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Waukegan's Savanna Kriston bumps the ball during a North Suburban Conference match against Zion-Benton in Zion on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Waukegan senior Savanna Kriston is the steady hand for a young but promising team: ‘I try to be a leader’

October 3, 2023 at 11:44 a.m.

Waukegan is leaning on Savanna Kriston this season. Not only for the senior outside hitter's all-around skills. "Some days we start strong. Others, it takes us a while to get...

Warren's Maddie Wojdyla (14) sets the ball during a nonconference match against Grayslake North in Grayslake on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

Maddie Wojdyla rises to the occasion in her first season as Warren’s setter: ‘It’s my time now’

September 26, 2023 at 12:23 p.m.

Warren senior setter Maddie Wojdyla understood the challenge she faced as she succeeded GabriElle Brewer this season. Wojdyla was confident, however. "I did not worry about my skills, my coach...

Libertyville's Hannah Fleming celebrates a point during a North Suburban Conference match against Lake Forest in Libertyville on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Hannah Fleming’s time has come at Libertyville, and she makes the most of it: ‘She’s such a smart player’

September 19, 2023 at 12:57 p.m.

Hannah Fleming wasn't a frontline star in her first two varsity seasons for Libertyville. That time was coming, however. "We had hitters like Keira (Kasten) last season who was so...

Mundelein's Josilyn Wadas (12) celebrates with teammates after winning a point during a match against Grayslake Central in Grayslake on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.

Josilyn Wadas stands tall for Mundelein, and the Indiana State commit offers more than offense

September 13, 2023 at 12:31 p.m.

Josilyn Wadas glanced at her parents after Mundelein won its seventh straight match Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 senior outside hitter smiled. "They don't mind that I'm taller than they are," Wadas...

Grayslake Central's Mallory Wachter gets into position during a match against Mundelein in Grayslake on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.

Grayslake Central’s Mallory Wachter accepts the challenge to ‘get over the top’

August 30, 2023 at 12:24 p.m.

Mallory Wachter wants to be an answer for Grayslake Central. The Rams' early results have raised the question. "Three of our losses this season have been in three games to...

Libertyville's Hannah Fleming, left, spikes the ball as Vernon Hills' Val Ramirez, center, and Maya Raval await during a match in Vernon Hills on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Darren Day’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2023 season

August 30, 2023 at 11:09 a.m.

Libertyville and Warren follow North Suburban Conference rival Stevenson in the rankings. Will they chase the Patriots too? Top 10 Teams 1. Stevenson (24-12): The Patriots bring back five players...

Libertyville teammates Eli Johnson, from left, Aleks Slesers and Luis Correa celebrate a point during a match against Carmel in Mundelein on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Aleks Slesers, the 2023 News-Sun Boys Volleyball Player of the Year, steps forward for Libertyville

June 15, 2023 at 1:36 p.m.

Aleks Slesers was a versatile player throughout his career at Libertyville. Slesers' ability to fit into a lineup at several positions makes him a valuable asset. But his desire to...

Vernon Hills' David Rzepa, left, spikes the ball during the Vernon Hills Regional championship match against Libertyville on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Introducing the 2023 News-Sun Boys Volleyball All-Area Team

June 15, 2023 at 12:27 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Luis Correa, Libertyville, senior, setter: Had 625 assists, 50 kills, 43 blocks, 130 digs and 22 aces. Surpassed 1,000 career assists. All-conference. Anthony Kim, Lake Zurich, junior, libero:...

Stevenson's Chris Iannuzzi pitches against New Trier during the Class 4A Schaumburg Supersectional at Wintrust Field on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Chris Iannuzzi gets the ball for Stevenson. He doesn’t take that lightly. ‘I bleed green for these guys.’

June 7, 2023 at 10:51 a.m.

Chris Iannuzzi went to the mound one more time for his Stevenson teammates on Monday. After the Class 4A Schaumburg Supersectional at Wintrust Field, the senior right-hander tried to put...

Libertyville's Ellie Rebmann scored both goals against Fremd during the Class 3A Glenbrook North Sectional championship game in Northbrook on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Libertyville’s Ellie Rebmann makes the most of her only season as a forward: ‘It’s sure fun to score goals’

May 26, 2023 at 11:53 p.m.

Ellie Rebmann has made plenty of big decisions over the past eight months. The Libertyville senior committed in September to play soccer at Milwaukee. A few months later, she decided...

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