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In this May 3, 2016, photo, Maine East's Antoine Kelly delivers a pitch against Highland Park in Park Ridge.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: Central Suburban North

June 5, 2018 at 12:18 p.m.

Deerfield Coach: Kevin Marsh 2016 record: 19-12 (11-5 Central Suburban North), lost to Fremd in Class 4A regional semifinal Key returners: Sr. 3B Sam Fradin, Sr. SS Matt Rosenbaum, Jr....

Hannah Graff (2) and Katie Wingerter (27) return as leaders of Hersey's softball team.

Pioneer Press softball preview: Mid-Suburban League

June 5, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

Barrington Coach: Perry Peterson. 2016 record: 28-8, lost to DeKalb in Class 4A sectional finals. Key returners: Sr. OF Rachel Krzysko; Sr. OF Carly Kordich; Sr. IF Haley Luczak; Jr....

Libertyville's Jamie Stevens (18) and Hannah Heraty (5) celebrate at home plate after scoring during the fifth inning of Thursday's NSC championship game at Wauconda, May 19, 2016. Libertyville won the game, 3-0. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Pioneer Press softball preview: North Suburban Conference

June 5, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

Lake Forest Coach: Susie Brugioni. 2016 Record: 3-23, lost to Prospect in Class 4A regional quarterfinals. Key Returners: Jr. CF Jon'nah Williams; So. SS Sydney Martens; Jr. P/OF Margo Fleming;...

Brooks Gosswein returns as the ace of Barrington's pitching staff.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: Mid-Suburban League

June 5, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

Barrington Coach: Pat Wire. 2016 record: 27-9, lost to Prairie Ridge in Class 4A regional finals. Key returners: Jr. OF Tyler Acosta; Sr. P Brooks Gosswein; Sr. P Ryan Loutos;...

Mundelein pitcher Brendan Murphy is an Arizona State recruit and hopes to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

Pioneer Press baseball preview: North Suburban Conference

June 5, 2018 at 12:06 p.m.

Lake Forest Coach: Ray Del Fava. 2016 Record: 20-14, lost to Mundelein in Class 4A sectional semifinals. Key Returners: Sr. OF Brad Czerniejewski; Sr. OF Jason Cast; Jr. OF/P Drew...

Libertyville's Ryan Wittenbrink committed to the Indiana men's soccer program on Friday.

Libertyville’s Ryan Wittenbrink commits to Indiana soccer

June 5, 2018 at 12:57 p.m.

The process was grueling and the final decision complex, but Libertyville soccer player Ryan Wittenbrink knew he would fulfill his dream no matter what he chose. A strong relationship with...

Barrington's Jackie Batliner is among nine returning starters for the Fillies this season.

Barrington girls soccer primed for another run at 3A state tournament

June 5, 2018 at 2:47 p.m.

Few girls soccer teams have as many offensive options as Barrington. Kayla Keck, a senior defender, emerged as one of the best two-way players in the state a year ago...

Warren's Ellen Szostak, right, gets a hug from teammate Jamie Kwon after scoring the winning goal in the shootout last season in the Class 3A Highland Park Regional championship game.

Girls soccer season preview: Warren at the head of the class in Lake County

June 5, 2018 at 3:09 p.m.

Warren's Ellen Szostak recalled the shot from last May with incredible clarity. In the Class 3A Highland Park Regional championship game against Prospect, Szostak calmly drilled a low liner into...

Elmhurst Art Museum strives to connect across cultures

May 12, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

David Wallace Haskins was in the fifth grade when his family moved from Minnesota to Elmhurst. He lived in a house on the campus of Elmhurst College across the street...

Libertyville coach Andy Bitta retires after Parkinson’s diagnosis

June 5, 2018 at 4:32 p.m.

In the fall of 1977, Andy Bitta launched the boys soccer program at Libertyville during an era when the sport was far less popular than it is today. The Wildcats...

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