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Regina senior libero Priscilla McGhee passess the ball during a match against Trinity on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

Priscilla McGhee ‘tough as nails’ for Regina volleyball

September 19, 2019 at 7:39 p.m.

It might have hurt, but Priscilla McGhee made sure not to show it. In that moment — after being hit in the face with a volleyball on a spike —...

Elmwood Park's Corties Draper scores a touchdown against Ridgewood on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Football notebook: Corties Draper brings championship mindset to Elmwood Park

September 16, 2019 at 5:08 p.m.

Corties Draper has been a breath of fresh air for Elmwood Park. Draper is a new face in the Tigers program, but also an old one. The senior was born...

Nazareth's Alex Carrillo (5) looks for running room against Fenwick on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Football notebook: Nazareth, Fenwick coaches share bond that dates to Driscoll days

September 15, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Nazareth football coach Tim Racki and Fenwick coach Gene Nudo have a bond that goes back almost 30 years. Nudo coached at Driscoll in Addison from 1989-91. He had a...

Fenwick High School head football coach Gene Nudo (center) and the Friars will face Nazareth on Sept. 13. Nudo and Nazareth coach Tim Racki both coached at Driscoll during the Addison school's four consecutive state championship seasons.

Football notebook: Fenwick tries not to look ahead to Nazareth; Oak Park coach John Hoerster not worried about 0-2 start

September 9, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.

Traditionally speaking, Fenwick had a trap game set for Week 2. With many around the program — players and fans alike — looking ahead to a highly anticipated matchup with...

Nazareth Academy's Tyler Morris (8), shown here against Hersey's Jordan Hansen (2), took the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown as Nazareth shut out visiting Curie 35-0 on Sept. 6, 2019.

Nazareth rebounds from season opening loss with shutout over Curie; ‘We can’t just sit here. . .go to Starbucks and read about how great we are’

September 9, 2019 at 5:27 p.m.

After a rare season opening loss, Nazareth needed to reset itself . Against Curie on Friday, it was clear the Roadrunners had recalibrated. Sophomore Tyler Morris took the opening kickoff...

Fenwick coach Gene Nudo said his team is on the right track following its week one victory against Curie.

Football notebook: Fenwick ‘in a good spot’ after opening win

September 2, 2019 at 1:44 p.m.

Friday's game was an ideal start for the Fenwick football team, which is hoping to turn the page in 2019. The Friars defeated Curie 45-14 at Triton College after jumping...

St. Joseph's Trazhon Tims gives a straight arm to Elmwood Park's Andrew Neal on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

St. Joseph gets back to work in coach Adam Polak’s second season

August 30, 2019 at 11:56 p.m.

Last year, the St. Joseph football team implemented new plays and a new culture under new coach Adam Polak. Now, in Polak's second season, the Chargers are hoping to take...

Elmwood Park quarterback Michael Stranski hands the ball to Jamin Escarpita during the game against St. Joseph on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Elmwood Park sinks St. Joseph on Keon Grimes’ big night

August 30, 2019 at 11:31 p.m.

To Keon Grimes, the read was simple. The cornerback defending him was leaning inside, and Grimes knew it. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior receiver hit him with an inside juke, then...

OPRF running back Nazareth Bryant is at the center of the Huskies' offensive plans.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: OPRF Huskies

August 26, 2019 at 8:23 p.m.

Coach: John Hoerster (ninth season). Last season: 8-3 (5-1 West Suburban Silver), lost to Brother Rice 27-17 in Class 8A second round. First-and-10: The Huskies return their quarterback and running...

IC Catholic running back Kyle Franklin returns as part of a talented Knights offense.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: IC Catholic Knights

August 26, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

Coach: Bill Krefft (eighth season). Last season: 14-0 (6-0 Metro Suburban Blue), defeated Bishop McNamara 31-21 in Class 4A state final. First-and-10: Junior running back Kyle Franklin is still at...

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