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Hinsdale Central's McKenna Revord, seen here running the 3,200 meters last track season, said the most difficult training runs are often the most rewarding.

Cross country roundtable: Prep athletes discuss their love of running

August 12, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

The beginning of the high school boys and girls cross country season is right around the corner. Many of the best runners will log hundreds of miles before competing in...

Fenwick grad Matt Farmer soaks up international experience with U.S. men’s water polo

August 6, 2019 at 8:20 a.m.

Fenwick boys water polo coach Kyle Perry recalls pulling aside Matt Farmer sometime during his freshman year for a pep talk. The senior class that had just graduated was one...

Elmwood Park native Kevin Maahs had been playing poker for 20 years before making a run to the final table at the World Series of Poker main event.

Guerin grad Kevin Maahs completes epic run to World Series of Poker final table

August 4, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

Kevin Maahs learned to love poker while playing in a basement in Elmwood Park. Almost 20 years after his first game, he found himself at the final table of the...

J.J. McCarthy, left, and Nazareth coach Tim Racki were among those who were eager to welcome receiver Landon Morris to Nazareth.

Wide receiver Landon Morris has big plans after transferring to Nazareth

July 27, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Landon Morris announced his plans to move from the Indianapolis area on June 5. Within hours, he was surrounded by positive vibes from Roadrunners. Morris announced in a tweet that...

‘It’s pretty cool’: Klein-Collins triplets won state titles for Naperville Central in water polo and track

July 25, 2019 at 1:23 p.m.

Jonah, Seth and Luke Klein-Collins left a collective mark at Naperville Central. But soon, for the first time in 18 years, their paths will split. The triplet sons of John...

York grad Kathryn Wheeler aces her tests with Elmhurst College tennis

July 22, 2019 at 5:42 p.m.

Kathryn Wheeler didn't play a sport her freshman year of college. And honestly, she didn't mind it. But the summer before her sophomore year at Elmhurst College, Wheeler was working...

Elmwood Park's Solomia Ivasyuk throws the ball during a game against Aurora Central Catholic in April.

Q&A: Michelle Knight, Elmwood Park’s new softball coach

July 22, 2019 at 3:05 p.m.

Michelle Knight felt this was the perfect time to return home. She was born and raised in Elmwood Park, graduated in 2009 and was hired by her alma mater as...

Glenview Blaze players make an impact with Buddy Ball friends at Chicago Dogs game

July 19, 2019 at 1:24 p.m.

For the Glenview Blaze baseball program, winning on the diamond isn't the only goal. Community involvement must be part of the picture, too. The Blaze are especially committed to playing...

One of the reasons the Ridgewood Shootout has been a success is that the school has top-notch facilities.

In 10 years, Ridgewood Shootout has blossomed into a top stop for summer basketball

July 15, 2019 at 6:02 p.m.

Ten years ago, when Chris Mroz took over as the Ridgewood boys basketball coach, he had an idea. He'd been to various summer tournaments and loved what they brought for...

The OPRF wrestling program has developed a family-like atmosphere that keeps alumni coming back year after year.

Alumni advantage: OPRF wrestlers head home to help with summer camp

July 13, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.

It's not always easy to sustain a family atmosphere, but the Oak Park-River Forest wrestling team has done exactly that for more than a decade. And that family atmosphere is...

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