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Glenbrook North's Chris Zhang sends the puck past Loyola defenseman Eric Lifvendahl to teammate Alex Merritt (28). Merritt proceeded to score Glenbrook North's first goal. The Spartans defeated Loyola Gold 2-0 in Northbrook on Wednesday.

Chris Zhang, Alex Merritt lead Glenbrook North boys hockey team past Loyola Gold

June 16, 2018 at 3:44 a.m.

NORTHBROOK — Chris Zhang and Alex Merritt are quite the dynamic duo on the ice for the Glenbrook North boys hockey team. The two seniors have an uncanny ability to...

Mike Smith prepared this season to take charge of Friars

June 16, 2018 at 6:52 a.m.

OAK PARK — Fenwick junior guard Mike Smith has a fine line to walk every time he steps on the court. Smith has the ability to completely take a game...

Guerin's Patrick Coleman reaches in on Elmwood Park's Jonathan Gramata during Metro Suburban East action in Elmwood Park.

Guerin’s Richie Zacharias loses more friends in Elmwood Park

June 16, 2018 at 8:10 p.m.

At this rate, Guerin's Richie Zacharias won't have many friends back in his hometown of Elmwood Park. In the fall, Zacharias tossed two touchdown passes to lead the Gators to...

Zac Rzewnicki’s value rises after ball-handling work

June 16, 2018 at 8:10 p.m.

Last year was a learning experience for Ridgewood's Zac Rzewnicki. Starting on the varsity as a freshman, Rzewnicki showed incredible flashes, but he also knew there was a lot to...

Hinsdale Central freshman Emily Graham breaks the Hinsdale Central record in the breaststroke during the preliminaries of the state meet hosted by Evanston.

Red Devils’ Emily Graham finds immediate success at state

June 16, 2018 at 6:37 a.m.

When Hinsdale Central freshman Emily Graham came into the Red Devils' program as a decorated youth swimmer, predictions were that she would make an immediate impact. She realized those expectations...

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