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Lake Forest's Brady Goodman (58) waits for the snap during a game against Waukegan in Lake Forest on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

Defensive end Brady Goodman is good indeed for Lake Forest this season: ‘He’s got the ability to do something special.’

September 12, 2022 at 1:20 p.m.

Lake Forest senior Brady Goodman had a good teacher. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound defensive end said former teammate Max Terlap, a Loras freshman, was a big influence during their time together....

Wauconda's Jake Becker gets his hand up as he puts pressure on Antioch quarterback Quade Moll (13) during a game in Wauconda on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.

Jake Becker’s commitment to the weight room gives him — and Wauconda — a big lift. ‘It definitely helped shape me into a better player.’

August 29, 2022 at 3:34 p.m.

Wauconda's Jake Becker tried football in sixth grade and didn't enjoy the experience. Given his size, he played with older kids in a faster, more hard-hitting game, while his friends...

Grayslake North's DeAndre Neely, left, hurdles the outstretched arms of Vernon Hills' Jack Ziemke on his way to the end zone during a game in Grayslake on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

DeAndre Neely keeps busy for Grayslake North, even getting involved in the interview process for his new coach: ‘I like designing things and building things.’

August 24, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

DeAndre Neely is a builder. Consider the Grayslake North senior's college plans. He wants to study fashion design, business and architecture. "I like designing things and building things," Neely said....

Grant's Rylan Art (1) breaks away during a game against Lakes in Fox Lake on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Recovered from knee injuries, Grant quarterback Rylan Art intends to ‘go out there and have fun’

August 22, 2022 at 1:01 p.m.

Looking back, Rylan Art realizes he was taking the game too seriously last season. The Grant quarterback has a much different perspective as he begins his junior year. "Last year,...

Zion-Benton's Jaden Payne waits to run a route during a practice on campus in Zion on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

Jaden Payne can’t be defined by position. Zion-Benton counts on its standout athlete to ‘jump in and get things done.’

August 18, 2022 at 1:21 p.m.

Jaden Payne's role for Zion-Benton is variable. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound senior is a wide receiver, a defensive back and a kick returner — at least. The football term for such...

Wauconda's Nick Smith (14) sacks Lakes' Max Bausch during a game in Lake Villa on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

Senior linebacker Nick Smith is ready to put more muscle behind his hits for Wauconda

August 16, 2022 at 10:56 a.m.

Wauconda senior linebacker Nick Smith says he has gained 10 pounds of muscle over the past year. That's good news for the Bulldogs. For Wauconda's opponents? Not so much. "For...

New Trier's Kennedy Meier, left, moves the ball against Hinsdale Central's Tessa Howe during the state championship game in Hinsdale on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Brooke Ross closes out her New Trier career with a game to remember

June 9, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.

For Brooke Ross, not securing the draw in overtime in the state championship game was unthinkable. Since failure was not an option against Hinsdale Central, the New Trier senior defensive...

Antioch's Jacey Schuler pitches against Grayslake North during a game in Antioch on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Jacey Schuler overcomes an ‘off day,’ by her standards. The sophomore still earns a key win for Antioch. And drives in both runs too.

April 27, 2022 at 12:13 p.m.

An "off day" for Jacey Schuler is something Antioch's opponents would like to get more often. As the sophomore pitcher sees it, Grayslake North got one Tuesday. "I definitely was...

Grayslake North's Nathan Atwell (5) finds running room after making a catch during a game against Vernon Hills in Grayslake on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

Nathan Atwell holds multiple Grayslake North volleyball records. He had to be tricked into playing at all.

April 20, 2022 at 12:52 p.m.

Grayslake North's Nathan Atwell wanted nothing to do with volleyball in seventh grade. So getting him to try out for his middle school team took a little behind-the-scenes scheming. "I...

Grayslake Central's Darryl Overstreet Jr. (10) grabs a rebound during a game against Lakes in Grayslake on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.

Darryl Overstreet Jr. became Grayslake Central’s starting QB more than two years ago. Finding his role in basketball has taken more time.

February 21, 2022 at 2:02 p.m.

Darryl Overstreet Jr. made a name for himself as Grayslake Central's quarterback. So it might be kind of obvious what he brings from the football field to the basketball court....

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