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Elmwood Park senior Jovana Bulatovic (right), a transfer from Trinity, has given the Tigers a boost this season.

Jovana Bulatovic, improved communication help Tigers take step forward

June 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

Elmwood Park only won six girls volleyball matches last year. With about a month left in the current season, the Tigers matched that win total with a straight-set victory over...

Mia Triantafillou hits a forehand during her No. 1 doubles match against Walther Christian on Thursday, Sept. 15, in Norridge.

Ridgewood girls tennis program playing varsity matches for first time

June 13, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

In 2013, Ridgewood athletic director Rob St. John asked business teacher Julia Wicklund to be the coach of the school's new girls tennis program. Wicklund, who was a three-year varsity...

Leyden senior Alexis Salgado warms up before the Eagles' soccer game against St. Charles North on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Leyden soccer’s Alexis Salgado eager to return after heart surgery

June 14, 2018 at 9:15 a.m.

When a surgeon found a second and then a third small hole in Alexis Salgado's heart, a projected four-hour surgery on Tuesday, Aug. 23, turned into 11 hours of surgery...

Alex Rice and Ridgewood are hungry for a repeat trip to the playoffs.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: Ridgewood Rebels

June 11, 2018 at 3:31 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 Ridgewood football season. Coach: Don Gelsomino, first season 2015 record: 7-3 (5-0 Metro Suburban East), lost 27-7 to Plano in first round of Class 4A...

Niles North, celebrating a playoff win during the 2015 season, welcomes a new coach this year.

Like brother, Niles North’s Mike Garoppolo seeks good first impression

June 11, 2018 at 5:43 p.m.

For new Niles North head coach Mike Garoppolo, growing up Garoppolo meant growing up with football. Mike was the second of Tony and Denise Garoppolo's four sons, and is an...

With experienced receivers like Sherman Martin, Fenwick should have a potent passing attack this season.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: Fenwick Friars

June 11, 2018 at 5:42 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 Fenwick football season. Coach: Gene Nudo, entering his fifth season 2015 record: 3-6 (1-3 Chicago Catholic Green), did not advance to playoffs Offense: Nine starters...

Rashad Brown (left) is among the key seniors back for St. Joseph.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: St. Joseph Chargers

June 9, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 St. Joseph football season. Coach: Richard Petroski, entering first season 2015 record: 2-7 (0-1 Chicago Catholic League Red), did not advance to playoffs Offense: Senior...

Fotis Kokosioulis returns as a backfield playmaker for Maine South.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: Maine South Hawks

June 11, 2018 at 5:04 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 Maine South football season. Coach: David Inserra, entering 16th season 2015 record: 8-3 (5-0 Central Suburban South), lost 42-21 to Normal Community in second round...

OPRF's Rolliann Sturkey is moving to middle linebacker for his senior season.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: OPRF Huskies

June 10, 2018 at 1:08 a.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 Oak Park-River Forest football season. Coach: John Hoerster, entering sixth season 2015 record: 9-2 (5-1 West Suburban Silver), lost 41-26 to Palatine in second round...

Niles West's Natalia Pehar (16) and her teammates celebrate a point during their match against Evanston on Sept. 16, 2015, in Skokie.

Pioneer Press girls volleyball preview: Central Suburban South

June 10, 2018 at 12:38 a.m.

Evanston Coach: Mallory Thelander 2015 record: 16-20, lost to Glenbrook South in a Class 4A regional semifinal Key returners: None Outlook: Experience, or lack thereof, is Evanston's biggest obstacle in...

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