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Hersey senior Megan Kopeny lines up a putt during the four-hole playoff at the Class AA Buffalo Grove Sectional on Monday, Oct. 10, at Buffalo Grove Golf Club.

Sophia Lau, Megan Kopeny survive playoff to reach state golf tourney

June 9, 2018 at 10:50 a.m.

It was nearly too dark to continue playing golf. The temperature had dropped considerably since the start of a warm, sunny day, and mosquitoes were swarming golfers as they stood...

Loyola's Margaret Hickey watches the flight of her golf ball during the Class AA New Trier Regional on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Winnetka Golf Club. Hickey shot a 78 and won medalist honors at the regional.

Positive attitude on course pays off for Loyola golfer Margaret Hickey

June 9, 2018 at 12:06 p.m.

Loyola senior Margaret Hickey began golfing at age 4, and that's when she forged the even-keeled disposition that serves her so well on the course. "I'm the youngest and all...

Niles West's Jake Peiser has improved his chipping and putting this season. He is pictured at the Class 3A Glenbrook North Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Sportsman's Country Club in Northbrook.

Niles West golfer Jake Peiser ‘playing smarter’ this season

June 9, 2018 at 11:55 a.m.

A high school student daydreaming in class is nothing new, it's just that Jake Peiser's daydreams are always specific. "I'll be sitting in class during eighth period, looking out the...

Evanston's Matt Barbato carded an 80 at the Class 3A Glenbrook North Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Sportsman's Country Club in Northbrook.

Evanston golfer Matt Barbato comes to grips with mental side of game

June 9, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Golfers can sometimes get in their own way, but Evanston junior Matt Barbato stepped around himself often enough to shoot an 80 and advance through the Class 3A Glenbrook North...

New Trier's Logan Weaver (12) and Evanston's Dylan TerMolen (10) battle for the ball during the second half of their game on Thursday, Sept. 29. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Dylan TerMolen helps Evanston soccer keep rivalry trophy another year

June 9, 2018 at 11:24 a.m.

Each year since the 1960s, the winner of the boys soccer game between rivals Evanston and New Trier has taken possession of the fire hydrant trophy until the next season's...

New to diving, Niles West’s Kelly Williams hopes to compete in college

June 12, 2018 at 3:49 a.m.

A little more than one year ago, a few of Kelly Williams' friends tried to talk her into going out for diving at Niles West. She had a background in...

Elmwood Park senior Dom Cadetto (left) dives after Guerin's Gerald Crawford during the Tigers' 47-0 victory on Friday, Sept. 30.

Cadetto brothers bolster Elmwood Park’s defense

June 9, 2018 at 12:32 p.m.

At one point during Elmwood Park's homecoming football game against Guerin on Friday, Sept. 30, linebackers Dom and Frank Cadetto teamed up for a quarterback sack. The shared sack was...

Hinsdale South senior Emily Drenth, hitting a shot during a Sept. 28 match against York, brings a competitive spirit to the Hornets.

Emily Drenth embraces competitive edge for Hinsdale South

June 9, 2018 at 1:13 p.m.

After Hinsdale South freshman Mia Lombardo blocked Hornets senior outside hitter Emily Drenth three times in practice one day, Lombardo essentially called it her best day on a volleyball court....

York's Sarah Rose sets up a hitter during the Dukes' 25-17, 25-20 win over Hinsdale South on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Sarah Rose has ‘maddening’ skills as York’s standout setter

June 9, 2018 at 12:41 p.m.

York senior setter Sarah Rose left a lasting impression on a recent opponent. "For one player to take over a match the way Sarah does is maddening," Hinsdale South volleyball...

Leyden's Jessica Minkov qualified for the state tournament in 2014 and 2015.

Leyden’s Jessica Minkov embraces pressure on the tennis court

June 12, 2018 at 12:09 p.m.

As Leyden's No. 1 singles player in tennis since her freshman year, junior Jessica Minkov thrives on 1-on-1 competition. Over the years, Minkov has learned how to negotiate pressure. "There's...

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