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Leyden boys soccer rallies around classmate Giselle Gomez

December 12, 2018 at 4:04 a.m.

High school sports teams often perform some kind of charity work or community service. Whether it’s working in a soup kitchen, collecting soccer cleats for underprivileged children or raising money...

Maine South's Jon Halvorsen sacks Glenbrook South quarterback Evan Whetstone on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Jon Halvorsen anchors retooled defensive line at Maine South

December 12, 2018 at 3:54 a.m.

Maine South committed three turnovers in the first half Friday, but Glenbrook South was unable to capitalize. The Hawks can thank their defensive line for that. Led by senior defensive...

Evanston's Collin Olla-Chatman (24) scores from 1 yard out against New Trier on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Role reversal: Evanston nose guard Collin Olla-Chatman makes most of chance to play fullback

December 12, 2018 at 2:39 a.m.

Evanston nose guard Collin Olla-Chatman has spent much of his varsity career trying to stuff the run in short-yardage situations. But in Evanston’s 35-28 road loss to New Trier on...

New Trier's Carson Kosanovich (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 20-yard interception return Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, against Evanston.

Carson Kosanovich provides big plays as New Trier edges Evanston

December 12, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

New Trier senior Carson Kosanovich entered Friday’s game against Evanston with two career interceptions. The 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback doubled that total in the first quarter Friday, as his 20-yard interception...

Evanston quarterback Ben Tarpey, seen here playing against Barrington in Week 4, kept the Wildkits in the game Friday against Maine South.

A resilient Wildkit: Evanston QB Ben Tarpey shows grit against Maine South

December 12, 2018 at 2:39 a.m.

Ben Tarpey made a mistake, but then he responded. In the third quarter of a tie game Friday against Maine South, the Evanston quarterback threw an untimely interception that the...

Maine South's Luke Preston wore No. 50 last season. He's since changed positions and numbers, but his production for the Hawks has been consistent.

Luke Preston, Maine South ‘D’ step up to stop Evanston

December 12, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.

Maine South senior middle linebacker Luke Preston has switched positions and numbers — twice — since he was an all-conference defensive tackle last season. But his production remains the same....

Deerfield's Alex Cohan, seen here competing in the Class 3A Loyola Sectional long jump in May, used his leaping abilities on Friday against Prospect.

Jump start: Deerfield’s Alex Cohan hauls in 2 TDs in season debut

December 12, 2018 at 4:52 p.m.

The Deerfield offense has sputtered at times this season, but it appears to have gotten a shot in the arm with the arrival of junior wide receiver Alex Cohan. Cohan,...

Adam Mekky recorded a sack and recovered a fumble against Deerfield on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Mount Prospect.

‘This kid can hit’: Adam Mekky makes big plays for Prospect defense

December 21, 2018 at 7:38 a.m.

About two hours before Prospect’s 24-13 win against Deerfield on Friday night, Knights defensive coordinator Brock Collins challenged junior linebacker Adam Mekky during a team meeting. Mekky, who describes himself...

Hoosiers and Hawks: Grandfathers of 3 Maine South athletes were Indiana football captains

December 21, 2018 at 7:39 a.m.

On Nov. 11, 2017, Maine South defeated Naperville Central 39-28 in a Class 8A quarterfinal that will be remembered in Park Ridge for the Hawks’ second-half comeback. But for three...

Buffalo Grove quarterback Connor Adams fires a pass as Deerfield defensive end Colin Ward closes in on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Deerfield.

Colin Ward brings speed to Deerfield’s offensive, defensive lines

December 12, 2018 at 4:19 p.m.

Though lacking experience at the varsity level, Deerfield junior defensive end Colin Ward has been a bright spot for the Warriors so far this season. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Ward had...

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