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Tressa Cwinski of Aurora Central Catholic goes up for a shot as Fenton's Jamie Minard (12) and Jezalyn Tapia defend on Tuesday.

Tressa Cwinski steps up to varsity, helps Aurora Central Catholic roll

June 8, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.

Tressa Cwinski received a twist on her usual game night routine Tuesday. Not that the Aurora Central Catholic sophomore minded. Cwinski, a 5-foot-8 guard/forward, usually starts in the sophomore game....

‘Old man’ to see: Lucas Van Poucke having grand time for Naperville North

June 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Lucas Van Poucke supposes his nickname fits, although it's a little unusual for a 17-year-old. "The kids call him Grand Poucke — he's an old soul," Naperville North wrestling coach...

Geneva guard Margaret Whitley (13) drives under the basket against Batavia during last year's regional semifinals.

All systems go: Sinus surgery clears the air for Geneva’s Margaret Whitley

June 8, 2018 at 8:18 p.m.

Margaret Whitley is as good as new. That's great news for Geneva. The 5-foot-8 junior guard is a big reason why the Vikings (5-0) have roared out of the gates....

Jeremy Hunter helps Metea Valley jump to 20-0 lead, roll past Neuqua Valley

June 8, 2018 at 7:40 p.m.

Metea Valley's Jeremy Hunter admitted he stole a glance at the scoreboard. Who wouldn't with a 20-0 lead? "I was pretty shocked when I looked up and it was 16-0,"...

Yorkville guard Audrey Macciomei drives Thursday against Kaneland guard Jamie Martens.

Katie Nolan’s banker sparks Yorkville past Kaneland in conference opener

June 8, 2018 at 7:41 p.m.

Yorkville's Katie Nolan giggled coming out of a timeout, with good reason. The 6-foot-1 senior center had just banked in a 3-pointer, a momentous occasion for her. Not so for...

Boys basketball notes: Jack Nolan named MVP as Benet takes tourney title

June 8, 2018 at 9:15 p.m.

Benet's Jack Nolan has turned the page. The 6-foot senior guard was one of four double-digit scorers last season as the Redwings finished as the Class 4A state runner-up. New...

Gillian O’Neil the real deal in the post as Oswego downs Plainfield South

June 8, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.

Gillian O'Neil thinks Oswego is ready for a bounce-back season. She's a big reason why. The 6-foot-1 senior center suited up two years ago as a sophomore on a sectional...

Benet duo headlines the Naperville Sun 2016 Girls Volleyball All-Area Team

June 8, 2018 at 9:47 p.m.

First Team Mikaila Dowd, Metea Valley, junior, outside hitter: Three-year varsity player led Metea to a program record for wins with 25 while breaking school's single-season kill record with 320....

Veronica Snelling the Naperville Sun 2016 Girls Volleyball Player of the Year

June 8, 2018 at 10:21 p.m.

Veronica Snelling's twin passions are like two sides of a coin, distinct yet equally significant. She's the driven volleyball player, determined to squeeze every ounce out of her 5-foot-10 frame....

Indian Creek's MaKayli Vann (34) shoots the ball over Galena forward Kristen Calvert (12) during a Class 1A supersectional game at Illinois Valley Community College last season. Vann has transferred to Plano.

Moving Vann: Plano program receives boost with transfer from Indian Creek

June 8, 2018 at 10:42 p.m.

MaKayli Vann kept many reminders of her state tournament experience. She still has her medal, a poster, a basketball and a sweatshirt. Her grandparents put together a scrapbook. Vann, though,...

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