Hard work fuels David Burnside, Glenbrook North baseball program
David Burnside set a tone. The senior set a tone by taking batting practice before school. The senior set a tone by posting a .444 batting average and a .586...
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Maine South girls lacrosse team makes steady progress
When Charles Solomon took over the Maine South girls lacrosse program, the Hawks were coming off a 2-13 inaugural season, according to the Illinois High School Women's Lacrosse Association. In...
Consistency behind plate, in circle key for Ridgewood softball team
Experience and stability are priceless. For Ridgewood, they lie at the heart of a softball team that went from under .500 in 2013 to 25-7 in 2015. The Rebels' experience...
Regina’s Baubonis sisters make soccer season special for proud dad
Charlie Baubonis had a great year as a soccer parent in 2015. His daughter Caroline Baubonis led Regina with nine goals and was second on the team with five assists...
Regina seniors graduate, win regional softball title on same day
The Regina softball team showed up early in the Class 2A regional final against host Woodlands. The Panthers erupted for two runs in the first, six in the second and...
Philo Deeja perseveres, ends Maine East’s state badminton drought
Philo Deeja's trip to the state badminton tournament was a long time coming. Despite falling 21-7, 21-3 in the first round to fourth-place finisher Lauren Ho of Neuqua Valley and...
Patience, persistence pay off for Niles North’s Alyssa Brand
Soccer can be a frustrating game. Even the best teams and players are sometimes left wondering, "How are we going to score?" That's where Niles North assistant coach Filip Cejovic's...
Care for his players defined Northwestern baseball coach Paul Stevens
Northwestern’s Rocky Miller Park is scheduled to feature a new clubhouse, concession stand and ticket office in 2016. It will be without the charismatic presence whose voice boomed out of...
Love of track and field the foundation for Tonya Piergies’ success
Tonya Piergies had a lifelong love for running. North Shore Country Day, and coach Patrick McHugh in particular, turned the senior into a track star — and track geek. It...
Academics in order, Evanston’s Alecia Cooley off to the SEC
There was never any question about Alecia Cooley on the court, and she'll get chance to prove her value at the NCAA Division I level next season for Arkansas. In...