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Barrington's Maggie Emary swims in a preliminary heat of the 500-yard freestule at the state meet last year. Emary is a favorite to win the event Saturday at Evanston.

Maggie Emary goes the distance for Barrington swimming

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

Unlike sprint swimmers, distance swimmers spend minutes at a time propelling themselves the length of the pool. Most of that time comes with their heads submerged, meaning there's plenty of...

Three D-I recruits lead Lake Forest to 12th field hockey title

June 9, 2018 at 2:25 a.m.

Melanie Walsh watched as New Trier record the first goal in the field hockey state championship game. Then she called a timeout. She noticed the clock. "After New Trier scored...

Stevenson's Rachel Song, seen here after winning the 100-yrad butterfly at the Barrington Sectional last year, qualified for state in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. Sophomore Ashley Carollo said Song has taught her a lot in the pool.

Ashley Carollo helps Stevenson glide into state swim meet

June 9, 2018 at 1:50 a.m.

The comfort and familiarity of swimming in her own pool was quite appealing for Ashley Carollo on the most important day of her season. Carollo, a Stevenson sophomore, sensed something...

Swimmers enter the pool for the final heat of the 500-yard freestyle during the Deerfield Sectional on Saturday.

Swimming notebook: Lake Forest’s Maddie Smith leads state qualifiers

June 9, 2018 at 1:50 a.m.

As one of the most decorated swimmers in the history of Lake Forest, Maddie Smith made her closing act in her home pool a memorable one. The senior posted the...

Carmel's Daija Pruitt (13) looks to get past Stevenson's Klaire Steffens (33) on Jan. 26. Pruitt will be a leader on and off the court for the Corsairs this season.

Carmel’s Daija Pruitt brings points, poise to the floor

June 9, 2018 at 1:48 a.m.

Daija Pruitt began her varsity adventure at Carmel when she made her debut as a sophomore two years ago. A quiet, reserved person, Pruitt played through her nerves and displayed...

Rolling Meadows' Devonte Amos finds a hole in the line against Lincoln-Way Central on Friday in New Lenox.

Two-way standout Devonte Amos a steady hand for Rolling Meadows

June 9, 2018 at 3:21 a.m.

Perspective and intuition go hand-in-hand for Devonte Amos, a senior slot receiver and cornerback who has made an impact on both sides of the ball for undefeated Rolling Meadows. "I...

Buffalo Grove quarterback Connor Adams (6) makes a quick pass to Jimmy Trieb during the game against Vernon Hills on Sept. 16.

Buffalo Grove celebrates improvement in coach Jeff Vlk’s first season

June 9, 2018 at 4:21 a.m.

Thomas Kelly caught the first touchdown pass in the career of sophomore quarterback Connor Adams in the Bison's 28-25 season-opening loss Aug. 26 at Niles West. In retrospect, that connection...

Barrington players hold the runner-up trophy after the Class 3A state final against Naperville North on Saturday in Hoffman Estates.

Barrington falls short against Naperville North in 3A soccer final

June 9, 2018 at 4:36 a.m.

Few soccer teams can match the artistic attack of Barrington's forwards and midfielders. With Nash Pirie running on the wing, the Broncos' standout forward combination of Caleb Orr and Klaus...

Vernon Hills' Chris White (center) maneuvers between Latin's Ike Baldwin (left) and Will Slater during the Class 2A Grayslake North Supersectional on Nov. 1 in Grayslake.

Vernon Hills wraps up historic soccer season in 2A supersectional

June 9, 2018 at 5:15 a.m.

At the start of the season in August, Mike McCaulou distributed paper to his Vernon Hills soccer players and asked each to write down realistic goals for the season. "Coach...

Rolling Meadows' Kevin Lacosse scores in the second half against Lincoln-Way Central on Friday in New Lenox.

Rolling Meadows in 7A quarterfinals after topping Lincoln-Way Central

June 9, 2018 at 4:56 a.m.

Rolling Meadows has not had to worry about playing from behind very often this year. The Mustangs proved some adversity was not about to derail their dream season. Senior quarterback...

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