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DePaul’s Megan Podkowa enjoys playing close to home

June 12, 2018 at 2:10 a.m.

A Trinity graduate and Glenview native, Megan Podkowa is a 6-foot-2 senior forward and three-year starter for the Blue Demons, who were the top seed at the Big East's conference...

In this June 3, 2015, photo, Evanston's Charlie Maxwell turns a double play during the Class 4A Niles West Sectional semifinal against Fenwick.

High school baseball season preview

June 11, 2018 at 4:03 a.m.

Evanston Coach: Frank Consiglio Expected returners: Sr. P/SS Charlie Maxwell, Sr. P Dylan Mulvihill, Sr. CF Ben Wilson, Sr. C Tyler McHolland 2015 record: 28-8-1 (12-4 Central Suburban South), lost...

New Trier's Tino Malnati grabs a rebound on Wednesday, Dec. 16 against Evanston.

New Trier’s Tino Malnati experienced pros, cons of being coach’s son

June 11, 2018 at 3:59 a.m.

Up in the southeast corner of the stands, three days after his season ended, Tino Malnati looked out onto New Trier's basketball court and said how much he will miss...

Loyola's Ramar Evans drives to the basket against Notre Dame during the Class 4A Loyola Regional final on Friday, March 4, in Wilmette.

Loyola’s Ramar Evans develops into leader, mentors Andre White Jr.

June 11, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

Ramar Evans led the Loyola boys basketball team in eight statistical categories this season, including points, rebounds and assists. What couldn't be calculated, though, was Evans' leadership of the Ramblers...

DePaul's Megan Podkowa, left, and Jacqui Grant, right, grab a rebound as St. John's Aliyyah Handford watches during the Big East women's basketball tournament on Monday, March 7, in Chicago.

Maine South grad Jacqui Grant has gained confidence playing for DePaul

June 12, 2018 at 2:14 a.m.

Former Maine South standout Jacqui Grant is in her first season as a member of the DePaul women's basketball team after transferring from Illinois, where allegations that the coaching staff...

Loyola's Andre White Jr. (11) drives to the basket against Notre Dame.

Notre Dame basketball team’s guards help it beat Loyola, win regional

June 11, 2018 at 5:32 a.m.

Ammar Becar and Anthony D'Avanzo are the two Notre Dame basketball players who receive the most attention. But the Dons couldn't have won the Class 4A Loyola Regional without the...

Niles North's Maxim Royzen finished third in diving at the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Evanston.

Boys swimming state notes: Evanston, Glenbrook North, Niles North

June 11, 2018 at 5:25 a.m.

Evanston coach Kevin Auger had only one swimmer to root for on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the state meet at his home pool. Although the Wildkits had nine entries in...

Glenbrook South's Tommy Hagerty finished fourth in the 500-yard freestyle during the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Evanston.

Distance races suit Glenbrook South swimmer Tommy Hagerty

June 11, 2018 at 4:29 a.m.

Tommy Hagerty said he tried all the different races growing up. It wasn't until he got to Glenbrook South that he decided long distances were best suited for him. "It...

Evanston's SyAnn Holmes, left, guards Trinity's Kaitlin Aylward in the first half of the Class 4A New Trier Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Coach: Evanston girls basketball team nearly one of state’s elite

June 11, 2018 at 5:32 a.m.

One week after the Evanston girls basketball team's season came to an end, Wildkits coach Elliot Whitefield spoke with Pioneer Press sports writer Matt Harness about both the year that...

New Trier's Charlie Gentzkow swims the 200-yard freestyle for athletes with disabilities at the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Evanston. He finished first in 2 minutes, 11.92 seconds.

New Trier’s Charlie Gentzkow suits up, wins two state swimming titles

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

Before his fourth and final state meet, New Trier senior Charlie Gentzkow asked his parents if he could get a technical swimming suit. The suits are designed to give the...

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