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Glenbrook North libero Chase Bolan serves the ball on April 7 against Glenbrook South in Northbrook.

Like his brothers, Chase Bolan plays libero for Glenbrook North

June 5, 2018 at 5:13 a.m.

As the youngest of three brothers to play volleyball at Glenbrook North, senior libero Chase Bolan said he's gotten used to coaches in the program calling him by the wrong...

Marcus Maramo sets Maine East boys volleyball up for success

June 5, 2018 at 7:03 a.m.

Maine East boys volleyball coach Jon Kulesza said he and assistant George Drase were initially perplexed when senior setter Marcus Maramo began passing the ball away from 6-foot-9 senior middle...

Former Niles North standout Andre Shaw back to coach volleyball team

June 5, 2018 at 7:03 a.m.

In the spring of 2011, Niles North boys volleyball assistant coach Allen Tom was asked about senior star Andre Shaw, who got a late start to the season after helping...

In this Sept. 17, 2016, photo, Evanston's Enyaeva Michelin, left, was one of the early leaders at the Warren Invitational at Gowe Memorial Park in Gurnee.

Enyaeva Michelin an asset for Evanston because of versatility on track

June 5, 2018 at 7:46 a.m.

Evanston junior Enyaeva Michelin said she spent some time at the team hotel on Friday thinking about the advice track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee passed along to a room...

Notre Dame grad Rodney Pryor wins slam dunk contest, inspires hashtag

June 5, 2018 at 8:13 a.m.

Area high school basketball fans who watched the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship live on ESPN might have been caught by surprise. There was Rodney Pryor, who played at...

Nojel Eastern (left) said the friendships he developed with teammates will be one of the lasting memories of his time at Evanston.

Q&A: Nojel Eastern, All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year

June 5, 2018 at 10:05 a.m.

Evanston guard Nojel Eastern, the 2016-17 Pioneer Press All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year, reflected on his senior season and his illustrious career in an interview with freelance reporter...

Jamal Nixon was named the Chicago Catholic League North MVP en route to guiding Fenwick to the Class 3A state title game.

All-Area Boys Basketball First Team: Jamal Nixon, Fenwick

June 5, 2018 at 10:04 a.m.

Jamal Nixon F, Fenwick, Sr. College: Minnesota State-Mankato (Division II) Star quality: The 6-foot-5 Nixon led to the Friars (30-5) during a season in which they won the most games...

Zac Rzewnicki averaged a double-double for Ridgewood as he evolved from his role as a spot-up shooter to become a more complete player.

All-Area Boys Basketball First Team: Zac Rzewnicki, Ridgewood

June 5, 2018 at 10:06 a.m.

Zac Rzewnicki G, Ridgewood, Sr. College: St. Thomas Aquinas (N.Y.) (Division II) Star quality: The 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 28 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals per game...

Nojel Eastern was a four-year starter at Evanston and guided the Wildkits to a Class 4A supersectional this season.

All-Area Boys Basketball First Team: Nojel Eastern, Evanston

June 5, 2018 at 10:04 a.m.

Nojel Eastern G, Evanston, Sr. College: Purdue Star quality: The leader of a Wildkits team that went 28-4 against a loaded schedule and reached a Class 4A supersectional, Eastern averaged...

Justin Smith led Stevenson to the North Suburban Conference title and had 16 double-doubles this season.

All-Area Boys Basketball First Team: Justin Smith, Stevenson

June 5, 2018 at 10:04 a.m.

Justin Smith F, Stevenson, Sr. College: Indiana Star quality: The 6-foot-7 Smith averaged 21.7 points and 10 rebounds for a Patriots team that went 22-6 overall and won the North...

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