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Hinsdale Central's Danny Schmelka reacts after winning the Class 2A singles championship match on Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Boys tennis notes: Once again, Hinsdale Central sweeps 2A singles, doubles and team titles

May 27, 2019 at 7:36 p.m.

As a Hinsdale Central freshman last spring, Danny Schmelka finished the boys tennis state meet as a spectator. He watched Zack Elliott win the Class 2A singles title with the...

Stevenson's Eric Perkowski hits a forehand at the Class 2A state meet on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Boys tennis notes: Hersey’s Max Sheldon finishes 2nd in singles at 2A state meet

May 25, 2019 at 8:58 p.m.

Hersey sophomore Max Sheldon began the boys tennis season as one of the Mid-Suburban League's best singles players. He ended the season by proving he's among the state's best, too....

New Trier's Kasey Umlauf throws a pass as Mother McAuley's Maddie Schultz (17) defends on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Water polo notes: New Trier girls finish 4th at state as boys gain key experience

May 20, 2019 at 6:01 p.m.

Not since 2015 had the New Trier girls water polo team won a trophy at the state tournament. The current Trevians senior class was in eighth grade that season. This...

Fenwick's Xonanae Medina controls the ball during a match Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Water polo notes: Fenwick, Lyons boys earn trophies at state meet

May 20, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

The state tournament can be a blur for water polo players. For Lyons senior Hayden Claesson, one memory stands out from his team's state semifinal match Saturday against Lincoln-Way East...

Stevenson's Kalista Tapas (facing camera) makes a play against Whitney Young on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Water polo notes: Stevenson girls complete three-peat at state meet

May 18, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

All Stevenson girls water polo coach Jeff Wimer had left to do Saturday was remove his shoes. His Patriots had already jumped into their home pool in Lincolnshire after beating...

Badminton notes: Total team effort helps Prospect place 7th at state

May 12, 2019 at 8:52 p.m.

Prospect badminton coach Julie Stoker believed her team had the ability to reach the state meet when the season began in March. After winning a sectional title on May 2,...

Badminton notes: Stevenson claims 2nd place, doubles crown at state meet

May 12, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

The Stevenson badminton team went into this year's state tournament with plans to defend its back-to-back championships and make it three in a row. But the Patriots' plans took a...

St. Viator's Gio Armocida (18) defends against Lake Forest on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Michael Campagna anchors youth movement for St. Viator boys lacrosse

May 5, 2019 at 12:53 p.m.

Michael Campagna has plenty of options when running down the field while in possession of a lacrosse ball. The St. Viator junior could shoot, or he could dodge a defender,...

Libertyville's Max Faber, seen here competing at the state meet last season, was one of the Wildcat gymnasts who had a solid performance on the pommel horse on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Libertyville conquers pommel horse, claims sectional title

May 4, 2019 at 10:56 p.m.

The Libertyville boys gymnastics team knew that if it wanted to win a sectional title, it likely had to conquer the pommel horse. The event came up fifth for the...

Victor Perez defends during a match against Fenwick on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Victor Perez leads the way as Lyons prepares for playoffs

May 2, 2019 at 1:34 p.m.

Victor Perez has spent plenty of time in the water, going all the way back to when he was an infant. Now, Perez enjoys his time in the pool with...

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