Mason Strader points the way for Libertyville’s defense: ‘He’s exactly what a team needs’
Strader's attention to detail makes him not only an effective safety but also a helpful teammate.
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Stevenson’s Thomas Simmons, among state’s top hurdlers, is leaping for passes again: ‘He’s catching everything’
A safety last season, Simmons is starting at wide receiver, his preferred position, and is making an impact.
Mac Jones confidently leads Deerfield, which has confidence in his mindset. ‘It’s never been about him.’
Jones completed 14 of 19 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns against Highland Park on Friday.
Lucas Gordon seemingly comes out of nowhere. But Highland Park isn’t surprised. ‘He’s always been the guy.’
Gordon racked up 240 receiving yards and three touchdowns during Highland Park's season opener.
Steve Reaven’s football rankings and players of the week for Lake County
Quinn Schambow and Libertyville move up as four other teams crack the top 10.
Experience gives QB Daniel Van Camp confidence. The 6-foot-4 DI lacrosse commit gives Lake Forest ‘optimism.’
Van Camp threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns in Lake Forest's season opener.
Mundelein’s Logan Young rises early on morning of varsity debut. ‘A special day.’ And a special performance.
Young, a junior quarterback, passes for two touchdowns and runs for two more against Grant.
Grayslake Central QB Braden Carlson’s journey inspires his brother. But he’s a player ‘everyone will follow.’
Carlson has come back from two major knee injuries in high school.
Steve Reaven’s top 10 football teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2024 season
Warren, featuring Aaron Stewart, and Carmel are among the teams that will try to make deep playoff runs.
North Chicago’s Marlin Jeffries knows how to make an entrance. Is ‘dynamic’ multisport star ready for encore?
Jeffries, an all-state long jumper in his first year in the event, returned a kickoff for a touchdown in his first varsity game.