Daivon Douglas has made a strong debut with East Aurora’s football team. Although he transferred from West Aurora and was initially ineligible due to transfer rules, Douglas has quickly established his presence. East Aurora’s teammates recognized him from his basketball performance in the second semester. Standing at 6 feet, weighing 170 pounds, Douglas’s athleticism is […]
Two years ago, Mya Donnelly began her journey on the varsity team as a freshman at Lincoln-Way Central. She credits the older players for teaching her valuable lessons during that time. Now, as a junior outside hitter standing at 5 feet 11 inches, Donnelly is sharing her knowledge with younger team members. Freshman Erin Sammon […]
While St. Francis boasts impressive football results, its reality contrasts with that of its private school counterparts. Last weekend, St. Francis fielded about 30 players during their trip to suburban Indianapolis to face New Palestine, the two-time defending Indiana state champions. New Palestine had double the number of players. This situation is familiar for the […]
Julia O’Keefe, a freshman at St. Laurence, has quickly made her mark on the volleyball court. Her journey in the sport began at a young age, inspired by her father, Ed, a former setter at Mount Carmel when boys volleyball gained recognition in Illinois. Ed’s experience includes playing alongside notable figures like Donovan McNabb and […]
Charlie Larson, a senior at Metea Valley, continually prioritizes his team. Last season, Larson was the Mustangs’ quarterback, achieving 1,520 passing yards, ten touchdowns, and 642 rushing yards, with eight scores. He earned recognition as the team’s offensive MVP. Although he had never been a standout at this position, Larson played quarterback during his freshman […]
Senior tight end Ryan Wynn has emerged as a key player for Oswego. Last year, during Oswego’s journey to the Class 8A state championship, Wynn played an essential blocking role. Panthers coach Brian Cooney appreciated Wynn’s contribution, stating, “He started every game for us.” Since then, Wynn has grown and improved, receiving three Division I […]
Celebrating Five Decades of Dedication Eric Sondheimer has spent fifty years chronicling the stories of young athletes across Southern California. Known for treating the vast city of Los Angeles as if it were a small town, he has covered over 700 high schools and countless sports events, always with the goal of spotlighting the athletes. […]
Dylan Healy, a senior midfielder at Naperville North, treasures the memory of clinching the Class 3A state championship last season. Few of his current teammates have experienced such a victory. Healy, committed to Kenyon, stands as the sole returning starter for the Huskies and one of the few with extensive varsity experience. “The experience was […]
Abby Inman’s Dedication to Improvement Stevenson High School’s outside hitter, Abby Inman, has established herself as one of Lake County’s top volleyball players. Despite her previous success, Inman was determined to enhance her skills over the offseason. ‘As soon as my junior season ended, I started working out in our school’s expansive gym,’ she shared. […]
The high school football season is underway, with Merrillville and Valparaiso joining the No. 1 ranked Crown Point in Class 6A. As defending 2A state champion, Andrean aims for victory in 3A. Top 10 Teams 1. Crown Point (10-1) Under Coach Craig Buzea, the Bulldogs maintain their dominance with four unbeaten regular seasons and conference […]