Softball | Tribune Player of the Year: Leyden’s Morgan Maize
Morgan Maize's softball talent was no secret to Leyden's coaches, players and fans. Outside of her school, though, she wasn't so well-known. That came to a screeching halt May 28...
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Softball | Bill Harrison’s notes: Beecher a tough No. 3 seed; Richards makes comeback to stay undefeated
Beecher coach Kevin Hayhurst won't go on record to vent any shock he may have at being a No. 3 seed when his team hosts a Class 2A regional semifinal...
Football | Catholic League championship: Fenwick squeaks past Brother Rice to advance to Prep Bowl
Twice on Friday Fenwick punt returner/defensive back Joe Kelly almost gave away the Catholic League championship game against Brother Rice at Toyota Park. He fumbled two punts, the last late...
Football | Marian Catholic not looking past Crete-Monee
Even with an East Suburban Catholic Conference matchup with Carmel looming in Week 7, Marian Catholic isn't about to ignore a nonconference matchup at Crete-Monee at 6 p.m. Friday. Former...
High school softball | 4A state final: Bryant’s promise is fulfilled with Sandburg’s 2-1 win over Fremd
Sandburg junior catcher Lexi Bryant promised a state title to coach Jim Fabianski before she graduated. Bryant is not only arguably the best catcher in the state, but she also...
High school softball | 4A state semifinal: Sandburg channels Pacino in 4-1 win over Moline
The inspirational speech given by Al Pacino in the movie "Any Given Sunday" has been the pre-playoff game ritual for Sandburg. The Eagles will listen to it one more time...
High school softball | 4A state semifinal: Fremd’s Brottman completes 16-strikeout ‘mission’ for 4-1 victory
The Fremd fans' shirts said it clearly: "The Mission." Vikings pitcher Lena Brottman was the general on the field leading the way. She even sounded like one after Fremd's 4-1...
High school softball | 3A state semifinals: Trinity powers into final; Antioch loses heartbreaker to Metamora
A heartbreaker sent Antioch into a state of shock Friday in a Class 3A semifinal at EastSide Center in East Peoria. A heart-pounder sent Trinity to its first state championship...
High school softball | 4A Sandburg Supersectional: Boren a big hit for Sandburg
The looks on the faces of Sandburg's players Wednesday in the aftermath of a Class 4A supersectional victory against Oak Park said it all. The tears were a mixed bag...
High school softball: Richards’ Kailie Tobin aces tests on and off the field
Richards junior Kailie Tobin has earned straight A's since third grade, so the present — and the future — looks bright. Tobin is ranked seventh in her class with a...