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Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage in wrestling. “It makes an impact,” his coach says.

A stepback jumper is just one of the ways Carmel’s Kaleb Jackson can score. But taking a step back set him on a path to do more.

Xavi Granville, the leading scorer for revamped Grayslake Central in his first varsity season, has topped the 20-point mark five times.

Wauconda junior Grace Parker is aiming to make a name for herself in the Northern Lake County Conference and beyond.

Kate Rule leads No. 2 Libertyville to a tournament title as Carmel and Lake Zurich move up in the rankings.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Wauconda’s Nate Randle, who validated his reputation by advancing to a state final as a freshman, is eyeing multiple state titles.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Illinois high schools rejected an IHSA proposal for football that would have replaced conferences with districts.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Jayden Hall knew this season would be his time to take on the mantle for Grayslake Central and is making the most of the opportunity.

Nehemiah Dunn helps Waukegan get back into the top 10 as Warren tightens its grip on No. 1.

Uros Mitrovic, who was already fluent in English when he moved to the U.S. in spring 2022, was proficient in another language too.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Madison Hoffmann gives Grayslake Central an edge in the Northern Lake County Conference as rival Wauconda rises in the rankings.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Warren’s Donovan McNeal says he is “used to being underestimated.” That’s a mistake, as he showed again and again.

Martin Cohen is among four Antioch players on the team. Carmel has six players, and Warren and Wauconda each have five.

Expectations were high for Deerfield’s Jake Pollack coming into the season. With Drew Rodgers out, more falls on Pollack. He’s ready.

DeAngelo Hardy’s performance in North Central College’s NCAA Division III quarterfinal made people wonder. Has anyone ever done that?

Jaxson Davis and Immanuel Brown help Warren jump to No. 1 as Grayslake Central, Vernon Hills and Libertyville enter the rankings.