Connor Strauss meets the moment for Lake Zurich. The 6-foot-4 senior becomes the player who ‘makes us go.’
Strauss has stepped forward offensively after Anton Strelnikov's departure.
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Jayden Hunt’s fans include 2 younger brothers. ‘I try to give them a show’ — and show Grayslake North can win.
Hunt wants his fourth season as a starter to be different for Grayslake North.
Steve Reaven’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2024-25 season
Sophomore guard Jaxson Davis leads Warren, which starts the season at No. 1.
Warren senior Anthony Soto might not say too much. But teammates see him, and ‘everyone gets behind him.’
Soto leaves his comfort zone to become a leader for Warren.
Warren’s Nate Brock may be overlooked. But teammates know he’s ‘going to lay it all on the line.’ Every play.
Brock's work in the trenches has been integral to Warren's success.
Stevenson’s Anthony Adams III, son of former Chicago Bears player, aims to be ‘better than people think I’ll be’
Stevenson junior Anthony Adams III, the son of former Chicago Bears player Anthony Adams Jr., has a team-high 10 sacks this season.
Libertyville has marquee names. Lake Forest has Charlie Markee, who delivers. ‘We have so much confidence in him.’
Charlie Markee's catch in the final minute sets up the game-winning TD.
Albert Murillo Jr. is a ‘deer in headlights’ no longer. Stevenson’s left tackle wants to take on the best.
Murillo Jr., who first played football when he was a freshman, has become an anchor for Stevenson.
Steve Reaven’s football rankings and players of the week for Lake County
Aaron Stewart and Warren move up after a Class 8A first-round playoff win.
Kaden Pemberton’s ‘rare injury’ forces him to start again. With him at linebacker, Wauconda isn’t finished yet.
Pemberton is one of the best defensive players for Wauconda, which advanced to the second round of the 6A playoffs.