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Lake Forest's Julia Tanna swims in the 200-yard freestyle for athletes with disabilities on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

Girls swimming notes: Drew Petereit anchors Vernon Hills to another sectional title

December 11, 2018 at 9:41 p.m.

Early in the girls swimming season, Vernon Hills coach AJ Block approached one of her swimmers with an idea. Block asked senior Drew Petereit if she’d be willing to swim...

LZMW's Brandon Wuss (17) celebrates after scoring against the Lakers on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

Aidan Brendle making the most of his shot with LZMW hockey team

December 11, 2018 at 9:31 p.m.

There are moments on the ice when Aidan Brendle is satisfied with just doing his job. But then there are other moments that make him never want to take his...

Hinsdale Central's Matthew Bobak (5) looks for an opening against Warren on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Warren defense stands tall late to hold off Hinsdale Central in Class 8A playoffs

December 11, 2018 at 7:43 p.m.

Junior Juan DelaCruz knew what was needed to change Warren’s playoff luck. “I talked to the juniors and I said, ‘Hey this is it. If we are going to do...

Jason Sayre finds room to run for Lake Zurich against Mount Carmel on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Jason Sayre gives Lake Zurich his best effort in season-ending loss to Mount Carmel

December 11, 2018 at 7:41 p.m.

All Lake Zurich senior running back Jason Sayre saw in front of him was one safety. Beyond that safety was an open field. The Bears were trailing Mount Carmel with...

Stevenson's Cole Okmin passes against Marist on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

Football notebook: Season ends for Buffalo Grove, Stevenson

December 12, 2018 at 11:07 a.m.

Buffalo Grove football coach Jeff Vlk said he has no regrets about his decision. The No. 30-seeded Bison scored a touchdown to pull within a point of No. 3-seeded Rockton...

Prospect's Luke Zardzin, seen here in a game against Hersey earlier this season, will return next fall.

Football notebook: Nick Steger does it all for victorious Hersey

December 12, 2018 at 11:06 a.m.

Once again, Hersey’s offense was the driving force in its win Friday in the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs. Hersey defeated Lincoln-Way Central 52-13 in Arlington Heights, as...

New Trier's Duke Olges, a standout at defensive end and tight end, is ready to play Oak Park-River Forest this weekend.

Football notebook: New Trier, Evanston prepped for 8A playoff tests

December 12, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

New Trier football coach Brian Doll had an idea where his team would land when the playoff pairings were announced. New Trier was slotted into the No. 17 seed in...

Hinsdale Central's Kathryn Treiber, seen here playing in a doubles match at state last season, helped the Red Devils win the Class 2A state title last weekend at Buffalo Grove.

Girls tennis notes: Hinsdale Central finds a way to win 2A title

December 12, 2018 at 9:34 a.m.

Shawna Zsinko has been a part of the Hinsdale Central girls tennis program in a variety of roles. Zsinko has been a player, a volunteer assistant coach, a staff assistant...

North Shore Country Day's Claudia Miller hits a backhand en route to finishing second at the Class 1A state meet on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Buffalo Grove.

Girls tennis notes: North Shore Country Day wins another 1A title

December 12, 2018 at 9:33 a.m.

When Alexandra Bergman took over the North Shore Country Day girls tennis program before the 2018 season, she was returning home. On Saturday, the North Shore alumna completed a memorable...

Barrington;s Colton Wever (2) keeps pace with Waukegan's Ezau Millan (8) during a game on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Colton Wever and Barrington soccer teammates spread joy through TOPSoccer program

December 12, 2018 at 9:31 a.m.

Three Saturdays a season, Colton Wever leaves Barrington soccer practice and drives to Addison Trail. Wever, a senior midfielder, makes the trip with several teammates. When they arrive at Addison...

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