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Zion-Benton's Baakir Christian shoots a free throw during a North Suburban Conference game against Mundelein in Zion on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Zion-Benton’s Baakir Christian doesn’t play the trumpet anymore. But she still makes herself heard.

January 17, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Zion-Benton junior Baakir Christian misses playing the trumpet. She stopped last season to focus on sports. She had played the instrument for four years. "I like the trumpet because it's...

Grayslake Central's Madison Hoffmann (33) takes the ball to the basket against Wauconda's Helen Macey (25) during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Grayslake on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Madison Hoffmann’s 1,000th point isn’t only career milestone. Grayslake Central junior makes mark as leader.

January 15, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.

Leadership comes in many forms for Madison Hoffmann. The Grayslake Central junior's responsibilities might depend on the season, but that doesn't bother her. "Leading is not hard for me," Hoffmann...

Grayslake Central's Ava Henne, center, shoots as she's fouled by Grayslake North's Anneke Holm, left, during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Grayslake on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

January 15, 2024 at 11:19 a.m.

Warren and Grayslake Central rise in the rankings as Highland Park enters at No. 10. Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Stevenson 17-3 (1)...

Deerfield's Luke Reddy wrestles during a dual meet against New Trier in Winnetka on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

Deerfield senior Luke Reddy is ready for view from podium, not concourse again. ‘This is my time to win.’

January 12, 2024 at 11:16 a.m.

Deerfield senior Luke Reddy intends to skip his annual tour of the concourses at the State Farm Center in Champaign next month. One of the top-ranked wrestlers in the 132-pound...

Round Lake's Tia Barnes, center, drives past Grant's Nevada Holm, left, during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Fox Lake on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

More confident Tia Barnes, with mom’s support, becomes leader for Round Lake: ‘She’s really come a long way’

January 10, 2024 at 11:44 a.m.

Tia Barnes' biggest supporter can't watch her play on a consistent basis. But the Round Lake senior guard/forward doesn't mind that her mother, Bobbi Hagler, is unable to attend every...

Grant's Alyssa Sandquist, top, goes for a rebound over Round Lake's Adriana Ortiz Aca during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Fox Lake on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Alyssa Sandquist has 4 siblings, but they’re much older. She can ‘finally be a leader’ as a captain for Grant.

January 8, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

Alyssa Sandquist cherishes her status as a senior captain for Grant. A four-year varsity starter, the senior guard is thriving in the role too. "I get to finally be a...

Warren's Nari Powers, right, puts up a shot over Stevenson's Sydney Rosland, left, during a North Suburban Conference game in Lincolnshire on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

January 8, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

Warren rises in the rankings, and Deerfield's Kate Trella is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Stevenson 15-3 (1)...

Lake Forest's Seth Digby, left, looks for points during a match against Stevenson's Erick Wade at 157 pounds in Lake Forest on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Lake Forest’s Seth Digby recently earned a black belt in judo. He’s unbeaten in wrestling. What’s next?

January 5, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.

Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage during some of his wrestling matches. Digby said he has spent many years working on...

Grayslake North's Lucy Roscoe, left, tries to protect the ball from Wauconda's Grace Parker during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Grayslake on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

Wauconda’s Grace Parker, whose aunt Melissa played at Illinois, continues to establish her own identity

January 2, 2024 at 11:40 a.m.

Wauconda's Grace Parker isn't afraid of reaching higher. The junior guard/forward is aiming to make a name for herself in the Northern Lake County Conference and beyond. "I want to...

Libertyville's Kate Rule goes for a layup during a game against Willowbrook in Libertyville on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

January 2, 2024 at 10:21 a.m.

Carmel and Lake Zurich move up as Stevenson holds onto the top spot. Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Stevenson 13-2 (1) Emory Klatt...

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