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Marist linebacker Jimmy Rolder locks in on Huntley's Bruno Bosman for the sack in a Class 8A second-round playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

Hold on: Illinois baseball recruit Jimmy Rolder ready to lead Marist in football while keeping his Power Five options open

October 8, 2020 at 11:13 a.m.

Marist junior Jimmy Rolder isn't a household name yet. That's likely going to change when the football season kicks off in the spring. "I truly believe he's a Power Five...

Sandburg's Joanna James sinks a short putt during the Class 2A Hinsdale South Regional at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

Five alive: Athena Kwon strings together five straight birdies to lift Sandburg to Class 2A Hinsdale South Regional title

October 7, 2020 at 4:43 p.m.

Sandburg senior Athena Kwon has had some remarkable achievements on the golf course. She qualified for the Class 2A state meet in three straight seasons, finishing 29th, 15th and 18th,...

Lincoln-Way Central's Sean Curran tees off on the No. 1 hole during the Class 3A Lockport Regional at Broken Arrow Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.

No bugging Juney: Lincoln-Way Central’s Juney Bai emerges from shadows to beat teammate Sean Curran for Lockport Regional title

October 6, 2020 at 4:39 p.m.

For much of his high school career, Lincoln-Way Central junior Juney Bai has stood in the shadow of teammate Sean Curran. There's no shame in that. Curran, a senior who's...

Hillcrest coach Don Houston keeps a close watch on the play against T.F. North during a game on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Disabato: Mask up to tip off? Contact days show upcoming boys basketball season can be played as scheduled with precautions in place.

October 2, 2020 at 1:25 p.m.

That sound you hear in the not-too-distant future is a bouncing basketball. And when, or if, it arrives on schedule — circle the date of Nov. 16 on your calendar...

St. Rita receiver Henry Wilson breaks free for a long run after the catch during a game against Loyola on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

‘I feel like I can’t be stopped’: Western Michigan recruit Henry Wilson seeks return to top form for St. Rita after gruesome season-ending injury

October 1, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

Henry Wilson couldn't believe his eyes. The St. Rita wide receiver looked down at his left leg after getting tackled on a kickoff return and noticed his shin bone was...

Sandburg senior Athena Kwon, a three-time state qualifier, hits an iron shot at the Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Girls golf notes: Lincoln-Way East’s Maddie Kenny remembers how earning medalist honors ‘flipped the switch on for me’

September 30, 2020 at 10:29 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East senior Maddie Kenny experienced the same struggles most athletes do during their first year on the varsity. Could she compete at this level? Is she good enough? Those...

Lincoln-Way East's Dylan Drogemuller tees off during the Southwest Suburban Blue Meet at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.

”It was a relief’: Big birdie putt on 18th hole by Dylan Drogemuller lifts Lincoln-Way East to SouthWest Suburban Blue title

September 29, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

For Lincoln-Way East sophomore Dylan Drogemuller, all that stood in the way of winning was a 4-foot putt. Sounds easy enough. He knew better. "I missed three putts within 5...

Homewood-Flossmoor running back Sean Allen finds a hole against Lincoln-Way East during a game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Disabato: It’s time to play makeup games. In a normal world, there would much to celebrate through Week 5 of the high school football season.

September 25, 2020 at 2:31 p.m.

Let's travel to the land of make believe, shall we? In normal times, this would have been Week 5 of the high school football season. The midway point. A time...

Brother Rice coach Brian Badke on Georgetown recruit Myles Jones: ‘One of the best linebackers I’ve coached in my 23 years.’

September 24, 2020 at 12:24 p.m.

Brother Rice senior Myles Jones wanted to wait until after the season to make a decision regarding his college recruitment. But with the Illinois High School Association moving football from...

Lincoln-Way Central senior Sean Curran, a Clemson commit for golf, takes a jump shot against Andrew on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.

Boys golf notes: Clemson recruit Sean Curran concentrates on short game, ‘put the work in’ around greens for Lincoln-Way Central

September 23, 2020 at 3:07 p.m.

When Lincoln-Way Central's Sean Curran was in eighth grade, he figured he had a decision to make. He loved to golf and play basketball. Splitting time between both, however, didn't...

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