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Oak Forest's Nicholas Segreti winds up to pitch against Argo during a South Suburban Conference crossover in Oak Forest on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Nicholas Segreti strikes out 10 in one-hit gem as Oak Forest aces Argo. ‘I feel like I can locate it no matter what.’

May 19, 2023 at 9:01 p.m.

It's a rare thing that Oak Forest junior Nicholas Segreti is able to throw four pitches. You don't see that every often at the high school level. But to be...

Mount Carmel players celebrate after defeating Providence in a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Mount Carmel’s RJ Bergren keeps it simple to beat Providence and Ohio State recruit Ryan Hussey. ‘Just throw strikes.’

May 9, 2023 at 10:06 p.m.

It was RJ Bergren's last day as a Mount Carmel senior, so he was in a contemplative mood. It's fair to give him that time to reminisce about his four...

Brother Rice pitcher Cole Van Assen (28) throws to Amir Gray (23) at first in an attempt to pick off St. Rita's MJ McKinney (1) during a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

No kidding, Louie Sisto pitches St. Rita past Brother Rice. It’s just the start. ‘I love this sport more than anything.’

May 2, 2023 at 10:31 p.m.

As a pitcher, Louie Sisto's method is to work fast and throw strikes. But the end goal is a bit different for the St. Rita junior right-hander. Sure, he wants...

Brother Rice's Shane Walker (17) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after scoring on Amir Gray's double against Mount Carmel in the first inning of a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Get on, get in. Purdue-bound Amir Gray gets going as Brother Rice overpowers Mount Carmel. ‘I’ve got to do my job.’

April 27, 2023 at 10:46 p.m.

Just as long as he does, Amir Gray doesn't care how he gets on base for Brother Rice. The senior first baseman, a three-year varsity starter, doesn't even care if...

Patrick Engels is the starting catcher for Lyons after playing all over the field the past two seasons.

Patrick Engels catches on wherever he plays. But the Lyons senior is the catcher this season. He’s home again.

March 20, 2023 at 1:24 p.m.

The only thing Patrick Engels has cared much about during his baseball career at Lyons, aside from winning, is getting on the field. Engels has done that — all over...

Deerfield's Annika Parkhe swims in the 200-yard freestyle during the state meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Iowa recruit Jenna Kerr’s patience pays dividends at the state meet. The Barrington senior dominates in the 500 free. ‘Unbelievable.’

November 14, 2022 at 12:01 p.m.

Long, smooth swimming with powerful strokes, along with a lot of patience, have paid off for Jenna Kerr over the years. The Barrington senior is a distance swimmer, meaning she...

Lake Zurich quarterback Ashton Gondeck (15) throws a pass during a game against Mundelein in Lake Zurich on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

Ashton Gondeck finds success as Lake Zurich’s quarterback. Getting there hasn’t been a straight line. ‘Just being able to adapt was a big part.’

October 17, 2022 at 12:22 p.m.

Lake Zurich senior Ashton Gondeck has taken the long and winding road to the top of the North Suburban Conference. Gondeck started at his hometown school, transferred to Carmel and...

Carmel's Kyle Lynch, center, practices with teammates on campus in Mundelein on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

Kyle Lynch follows his older brothers at Carmel, which hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2016. He wants to change that. ‘They really inspired me.’

October 3, 2022 at 12:41 p.m.

Kyle Lynch's older brother Sean was a sophomore running back when Carmel last qualified for the state playoffs in 2016. Lynch's older brother Gabe, who became a running back and...

Grant's Pryde Mendoza carries the ball during a game at Wauconda on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

Pryde Mendoza catches on quickly for Grant in his first varsity season: ‘He’s fun to watch.’

September 26, 2022 at 1:18 p.m.

Grant junior running back Pryde Mendoza often likes the defensive alignments he sees. He's adept at catching passes out of the backfield. "I do like receiving the ball," he said....

Wauconda quarterback Logan Olsen, right, tries to get around Grant's Pryde Mendoza during a game in Wauconda on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

Big shoes? Well, Wauconda quarterback Logan Olsen has highly productive ones to fill, at least. ‘He’s doing great.’

September 19, 2022 at 1:33 p.m.

As a sophomore quarterback, Wauconda's Logan Olsen feels the pressure. But he also realizes he isn't alone. The Bulldogs' Northern Lake County Conference home game against Grant on Friday was...

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