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In this Nov. 7, 2015, photo, Maine South's Emmett Zima (66) rushes the Normal quarterback. Zima played on Saturday against Barrington, three days after his grandmother died.

Days after grandmother’s death, Emmett Zima helps Maine South advance

June 9, 2018 at 3:14 a.m.

Maine South senior defensive lineman Emmett Zima dealt with conflicting emotions of joy and grief last week. Zima played an important role in the 26th-seeded Hawks' 42-27 win over 10th-seed...

Barrington offensive linemen Alec Meister (left, 65), Mark Bach (74) and John Stefan (79) open a hole for Logan Moews (10) during the Class 8A first-round playoff game against Leyden on Oct. 28.

Barrington’s John Stefan brings power, intellect to the offensive line

June 9, 2018 at 3:44 a.m.

A controversial first-half call that went against Barrington gave Broncos senior right tackle John Stefan a ready-made excuse for his team's season-ending 42-27 loss to Maine South in a Class...

Maine South quarterback Nick Leongas (4) celebrates a win over Barrington in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs on Saturday in Park Ridge.

Maine South embraces ‘retake’ versus Barrington, wins playoff showdown

June 9, 2018 at 5:01 a.m.

Maine South made the most of its second chance against Barrington, defeating the Broncos 42-27 in Saturday's Class 8A second-round playoff game in Park Ridge. The Hawks (8-3) had lost...

In this May 27 photo, Maine South's Reese Jordan runs in the 1,600-meter preliminaries at the Class 3A state meet in Charleston.

Boys cross country notes: Maine South, New Trier, Loyola, more

June 9, 2018 at 5:23 a.m.

As far as role models go, Maine South sophomore Tommy Brady could do a lot worse than standout teammate Reese Jordan. "He's a huge inspiration. I try to do everything...

In this Sept. 29 photo, Maine South's Stacey Sremac (1) and Olivia Latreille (14) go up for the block against Niles North in Skokie.

Stacey Sremac helps Maine South volleyball team exceed expectations

June 9, 2018 at 5:25 a.m.

Maine South senior setter and right-side hitter Stacey Sremac was hardly the tallest player on the Hawks girls volleyball team this fall. In fact, there was only one player shorter...

Evanston's Elyjah Williams (88) signals a touchdown during the Wildkits' game against Niles West on Sept. 30 in Evanston.

Elyjah Williams served as Evanston football team’s ’emotional leader’

June 9, 2018 at 5:07 a.m.

When the Evanston football team gathered as a group just before practices or games, coach Mike Burzawa gave his players time to reflect upon what they were thankful for, and...

Loyola's Kyle Rock runs for a big gain against O'Fallon in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs on Saturday in Wilmette.

Loyola football loses RB Hamid Bullie for season, but beats O’Fallon

June 9, 2018 at 6:39 a.m.

Top-seeded Loyola played its first game in the Class 8A football playoffs on Saturday, but the Ramblers were still feeling the effects of their dramatic win over Brother Rice the...

West Aurora's JaQuan Buchanan tries to wrap up Maine South running back Fotis Kokosioulis in Friday's Class 8A playoff game. Maine South held off the Blackhawks 42-40.

O-line, running game help Maine South knock off West Aurora

June 9, 2018 at 6:23 a.m.

Maine South starting right guard John Farragher had an 18th birthday he'll never forget as the 26th-seeded Hawks held on for a 42-40 upset win over seventh-seeded West Aurora on...

Loyola's Caroline Walker (15) and Natasha Borkowski go up for the block against Maine South's Olivia Latreille (14) during the second game of the Class 4A Rolling Meadows Regional final on Thursday. Loyola won the match 25-16, 24-26, 25-21.

Sisters Caroline and Lizzie Walker help Loyola win volleyball regional

June 9, 2018 at 7:19 a.m.

The Loyola girls volleyball team lost several top performers from it 2015 team that reached the supersectionals, but another group of Ramblers has stepped in to replace them. Sisters Caroline...

Evanston's Julion Michelin races in the Class 3A Loyola cross country regional on Saturday in Glenview.

Boys cross country notes on Niles North, Evanston, Notre Dame, more

June 9, 2018 at 6:53 a.m.

Martin Barr and Dhruvil Patel may be in college, but the pair still had an impact on the Class 3A Loyola Regional in Glenview. That's because Niles North junior Carlos...

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