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Evanston's Nojel Eastern (20) drives around Montverde's Rechon Black on Saturday during the Chicago Elite Classic at the UIC Pavilion.

Evanston hopes to learn lessons from loss to Montverde

June 8, 2018 at 6:32 p.m.

Members of the Evanston boys basketball put their first loss of the season to national powerhouse Montverde (Fla.) Academy into perspective, but that doesn't mean they were pleased with the...

Emmanuel Lopez, watching his shot sail into the net on Oct. 22 against Montini, led St. Joseph to a runner-up finish in the Class 1A playoffs.

Pioneer Press All-Area Boys Soccer Second Team, Honorable Mentions

June 8, 2018 at 9:10 p.m.

Pioneer Press announces its All-Area Boys Soccer Second Team for the 2016 season. Brennan Reback G, Vernon Hills, Sr. Key stats: 10 shutouts, 1.0 goals-against average College: Undecided Ethan Butler...

Lyons' Isaiah Nieves celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Hinsdale Central on Oct. 25.

Pioneer Press All-Area Boys Soccer First Team

June 8, 2018 at 9:52 p.m.

Pioneer Press announces its All-Area Boys Soccer First Team for the 2016 season. Adam Szymaszek G, Hersey, Sr. Key stats: 15 goals against in 19 games (.79 GAA), 8 shutouts...

Loyola's Ian Swenson (15) swats the ball away from Maine South's Luke Hinkamp (9) in the fourth quarter of the Class 8A state championship game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

In break from norm, Loyola struggled at start of 3rd quarter in final

June 8, 2018 at 9:39 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN — When Loyola senior Jake Marwede powered into the end zone from 1 yard out just before halftime in Saturday's Class 8A football title game against Maine South —...

Maine South's Sean McNulty kicks a field goal as Nick Leongas holds to put Maine South up 27-17 in the closing minute of the Class 8A state championship game Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

State final notes: Maine South’s Dave Inserra dresses like a champion

June 8, 2018 at 9:59 p.m.

Since the Maine South football team lost to New Trier in Week 7, ending a 77-game Central Suburban South winning streak, Hawks coach Dave Inserra had talked often about the...

Morgan Park's Charlie Moore, left, and teammate Alonzo Chatman pressure Evanston's Elyjah Williams during the Chicago Elite Classic at UIC Pavilion on Dec. 5, 2015.

Central Suburban South boys basketball season preview

June 8, 2018 at 10:25 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the area boys basketball teams in the Central Suburban South at the start of the 2016-17 season. Evanston Coach: Mike Ellis 2015-16 record: 23-6 (9-1 Central Suburban...

Maine South players celebrate after defeating Loyola 27-17 in the Class 8A state final on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Maine South makes most of second chance against Loyola, wins state

June 8, 2018 at 10:04 p.m.

For the second time in the playoffs, the Maine South football team got a "retake" after it had failed an earlier test. But in Saturday night's Class 8A championship game...

Loyola's Ryan Lin-Peistrup (37) is tackled by Maine South's Matt Holbrook (23) after an interception during their game on Sept. 3 in Wilmette.

Complete guide to Class 8A football final: Loyola vs. Maine South

June 8, 2018 at 10:45 p.m.

Head coaches Loyola's John Holecek takes hands-on approach to coaching Strong local ties help explain Maine South coach Dave Inserra's success Feature stories on both teams Trip to youth nationals...

Maine South coach Dave Inserra pleads his case with an official during the Class 8A second-round game against Barrington on Nov. 5 in Park Ridge.

Strong local ties help explain Maine South coach Dave Inserra’s success

June 8, 2018 at 10:27 p.m.

When Maine South coach Dave Inserra and Loyola coach John Holecek line up on opposite sidelines in Saturday night's Class 8A football state championship game, it will be a matchup...

Kevin Jarvis' play on the offensive line has helped Maine South average 39.3 points per game.

Maine South coaching staff pushed Kevin Jarvis to become elite recruit

June 8, 2018 at 10:25 p.m.

The fall election season wasn't kind to current and former Maine South Hawks. Hillary Clinton (Class of 1965) lost the presidential election and Kevin Jarvis (Class of 2017) lost to...

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