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Nazareth junior quarterback Zach Stevens walks to the sideline during the Roadrunners' game at Notre Dame on Friday, Sept. 9.

Zach Stevens shows poise for Nazareth but awaits injury status

June 12, 2018 at 6:55 a.m.

When Nazareth junior Joshua Oglesby lost a fumble early in the fourth quarter of the Roadrunners' 22-17 loss to Notre Dame on Friday, Sept. 9, junior quarterback Zach Stevens was...

Notre Dame's Ty Gavin returns a punt for a touchdown after a reverse during the Dons' football game against Nazareth on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in Niles.

Ty Gavin’s last-minute touchdown helps Notre Dame beat Nazareth

June 14, 2018 at 6:24 a.m.

Despite losing three fourth-quarter fumbles inside the red zone, the Notre Dame football team scored a late touchdown to earn a dramatic 22-17 East Suburban Catholic win over Nazareth. The...

Evanston's Charlie Krause (23) watches the action from the sidelines during a home game against Foreman on Friday, Sept. 2.

Charlie Krause strives to be Evanston’s leading tackler every game

June 12, 2018 at 8:01 a.m.

Just before the Evanston football team's 49-8 win over Foreman, Evanston senior inside linebacker and fullback Charlie Krause was awarded an orange sledgehammer with his name on it The 6-foot-2,...

Niles North's Nick Mihalic attempts an onside kick during the Friday, Sept. 2, game at Lake Forest. Mihalic recovered the kick.

Here’s the kicker: Niles North’s Nick Mihalic among nation’s elite

June 12, 2018 at 12:24 p.m.

As Niles North junior kicker and punter Nick Mihalic made his way to the bus after his team's 29-26 overtime loss to Lake Forest, he encountered a group of approximately...

Lake Forest’s John Deering ‘sets the tempo’ with physical play

June 14, 2018 at 2:34 p.m.

Three hours or so before his team wrapped up a 29-26 overtime victory against Niles North on Friday, Lake Forest junior linebacker John Deering made a strong first impression on...

Lake Forest's John Deering (36) and Bryan Ooms (6) sack Niles North quarterback Andrew Francis (8) on Friday, Sept. 2. Deering had three sacks in the game.

Lake Forest’s John Deering ‘sets the tempo’ with physical play

June 14, 2018 at 1:47 p.m.

Three hours or so before his team wrapped up a 29-26 overtime victory against Niles North on Friday, Sept. 2, Lake Forest junior linebacker John Deering made a strong first...

Notre Dame's Michael Valdez, who is pictured on Oct. 10, 2015, rushed for 89 yards on 11 carries in the Dons' 29-13 win at Thornton on Saturday, Aug. 27.

Notre Dame running back corps steps up in place of injured teammate

June 14, 2018 at 1:53 p.m.

When Notre Dame's projected starting running back Eric Harper Jr. showed up on crutches to the team's Green and White scrimmage Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Dons' other running backs quickly...

Maine South quarterback Nick Leongas fires a pass during the first half against Montini on Friday, Aug. 26.

Maine South QB Nick Leongas lives out his dream

June 14, 2018 at 12:22 p.m.

Nick Leongas grew up watching standout Maine South quarterbacks Charlie Goro, Tyler Benz and Matt Alviti, and hoped to one day follow in their footsteps. That day arrived on Friday,...

Maine South quarterback Nick Leongas passes the ball against Montini during the first half on Friday, Aug. 26, in Park Ridge.

Fotis Kokosioulis, Nick Leongas help Maine South roll past Montini

June 9, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.

Some in the media have predicted the Maine South football team will suffer a drop-off this season. But the Hawks' opening-night 44-13 win over defending Class 6A state champion Montini...

In this Nov. 3, 2015, photo, Evanston's Josh Klier, left, and Libertyville's Kevin Reilly jockey for the ball during the Class 3A supersectional.

Pioneer Press boys soccer preview: Central Suburban South

June 10, 2018 at 3:18 a.m.

Evanston Coach: Franz Calixte 2015 record: 21-2-3 (3-1-1 Central Suburban South), lost to eventual state champion Libertyville in a Class 3A supersectional Key returners: Sr. D Josh Klier, Sr. MF...

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