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Ryan Cekay (18) picks up yardage after the catch for Lake Forest against Phillips on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

Lake Forest’s upset bid falls short against Phillips in 6A first round

December 12, 2018 at 11:08 a.m.

Lake Forest junior Rylie Mills camped out on his living room couch Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The 6-foot-6, 275-pound defensive lineman reviewed the film from the team’s 30-24...

Exceeding expectations: Fenwick soccer seniors step up during transition year

December 12, 2018 at 9:02 a.m.

Days before the Fenwick boys soccer team began practicing, Daniel Hussey received a phone call from Friars athletic director Scott Thies. The eight-year assistant coach had been named the new...

Loyola football coach John Holecek said he was not a fan of De La Salle's decision to postpone Friday's football game to Monday.

Loyola looks ahead after Van Dyke verdict leads to scheduling nightmare

December 12, 2018 at 4:19 a.m.

Loyola football coach John Holecek said playing two football games in five days is an arduous task he had never faced in his 12-plus seasons on the high school sidelines....

Nazareth coaches Melissa and Kyle Masterson high-five their players before a match against Marian Catholic on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Chicago Heights.

Mr. and Mrs. Coach: Mastersons guiding Nazareth during ‘a special year’

December 12, 2018 at 3:46 a.m.

One played outside hitter at Queen of Peace, then in college at Illinois and professionally in Sweden. The other suited up at middle blocker for Barrington, then at Penn State...

IC Catholic's Maddie Benson, Bella Leslie and Sophie Hurt celebrate after winning a point against Wheaton Academy on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

IC Catholic volleyball coach Nancy D’Amore still using the lessons of her mentor

December 12, 2018 at 5:19 p.m.

On Nov. 16, 2013, IC Catholic girls volleyball assistant coach Nancy D’Amore huddled up with the Knights in the locker room before facing Edwards County in the Class 2A state...

Lake Zurich quarterback Matt McGraw (17) transferred from Grant last spring. He threw three touchdown passes against Zion-Benton on Friday.

A terrific tandem: Matt McGraw, Jack Moses step up for Lake Zurich

December 12, 2018 at 4:28 p.m.

Lake Zurich quarterback Matt McGraw and receiver Jack Moses attempted the play in the third quarter Friday, but Moses wasn’t lined up wide enough for it to succeed. By the...

Glenbrook North's Grant Marino (28) escapes the grasp of Grant's Brett Riggs on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Northbrook.

Football notes: Glenbrook North weathers storm, then stops Grant

December 12, 2018 at 3:52 p.m.

Minutes into the second quarter, the game clock was halted with no end in sight. Dylan Buckner took cover near Glenbrook North’s football field. He spent the lightning delay visualizing...

Evanston's Quadre Nicholson finds room to run against Wheaton North on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Evanston.

Evanston remembers Murney Lazier, then beats Wheaton North on opening night

December 12, 2018 at 7:49 p.m.

Shawn and Rian Lazier recalled how their father served as an ambassador for his Evanston football players. Mike Kenn was a prime example. When Michigan coach Bo Schembechler scouted Evanston’s...

Villanova's Jalen Brunson (left) shoots over DePaul's Justin Roberts on Dec. 27 in Chicago.

Many happy returns: Villanova’s Jalen Brunson wins in front of family

December 14, 2018 at 11:19 p.m.

A few dribbles into the lane, then a crossover. Finally, a fadeaway jumper that crisply swished through the net. Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson showcased a piece of what makes...

Maine's Ryan Dyball, who is pictured on Dec. 10, 2015, was named to the all-state team by the AHAI for the 2016-17 season.

Older brother pushed Maine’s Ryan Dyball to become successful goalie

June 5, 2018 at 3:20 a.m.

When he was growing up, Ryan Dyball wanted to be like his older brother Derek. Ryan Dyball played forward on his youth hockey team because that was the position Derek...

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