributes in a variety of events for the Blazers' track and field team.

Trinity’s Hailey Hansen, Sierra Brown stand out at 2A track sectionals

June 11, 2018 at 10:56 p.m.

Between sophomore Hailey Hansen and senior Sierra Brown, Trinity's track and field team has just about all of its bases covered. Hansen is the Blazers' top distance runner, and Brown...

Lyons' Grace Salvino works against Hinsdale Central's Emily LaRocque (5) and Lizzy Nelson (7).

Hinsdale Central tops Lyons for West Suburban Silver soccer title

June 11, 2018 at 11:43 p.m.

Hinsdale Central senior forward Alix McArthur has become something of an expert on the counter-attacks that her midfielders set up for her. She had her fair share of chances early...

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