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Professional pickleball is coming to the Chicagoland area, but it's not what you think: Meet the NPL
ALGONQUIN, lll. - Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and this week the National Pickleball League is coming to the Chicagoland area. But, it isn't the pickleball you're thinking of. It's fast, strategic and competitive. Palatine's Liz Chaplinsky was drafted to the National Pickleball League this...
Softball Recap: Wheaton North has no trouble against Schaumburg
In what's become a running theme this season, Wheaton North gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Schaumburg Saxons with a sharp 13-5 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Wheaton North considering their two-run performance the match before.
Baseball Recap: Libertyville snaps six-game streak of wins on the road
Libertyville pushed their score to nine the last time they played New Trier, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Libertyville Wildcats fell just short of the New Trier Trevians by a score of 2-1. Libertyville has not had much luck with New Trier recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Soccer Game Recap: Crystal Lake Central Find Success
Crystal Lake Central put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wauconda Bulldogs a 6-0 shutout. Brooklynn Carlson was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself. The victory was...
2025 4-star DL out of Palatine (IL) has scheduled an unofficial visit to Texas AM
This summer, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and his staff will host a long list of 2025 prospects, including four-star defensive lineman Jaylen Williams out of Palatine, Illinois, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Another long-framed, twitchy athlete dripping with potential, Williams’ has received several predictions to land with Michigan but has also set up an official visit to Nebraska on June 21. However, credit Elko for his persistence in setting up an unofficial visit with Williams, which was deemed to occur sooner rather than later. On the field, Williams consistently wins with his size and strength while dominating most of his...
Baseball Game Preview: Wheeling on Home-Turf
Wheeling is 3-0 against Waukegan since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Wheeling Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Waukegan Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Wheeling has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the third.
Baseball Recap: Mundelein has no trouble against Glenbrook South
Mundelein stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Glenbrook South Titans as the Mundelein Mustangs made off with a 10-1 win. Winning may never get old, but Mundelein sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Baseball Game Preview: Glenbrook South Heads Out
The Glenbrook South Titans will head out on the road to square off against the Mundelein Mustangs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Glenbrook South is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. Glenbrook South fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against...
Girls soccer gains regional win
HUNTLEY — A diverse attack on offense led Huntley's girls soccer team to post-season success. Five different Red Raiders scored goals over Grant for a 5-0 victory May 15 at the Machesney Park Harlem regional. With the win, Huntley improved to 14-4-4 overall. Brooke Maxedon, Alex Szydlowski, Kylie Lucas and Brooke Grabs each scored goals. ...
Retiree champions sports for all
What do Integrated PE, Special Olympics, and the SNAP program all have in common? They were all created and run by Megan Mowinski, PE teacher, who will be retiring at the end of the year and moving to Michigan. She created the integrated PE program in 1998 and has run it since.
Baseball Recap: Jacob Duvall leads a balanced attack to beat Grayslake North
Cary-Grove scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Grayslake North Knights a 14-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Cary-Grove needed considering they were shutout in their previous game. Luca Vivaldelli looked comfortable as he didn't...
Student-athletes play it forward
In order for athletes to become the best versions of themselves, they need inspiration and instruction—vital skills that a coach can provide. Multiple students at LZHS, after gaining skill in their own sports, have turned to coaching in order to teach and share their passion to the next generation. Alyssa Karstenson, junior and lacrosse coach, is one of these students. Karstenson coaches girls (ages 5-12) in lacrosse for the Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club throughout the year.
Retiree coaches college readiness
For 33 years, Carl Krause, college and career counselor, has been serving LZHS. He worked as a science teacher, general counselor, and has spent the last 15 years as a college counselor. “I met my best friends here. I met my wife because I worked here. I’ve been here more...
Geneva, May 16 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Geneva. The Streamwood High School volleyball team will have a game with Geneva High School on May 16, 2024, 18:59:59 CST. The Streamwood High School volleyball team will have a game with Geneva High School on May 16, 2024, 18:59:59 CST.
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