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Naperville Central's Gabi Melby passes in front of Maine South's Niki Manolis during the Dundee-Crown Charger-Komaromy Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Maine South’s Niki Manolis finally heeds advice: ‘When she’s open, she’s shooting it’

January 7, 2020 at 12:31 a.m.

Maine South junior point guard Niki Manolis has long been recognized for her unselfish play. In fact, she was often deemed too unselfish. As far back as middle school, where...

Buffalo Grove's Kora Kipley (15) attempts to block a shot by Vernon Hills' Lauren Shores (25) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Freshman Kora Kipley doing a balancing act with Buffalo Grove basketball, travel soccer

December 29, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

A month into her first high school basketball season, Buffalo Grove freshman point guard Kora Kipley had a moment players dream about their whole career. With the Bison trailing by...

Glenbrook North's Jeremy Gertz (1) looks to pass as Glenbrook South's Justin Leszynski (31) pressures him on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.

Glenbrook North learning on the fly as next wave of Spartans takes the floor

December 26, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

On a night when Glenbrook North celebrated outgoing coach Dave Weber, the 50 to 60 former players who were in attendance got a glimpse into the program's future. The young...

Glenbrook South's Stevon Boyd shoots a free throw during the game against Glenbrook North on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.

Stevon Boyd helps Glenbrook South overcome slow start against rival Glenbrook North

December 23, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.

Glenbrook South was heavily favored but trailed Glenbrook North by 11 points after one quarter on Friday in Northbrook. The Titans, who were undefeated, needed a pick-me-up in order to...

Notre Dame's Jason Bergstrom looks to make a play against Loyola on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

Notre Dame upsets Bogan to wrap up brutal stretch of its basketball schedule

December 16, 2019 at 11:52 a.m.

In the last couple of weeks, the Notre Dame boys basketball team has played in high-profile shootouts, big arenas and small gyms overflowing with fans. The Dons have celebrated major...

Notre Dame's Jason Bergstrom is defended by Loyola's Billy Palmer during a game in Wilmette on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

Loyola’s Billy Palmer helps Ramblers grind out a win over Notre Dame to remain undefeated

December 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

The word beautiful does not come to mind when describing Loyola's 34-31 grind-it-out win over highly-rated Notre Dame on Dec. 13 in Wilmette. But that is the way Ramblers coach...

Fenwick quarterback Kaden Cobb (2) looks for an open receiver while being protected by lineman Jimmy Liston on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

Fenwick football looks ahead after 5A playoff loss to Hillcrest

November 9, 2019 at 8:58 p.m.

When Fenwick's Class 5A playoff run ended with a 28-7 loss to Hillcrest on Saturday, talk turned to the future. The offense will return 10 key contributors, including sophomore quarterback...

Maine South's John Sassan has his field-goal attempt blocked by Loyola's Marty Auer (13) during the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

Maine South’s football season ends — again — at the hands of Loyola in a Class 8A opener; ‘This stung really badly’

November 4, 2019 at 6:51 p.m.

Maine South senior offensive tackle/defensive lineman Peter Skoronski was the last player to leave the field, a good 20 minutes after the Hawks lost to Loyola 14-6 Saturday in a...

Loyola's Matthew Mangan (88) is hauled down by Maine South's Dan Lazic on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

Loyola edges Maine South in another classic 8A playoff game

November 3, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.

Loyola junior Marty Auer spent much of the season stuck behind talented cornerbacks Artist Benjamin and Kyle Zupec. So, late in the season, Auer was moved to free safety. The...

New Trier's James Hemmer (8) plays defense during the football game against Maine South on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Winnetka.

New Trier’s James Hemmer ends high school football career but may have more days on the gridiron in college

October 28, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

With about four minutes remaining in New Trier's season-ending 44-7 loss to Maine South on Friday, Trevians senior cornerback James Hemmer left the game for the final time in his...

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