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Carmel running back Sean Lynch Jr. (right) is healthy for his senior season after injuries shortened his junior year.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Carmel Corsairs

December 12, 2018 at 7:19 p.m.

Coach: Blake Annen (first season) Last season: 1-8 (1-6 East Suburban Catholic Conference), did not make playoffs. First-and-10: Annen will implement a spread offense, though he said that doesn’t necessarily...

Lake Forest receiver Ryan Cekay, seen here throwing a pass on a trick play last season, could play quarterback this year.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Lake Forest Scouts

December 12, 2018 at 7:17 p.m.

Coach: Chuck Spagnoli (16th season) Last season: 6-5 (3-4 North Suburban Conference), lost to Hoffman Estates 48-28 in Class 6A second round. First-and-10: The Scouts look to have one of...

Longtime Ridgewood girls volleyball coach David Wlodarczyk won 19 matches last season, the most in program history.

Pioneer Press girls volleyball preview: Metro Suburban

December 12, 2018 at 6:47 p.m.

Must-see: IC Catholic junior libero Bella Leslie. The 5-foot-6 standout led the Knights with 328 digs last season and is a player to watch in a deep conference. “By the...

Barrington boys volleyball players celebrate during a match against Carmel on Friday, May 25, 2018, in Fox Lake.

Barrington fends off Libertyville, heads to state for the first time since 2012

December 14, 2018 at 9:15 a.m.

It’s been a while, but Barrington is heading back to the boys volleyball state tournament. The Broncos defeated Libertyville 27-25, 25-21 on Tuesday night to win the Grant Sectional championship....

Barrington's Michael O'Toole celebrates after recording a kill against Carmel on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Michael O’Toole helps Barrington assemble postseason run

December 14, 2018 at 9:05 a.m.

Michael O’Toole certainly likes a bit of variety. The Barrington senior outside setter can do it all on the court. “He has every shot on offense. He passes the ball...

Carmel's Jackson Ptasienski hits a serve during the match against Barrington on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Boys volleyball notes: Libertyville upends Lake Forest to advance to sectional final

December 14, 2018 at 8:51 a.m.

Even the opposing coach was a fan of Jack Stevens’ play. Lake Forest boys volleyball coach Steve Wolf lauded the play of Stevens, a Libertyville senior outside hitter, after the...

Lake Zurich's Samantha Hartman (10) heads the ball during a game against Maine South on Saturday.

Kristin Brousseau, Samantha Hartman use their friendship on the field for Lake Zurich

December 13, 2018 at 9:20 a.m.

Lake Zurich senior soccer players Kristin Brousseau and Samantha Hartman possess a connection that seems to define most dynamic duos. Brousseau leads the Bears with 18 goals, while Hartman is...

Maine South's Angelina Moore (12) takes off with the ball during the Hawks' game at Lake Zurich on Saturday. The Bears won 2-0.

Maine South’s Angelina Moore uses her speed to contribute to soccer team, orchestra

December 13, 2018 at 9:09 a.m.

Whether on the soccer field or the indoor track, Maine South senior Angelina Moore displays her quickness. She is a sprinter over the winter for the Hawks track team and...

Oak Brook tennis standout Alex Lee helps U.S. qualify for Junior Davis Cup Finals

December 14, 2018 at 1:41 p.m.

During the fall of 2016, Alex Lee was a freshman at Hinsdale Central. This year, the teenage tennis phenom is traveling the globe playing Junior Davis Cup tennis for the...

Madison Collins a leader on the field, in the classroom for York softball

December 14, 2018 at 12:40 p.m.

With runners on first and second and one out, it would not be out of the ordinary to see a catcher stand in front of home plate and shout a...

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