Countdown to football: USC recruit Braeden Jones dedicates offseason to elevating defense for Mount Carmel August 26, 2025 at 10:17 a.m. USC commit Braeden Jones wants to lead Mount Carmel to another championship, this time in state's biggest class.
Providence’s Jovanny Gonzalez wrestles with success in soccer. And then scores goals. ‘Keep getting better.’ August 25, 2025 at 9:03 p.m. Jovanny Gonzalez scores two first-half goals to lift Providence to a 4-0 win over Joliet Catholic in the season opener.
Jacob Hareza, whose parents are from Poland, brings World Cup connection to Lockport. ‘Makes me play better.’ August 22, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Jacob Hareza is back after tallying 17 goals and 15 assists and helping Lockport reach a Class 3A supersectional.
Steve Millar’s top 10 boys soccer teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2025 season August 22, 2025 at 9:56 a.m. De La Salle, last year's Class 2A state runner-up, tops preseason list. But watch out for Lockport and St. Laurence.
Countdown to football: Army recruit CJ Gray brings back experience to be all that he can be for Brother Rice August 20, 2025 at 10:14 a.m. Army recruit CJ Gray, who started last season as a junior, returns at quarterback to lead Brother Rice.
Countdown to football: Lucas Andresen, a Division I prospect at receiver or tight end, leads Lincoln-Way Central August 18, 2025 at 10:08 a.m. Lincoln-Way Central's Lucas Andresen boosts Division I prospects by teaming up with USC recruit Jonas Williams.
Countdown to football: Navy recruit Ian Campbell anchors both sides of the ball for Joliet Catholic August 14, 2025 at 10:34 a.m. Navy recruit Ian Campbell looks to make impact on both sides of the ball for powerhouse Joliet Catholic.
Steve Millar’s 10 things to watch as high school football kicks off with first day of practice in Illinois August 10, 2025 at 10:03 a.m. Steve Millar breaks down the 10 things to watch in the Southland as IHSA football practice begins.
Lincoln-Way Central’s Lyndsey Grein pitches Oregon to Women’s College World Series. Team? ‘All that matters.’ August 8, 2025 at 10:43 a.m. After two solid seasons at Virginia Tech, Lyndsey Grein leads Oregon to the Women's College World Series in softball.
Katie Stewart credits Lincoln-Way East’s competition after leading Texas to national title. ‘Really helped me.’ August 7, 2025 at 10:10 a.m. Katie Stewart hits 17 home runs with 80 RBIs as Texas softball tops Texas Tech in Women’s College World Series.