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Hinsdale catcher Faith Koffron tags out De La Salle's Courtney Schiller trying to score during the regional semifinals on Wednesday, May, 27.

Faith Koffron knocks in 5 to lead Hinsdale Central past De La Salle

June 16, 2018 at 5:24 p.m.

Hinsdale Central's softball team has reason to believe in its senior catcher and cleanup hitter. Aptly named Faith Koffron had five RBI and drove in the winning runs Wednesday, May...

Hinsdale South junior defensive end Josh King picked Michigan State on Friday, June 5, 2015.

Hinsdale South’s Josh King to live-stream commitment announcement

June 15, 2018 at 4:33 p.m.

Hinsdale South junior defensive end Josh King, the No. 1 college football prospect in the state, plans to announce his college destination on June 6. He listed Michigan, Michigan State,...

Lyons senior Cuyler Burke advanced to the state tournament for the third season in a row.

Ross, Burke brothers give Lyons solid hope for state tennis trophy

June 15, 2018 at 4:33 p.m.

If Lyons wins its fourth boys tennis state trophy this weekend, brothers combinations will play a big role in the celebration. Lyons sophomore Gianni Ross defeated senior brother Alex Ross...

Lyons junior Matt Miller bumps a pass during a match against Conant, April 4, 2015.

Lyons setters Elijah Medlock, Matt Miller do the work of one person

June 15, 2018 at 4:42 p.m.

It has taken two junior setters this season to replace former Lyons all-stater Mark Kostich, now a freshman at Harvard. Elijah Medlock, who's 6 foot, 4 inches, and Matt Miller,...

Lyons' Nathan Henderson celebrates after receiving his state champions medal following the Lions' victory over Stevenson on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

State water polo notebook: Nathan Henderson applies finishing touches

June 15, 2018 at 4:49 p.m.

The biggest goals of Nathan Henderson's boys water polo career were the last two of Lyons' season. With the Lions leading by one, the senior from La Grange scored twice...

Lyons senior Julia Cohen takes a shot during the Lions' win over Conant in the girls water polo state quarterfinals on Thursday, May 21, 2015.

Julia Cohen, Caroline Walsh stay on offensive during Lyons’ run to 4th place

June 15, 2018 at 4:37 p.m.

Although they live just four blocks apart in LaGrange Park, Julia Cohen and Caroline Walsh did not know each other until they attended Lyons as freshmen. By developing a bond...

Lyons goalie Jack Linden saves a penalty shot late in the state championship game with Stevenson to preserve the victoryon Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Tommy Kaptur, Jack Linden hoist Lyons’ state water polo trophy again

June 16, 2018 at 5:41 p.m.

Seniors Tommy Kaptur and Jack Linden were a couple of seldom-used reserve freshmen when Lyons won its only previous state boys water polo championship in 2012. Kaptur and Linden made...

Hinsdale South's Madison Kern is one of two freshmen starting pitchers for the Hornets this season.

Hinsdale South pitcher Madison Kern handcuffs Argo in softball regional opener

June 16, 2018 at 5:40 p.m.

With seven freshmen on the varsity, including two starting pitchers, Hinsdale South was in rebuilding mode this season. In an indication that the future looks bright, Madison Kern threw a...

Hinsdale Central’s Ugochi Ihemeson not ready to give discus a spin

June 15, 2018 at 5:12 p.m.

Ugochi Ihemeson wants to make history for Hinsdale Central. Entering this season, the sophomore had three opportunities to fulfill her goal of becoming the first Red Devils state medalist in...

Fenwick's Danny Farmer rises to take a shot during the Friars' win over Barrington in the state water polo quarterfinals on Friday, May 22, 2015.

Danny Farmer, Matt Farmer added to Fenwick’s water polo trophy case

June 16, 2018 at 5:46 p.m.

Danny Farmer ended another legacy for Fenwick boys water polo after playing his final game Saturday, May 23, in the state tournament. Danny Farmer and his older brother, Matt, were...

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