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Rolling Meadows football coach Matt Mishler said his defense deserves plenty of credit for the Mustangs' 2-0 start this season.

Football notes: Rolling Meadows, Hersey win again in Week 2

December 12, 2018 at 3:53 p.m.

Rolling Meadows’ offense has received much of the credit for the team’s fast start. Through the first two games, the Mustangs have the highest-scoring offense in the Mid-Suburban East. The...

College notes: Ridgewood grads take next steps on baseball journeys

December 12, 2018 at 3:48 p.m.

Several former Ridgewood baseball players had memorable showings this summer. Catcher Vito Iovino spent the last two seasons at Triton College before earning a scholarship to Murray State. Iovino was...

Lake Zurich's Luke Dwyer (9) sacks Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Consolation prize: North Dakota State recruit Luke Dwyer stars in Lake Zurich’s loss to Nazareth

December 12, 2018 at 3:51 p.m.

Lake Zurich’s Luke Dwyer kept his mind on his job amid all the chaos. Dwyer, a senior linebacker and one of seven returning defensive starters from last season’s Class 7A...

Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) tries to break free from the grasp of Lake Zurich's Luke Dwyer on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

J.J. McCarthy adds to growing legend as Nazareth shuts out Lake Zurich

December 12, 2018 at 12:03 p.m.

Lake Zurich senior linebacker Lucas Dwyer shook his head in amazement — and even smiled. Dwyer, in his second year as a varsity starter, had just become the latest member...

Smashing debut: Jonathan Santos sets NAIA single-game record with 732 yards passing for Trinity International

December 12, 2018 at 8:18 p.m.

Jonathan Santos immediately questioned his decision. The Los Angeles native had never been to the Midwest, let alone seen much rain in his life. But after deciding to commit to...

Prospect's Michael Shafis, seen here carrying the ball last season, primarily plays defense this year. He made the most of limited carries Friday against St. Viator.

A new era: Michael Shafis helps Prospect outpace St. Viator

December 12, 2018 at 8:01 p.m.

The new-look Prospect football team arrived later than scheduled, but only by a couple of quarters. New Prospect coach Dan DeBoeuf built a reputation as an offensive mastermind at Johnsburg....

Stevenson's Jean-Marc Etienne ran for 143 yards against Palatine on Friday.

North Suburban football notes: Lake Zurich shuts down Fremd

December 12, 2018 at 7:56 p.m.

Anthony Mangano had a pretty uneventful Friday evening. The Lake Zurich junior cornerback did not have an interception in Friday’s 20-7 victory against Fremd in the season-opener for both teams....

Burr Ridge’s own Lila Thome, daughter of Jim Thome, making a name as anthem singer

December 12, 2018 at 7:52 p.m.

Lila Thome harnessed her inner athlete to stave off a bout of nerves and help her perform. Before her famous father, Jim Thome, was scheduled to be inducted into the...

College notes: Libertyville’s Morgan O’Brien returns as Illinois libero

December 12, 2018 at 7:54 p.m.

Former Libertyville star libero Morgan O’Brien is starting her sophomore season at Illinois. As a freshman, the 5-foot-8 O’Brien played in 31 matches for the Illini, starting 14 for a...

Stevenson's Sophie Sorenson (2) slams a kill past the block against Lakes in a match on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Bob Narang’s top 5 teams and top 10 players from the Lake County area for the 2018 girls volleyball season

August 24, 2018 at 2:09 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Lake Zurich. North Suburban Conference champions graduated some quality players, but return eight seniors, most notably Claudia Kieda. She had 267 kills last season. 2. Stevenson:...

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