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Kayla Hurst, right. is among the returning veterans for Metea Valley, which is seeking its sixth consecutive regional title this season.

Patrick Z. McGavin’s top five teams and top 15 players in the Aurora area for the 2019 girls soccer season

March 11, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

Top five teams 1. Metea Valley: Goalkeeper Nikki Coryell, defender Paige Buranosky and forward Kayla Hurst are the lead returning starters from a Class 3A sectional qualifier. 2. Geneva: Jenna...

West Aurora's Audrey Stephens, left, scored a team-high 11 goals as a sophomore last season.

She’s got next: Audrey Stephens ready for more prominent role with West Aurora girls soccer

March 11, 2019 at 5:09 p.m.

It’s Audrey Stephens’ time to be the face of West Aurora girls soccer. The junior was introduced to varsity competition in 2017 as a freshman playing with her older sister...

Geneva's Jack McDonald, middle, slices through Downers Grove North's Connor Ilyavi, left, and Collin Reed in the Class 4A Bartlett Sectional championship game on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Perfect timing: Mitch Mascari sinks four free throws in the final 22.4 seconds as Geneva wins sectional title

March 9, 2019 at 12:09 a.m.

Geneva’s Mitch Mascari felt almost helpless having to watch Downers Grove North stage a massive comeback. Saddled with foul trouble, the 6-foot-4 senior forward went scoreless for more than 27...

Porter sails: Derrien Porter takes charge as Waubonsie Valley wins first regional title since 2007-08 season

March 2, 2019 at 3:10 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley’s Derrien Porter thrives on the speed of the game. As the conductor of the Warriors’ attack, the senior point guard loves to move quickly and decisively in the...

South Elgin's Vincent Miszkiewicz (33) drives past Hampshire's Nick Erickson (35) during the third quarter of the Class 4A South Elgin Regional semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

Can’t-miss: Vincent Miszkiewicz delivers double-double to power South Elgin in regional semis

February 28, 2019 at 3:17 p.m.

South Elgin’s Vincent Miszkiewicz impacts the game at every level. The 6-foot-7 senior forward has the length to dominate with his scoring, rebounding and ability to block shots. His defining...

Sweet Skeete: Marcus Skeete scores 23 points as Waubonsie Valley rolls in regional semifinals

February 28, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley’s Marcus Skeete has the natural swagger and confidence of a pure shooter. The junior forward made Lincoln-Way East pay Tuesday night for setting up the table with too...

Nazareth's Sophia Cullotta lines up a shot against Lindblom on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Roadrunner reprise: Nazareth routs Lindblom, heads back to 3A state semifinals

February 25, 2019 at 11:17 p.m.

As Jovanna Martinucci controls the ball in the backcourt, she hears a familiar and reassuring voice giving her instructions. It is not Nazareth girls basketball coach Eddie Stritzel. Rather, the...

Jon Halvorsen (front) helped Maine South reach a Class 3A sectional meet.

Sean Kelly, Jon Halvorsen pilot Maine South during record-setting season

February 24, 2019 at 3:57 p.m.

The last thing Sean Kelly could afford was being content or satisfied with his accomplishments. After he had a growth spurt, Kelly had to adapt his wrestling style and learn...

Hinsdale South's Alex Diaz (top) wrestles at 285 pounds on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.

Nazareth, Hinsdale South combine to send 10 to 2A state wrestling meet

February 10, 2019 at 8:07 p.m.

Alex Carrillo did not win all of his matches at the Class 2A De La Salle Sectional, but he did enter some uncharted territory en route to qualifying for the...

St. Joseph coach Gene Pingatore said this has been a "strange season" for his Chargers.

Maliq Anderson embraces challenge of leading St. Joseph during “strange season”

February 9, 2019 at 6:51 p.m.

Waiting can be the hardest part for any ambitious young basketball player. St. Joseph senior guard Maliq Anderson joined the storied Chargers program knowing coach Gene Pingatore had a rigorous...

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