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In this Thursday, Jan. 14, photo, Maine South center Brad Perry, right, contests a shot by Evanston's Dravon Clayborn. In the teams' rematch on Friday, Feb. 19, Perry made it difficult for the Wildkits to finish on the interior and the Hawks won 61-55.

Maine South’s Brad Perry has potential to get even better in college

June 11, 2018 at 5:40 a.m.

Senior center Brad Perry holds Maine South boys basketball records and was named to all-tournament and all-conference teams this season, but Hawks coach Tony Lavorato believes the 6-foot-11 Perry will...

In this Dec. 22 photo, Notre Dame's Anthony D'Avanzo blocks a shot by Waukegan's Tremayne Gwinn at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic.

Notre Dame’s Anthony D’Avanzo a triple threat in the post

June 12, 2018 at 2:15 a.m.

Notre Dame senior center Anthony D'Avanzo has given opponents fits by scoring, rebounding and blocking shots at a consistently high level. In the regular-season finale at Marian Central, D'Avanzo scored...

Notre Dame's Chris Heinichen, left, looks to pass around a Marian Catholic defender.

Notre Dame shows resilience again, beats No. 9 Marian Catholic

June 11, 2018 at 4:58 a.m.

The Notre Dame boys basketball team entered its game against Marian Catholic, which is ranked No. 9 by the baiduhai, on a two-game losing streak. But the Dons didn't...

Naperville North's Hannah Wessel swimming in one of the preliminary heats of the 100-Yard Breaststroke during Friday's IHSA state meet at New Trier High School, November 20. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Girls swimming state notes on Niles West, Maine South, Niles North

June 16, 2018 at 10:39 a.m.

Niles West girls swimming coach Jason Macejak knew sophomore Mia Piljevic needed to have her best meet at the Glenbrook North Sectional to get to state — and she did....

After big win, Glenbrook South struggles in loss to Benet

June 16, 2018 at 10:53 a.m.

Junior Matt Giannakopoulos and senior Jimmy Martinelli combined to go 17-for-17 at the free-throw line in a one-point win over St. Ignatius on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The Titans played far...

Girls swimming state preview: Evanston, Loyola, New Trier, more

June 16, 2018 at 11:15 a.m.

The quartet of Evanston seniors Paige Haden, Ana Woods, Iana Wolff and Honore Collins has now advanced to state as a group not once or twice, but three years in...

Niles North defense, Barrington Wade lead Vikings into state quarters

June 16, 2018 at 12:11 p.m.

The Niles North football program added to its list of firsts with a 35-20 victory over Eisenhower in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Bradley-Bourbonnais ends Glenbrook North’s season in 2-OT thriller

June 16, 2018 at 12:50 p.m.

The Glenbrook North football team's last postseason victory came in 2007 against Fenwick in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. Since then, the Spartans have lost in the...

Ridgewood's Cody Frerking runs into the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Urban Prep West on Friday, Sept. 4, at Ridgewood in Norridge.

Ridgewood football team’s veteran defense shuts out Urban Prep West

June 15, 2018 at 10:03 a.m.

The Ridgewood football team returns seven out of 11 starters on defense from last year's squad and the experience showed on Friday, Sept. 4, in Ridgewood's 49-0 victory over Urban...

Ridgewood's Marco Vitale runs for a touchdown during the Friday, Aug. 28, game at Solorio. The Rebels lost 28-21 in Chicago.

Ridgewood hopes new schedule leads to berth in football playoffs

June 15, 2018 at 10:13 a.m.

All that stood between the Ridgewood football team and qualifying for the postseason last year was four playoff points. Teams with five wins are always on the playoff bubble and...

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