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Baltazar Cabrales is a key returning player in Maine East's backfield this season.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Maine East Blue Demons

December 12, 2018 at 7:11 p.m.

Coach: Bob Winkel (first season) Last season: 1-8 (0-5 Central Suburban North), did not make playoffs. First-and-10: Senior Josh Devitt returns at quarterback with senior Michael Bobowik as his primary...

Ty Gavin is back as Notre Dame's top offensive and defensive player.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Notre Dame Dons

December 12, 2018 at 7:11 p.m.

Coach: Mike Hennessey (32nd season) Last season: 7-3 (5-2 East Suburban Catholic Conference), lost to Minooka 22-19 in overtime in first round of Class 8A playoffs. First-and-10: Notre Dame will...

Brody Bliss and the OPRF soccer team will attempt to build on last season's success, which included the West Suburban Silver title.

Pioneer Press boys soccer preview: West Suburban Silver

December 12, 2018 at 6:41 p.m.

Must-see: Oak Park-River Forest junior defender Jai Mason Hsieh-Bailey. He’s a very composed and patient player who understands how to get forward in the attack, coach Jason Fried said. Hsieh-Bailey...

Hinsdale South's Rachel Arellano, seen here competing at the state meet last season, will head back to Charleston after qualifying for state in the shot put.

Girls track notebook: Hinsdale South’s ‘two big hitters’ qualify for state again

December 13, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

Hinsdale South girls track coach Matt Guritz pointed out the "two big hitters" in the program: Seniors Rachel Arellano, a shot put specialist, and Raquel Blumenstein, a standout in the...

Park Ridge’s Michael OBroin programmed for success in cross country, classroom

December 14, 2018 at 11:47 a.m.

Last year, Michael OBroin wrote a computer program for St. Ignatius so students could check into school dances with their student IDs and chaperones didn't have to mark names down...

Caroline Dolehide hits a forehand against Simona Halep during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 11, 2018.

Hinsdale’s Caroline Dolehide plays ‘a few really good matches’ on one of tennis’ biggest stages

December 14, 2018 at 10:17 a.m.

Tennis player Caroline Dolehide had no clue she'd even be in the tournament. The 19-year-old Hinsdale native, who turned pro last year, wasn't expecting a wildcard entry into one of...

York dance team’s novel approach leads to state title

December 14, 2018 at 7:37 p.m.

The York competitive dance team took a different route at the state competition. They went with a new style of dance, one that was athletic and artistic. They danced to...

Maine East dance team overcomes adversity, makes state finals

December 14, 2018 at 6:27 p.m.

On the first day of the state dance competition, the top 12 teams in each class were announced and moved on to dance another day. Senior captain Joselle Portillo and...

‘Extraordinary volunteer’ Jim Neville entering hockey hall of fame

December 15, 2018 at 1:04 a.m.

Jim Neville started out coaching youth football before he jumped to hockey. Coaching was about more than just teaching the game to young players; it helped Neville stay on track....

USA Hockey National Team Development Program defenseman Alex Vlasic and goaltender Cameron Rowe are both Wilmette natives.

Wilmette natives reunite on U-17 national boys hockey team

December 17, 2018 at 11:09 p.m.

Cameron Rowe and Alex Vlasic are teammates on the U.S. National Team Development Program U-17 hockey team, but their connections run much deeper. They're both Wilmette natives and the 16-year-olds...

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