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Niles North graduate Abdel Nader, one of the Boston Celtics' second-round draft picks, listens during a news conference on Friday, June 24, in Waltham, Mass.

Abdel Nader’s versatility makes him a good fit for Boston Celtics

June 10, 2018 at 12:48 p.m.

After a whirlwind week of introductions, interviews and team meetings, Boston Celtics second-round draft pick Abdel Nader finally got down to playing some basketball with his new team on Thursday,...

Sydney McGinnis prepares for bigger role with Wisconsin soccer

June 10, 2018 at 8:38 a.m.

Wisconsin's comeback victory over Michigan last October was both a defining moment in its women's soccer season and a breakthrough for then-sophomore forward Sydney McGinnis. McGinnis, a Maine South alum...

David Simmons gets back to active lifestyle after kidney transplant

June 10, 2018 at 11:12 a.m.

Like many people who have gone through a major medical procedure, Evanston resident David Simmons' recovery from a 2003 kidney transplant included a series of milestones. Among them were getting...

Maine South's David Fleita, who is pictured during practice on March 16, led the Hawks in batting average (.330) and RBIs (21).

Growing up around MLB taught David Fleita the importance of hard work

June 10, 2018 at 11:33 a.m.

Recent Maine South graduate David Fleita fondly remembers getting to miss two weeks of elementary school in order to attend the Chicago Cubs' spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Fleita's father...

Notre Dame's John Hendry throws to first during the Dons' 2-1 loss to New Trier in the Class 4A Loyola Sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 2, in Glenview.

Like old friend Greg Maddux, John Hendry knows how to get batters out

June 11, 2018 at 10:38 p.m.

When recent Notre Dame College Prep graduate John Hendry was 7 and 8 years old, he had an older friend who nicknamed him "maggot" and gave him some tips about...

Maine South's Maggie Grabowski (16) was on of 24 players named to the all-state team.

Maine South’s Maggie Grabowski caps career with all-state selection

June 10, 2018 at 12:56 p.m.

If people stopped by Maggie Grabowski's Park Ridge home in recent weeks, they probably noticed two things: Decorations to celebrate her graduation from Maine South on Sunday, May 22, and,...

New Trier's Tace Sutherland (7) is defended by Hinsdale Central's Gracyn Elliott (14) during the Trevians' 9-8 win in the state semifinals on Wednesday, June 1, in Evanston.

Tace Sutherland helps New Trier pull off memorable comeback

June 10, 2018 at 1:03 p.m.

New Trier senior midfielder Tace Sutherland said she wanted to win this year's Illinois High School Women's Lacrosse Association state title so badly, she literally would dream about it. Unfortunately,...

After making a save, Evanston goalie Matt Reinberg looks to clear the ball against Grayslake North in the IHSLA playoffs on Thursday, May 26, in Grayslake.

Matt Reinberg’s steady improvement in goal evident in playoff upset

June 10, 2018 at 12:25 p.m.

Arguably the biggest save of Matt Reinberg's lacrosse career came in the waning seconds of what many believe was the Evanston senior goalie's signature performance. The 21st-seeded Wildkits held a...

George Sherman solidifies top of Niles North’s rotation

June 11, 2018 at 10:11 p.m.

The Niles North baseball team entered the season with plenty of question marks on the mound after the graduation of top pitchers Tony Granato and Eric Wheeler. But there should...

Down 5-1 at half, New Trier comes from behind to beat Hinsdale Central.

New Trier, Loyola to meet in girls lacrosse state final

June 10, 2018 at 1:15 p.m.

Led by freshman attacker Lucy Murray, the New Trier girls lacrosse team overcame a five-goal deficit in the final 21 minutes against Hinsdale Central and collected a dramatic 9-8 victory...

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