Carmel junior defensive end Kristian Chadick recorded his first sacks of the season amidst a busy schedule, visiting both Penn State and Illinois. Chadick’s performance in the Corsairs’ recent game against Marist highlights his growing reputation. He remarked, “That’s a perfect example of me being in the zone during a game, making my presence known.”...
In high school sports, where competition is fierce, many would consider transferring if faced with initial setbacks. Mother McAuley’s Riley Wilson took a different path. As a freshman, she joined the B team, a status often considered a barrier to varsity. But Wilson was undeterred. “My freshman year, they won the state title,” she recalled....
Last season, Oswego’s Sara Gilio navigated her way through varsity volleyball as a sophomore while managing a fractured foot. This year, as a junior, she is truly excelling. Gilio, an outside hitter, is catching up statistically with Hannah Herrick, a Dayton recruit, giving the Panthers a formidable pair on the left side. “Hannah has always...
Senior midfielder Jimmy Kelly thrives in his position as a key playmaker for Oak Forest. He relishes delivering the perfect pass to set up goals for his team, the Bengals. Kelly has faith in his skills to assist effectively. My shots are hit or miss, but my crosses are usually good, Kelly shared. I’ve always...
Following an ankle injury in spring 2025, Owen Bohren has made a strong return to the Lincoln-Way East lineup. He scored ten goals last fall despite missing the beginning of the season. However, he felt hesitant on the field as he carefully rebuilt his strength. Now, Bohren, a senior midfielder, feels fully recovered. “It feels...
Lincoln Way Central’s Justin Langford faced a significant decision following a torn right labrum during the wrestling season. The injury, which he sustained at a winter tournament, initially went unnoticed by him. ‘I didn’t know it was torn until the regionals,’ Langford explained. ‘I couldn’t really use it, so I went to the doctor and...
The high school football season has reached its final month. It feels like the preseason classics in August were just yesterday, yet here we are, in the first weekend of October. As the season unfolds, it’s crucial for players to stay focused and deliver their best performances. At OutKick, highlighting standout high school football plays,...
Richards Triumphs Over Oak Lawn Richards secured a narrow 28-25 victory against Oak Lawn in a South Suburban Conference match. Coach Tony Sheehan relied on senior quarterback Eric Jacobs to return kicks, despite his primary role as quarterback. Jacobs’ 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter sparked a late rally, sealing the...
Lincoln-Way East celebrates the return of Jack Murphy. The junior receiver, known for his speed, overcame a hamstring injury that kept him out of action for a while. He gradually returned to playing for the Griffins. I was out longer because they wanted to ensure I could finish the season, including the playoffs, Murphy explained....
Hobart quarterback Aleks Tatum experienced a memorable senior night, an event he had anticipated but perhaps did not fully grasp until it happened. As a third-year starter for the Brickies, Tatum found the moment emotionally significant. Reflecting on his journey, Tatum recalled starting out as a freshman on special teams and then becoming a sophomore...