Luke Balgro rebounds to become stalwart for fast-rising Neuqua Valley: ‘He knows his role, and he embraces it’
Amid an up-and-down high school career, Luke Balgro emerges as a double-double standout for No. 7 Neuqua Valley.
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Perry Tchiegne wins Benet fans’ favor in varsity debut as anticipation builds: ‘He’s getting better every day’
Playing in his first varsity season, Perry Tchiegne helps No. 1 Benet beat No. 5 Warren in a rematch of the 2025 Class 4A state championship game.
As NWSL preseason begins, Naperville’s Ryan Gareis is ‘so excited to be back’ to play for Chicago Stars
NWSL veteran Ryan Gareis, a former Neuqua Valley star, recently signed a contract to play for the Chicago Stars.
At Indiana, Benet’s Lenee Beaumont is ‘only scratching the surface’ after knee surgery. But her impact’s deep.
Lenee Beaumont, the 2023 Ms. Basketball of Illinois, is averaging 13.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in her first season as a starter.
Cooper Page’s tenacity galvanizes Naperville Central. ‘We just need a guy to put his heart on the line.’
Cooper Page’s willingness to sacrifice his body by going for loose balls inspires his Naperville Central teammates.
For Michayla Stone, pain-free for first time at Neuqua Valley following surgery, senior night is ‘bittersweet’
North Central College commit Michayla Stone inspired teammates as she worked her way back to the court after surgery.
Why Illinois basketball? Neuqua Valley’s Mason Martin jumps on offer, confident ‘it’s where I want to go.’
A longtime fan of the Illini, Neuqua Valley junior guard Mason Martin committed barely a month after he received an offer.
Annabelle Kritzer dominates inside as Naperville Central upends Waubonsie Valley in ‘super fun environment’
Annabelle Kritzer contributes 20 points and 18 rebounds to help Naperville Central defeat previously unbeaten Waubonsie Valley.
Macy Menendez, No. 1 Benet’s shortest player, is long on perseverance. She knows ‘how lucky I am’ after torn ACL.
Senior guard Macy Menendez has earned a key role off the bench for top-ranked Benet after recovering from a torn ACL.
Clare Weasler ‘can do everything.’ That includes becoming one of Loyola’s all-time winningest players.
Clare Weasler moved into the starting lineup as a freshman, and Loyola is 117-13 during her four-year career.