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Stevenson's Athena Kolli returns a shot during the championship match in Class 2A doubles competition at the state finals on Oct. 20, 2018.

‘A no-brainer’: Keeping Kolli sisters together gives Stevenson pair another shot at doubles state title

October 17, 2019 at 12:31 p.m.

When Lexxi Kiven took over the Stevenson program before this season, she wasn't willing to make any swift changes. But she didn't rule out what could've been the biggest change...

Joe Zawacki, seen here rehearsing for Fenwick's "Banua" variety show last school year, is part of a deep senior class for the Friars' boys soccer team.

Senior defender Joe Zawacki is right on cue for Fenwick boys soccer

October 14, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

On the stage, in the studio or on the soccer field, Joe Zawacki is a performer. Zawacki, a defender, is part of a deep senior class for the Friars, who...

Oak Park River Forest running back Nazareth Bryant gains yardage against Downers Grove North on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Bryant said sophomore running back Kelby Gray (not pictured) is like a little brother to him.

Even while hurt, Kelby Gray is all-in for OPRF football

October 14, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

John Hoerster often evaluates his Oak Park-River Forest football players by how they handle injuries. Hoerster isn't too concerned about pain tolerance or recovery time. Instead, he watches what a...

Glenbrook South's David Sohn (8) and Evanston's Dominique Bahombwa (12) go after the ball on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Evanston won the game, 3-1.

Evanston’s Dominique Bahombwa made a soccer sacrifice; now helps Wildkits stay on a roll

October 7, 2019 at 5:43 p.m.

Every successful athletic program requires sacrifice. Evanston soccer player Dominique Bahombwa is a microcosm of that mindset. Last year, the then-junior made the varsity team out of summer practice. He...

Oak Park-River Forest's Natalie Chizzo (4, left) goes up against Lyons' Grace Asleson (11) during the first game of their match Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Lyons won the match, 23-25, 25-16, 27-25.

Lyons’ Grace Asleson leaving high school early, but for a bigger volleyball career in Florida

October 7, 2019 at 5:44 p.m.

Grace Asleson is paving a unique path. But before she heads down it, there's more volleyball to be played. The Lyons' senior setter will graduate in December, and then head...

OPRF's Natalie Chizzo (4, left) and Lyons' Grace Asleson (11) try to get the ball over the net on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019.

With her sister in mind, OPRF’s Natalie Chizzo excited to play, study at Northwestern

October 5, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

Natalie Chizzo has had a plan for her future for quite some time. The Oak Park-River Forest senior is passionate about volleyball, certainly. Next year, she'll head to Northwestern to...

Danny Farnan (33), seen here celebrating his fumble return for a touchdown against Dunbar earlier this season, has been a defensive leader for Fenwick.

Fenwick turns to captains for leadership during tough stretch

September 30, 2019 at 7:58 p.m.

Fenwick knew how difficult of a stretch this would be. But now, the real battle for the playoffs begins. "All the fun and games are over," coach Gene Nudo said....

Speaking soccer: Glenbrook South’s Tengis Purevrentsen overcomes language barrier after coming to U.S. from Mongolia; ‘It just blows my mind how far things have come’

September 30, 2019 at 3:09 p.m.

Four years ago, Tengis Purevrentsen watched, observed and followed. All he wanted was to fit in. After all, the freshman had just moved to Glenview from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia mere months...

Trinity libero Eileen Weger bumps the ball during a match against Regina on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

Trinity libero Eileen Weger brings intensity and instincts to the court

September 23, 2019 at 10:30 p.m.

When Molly Puttin runs drills in practice, she hears one voice constantly. The voice, it turns out, always comes from an adjacent court. Puttin, who coaches Trinity's JV volleyball team,...

Maine South quarterback Luke Leongas hands the ball off to teammate Mike Sajenko (30) during their game against Palatine on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Now mostly healthy, Luke Leongas trusts the process with Maine South football

September 23, 2019 at 8:41 p.m.

As in most years, Maine South has championship aspirations. The Hawks trust in their depth and take a next-man-up approach, but they are certainly glad to have junior Luke Leongas...

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