Last spring, Ian Tosi from Mount Carmel faced unexpected news after surgery. What was thought to be a simple procedure turned into Tommy John surgery, leading to an intense rehabilitation period. Tosi, now a senior and committed to Miami, demonstrated his determination and recovery in a game that justified his effort. “I worked every single […]

Flynn Meyer, after spending four years as the starting varsity goalkeeper at Lincoln-Way Central, is transitioning to college diving at Southern Illinois. Her time on the soccer field concludes with pride, as she reminisces about her team’s performance in their final, most significant game. Meyer reflects on their effort, stating, “We battled until the end. […]

Jackson Mansker of Lincoln-Way West experienced an incredible moment during the Class 4A Homewood-Flossmoor Regional championship game. In an unexpected turn, Mansker was denied a home run after an outstanding catch by Marcos Morales, the junior center fielder from the opposite team. Showing frustration, Mansker hit the bench with his right hand, resulting in three […]

St. Charles East pitcher Hannah Wulf experienced anything but smooth sailing despite pitching a no-hitter through five innings. The South Carolina recruit was unaware of her performance until Fremd got its first hit, and someone brought it to her attention. “I try not to think about a no-hitter while I’m pitching,” Wulf explained. “It’s kind […]

Jimmy Benson, standing tall at 6-foot-8, started playing golf about a year and a half ago. Last fall, he tested his skills by joining the high school golf team. Despite his golf game not reaching the level of his baseball pitching talent, Benson embraced the competitive spirit. ‘I’m not great at golf,’ Benson admitted. ‘But […]

On Saturday, junior left-hander Cadyn Kummer started on the mound for Evergreen Park. He was aiming to secure the team’s first regional championship since 2017. Adding to the stakes, the opposing pitcher for Oak Forest was his cousin, Jake Kummer. We were texting on Friday and Jake said, ‘I’m pitching.’ I replied, ‘So am I.’ […]

Libertyville’s senior left fielder, Carson Holmes, plays a crucial role for the reigning Class 4A state champion Wildcats. Known for his leadership, Holmes guides his less experienced teammates through challenging times. Holmes takes his responsibility seriously. He remarks, “You want to be that guy when the time comes. We’re going to encounter tough games. When […]

Ben Auer, a player from St. Charles North, found himself in the spotlight this spring as an ace pitcher. The team lost their top two pitchers, Keaton Reinke and Matt Ritchie, creating an urgent need for a lead pitcher. Auer embraced this challenge and grew into the role throughout the season. “I’ve embraced it throughout […]

Lake Central’s freshman pitcher, Addy Mikolanis, has made a strong impression in her debut varsity season. She has played in two games, both against Crown Point, including the Class 4A Lake Central Sectional championship. Mikolanis showed composure ahead of the big game. She said, “Being in that environment felt really good. The defense had my […]

Allison Tilly’s readiness to step into a challenging role turned into an unforgettable week for Lemont. Facing a shortage of goalkeepers due to injuries, Lemont needed someone to fill the position. Tilly, usually a defender, took the challenge head-on. Despite never having played in goal, her diverse sports background in basketball, volleyball, and softball gave […]