Cullen Winters’ Ambitious Pursuit at Mount Carmel Cullen Winters is on a mission to claim championships in both football and baseball during his junior year at Mount Carmel. As a crucial defensive player, Winters contributed to the football team’s Class 8A title victory in the fall. Now, he aims to replicate that success on the...
Will Rewers delivered a standout performance for St. Rita, pitching a remarkable game that returned the Mustangs to state for the first time since 2019. After the game, the senior pitcher was filled with emotion. I can’t even put it into words, Rewers stated. I’m surprised I’m not crying now. I’ll probably cry later, but...
Oak Park-River Forest senior setter Matthew Proskey stands out on the volleyball court. His aggressive playing style led to Coach Justin Cousin joking about his unique approach. Senior middle blocker Wesley Kochendorfer, hearing these comments during practice, coined a new nickname for him. ‘Our coach was joking around because Proskey is pretty aggressive,’ Kochendorfer said....
PEORIA — Marist junior Lexi Kyros faced challenges at the plate during the Class 4A state semifinal game, but her defensive performance was noteworthy. Despite Marist’s 2-1 loss to Lincoln-Way West, Kyros demonstrated her potential as a top college recruit and Michigan commit. In a short span, Kyros thwarted two critical plays: she eliminated one...
Mundelein’s junior second baseman, Devin Hill, delivered an impressive performance with two hits and three RBIs, leading his team to a 13-3 victory against the defending Class 4A champions, Oswego. The match took place at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Friday and concluded in six innings. Hill contributed significantly with a run-scoring single in...
PEORIA — In a stirring display of skill and emotion, senior right-hander Abby Brueggmann proved her mettle in leading Lincoln-Way West to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in the Class 4A state semifinal held at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. Her success was underscored by the tears she wiped away, emblematic of both relief...
Before entering high school, Marist’s Michael Forbes explored a variety of sports. When reflecting, he easily listed his experiences. “I played everything,” Forbes stated. “I played basketball. I swam. I ran. I did a little football.” Yet he never played volleyball until his freshman year, after other sports faded away. “Some friends invited me to...
The Antioch Sequoits secured a victory in the Class 3A state semifinal against Dunlap, showcasing impressive performances from their team. Freshman Rylee Dunlavy was a key player, going 2-for-3, driving in a run with a triple, and scoring twice. Her triple contributed to a strong four-run start in the first inning. Antioch will face either...
Nate Phillips has been in the spotlight since debuting as an infielder for Highland’s baseball team. Coach Sam Michel, in his first year as head coach but a long-time part of the program, recognized Phillips’ potential early. Michel, aware of the lure of other schools for talented players, made efforts to connect with Phillips years...
In an unforgettable moment for Brother Rice, Treylan Webster delivered a speech that echoed the spirit of Jason Heyward’s famous address during a rain delay in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. On a crucial Wednesday night, with Brother Rice’s season on the verge of collapsing, Webster inspired his teammates with heartfelt words. ‘It’s...