Aaron Ferguson

Nazareth's Sophia Cullotta (10) and Morton's Tenley Dowell (1) chase after a loose ball during the first quarter of a Class 3A state semifinal Friday, March 1, 2019.

Foul trouble plagues Nazareth in 3A state semifinal loss to downstate Morton

March 2, 2019 at 3:27 a.m.

NORMAL — Annie Stritzel was overcome with emotion, fighting back tears as she realized Nazareth’s state championship goal was going to fall one game short. After holding an early lead,...

Aligned by Ally: Creighton-bound Ally Van Eekeren leads Benet to state for first time since 2014

December 12, 2018 at 1:30 a.m.

NORMAL — Ally Van Eekeren said it’s more important to lead Benet to a state championship than helping her club volleyball team win a national championship last summer. She will...

St. Edward's Josh Johansen (8) moves against Parker's Aaron Stone during a Class 1A supersectional on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

‘We weren’t going to lose’: St. Edward rallies with 3 straight goals to reach state title game in boys soccer

December 12, 2018 at 4:51 p.m.

EAST PEORIA — Junior goalkeeper Evan Sajtar wasn’t concerned. St. Edward was in a familiar spot — trailing at the EastSide Centre in a Class 1A state semifinal. But this...

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