Top stories for 2019 in Lincolnwood
A formal go-ahead on the long-stalled Purple Hotel property development and the filling of a big hole in the Lincolnwood Town Center's retail lineup were the highlights of 2019 Lincolnwood...
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Former Bears fullback Jason McKie is hired as Carmel’s coach to ‘change the direction of the program’
One former Chicago Bears player has succeeded another as Carmel's coach. But new coach Jason McKie, a retired NFL fullback who was hired to replace Blake Annen on Thursday, comes...
With coach Pat Ambrose’s sons Matthew and Evan in his starting lineup, state power Stevenson has become a family affair in his 21st season
Early in the second quarter of Stevenson's recent win against Zion-Benton, brothers Matthew and Evan Ambrose already had drilled a total of four 3-pointers. But Stevenson's starting guards didn't continue...
Boys basketball notes: Mundelein remains unbeaten after rallying in the second half to edge Zion-Benton
Mundelein coach Matt Badgley knew his players would have to tough out a "gritty game" sooner or later. Badgley's prediction came true Monday night at Zion-Benton. The Mustangs were slowed...
Boys basketball notes: Evan Ambrose-led Stevenson looks to ‘keep ’em under 40′ on defense
Two facts were evident Friday night in Lincolnshire from the first conference showdown of the season between Zion-Benton and Stevenson. Powerful Stevenson possesses a defense that's close to the basketball...
Lake County News-Sun boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019
Top 5 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Mundelein 8-0 (2) 2. Stevenson 7-1 (1) 3. Libertyille 6-2 (NR) 4. Wauconda 6-2 (NR) 5. Round Lake...
‘The bigger the situation, the better they can play’: Warren’s defense and special teams are ready to tackle Lincoln-Way East in the state final
Warren has gone beyond the spectacular to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! level on defense and special teams in this unforgettable season. Still, do the Blue Devils have to...
‘If there’s a ball, I’m going to get it’: Ballhawking Kent Shepard brings baseball skills to his role on Zion-Benton’s basketball team
Zion-Benton's Kent Shepard is a baseball player by preference and mindset, even while playing basketball. If the 6-foot senior sees a loose ball on the court, he reverts to first...
George Castle’s top 5 boys basketball teams and top 20 players from the News-Sun area for the 2019-20 season
Top 5 Teams 1. Stevenson (27-6): The Duke of basketball in the northern suburbs always replenishes its talent base. This time, coach Pat Ambrose has two of his sons, Matthew...
‘Lay a foundation’: Waukegan, Grant and Carmel begin the 2019-20 season at different stages of rebuilds after significant graduation losses
If you're the coach of a 2018-19 conference champion but lost almost all your experienced players going into this season, what do you say to the small core of returning...