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Naperville North’s Carson Loughlin champions his teammates. Right to the end. ‘Everyone brought something.’

February 26, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

Naperville North's loss in a playoff opener marks the end of the line for a large senior class that includes Carson Loughlin, Max Steele, Miles Okyne and Will Harvey.

Waubonsie Valley's Danyella Mporokoso (10) and Arie Garcia-Evans (1) celebrate after a win over Naperville Central in a Class 4A East Aurora Sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Sean King / Naperville Sun)

Waubonsie Valley’s Danyella Mporokoso nears 3,000 points. But not without partner in wins Arie Garcia-Evans.

February 28, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

Danyella Mporokoso and Arie Garcia-Evans carry Waubonsie Valley past Naperville Central in the Class 4A sectional semifinals.

Manny Miller’s lobs to Tre Watkins make it ‘fun playing with him.’ Can he lift Metea Valley even higher?

February 24, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

Manny Miller is working well with star Tre Watkins in his first season as a starter and hopes to help Metea Valley make a run in the postseason.

Geneva’s Reese Lackey reacts in the finals of the floor exercise during the girls gymnastics state meet in Palatine on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Brian O’Mahoney / The Beacon-News)

Reese Lackey floors the competition to win second state title by a Geneva gymnast. ‘Something good to end on.’

February 23, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Geneva's Reese Lackey scores career-high 9.6 to capture the title on floor exercise in the state finals at Palatine.

Vernon Hills’ Mya Brusso confidently hits all 8 routines to win 2 state medals: ‘Mya is so calm about it’

February 23, 2026 at 8:19 a.m.

Vernon Hills junior Mya Brusso places second in the all-around and is one of two gymnasts to qualify for all four of the individual event finals.

Naperville Central’s Sophia Cochran is a rebounding machine. The 5-8 guard has ‘one gear, and that’s top gear.’

February 20, 2026 at 5:21 a.m.

Sophia Cochran, who rarely played earlier in the season, grabs 12 rebounds as Naperville Central beats Naperville North in a regional final.

Darius Brockington returns to play with ‘special group of guys.’ His special game helps Neuqua Valley win DVC.

February 19, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

Darius Brockington, a little-used senior who didn't play the past two seasons, hits three consecutive 3-pointers as Neuqua Valley edges Naperville North.

Count on Naperville North’s Katie Walker to ‘leave it all on the floor’ in playoff debut. Like any other game.

February 19, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

Katie Walker plays the role of the super sub as if she was born to do it during Naperville North's win over Plainfield South in the regional semifinals.

Ethan MacDermot comes 10,000 miles to play for Benet. ‘We love having him here.’ They all love winning.

February 17, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Ethan MacDermot, who hopes to play college basketball, has lived with relatives since coming from Australia in June to attend Benet.

Naperville’s Brooke Schramek returns to Benet, a surprise for her. ‘I honestly never thought I would coach.’

February 16, 2026 at 7:24 a.m.

When former Benet star Brooke Schramek finished her playing career at Wisconsin, she thought she was done with the sport. Then Benet coach Joe Kilbride called.

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