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Asia Brown is one of several returning standouts for two-time defending Class 3A champion Lincoln-Way East.

Lincoln-Way East aiming for third consecutive state title

June 15, 2018 at 9:27 p.m.

The Lincoln-Way East walls dedicated to girls track, which already have back-to-back state title trophies, plaques and pictures, could get more crowded after this season. Consider the returning talent from...

Brother Rice's Alex Rodriguez (from left), Eric Burke, Bryan Boyd, Marcus Jones and Tahj Silas (kneeling) are key members of the Crusaders' track team.

Brother Rice enters season as top-ranked boys track team

June 15, 2018 at 7:58 p.m.

Winter track practice at Brother Rice takes place in the hallways, not unusual for a team without an indoor facility. What could be special for the Crusaders this year is...

De La Salle’s Jaimie Robinson repeats as triple jump champion

June 15, 2018 at 9:18 p.m.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Jaimie Robinson had a few goals in mind Saturday at the Illinois Top Times meet. "Relax, have fun and try to be myself,'' she said. The De...

Marian's Joey Cifelli won the diving competition during Saturday's IHSA state finals meet at New Trier High School, February 28, 2015. (Brian O'Mahoney/For the Daily Southtown)

Marian Catholic’s Joey Cifelli sets records, wins state diving title

June 15, 2018 at 10:56 p.m.

Cheering fans packed the bleachers Saturday at the New Trier pool, ready for the swimming events to start at the state finals. When the divers got their chance, they didn't...

Lucas Smiarowski, relays lead Stagg parade to finals

June 15, 2018 at 10:38 p.m.

For Stagg, the first day of the state swim meet Friday ended with expectations for a strong finish in Saturday's finals. Amid exciting races at a packed New Trier pool,...

Stagg seeking to pick up points, hardware due to relays

June 15, 2018 at 11:33 p.m.

Stagg set a preseason goal to make the top 10 at the state swim meet. Now it's literally within reach for the relay-rich Chargers. With three relays that rank among...

Brother Rice pools resources for first conference title in 20 years

June 16, 2018 at 12:13 a.m.

Brother Rice just missed winning a sectional title by a few points, but the Crusaders still have put together an impressive season. "We've had probably the best team that Brother...

Twin power boosts Stagg to sectional title

June 16, 2018 at 12:30 a.m.

Stagg set pool records in two relays Saturday on its way to edging Brother Rice for the Lockport Sectional title, but that's not why tears welled up in the eyes...

Cody Moris is having an excellent senior year for Lincoln-Way Central. Photo by Tim Tierney/For the Daily Southtown

Cody Moris makes most of senior year for Lincoln-Way Central

June 15, 2018 at 11:51 p.m.

After competing year-round last season for the Academy Bullets Swim Club, Cody Moris returned to the Lincoln-Way Central team this season with high expectations for his senior year. The two-time...

Marist's Jeremiah Ferguson and Joliet Catholic's Harold Davis collide while chasing down a loose ball in Joliet, Ill. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
(Mike Mantucca/For The Southtown Star)

Joliet Catholic beats Marist for ‘signature win’

June 16, 2018 at 12:39 a.m.

Joliet Catholic's Harold Davis had a plan when he got the ball in the waning seconds Friday night. "My first instinct was go to the basket,'' Davis said. "I brought...

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