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Antioch's Grace Weber blocks a spike attempt by Grant on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

Girls volleyball notes: Outside hitter Grace Weber makes the right move for Antioch

December 12, 2018 at 5:40 p.m.

Antioch’s Grace Weber didn’t mind stepping outside her comfort zone. Since she started playing volleyball in sixth grade, Weber had played middle hitter. Midway through her high school career, Weber...

Vernon Hills' Hannah Ray, right, who's in her fourth season on the varsity in cross country, competes in track at the Class 3A Palatine Sectional on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Fall sports notes: Senior cross country runner Hannah Ray wants to spark Vernon Hills back to state

December 12, 2018 at 5:33 p.m.

Hannah Ray credits her current success to attending Vernon Hills’ summer camp at the start of middle school. Ray, a senior, is now one of the top runners in the...

Prospect's Michael Shafis runs for a touchdown against Hersey on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Three-year varsity veteran Michael Shafis provides steady leadership for Prospect football

December 12, 2018 at 5:32 p.m.

Michael Shafis is not one to talk himself up. During interview sessions, in football and track, he keeps his words to a minimum. But Prospect coach Dan DeBoeuf is counting...

Fenwick's Max Forst (66), seen here making a tackle against Montini last season, has been a leader for the Friars this fall.

Fully committed: Max Forst helps Fenwick keep a positive mindset

December 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Fenwick coach Gene Nudo called Max Forst an old-school player. Forst, a senior, also selected a jersey number of an old-school NFL legend. Forst wears No. 66 in honor of...

Before he became one of the fastest distance runners at Indiana, Reese Jordan starred at Maine South.

College notes: Carmel’s Grace Schofield brings offense to Drake volleyball

December 12, 2018 at 5:28 p.m.

Grace Schofield is playing a major role for the Drake women’s volleyball team this season. The Carmel alumna is a senior outside hitter and has been a regular contributor for...

Hersey's Vince Carso (20) runs with the ball during the game against Prospect on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Mount Prospect.

Vince Carso scores 3 TDs in 3 different ways to pace Hersey past Prospect

December 12, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.

Vince Carso was busy on Friday. But then again, the Hersey senior wide receiver is always a ball of energy. Carso scored three touchdowns — in three different ways —...

Girls volleyball notes: Club switch pays dividends for Warren senior Ella White

December 12, 2018 at 5:06 p.m.

Through the years, Warren senior Ella White made a habit of switching club volleyball teams. Before her junior season, White had played for five club teams. After the Blue Devils...

Fall sports notes: Lakes golfer Brad Bies works with swing coach to iron out kinks heading into playoffs

September 18, 2018 at 3:07 p.m.

Lakes senior Brad Bies patiently bid his time. Bies had his afternoon set, starting with a 1 p.m. tee time at the eight-team Warren Invitational and then some relaxation from...

St. Viator's Kate Nottoli hits the ball during a match against Carmel on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Carrie Leazer gives St. Viator familiar leadership at a new position

December 12, 2018 at 4:57 p.m.

Early in St. Viator’s home match against Carmel on Sept. 11, Carrie Leazer glanced at the scorer’s table with a look of satisfaction. A year ago, Leazer was the starting...

Hoosier hops: Stevenson grad Justin Smith putting on a show at Indiana

December 12, 2018 at 4:55 p.m.

Creighton senior guard Connor Cashaw recently recalled the first time he witnessed Justin Smith’s aerial athleticism. On a Stevenson basketball team loaded with numerous athletes who would go on to...

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