St. Laurence High School’s Jimmy Benson, standing tall at 6-foot-8, began playing golf around 18 months ago and joined the school’s golf team last fall. Although golf didn’t come naturally to Benson, his competitive spirit shone through, much like his pitching in baseball. ‘I’m not very good at golf,’ Benson admitted. ‘But I just like...
Junior left-hander Cadyn Kummer started on the mound for Evergreen Park on Saturday, aiming for the team’s first regional championship since 2017. Beyond the championship, there were family bragging rights at play. Cadyn’s opponent, starting pitcher for Oak Forest, was his cousin, Jake Kummer. “We were texting and Jake said, ‘I’m pitching,’” Cadyn shared. “I...
Libertyville’s Carson Holmes has navigated a challenging path. As a senior left fielder and a key player for the defending Class 4A state champion Wildcats, his experience is invaluable to his less seasoned teammates. Holmes takes on this role with enthusiasm. “You want to be that person when the moment calls,” he stated. “We’ll face...
St. Charles North’s Ben Auer took on the role of lead pitcher due to unexpected team changes this spring. The North Stars lost two key pitchers: Keaton Reinke graduated early to join Northwestern football, and Matt Ritchie was sidelined by an injury. This left Auer to step in as the main pitcher. As the season...
Strong Start for Freshman Addy Mikolanis Freshman pitcher Addy Mikolanis of Lake Central made an impressive entrance in varsity softball, featuring in two games against Crown Point this season. These include her appearance in the Class 4A Lake Central Sectional championship match. Mikolanis expressed satisfaction with the competitive environment, stating, “It felt really nice just...
Allison Tilly’s fearless attitude and swift adaptability turned an emergency situation into a week of triumph for Lemont. Faced with multiple injuries, Lemont entered the sectional looking for a goalkeeper. Tilly, a sophomore defender who had never played in goal, volunteered to take on the challenge. ‘I have experience in basketball, volleyball, and softball, so...
Last season, Emily Tilton made a significant change in her soccer career when Naperville Central coach Troy Adams moved her from forward to defense. Adams’s decision aimed to strengthen his team’s backline. The quick and adaptable Tilton, who also competes in indoor track, seemed the perfect fit for an outside back position. Adams acknowledged Tilton’s...
Lake Forest senior midfielder Madelyn Cummins has extensive experience in high-stakes playoff matches. As a four-year starter, she contributed to the Scouts reaching a Class 2A supersectional when she was a freshman. On Friday, during the second half of a tense 2A Lake Zurich Sectional championship game, Cummins received a penalty kick chance. She faced...
Friday marked an unforgettable day for Lincoln-Way West’s Reese Rourke in her softball career. Returning for only her second game this season after an extended absence, she hit two home runs, propelling her team to a historic victory. Rourke, a senior shortstop, turned an improbable dream into reality. Rourke’s elation was evident as she helped...
In seventh grade, Grant Urban played soccer, baseball, and basketball. By his senior year at Lincoln-Way East, he emerged as a college recruit in football and a vital player for the Griffins volleyball team. Urban reflected on his unexpected journey, “I had no idea where my career would go. I actually thought I was going...