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Libertyville's Ima Wasemann competes on the uneven bars during a meet against Stevenson on Nov. 30. Wasemann is a senior and the Wildcats' captain.

Libertyville gymnast Ima Wasemann moves past injuries to find her form

June 8, 2018 at 7:40 p.m.

Libertyville senior gymnast Ima Wasemann commands attention during her floor routine by injecting just the right amount of fun and personal expression into her poised and disciplined movements. Her first...

Waukegan's Bryant Brown (25) shoots a jumper Friday while being covered by North Lawndale's Steve Ross (3) at the Grant Thanksgiving Tournament.

Rise of Phoenix: Waukegan falters as North Lawndale rallies in second half

June 12, 2018 at 3:42 a.m.

Sophomore wing/forward Bryant Brown confirmed the importance of Waukegan's matchup Friday against Public League power North Lawndale. "This was a statement game," Brown said. The high-energy Bulldogs raced out of...

North Chicago's Simeon Henton, who averaged 17 points a game last season, has signed with Chicago State. Mark Ukena/News-Sun

North Chicago’s Simeon Henton signs with close-knit Chicago State

June 8, 2018 at 11:39 p.m.

In making his college choice, Simeon Henton looked beyond the typical concerns of proximity, opportunity or fit. The most important part for him was being wanted. A guard from North...

Libertyville's Drew Peterson shoots in front of Marian Central's Josh Horney on Dec. 3. Peterson grew two inches and added 15 pounds of muscle in the offseason.

Libertyville guard Peterson adds size as expectations soar

April 16, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

Libertyville's Drew Peterson showed signs of being a complete player even before his first varsity game. He was agile and lanky at almost 6-foot-5, and he could knock down shots....

St. Viator's Elizabeth Drab, who is also a standout sprinter, placed fourth in the state in diving.

Elizabeth Drab, Morgan Paul thrive as late-blooming divers

June 9, 2018 at 12:02 a.m.

Elizabeth Drab walked toward the end of the 1-meter diving board at Evanston with poise. She turned her back and executed a nearly flawless reverse pike with a clean finish...

Mundelein's MacKenzie Strong, who has albinism and is legally blind, swims in the 100-yard backstroke Saturday at Evanston.

Mundelein swimmers get a boost from freshman MacKenzie Strong

June 8, 2018 at 11:27 p.m.

As people gathered all around the pool deck Saturday at Evanston, the noise level ratcheted up and then got eerily quiet. MacKenzie Strong was right where she wanted to be,...

Warren's Courtney Barker placed fifth in the 100-yard backstroke (57.26) and ninth in the 50 freestyle (23.78) in the girls swimming state finals in Evanston.

In honor of Josh: Warren’s Courtney Barker swims for fallen friend at state

June 9, 2018 at 12:09 a.m.

Warren's Courtney Barker was primed for a great finish to her high school career. "I had high expectations with this, my senior year, and I just wanted to go out...

Stevenson's Rachel Song competes in the 100-yard butterfly Saturday in Evanston.

State swimming notes: Stevenson swimmers compete to the end

June 9, 2018 at 12:23 a.m.

Emotions flooded through the thoughts of Stevenson senior swimmer Rachel Song on Saturday. "I woke up in tears this morning, realizing this is going to be my last meet," she...

Vernon Hills senior Chris White scored 21 goals and dealt 11 assists.

Announcing the News-Sun 2016 Boys Soccer All-Area Team

June 9, 2018 at 2:04 a.m.

Cameron Beezley, Lakes, senior, forward: The DePaul recruit returned from a year playing club soccer to score 18 goals and add eight assists. Ethan Butler, Mundelein, senior, defender: This physical...

Libertyville's Ryan Witterbink scored 19 goals and had 12 assists in leading the Wildcats to the sectional finals.

Ryan Wittenbrink the News-Sun 2016 Boys Soccer Player of the Year

June 9, 2018 at 2:05 a.m.

Growing up, Ryan Wittenbrink had a wide-eyed curiosity and a willingness to try just about every sport he could. Basketball and baseball caught his interest, and then soccer took hold...

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