Steve Reaven – Page 15

Fenwick's Tommy Thies scores a touchdown against Nazareth during a Class 6A state semifinal in La Grange Park on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Pioneer Press)

A son of Fenwick’s AD, Tommy Thies was ball boy for a state champion. So this ‘means everything’ to him.

November 22, 2025 at 8:44 p.m.

Miami of Ohio commit Tommy Thies scores two touchdowns, including an 11-yard catch in overtime, as Fenwick edges Nazareth in a state semifinal.

Steve Reaven’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2025-26 season

November 21, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

Carter Newsome is one of three returning starters for defending North Suburban Conference co-champion Waukegan.

Jaxson Davis is a top-100 prospect. But the ‘best player on the court’ wants Warren to be the best too.

November 21, 2025 at 7:07 a.m.

Junior guard Jaxson Davis, the first sophomore to win Mr. Basketball of Illinois and a consensus top-100 prospect, already led Warren to the state final.

Lake Zurich’s Ryan Hasemeyer scores in the state quarterfinals. He didn’t see that coming. ‘It means so much.’

November 15, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

A latecomer to football, Lake Zurich senior Ryan Hasemeyer didn't expect to make such an impact.

With a major knee injury behind him, Gavin Shondy puts Lake Zurich ahead of himself. ‘He’s been invaluable.’

November 13, 2025 at 8:02 a.m.

Gavin Shondy's team-first approach is part of the winning formula for Lake Zurich, which will play Nazareth in the Class 6A state quarterfinals.

Illinois commit Aaron Stewart leaves behind no doubt in final game for Warren. He’s ‘the best we’ve ever had.’

November 9, 2025 at 1:09 a.m.

Aaron Stewart, the state's leading rusher, runs for 237 yards and two touchdowns in Warren's second-round loss.

Warren’s Zion Vines-Peterson and Lake Zurich's Christopher Chang

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and top players from 1st round for Lake County

November 6, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.

Warren's Zion Vines-Peterson and Lake Zurich's Christopher Chang are among the standouts from the first round of the playoffs.

Antioch defensive lineman Willie Hamilton is nonstop. Give up on a play? ‘He doesn’t understand that concept.’

November 6, 2025 at 6:41 a.m.

Willie Hamilton has emerged as one of the top defensive players for Antioch, which will play Lake Zurich in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Lake Zurich’s Arturo Zarinana is a hard-charging linebacker. With a warning. ‘I know where you’re going.’

November 4, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.

Inspired by past Chicago Bears defenses, Arturo Zarinana delivers big hits for Lake Zurich.

Kaden Abrantes proves doubters wrong. ‘I believed in myself.’ Lake Zurich did too. In playoffs, he shows why.

November 1, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

Kaden Abrantes rushes for 131 yards and two touchdowns as Lake Zurich defeats Grant 46-13 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

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