Antioch’s ‘big moments’ call for Mark Render. That’s a big change for the 6-foot-1 guard, who waited for this. December 9, 2025 at 8:37 a.m. Mark Render has quickly emerged as Antioch's go-to scorer, a much different role for him.
Stevenson’s Rocco Pagliocca, Chicago Sky GM’s son, climbs back after new diagnosis. ‘Still no guarantees.’ December 5, 2025 at 8:49 a.m. Rocco Pagliocca missed more than two months of classes after being diagnosed with a disorder of the nervous system in August.
Libertyville sophomore Nick Baker takes his shot. ‘Like I’m supposed to be here.’ No one doubts he belongs. December 2, 2025 at 7:57 a.m. Nick Baker makes the leap from the lower level to the varsity team's starting lineup.
Evan Nagler shows why this is a season full of promise for Deerfield. Is he ‘the best shooter in the state’? November 25, 2025 at 9:52 a.m. Evan Nagler scores 24 points in one half of Deerfield's season-opening win over Antioch.
A son of Fenwick’s AD, Tommy Thies was ball boy for a state champion. So this ‘means everything’ to him. November 22, 2025 at 8:44 p.m. Miami of Ohio commit Tommy Thies scores two touchdowns, including an 11-yard catch in overtime, as Fenwick edges Nazareth in a state semifinal.
Steve Reaven’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2025-26 season November 21, 2025 at 10:02 a.m. Carter Newsome is one of three returning starters for defending North Suburban Conference co-champion Waukegan.
Jaxson Davis is a top-100 prospect. But the ‘best player on the court’ wants Warren to be the best too. November 21, 2025 at 7:07 a.m. Junior guard Jaxson Davis, the first sophomore to win Mr. Basketball of Illinois and a consensus top-100 prospect, already led Warren to the state final.
Lake Zurich’s Ryan Hasemeyer scores in the state quarterfinals. He didn’t see that coming. ‘It means so much.’ November 15, 2025 at 7:32 p.m. A latecomer to football, Lake Zurich senior Ryan Hasemeyer didn't expect to make such an impact.
With a major knee injury behind him, Gavin Shondy puts Lake Zurich ahead of himself. ‘He’s been invaluable.’ November 13, 2025 at 8:02 a.m. Gavin Shondy's team-first approach is part of the winning formula for Lake Zurich, which will play Nazareth in the Class 6A state quarterfinals.
Illinois commit Aaron Stewart leaves behind no doubt in final game for Warren. He’s ‘the best we’ve ever had.’ November 9, 2025 at 1:09 a.m. Aaron Stewart, the state's leading rusher, runs for 237 yards and two touchdowns in Warren's second-round loss.