Week 3 Recap: Settling Into the Season Week 3 of the high school football season provided a calmer atmosphere compared to the first two hectic weeks. While the top teams maintained their positions, some noteworthy performances and emerging teams caught attention. Interestingly, five Southland teams reached a 3-0 record, almost securing playoff spots before Labor […]
Inspiration and Aspirations Will Kalish, a junior receiver at Neuqua Valley, hasn’t met Mike Dudek or seen him play live. However, he has watched Dudek’s highlights on YouTube. Dudek set school records before graduating in 2014 and playing at Illinois. Kalish remarked, He’s one of my biggest idols. He went here, so I compare myself […]
Lincoln-Way East vs. Homewood-Flossmoor Lincoln-Way East achieved a dominant 38-7 victory against Homewood-Flossmoor. Key player Ryan Manzke showcased his talent with a stellar performance. The junior linebacker made a memorable interception return for a touchdown, leading the team with six tackles. Manzke expressed his reaction, saying, “I was in my zone, saw the ball, and […]
After moving from Mount Carmel to St. Laurence in his junior year, Noah Mendez found himself sidelined and unable to join the varsity soccer team. He had to watch from the stands as the Vikings advanced to the Class 3A state finals. During this time, Mendez studied everything he could about the team’s play style. […]
Some high school players adjust gradually to varsity football, but Jaylen Newkirk of Grayslake North faced immediate pressure as starting quarterback. After the 2025 graduation of Mitchell Hughes, Newkirk, previously a wide receiver, took over quarterback duties at the beginning of his sophomore year. He shared mixed feelings about this sudden responsibility. ‘I didn’t know […]
Sommer Shaw and her mother, Sharon Wilson, often engage in bonding time through running at Commissioners Park in Alsip. Joining them is their pit bull, Joe. Shaw uses this time for extra training to boost her endurance for long volleyball matches. During a recent match, Shaw stood out with five kills and three block assists, […]
Colin McEniry did not foresee his last football season at Marmion unfolding as it has. McEniry, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior receiver, earned the title of CCL/ESCC Red Offensive Player of the Year last season. He attracted interest from Ivy, Patriot, and Pioneer league coaches who wanted his game film from the initial weeks of this […]
Leila Taylor, a senior middle hitter for Lincoln-Way East, has demonstrated remarkable performance in the early part of the volleyball season. Her outstanding play has roots in her rigorous offseason training with the Chicago-based Lights Out Volleyball organization. At 5-foot-11, Taylor invested considerable effort in lifting and conditioning and has seen significant returns. She emphasized […]
Oak Forest’s Ulysses Morales has unexpectedly shaped a promising football career while maintaining a strong passion for soccer. As a senior midfielder who began kicking for the Bengals during his sophomore year, Morales committed to Illinois football in June. Initially considering leaving soccer, he decided to continue, making for a busy fall season. “The football […]
Over the weekend, Marist’s Haven Enselman achieved a major milestone by surpassing the 1,000-assist mark in her high school career. This accomplishment is impressive for a setter who is only six matches into her sophomore season. Enselman expressed her excitement about reaching this goal, saying, “It’s definitely been a dream of mine to hit 1,000, […]