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Barrington's Tina Teik (21) dribbles during the first half of a game against Rolling Meadows on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

The coach who recruited her resigned due to the college admissions scandal. Barrington’s Tina Teik stays adamant about Yale: ‘It’s the best launching pad for my career.’

August 10, 2020 at 11:35 a.m.

All winter long, Tina Teik focused on a certain day. That date, March 16, signaled the start of her senior season as a standout forward for girls soccer powerhouse Barrington....

Neuqua Valley running back Armani Moreno among prominent Naperville-area players willing to wait for spring season in Illinois, for better or worse

August 7, 2020 at 9:11 p.m.

The fall is suddenly a blank slate for Neuqua Valley's Armani Moreno. "I am using this time to get better as a person and player," Moreno said. "I was really...

Shane Roth, whose father John played cornerback at Michigan State, carves out niche as ‘roving’ outside linebacker for Naperville Central

July 28, 2020 at 12:46 p.m.

Naperville Central's Shane Roth checks all the boxes for his position. "I think playing linebacker is about just being tough and having grit," he said. "There are always going to...

The third of three brothers, Trey Borske big on taking the defensive reins at linebacker for Neuqua Valley: ‘We have always been very competitive.’

July 23, 2020 at 2:59 p.m.

Neuqua Valley linebacker Trey Borske grew up with a natural advantage of looking within for his next competitive challenge. He also had two older brothers readily available to chart his...

Only a junior, Logan Frederick enters second season as Metea Valley’s starting quarterback with an increased confidence: ‘A ton has changed.’

July 14, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

Metea Valley's Logan Frederick passed the first significant obstacle. As a sophomore, Frederick progressed rapidly during his rookie season, taking over as the starter at quarterback for the Mustangs. He...

West Aurora's Kelvin Balfour goes up for a dunk during a game against Plainfield East on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.

What’s next for Kelvin Balfour? West Aurora grad, a top unsigned player from the 2020 class, looks back and moves forward: ‘It was bittersweet.’

July 13, 2020 at 12:40 p.m.

The odyssey of Kelvin Balfour has been wondrous to behold. The West Aurora graduate marked the end of his two-year varsity career with a string of accomplishments, including repeat selections...

Connor Corrigan hopes to create even more havoc as an edge rusher at defensive end for Naperville North: ‘I have always had a fast mentality.’

July 10, 2020 at 3:13 p.m.

In discovering his ideal position, Naperville North's Connor Corrigan went through the process of elimination. That also included changing high schools. Last season, Corrigan emerged as a breakthrough talent in...

Waubonsie Valley's Sean Clinton signals with three fingers after his third touchdown catch against Naperville North during a game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Wide receiver? Quarterback? Sean Clinton wants to put his stamp on Waubonsie Valley’s new offense: ‘I am ready for the next chapter.’

July 9, 2020 at 12:58 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley receiver Sean Clinton doesn't like to slow things down. He's a fast-twitch proponent, always thinking about finding another gear. As a junior last season, Clinton scored five touchdowns,...

Waubonsie Valley's Antonio Torres (25) gains yards against Naperville Central during a game in Aurora on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Two-sport star Antonio Torres makes move, transfers from Waubonsie Valley to Naperville Central: ‘The transition has not been that hard.’

July 2, 2020 at 3:50 p.m.

Antonio Torres has never been afraid of changing directions. "When I was younger, I was just a lineman in football," he said. "I felt like I could do a lot...

Naperville native John Bauernfeind turns his love of sports and storytelling into a debut novel about baseball: ‘Writing a book is something I always wanted to do.’

June 26, 2020 at 8:10 p.m.

Growing up in Naperville, John Bauernfeind loved language and sports. "My dream job was being a magazine writer for Sports Illustrated," he said. "I always loved writing, sports and storytelling."...

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