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Team unity forged in out-of-state tournaments helps Evanston win

June 6, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

The Evanston boys basketball team had just two practices this week ahead of Friday's 64-52 Central Suburban South home win over Glenbrook South, and at times during the second half,...

Evanston's Anastasia Goncharova hits a backhand during the Class AA girls tennis singles state final on Oct. 22 in Buffalo Grove.

Q&A: Chris Livatino, Evanston athletic director

June 6, 2018 at 11:06 a.m.

To put the past year of local high school sports in perspective and to get a preview of the new year, Pioneer Press interviewed Evanston athletic director Chris Livatino. Q:...

Glenbrook South's Hannah Hartley cheers on her teammates on Dec. 15.

Hartley sisters lead the way for Glenbrook South gymnasts

June 8, 2018 at 1:05 p.m.

When Glenbrook South gymnast Hannah Hartley's left knee acted up during warmups before the dual meet against Niles North, the senior along with the school's training staff decided it would...

Stevenson's Justin Smith comes up with a steal against Lake Forest on Dec. 6.

Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic preview

June 8, 2018 at 1:27 p.m.

When: Tuesday-Friday Teams: 16 Defending champion: Crespi Carmelite (Calif.) Pioneer Press teams in the field: Glenbrook North, Hinsdale Central, Maine South, St. Viator, Stevenson Teams to watch: Stevenson (7-1) enters...

Niles North's Zoe Xidis performs on the balance beam on Dec. 15 in Glenview. She scored a 6.70, but Glenbrook South won the dual 142.55-126.50.

Zoe Xidis makes instant impact on Niles North gymnastics team

June 8, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.

With her solid individual scores and big skills, freshman Zoe Xidis has raised the Niles North girls gymnastics team's overall score and served as motivation for the other Vikings gymnasts....

Niles West's Don Asuncion scored 11 points off the bench in the Wolves' 86-61 loss to Evanston on Friday in Skokie.

Niles West’s bench gives team a boost in loss to Evanston

June 8, 2018 at 4:10 p.m.

Evanston superstar Nojel Eastern didn't start the Wildkits' game at Niles West on Dec. 9 after missing a practice earlier in the week, so it seemed likely the Wildkits' reserves...

Niles North's Jamal Stephenson, who is pictured taking a shot on Jan. 8, said it "hurt" to lose to Evanston 70-56 on Dec. 2.

Niles North learns value of defensive pressure in pair of losses

June 8, 2018 at 3:44 p.m.

Throughout the school year, Niles North teams have experienced their first taste of the Central Suburban South after the school's athletic program moved from the North division. While the Vikings...

IHSA sets pitch count limit of 105, lower than original proposal

June 8, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

The IHSA Board of Directors approved a 105-pitch count limit Monday as part of a series of pitching regulations aimed at reducing overuse injuries among Illinois high school pitchers. The...

Evanston's Jaheim Holden (1) brings the ball up the court against Niles West on Friday in Skokie.

Jaheim Holden makes most of spot start in Evanston victory

June 8, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.

As Evanston sophomore guard Jaheim Holden looked to bounce back from a rough outing in his previous game, he received a boost Friday at Niles West when he was thrust...

Mundelein baseball coach Todd Parola, who is pictured on June 11 in the Class 4A state championship game, noted that the IHSA pitch-count proposals don't take into acount pitches thrown by relievers when they're warming up in the bullpen.

IHSA throws changeup with proposed 115-pitch limit ‘starting point’

June 8, 2018 at 6:24 p.m.

Three months before opening day for the high school baseball season, the IHSA Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on rules regarding pitch-count limits and mandatory rest periods for...

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