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Andrew's Megan O'Neill (5) fights against Sandburg's Grace Corluka (12) and Ella Hase (3) during a Class 3A sectional game in Tinley Park on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Northwestern recruit Ella Hase hopes to get back onto the field for Sandburg: ‘Soccer is a source of my happiness, and right now it has been ripped away’

March 27, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

Sandburg senior Ella Hase has flipped the narrative. After playing club exclusively as a freshman and as a sophomore, Hase made a dramatic debut last season as a midfielder for...

Waubonsie Valley’s Marcus Skeete, Benet’s Jack Prock expect recruiting to heat up with cancellation of NCAA men’s basketball postseason

March 26, 2020 at 3:13 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete received a surprising recruiting pitch. Loras, the NCAA Division III program from Dubuque, Iowa, dispatched a customized video that included a virtual tour of the campus...

Metea Valley goalkeeper Nikki Coryell directs teammates during a game against visiting Batavia in Aurora on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Metea Valley goalkeeper Nikki Coryell, a Valparaiso recruit, has all the tools and just wants a chance to use them: ‘She does not have any weakness in her game.’

March 26, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.

Metea Valley goalkeeper Nikki Coryell had decided to focus on soccer during her junior year and stopped playing basketball. But the Valparaiso soccer recruit returned to the court this past...

Joliet Catholic's Emma Gruber (16) tries to get a shot past Troy Triad goalkeeper Abbey Counts (30) during the first half of the the Class 2A third-place game on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Emma Gruber-led Joliet Catholic aching to improve upon last season’s fourth-place finish in Class 2A: ‘Our expectations are even higher’

March 27, 2020 at 9:38 a.m.

Every morning, Joliet Catholic's Emma Gruber uses a local soccer field to work on her accuracy and precision. "With this time off," she said, "I am just trying to keep...

‘He drove himself to be better’: Naperville Central’s Cameron Dougherty is the 2019-20 Naperville Sun Boys Basketball Player of the Year

March 20, 2020 at 6:42 p.m.

As far as playing basketball goes, Naperville Central senior Cameron Dougherty always knew there would be a distinct ending. The 6-foot-5 Dougherty is a standout for the Redhawks' two-time defending...

Waubonsie Valley's Ben Schwieger (3) scoops up a shot during a game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

Introducing the 2019-20 Naperville Sun Boys Basketball All-Area Team

March 20, 2020 at 6:01 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Myles Barry School: Naperville North. Year: Senior. Position: Point guard. Accolades: Repeat all-area and all-conference. Committed to Loras. Key stats: Averaged 10.5 points, 5.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds. Shot...

Cameron Dougherty, Naperville Central stunned by ending of the season due to coronavirus pandemic: ‘It was a terrible feeling for our kids’

March 13, 2020 at 8:01 p.m.

Senior forward Cameron Dougherty stood euphorically on the court Wednesday night as Naperville Central celebrated a thrilling 62-58 victory over Glenbard East. It was the best game of his young...

Cameron Dougherty scores 19 of his 34 points in the second half to carry Naperville Central past Glenbard East in a 4A sectional semifinal, but isn’t satisfied: ‘We are not done yet.’

March 11, 2020 at 11:15 p.m.

Naperville Central forward Cameron Dougherty started off perfectly. But he didn't stop there. Dougherty scored 34 points, including 19 in the second half, as the third-seeded Redhawks overcame a 12-point...

Junior forward Connor Davis scores 21 points, but Neuqua Valley lets one get away against Joliet West in a Class 4A sectional semifinal: ‘We should have been able to execute better down the stretch.’

March 10, 2020 at 11:28 p.m.

Neuqua Valley junior forward Connor Davis saw a familiar face in a unusual position. His teammate John Poulakidas was on the bench after he picked up two early fouls in...

Boys basketball notes: Matthew Murphy takes ‘the hustle play’ to new heights for Naperville Central

March 10, 2020 at 6:07 p.m.

Naperville Central's Matthew Murphy doesn't mind staying out of the spotlight. The senior forward actually prefers things that aren't always noticeable. "I love the hustle play where you get a...

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