Steve Reaven – Page 5

August 3, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Nick Farmakis and his teammates on Libertyville's baseball team learn their academic record sets them apart too.

July 30, 2026 at 6:51 a.m.

Tight end Hunter Welcing, who found his footing in his sixth year at Northwestern, is poised to shine for a national title contender.

July 27, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

Barrington running back Lamar Osterhues rushed for 1,153 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore last season.

July 14, 2026 at 6:23 a.m.

Michael Addari, told by Michigan State that he wasn't in the plans after his freshman year, led the Missouri Valley Conference in ERA in 2026.

July 10, 2026 at 6:10 a.m.

Jack Slightom, a 6-foot-5 right-hander who has committed to Cincinnati, started to focus on pitching only a year ago.

July 6, 2026 at 7:07 a.m.

Quinn Schambow, who helped Libertyville win a state title in 2025, has transferred to Illinois after one season at Oklahoma State.

June 24, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

Four players each from Grayslake Central, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Warren and Wauconda are among the selections.

June 24, 2026 at 7:29 a.m.

Illinois State recruit Chase Lockwood went 12-1 with a 1.89 ERA as he led Libertyville to its second straight state title.

June 16, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Libertyville's Carson Holmes chooses a different bat, his own, and hits the game-winning single in the state championship game.

June 16, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

Behind Madden Cotts, Libertyville tops Maine South in eight innings to repeat as the Class 4A state champion.

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