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Mundelein's Greg Godellas performs on the still rings during the Stevenson Sectional on May 7.

Mundelein gymnast Greg Godellas benefits from time at JV level

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

Before the boys gymnastics season began, Mundelein coach Jesse Piland spoke with sophomore Greg Godellas. The conversation was about Godellas' role in 2015. "I said, 'Hey, you are varsity. Wrap...

Lake Forest's Mason Moore (right) hits a shot against Libertyville on Wednesday, May 13.

Lake Forest volleyball beats Libertyville to clinch North Suburban title

June 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

The Lake Forest boys volleyball team had a clear directive on Wednesday, May 13 — beat Libertyville and become North Suburban Conference champion. Playing in front of a large senior...

Libertyville's Paul Steinhaus (left) drives on Notre Dame's Anthony D'Avanzo during a game March 3.

New Libertyville basketball coach Brent Mork talks ‘blended approach’

June 16, 2018 at 5:47 p.m.

As a newly hired freshman boys basketball coach at Stevenson in 2008, Brent Mork envisioned his future. He saw himself as a head coach. And the place he most desired...

Stevenson's Elijah Klaber celebrates after performing on the pommel horse during the Stevenson Sectional on Thursday, May 7.

Stevenson earns state berth with third straight sectional title

June 16, 2018 at 5:43 p.m.

Stevenson has been the area's best boys gymnastics team all season. On Thursday, May 7, the Patriots proved that distinction when it mattered most. Stevenson earned an automatic berth in...

Highland Park distance runner Charlotte Nawor leads the pack

June 16, 2018 at 5:50 p.m.

Charlotte Nawor knows what it feels like to not be able to run. That's why she likes to lead the pack when she races. At the Lake County Invitational on...

Michela Emmerich’s confidence soaring after Lake County meet

June 15, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

Deerfield junior Michela Emmerich admits she's not always calm before or during track and field meets. "I don't have that great of confidence. I get nervous," she said. "If you...

Stevenson's Lily Marks competes in the 100-meter dash at the Lake County Invitational at Lake Zurich on April 30.

Stevenson relays work to perfect their handoffs

June 15, 2018 at 6:37 p.m.

A clean baton exchange is essential to a successful track relay. That's why Stevenson's girls track team practices the move a lot. "We've been working on our handoffs," Patriots coach...

Lake Zurich's Caitlin Shepard wins the 3,200-meter run during the Lake County Invite on April 30.

Lake Zurich runner Caitlin Shepard chases 2-mile mark

June 15, 2018 at 6:24 p.m.

Lake Zurich's Caitlin Shepard went into the Lake County Invitational girls track and field meet with a goal. She wanted to break the Lake Zurich program record in the 3,200-meter...

Libertyville's Melissa Manetsch runs during the Lake County Invitational at Lake Zurich on April 30.

Libertyville girls track dealing with youth movement

June 15, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

As a senior, Kristi Del Prato is an elder statesman on a Libertyville girls track and field team full of underclass talent. Del Prato ran the first leg of the...

Vivian Overbeck benefits from work with Vernon Hills coach Jason Rush

June 15, 2018 at 6:02 p.m.

Before she competed in the 1,600-meter run at the Lake County Invitational on April 30, Vivian Overbeck shook up her warmup routine. On the advice of her coach, Jason Rush,...

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