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Buffalo Grove quarterback Connor Adams has been at the center of the Bison's offense for the last three seasons.

Connor Adams helps Buffalo Grove get back on track against Prospect

December 12, 2018 at 3:47 a.m.

Late in the fourth quarter Friday night, Buffalo Grove quarterback Connor Adams darted to his right, stopped for a second and briefly pondered throwing a risky pass. He soon was...

Syracuse placekicker Andre Szmyt connects on a field-goal attempt Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, during the game against Clemson. Szmyt is a Vernon Hills graduate.

College notes: Vernon Hills’ Andre Szmyt connects on kicks for Syracuse

December 12, 2018 at 3:47 a.m.

Just over a month ago, Vernon Hills alumnus Andre Szmyt was locked in a tight battle for the starting kicker's job at Syracuse. After four-year starter Cole Murphy graduated, the...

Grant's Jazzlyn Linbo (13) puts up a block against Antioch during a match on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

Girls volleyball notes: Sophomores Jazzlyn Linbo and Anelise Johnson take over in the middle for Grant

October 5, 2018 at 8:15 p.m.

Grant sophomores Jazzlyn Linbo and Anelise Johnson share many similarities. Before high school, they played on the same basketball and volleyball teams for years. Both are 6-foot-1 middle hitters who...

A loss and a gain: Carmel grad Tommy Kelly gets down to 290 pounds to be a starter for Lake Forest College

December 12, 2018 at 3:45 a.m.

Lake Forest College’s Tommy Kelly’s football career hit a crossroads last Christmas. The Carmel graduate only started a handful of times in high school as an offensive line, and little...

Lakes' Megan Heuser hits a return during her Class 1A state singles semifinal match on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

Fall sports notes: Lakes’ Megan Heuser hopes improved game translates to state title

December 12, 2018 at 3:09 a.m.

Halfway through the year, Lakes sophomore Megan Heuser had to readjust her goals. In early August, after spending most of the summer playing United States Tennis Association competition, Heuser kept...

Lake Forest's Charlie Haggerty watches his drive during the Clas 3A Mundelein Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018.

Friendly rivals: Carmel’s Michael Pelfresne edges Mundelein’s Colin Wade in playoff for regional title

December 12, 2018 at 2:55 a.m.

Carmel’s Michael Pelfresne and Mundelein’s Colin Wade had some history before Tuesday. Now they have even more. Pelfresne shot a 1-under 71 and defeated Wade in a one-hole playoff to...

Barrington's Kevin Meckert (22), seen here making a tackle against Minooka last season, has been a starter on the Broncos' defensive line as a senior.

Zach Green, Kevin Meckert fulfill a dream by playing together on Barrington’s D-line

December 12, 2018 at 2:37 a.m.

Barrington senior defensive linemen Zach Green and Kevin Meckert have dreamed about playing together with the varsity Broncos since they were young kids. That dream became a reality this season....

Before he became a standout tennis player at Illinois, Vuk Budic won the 2016 singles state championship at Deerfield.

College notes: Katelyn Sommers pacing Trinity International volleyball

December 12, 2018 at 5:55 p.m.

Katelyn Sommers is making an impact at another local college. After helping Harper College win an NJCAA Division III volleyball national championship in 2016, Sommers is in her second season...

Buffalo Grove linebacker Sean Jacobs was the MSL East Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.

Overlooked by recruiters, Sean Jacobs keeps churning at Buffalo Grove

December 12, 2018 at 5:54 p.m.

Sean Jacobs’ goal is to play football in college. Based on his statistics, leadership and knack for making plays, the Buffalo Grove senior linebacker is on track to reach his...

Hersey's Nick Steger runs with the ball on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, during a game against Buffalo Grove. Steger had sacks on back-to-back plays.

Nick Steger helps Hersey shut out Buffalo Grove, secure playoff berth

December 12, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

Nick Steger wasn’t content with sacking Buffalo Grove’s starting quarterback on Friday. He set his sights on taking down the second-string signal-caller, too. After sacking Buffalo Grove starter Connor Adams...

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