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Illini golfer Nick Hardy fits right in with PGA pros at John Deere Classic

August 18, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

On the first two days of events at the John Deere Classic, Northbrook resident and Illinois senior Nick Hardy got a glimpse into the life of a professional golfer. After...

New Trier's Jeannie Boehm maneuvers around Evanston's Krystal Forrester (44) for a shot.

Girls basketball player of the year: Jeannie Boehm

June 11, 2018 at 2:44 a.m.

New Trier senior Jeannie Boehm, a 6-foot-3 forward and Harvard recruit, was a four-year varsity starter and two-time selection to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Class 3A/4A first team. Her...

All-area girls basketball first team: Jeannie Boehm

June 11, 2018 at 3:22 a.m.

Jeannie Boehm, a senior forward at New Trier, averaged 19.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season. Boehm has committed to play basketball...

All-area girls basketball first team: Liz Satter

June 8, 2018 at 10:54 p.m.

Liz Satter, a senior forward at Loyola, averaged 17.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 assist this season. In addition, she made 54 3-pointers. Satter has committed to play...

All-area boys basketball first team: Justin Smith

June 8, 2018 at 10:53 p.m.

Justin Smith, a junior forward at Stevenson, averaged 19 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block per game this season. Smith is undecided on a college. Calling card: After spending his...

Senior forward Lorenzo Edwards averaged 19.5 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks per game for Lake Forest.

Pioneer Press All-Area Boys Basketball Second Team

June 12, 2018 at 6:17 a.m.

Pioneer Press announces its All-Area Boys Basketball Second Team. Jordan Baum G, Deerfield, Sr. Key stats: 15 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.6 apg, 2.5 spg College: University of Chicago Ammar Becar...

Justin Smith (right) stepped into the spotlight for Stevenson this season, averaging 19 points and 9 rebounds.

All-area boys basketball honorable mentions

June 8, 2018 at 11:16 p.m.

Pioneer Press announces its All-Area Boys Basketball Honorable Mentions for the 2015-16 season. Barrington: Will Reinhard, Sr., F; Ben Weber, Sr., G Buffalo Grove: Jack Vaselaney, So., G; Joey Pinakidis,...

All-area boys basketball first team: Barret Benson

June 8, 2018 at 10:58 p.m.

Barret Benson, a senior center for Hinsdale South, averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds per game this season. Benson is committed to play at Northwestern next season. Calling card: A...

Niles North's Gina Loy helped the Vikings reach the sectional semifinals last season.

High school softball season preview

June 12, 2018 at 1:59 a.m.

Evanston Coach: Katie Johnson Top returners: Sr. INF Gina Hopf, Sr. INF Madeline Managlia Newcomers: So. OF/C Meg Eisfelder, Fr. 1B Lucy Hart 2015 record: lost to Trinity in Class...

Janelle Alba Garner surprised with full-tuition college scholarship

June 11, 2018 at 3:31 a.m.

Maine East senior Janelle Alba Garner said she woke up "weirdly happy" on Wednesday, March 2. That was only fitting, since it was the beginning of a life-changing day. She...

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