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Student Alan Aguirre, from left, PAWS volunteer Brandon McFadden and student Jada Toussaint pose with mixed-breed dog Donnie at the Chicago High School for Agriculture Science. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Outside the shelter: Agriculture science students foster puppies for adoption through PAWS

April 24, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

If anyone can attest to the merits of adopting a dog from a shelter, it’s Jada Toussaint. The junior at the Chicago High School for Agriculture Science has fond memories...

Brother Rice’s Ben Adamski (3) returns a serve against Lincoln-Way East during a nonconference match in Chicago on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school boys volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

April 22, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

Red-hot Brother Rice takes over the top spot with a big win, while Andrew enters the rankings.

Sandburg's Jake Drew (1) follows through on a swing against Oak Lawn during a nonconference match in Orland Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Jake Drew, a safety in football, shakes off knee injury to lead Sandburg in volleyball. ‘I was ready to play.’

April 22, 2026 at 9:34 p.m.

Jake Drew wraps up his knee and comes through with eight kills, leading Sandburg to a 25-22, 25-14 win over Oak Lawn

Senior second baseman Jake Kirk poses after Richards' South Suburban Red game against Reavis was washed out by rain in Oak Lawn on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

Jake Kirk runs as hard as he can to first base. The result? His first home run for Richards. ‘A cool moment.’

April 21, 2026 at 8:49 p.m.

Jake Kirk, a senior second baseman, hit his first home run on the high school level for Richards on Monday against Reavis.

Lewis middle hitters Zach, left, and Luke Pekol are twin brothers and Joliet Catholic graduates who have worked hard for national academic success with a research project. (Lewis photo)

It all adds up for twin brothers Zach and Luke Pekol at Lewis, even with limited playing time. ‘Will pay off.’

April 19, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Joliet Catholic graduates Zach and Luke Pekol make impact at Lewis with research project on home-court advantage.

Lincoln-Way Central's Alex Panos (21) throws a pitch against Sandburg during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Orland Park on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

With five scoreless inning, Lincoln-Way Central’s Alex Panos puts pitching approach on display. ‘A lost art.’

April 17, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.

Alex Panos works five scoreless innings for Lincoln-Way Central in a 3-1 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Sandburg.

Shepard’s Connor Evans, left, and Oliver Bilik go up for a block against St. Laurence in the championship match of the Eisenhower Invitational in Blue Island on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school boys volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

April 16, 2026 at 11:28 a.m.

Lincoln-Way Central takes over top spot from Marist, while Shepard, Lincoln-Way West and St. Rita join rankings.

Stagg's Mo Farhan (14) gets set to serve against Argo during a nonconference match in Palos Hills on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Mo Farhan, who also plays AAU basketball, makes his volleyball Wednesdays count for Stagg. ‘Bring the energy.’

April 16, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Mo Farhan records 11 kills and four blocks, helping Stagg pull off a 25-23, 16-25, 26-24 win over Argo.

Brother Rice’s Colin Nye (6) serves the ball against Lincoln-Way East during a nonconference match in Chicago on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Working through right biceps injury, Colin Nye still flexes muscles for Brother Rice. ‘Get the green light.’

April 13, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

Colin Nye finishes with eight kills to power Brother Rice to a 26-24, 25-19 nonconference win over Lincoln-Way East.

Shepard’s Oliver Bilik gives a little fist pump after a kill against St. Laurence at the Eisenhower Invitational in Blue Island on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

Getting jump on competition, Oliver Bilik takes leap of faith to lead Shepard. ‘I was always climbing trees.’

April 12, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Oliver Bilik delivers with nine kills and two aces as Shepard tops St. Laurence 25-22, 25-15 in Eisenhower Invitational final.

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