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New Trier's Dow LaFevers reacts during a match against visiting Glenbrook North in Winnetka on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

High school notes: Senior middle blocker Dow LaFevers is the voice of past success and future possibilities for New Trier boys volleyball

May 3, 2021 at 10:21 a.m.

Dow LaFevers is the only player remaining from the New Trier boys volleyball team's third-place finish in 2019. The senior middle blocker would like nothing more than to get back...

Barrington's Amanda Cleary (24) dives after a ball during the Mid-Suburban League championship match against Hersey in Arlington Heights on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Barrington won 25-16, 25-20.

Eyes wide open: Barrington coach’s choice to keep 85 players and not make cuts pays off: ‘It was one of the best decisions we’ve made.’

April 25, 2021 at 9:06 a.m.

Barrington coach Michelle Jakubowski knew her decision not to cut any athletes in her volleyball program was going to raise some eyebrows. In hindsight — with the season over and...

Hinsdale Central's Nikolette Nedic (7) during the 3rd game of Tuesday's match at York, September 25, 2018. York won the match, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23.

Look into the future: Rolling Meadows’ four sophomores show what may lie ahead; Hinsdale Central’s new tradition has foundation from late coach Tracey Marshall

April 18, 2021 at 8:18 a.m.

Rolling Meadows girls volleyball coach Katie Nickle starts four sophomores, all of whom have contributed in a big way this season, boding well for the Mustangs' future. That group consists...

Lyons' Molly Corrough, right, hits the ball past York's Katie Norgle and Ella Contant during their match in Elmhurst on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Shortened volleyball season meeting expectations for Lyons’ Molly Corrough — including a big win over rival Hinsdale Central

April 11, 2021 at 7:53 a.m.

The shortened volleyball season is meeting expectations, at least for Lyons senior outside hitter Molly Corrough. Traditionally a fall sport, girls volleyball was postponed until March by the Illinois High...

Niles West's Julia Panait (9) keeps the ball in play during a match against Maine South on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Shortened volleyball season doesn’t faze Carmel’s Shannon Brennan; Niles West ups ante with an academic player of the week

April 4, 2021 at 1:54 p.m.

Sure, it's a short season — just seven weeks compared with the usual 14 — but that doesn't mean Shannon Brennan isn't setting goals. The Carmel senior setter is working...

Libertyville's Kellie Hopper (20) spikes the ball against Carmel during their match in Mundelein on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

Keeping up with Kiley: Glenbrook South junior Kozak balances time between volleyball, lacrosse; Libertyville readjusts without key setter, state series

March 28, 2021 at 3:54 p.m.

Keeping up with a busy schedule is a problem for most people, but most don't have one like Glenbrook South junior Kiley Kozak. Kozak plays volleyball for the Titans, but...

Lake Forest's Emily Liebelt digs the ball during a match against Stevenson on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

All in the family: Lake Forest sisters bring sense of familiarity to abbreviated seven-week volleyball season

March 21, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

It's all in the family for Lake Forest girls volleyball this spring. That happens when you have three sets of sisters on one team. Senior twins Caroline and Katherine Graham...

Mundelein's Conor Enright scores on a layup during a game at Zion-Benton on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Mundelein just one team looking forward to season ending Chipotle Clash of Champions: ‘I think it’s something special’

March 7, 2021 at 4:21 p.m.

There's only one way Mundelein senior guard Conor Enright can look at the season-ending Chipotle Clash of Champions. "It's basically a condensed state tournament," said Enright, who averages 17 points...

Nazareth Academy's Anthony Cullotta, left, grabs a rebound away from Northridge Prep's Andrew Brockmeier during their game in La Grange Park on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.

Maine South has a 22-game schedule in a COVID-shortened season. But coach Tony Lavorato says ‘On March 13, if we’ve played 16 games, I’d be beside myself.’

February 21, 2021 at 3:41 p.m.

When it came to scheduling this season, Maine South boys basketball coach Tony Lavorato adopted a baseball mentality. "When you schedule for your baseball season, you schedule 35, 40 games,...

Nazareth's Mary Bridget Wilson, right, goes to the basket past Carmel's Emma Berg during their game in La Grange Park on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.

Nazareth’s Fab Four freshmen expected to make a big impact; Niles North opens season after braving elements during fall workouts at Devonshire Park

February 14, 2021 at 2:21 p.m.

Success usually breeds success, and for proof of that on the basketball court, look no further than Nazareth's girls program. Class 3A state tournament appearances in 2018 and 2019 and...

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