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Football recruiting notes: Neuqua Valley running back Jaden McGee improves his speed. The benefit? ‘I want to showcase that.’

June 14, 2022 at 1:47 p.m.

Neuqua Valley running back Jaden McGee understands the stakes. "Especially at my position in the recruiting process, I know speed goes a long way," he said. "I've gotten faster, and...

Dundee-Crown's Berkley Mensik (18) gets past Huntley's Gabby Rivera (7) during the first half of a game on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Introducing the 2022 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team

June 10, 2022 at 2:48 p.m.

FIRST TEAM Anna Champine, St. Charles East, senior, defender: Totaled seven goals and five assists. Led defense to 15 shutouts. All-conference and all-state. Committed to Milwaukee. Macey DeMoss, Rosary, junior,...

Metea Valley's Jordan Lange (left) and Naperville North's Lucy Iverson struggle to reach the ball during the Class 3A Naperville Central Sectional championship game on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Metea Valley’s Jordan Lange is the 2022 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year: ‘She gives the team confidence.’

June 10, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

In November, junior midfielder Jordan Lange made the trek to Illinois State University to watch the Metea Valley girls volleyball team play in the Class 4A state championship match. Little...

Rare air: Tampa recruit Andrew Arimborgo gives up soccer to play lacrosse and never looks back for Neuqua Valley. ‘I stuck with that.’

June 9, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Andrew Arimborgo was a witness to the revolution. Along with his fraternal twin Adam, Arimborgo rode the Naperville soccer boon in middle school before switching to an...

St. Charles North players capture the moment after beating Whitney Young in the Class 4A Rosemont Supersectional at The Ballpark in Rosemont on Tuesday, June 6, 2022.

The Drive: Sophia Olman knows what she sees as St. Charles North comes back to win first supersectional since 2011. ‘I was due for a hit.’

June 7, 2022 at 10:25 p.m.

The math favored St. Charles North's Sophia Olman. From her experience behind the plate, the junior catcher found an edge Tuesday in the bottom of the fifth inning while facing...

St. Laurence's Angelina Seropian (12) and Fiona Sjostrom, right, hug in the dugout after the Vikings lost to St. Ignatius in the Class 3A Rosemont Supersectional at The Ballpark in Rosemont on Monday, June 6, 2022.

St. Laurence’s Sophia Sanchez hits dramatic double in seventh inning, but what happens next matters most. ‘This was bigger than softball.’

June 6, 2022 at 10:47 p.m.

St. Laurence's Sophia Sanchez did not waver in her conviction. The junior second baseman ended the perfect game of St. Ignatius ace Ellie Giles with a double in the top...

Oswego's Luke Voelker (19) makes a catch in short center field and runs into Alex Beaird (6) during the Class 4A Romeoville Sectional championship game on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Giving chase: With help from Chase Gerwig, Oswego rallies against Plainfield North in sectional final. ‘We know we can beat anybody.’

June 5, 2022 at 3:25 p.m.

An injury late in the regular season meant Oswego junior Chase Gerwig had to move from playing center field to taking over at the premium infield position of shortstop. He...

Grace under pressure: Fajardo’s RBI double ignites three-run inning for Benet in first sectional final since 2014: ‘We’re so close as a team.’

June 4, 2022 at 1:01 a.m.

Benet's Grace Fajardo didn't want her high school career to end quietly. With the Redwings trailing 6-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning Friday, Fajardo stepped into the...

Neuqua Valley’s Mark Mennecke battles Plainfield North’s Brandon Bak in sectional semifinals: ‘He pitched almost perfectly.’

June 1, 2022 at 10:44 p.m.

Neuqua Valley pitcher Mark Mennecke has been here before. Several times, in fact. Mennecke, a junior left-hander, is a three-sport athlete. To wit, as their quarterback, he led the Wildcats...

Metea Valley's Jordan Lange (22) passes against a pair of defenders against Edwardsville in the second half of a Class 3A Normal West Supersectional on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

No holding back: Leanne Barrett tallies go-ahead assist as Metea Valley advances to state for first time. ‘I had an amazing run.’

June 1, 2022 at 11:13 a.m.

Senior midfielder Leanne Barrett plays a multifaceted role for Metea Valley. She's a two-way threat who effectively and consistently connects the offense to the defense. Barrett's do-it-all job Tuesday night...

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