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A quiet force: Illinois recruit Kennedy Collins looks to lead program turnaround for Zion-Benton

December 12, 2018 at 7:46 p.m.

Zion-Benton’s Kennedy Collins noticed something early this summer. The senior outside hitter is accustomed to younger girls looking up at her. The 6-foot-3 Collins actually towers over most people she...

Jake Gonzalez (16, right) will head to the Ivy League after graduating from Loyola. He committed to Penn in July.

Penn recruit Jake Gonzalez stabilizes Loyola’s defense

December 12, 2018 at 7:25 p.m.

As a sophomore, Jake Gonzalez was an unknown player set to play an unfamiliar position for a team predicted to win a second straight state championship. Now, Gonzalez is set...

Loyola's Trevor Cabanban returns to the backfield and will provide leadership for the Ramblers.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Loyola Ramblers

December 12, 2018 at 7:25 p.m.

Coach: John Holecek (13th season) Last season: 12-2 (4-0 Catholic League Blue), lost to Lincoln-Way East 23-14 in Class 8A state final. First-and-10: Jack Fallon is projected to be the...

Prospect quarterback Jimmy Martin (10) and running back Michael Shafis (29) return for the Knights.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Prospect Knights

December 12, 2018 at 7:24 p.m.

Coach: Dan DeBoeuf (first year) Last season: 3-6 (2-3 Mid-Suburban East), did not make playoffs. First-and-10: Quarterback Jimmy Martin is a key returning player for an offense that struggled to...

Barrington running back Michael Curran will be one of the Broncos' few offensive players with starting experience.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Barrington Broncos

December 12, 2018 at 7:24 p.m.

Coach: Joe Sanchez (17th season) Last season: 10-1 (5-0 Mid-Suburban West), lost to Minooka 41-34 in Class 8A second round. First-and-10: There’s a new face at quarterback this season in...

Northern Illinois recruit Tom Trieb returns as a dynamic playmaker for Buffalo Grove.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Buffalo Grove Bison

December 12, 2018 at 7:22 p.m.

Coach: Jeff Vlk (third season) Last season: 9-2 (4-1 Mid-Suburban East), lost to East St. Louis 40-18 in Class 7A second round. First-and-10: Running back Tom Trieb, a Northern Illinois...

Tyrone Smith gives Lyons experience in the backfield. He'll help new quarterback JJ Dutton adjust.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Lyons Lions

December 12, 2018 at 7:19 p.m.

Coach: Kurt Weinberg (10th season) Last season: 7-3 (4-2 West Suburban Silver), lost to Curie 46-28 in Class 8A first round. First-and-10: The Lions only return three starters from a...

Khori’s glory: Khori Clay, a third-grader from Grayslake, places in three events at AAU Junior Olympics

December 12, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

Khori Clay wanted to set a new personal standard. After advancing to the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, Clay desired a spot on the podium. She accomplished her...

Rolling Meadows quarterback Arek Kleniuk returns as the Mustangs chase the Mid-Suburban East title.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: Rolling Meadows Mustangs

December 12, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

Coach: Matt Mishler (eighth season) Last season: 6-4 (3-2 Mid-Suburban East), lost to Hersey 28-6 in Class 7A first round. First-and-10: Senior quarterback Arek Kleniuk, the returning starter, has the...

IC Catholic offensive lineman Ricky Mysliwiec returns to help the Knights defend their Class 3A state title.

Pioneer Press 2018 football preview: IC Catholic Knights

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

Coach: Bill Krefft (seventh season) Last season: 13-1 (5-0 Metro Suburban Blue), defeated Pleasant Prairie 35-0 to win the Class 3A state title. First-and-10: The Knights’ offense is filled with...

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