Conant’s Jenny Grubb became the first girl to kick a field goal in an IHSA football game, converting from 31 yards out in a 23-13 victory over Hoffman Estates. Grubb also added two PAT kicks for five total points.
Maine South’s Mike Sernel stopped seven shots in a 0-0 tie with Libertyville, setting a state record with his 35th career soccer shutout.
Providence cornerback Quinn Walsh intercepted three passes in a 16-6 Class 5A title-game victory over Palatine, tying a state record.
New Trier drilled Maine South 74-51 to earn boys basketball coach Mel Sheets his 500th career victory.
Larkin’s Lisa Stack rolled a state-record total 2,615 pins to win the state bowling title.
Wayne McClain, who took over for legendary Dick Van Scyoc, became just the fifth boys basketball coach to win the state title in his first season. Peoria Manual repeated as Class AA champs with a victory over Thornton.
Mike Pohlman, the Bloom baseball coach, notched his 500th career victory.
Mundelein ace Lindsey Prezell briefly became a local celebrity when she set a state mark by striking out 27 consecutive batters, including a record 21 straight in a seven-inning perfect game.
Morgan Park repeated as Class AA girls track champs, the only school other than East St. Louis Lincoln to do so.
Leo became the first Chicago school to win the Class AA boys track title since Lane Tech triumphed in 1974 and first Catholic League school ever.
Waukegan junior Mike Richardson’s triple jump of 50-4 1/4 was just the fourth 50-foot jump in Class AA state meet history.
Clemente baseball coach Rich Tomoleoni earned his 600th career victory.
Palatine’s Willie Filian became the first coach to win both state soccer titles in the same year when his boys team stunned 10-time champ Granite City 2-1 in overtime and the girls topped Naperville Central by the same score.
