Bob Narang

Bob Narang is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune.

Rapolas Ivanauskas played basketball at Barrington before leading Colgate to the NCAA Tournament.

College notes: OPRF grad Maria Kent among Stanford rowing standouts

June 9, 2019 at 1:54 a.m.

More than five years ago, Maria Kent started rowing after deciding to forgo AAU basketball that spring. The Oak Park-River Forest graduate quickly became a standout in her new sport....

New Trier's Peter Brown (19) slams the ball over a St. Rita blocker during a state quarterfinal Friday, May 31, 2019.

With an eye on the future, Peter Brown helps New Trier finish 3rd at state

June 4, 2019 at 5:24 a.m.

Peter Brown left a lasting impression at the boys volleyball state tournament last weekend. The New Trier outside hitter put on a dazzling show on the court in three state...

OPRF's Kyle Rasmussen leaps to make a block against New Trier on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

OPRF boys volleyball takes home a trophy with fourth-place state finish

June 3, 2019 at 11:42 p.m.

Oak Park-River Forest senior setter Sean Califf didn't mind the extended post-match festivities. Neither did his teammates. Entering the boys volleyball state tournament Friday at Hoffman Estates, the Huskies had...

Before starring at Illinois State, Jordan Libman was a standout baseball player for Glenbrook South.

College notes: Glenbrook South’s Jordan Libman guides Illinois State baseball to MVC title

June 2, 2019 at 11:13 p.m.

Glenbrook South alumnus Jordan Libman has been an instrumental player in leading Illinois State to the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season baseball championship. The Redbirds (36-24, 14-7 MVC) finished the regular...

Barrington's Kyle Vasquez keeps the ball in play during a state quarterfinal against OPRF on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Barrington looks to take next step after back-to-back trips to state

June 2, 2019 at 1:42 a.m.

Barrington junior Ben Ridgway would like to have a similar boys volleyball season next spring, but with a slightly different ending. After the Broncos bowed out in the state quarterfinals...

Marist's Marty Jepsen (2) powers a kill through the block against Glenbard West in the state championship match at Hoffman Estates on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

State champs … again: Marty Jepsen, Gene McNulty take control as Marist sweeps Glenbard West in boys volleyball

June 2, 2019 at 1:01 a.m.

Marist's Marty Jepsen sensed it was time for him to make a statement. In Game 1 of Saturday's state championship match against Glenbard West, the RedHawks were in a rare...

Hinsdale Central's Cal Snyder bumps the ball during a state quarterfinal match against Glenbard West on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Hinsdale Central seniors cap special season in state quarterfinals

June 1, 2019 at 2:31 p.m.

Hinsdale Central's Cal Snyder ideally would like to return to the boys volleyball state tournament in the next season or two. But if the Red Devils get back to state,...

Stevenson goalkeeper Jennifer Staten competes against New Trier on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Stevenson girls soccer celebrates its ‘miracle season’

June 1, 2019 at 1:58 p.m.

At the end of a record-breaking season, Kalyssa Van Zanten struggled to fight off tears. After the Patriots' season ended with a 2-0 loss to New Trier in the Class...

Marist's Gene McNulty (11) sets the ball at the net in the state quarterfinals against Minooka at Hoffman Estates on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Celebrate good times: Gene McNulty, Marist mean business in state quarterfinals with third win over Minooka

June 1, 2019 at 12:39 a.m.

Marist's Gene McNulty flexed his muscles and let out a loud scream early in Friday's state quarterfinal match against Minooka. The junior setter has typified the Redhawks' strong, all-around lineup...

Warren catcher Carissa Topolinski, left, tags out Libertyville's Julia Zinkewich (7) during the first inning of the Class 4A Palatine Sectional semifinals on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

Game on: Senior shortstop Aliya Haddon sparks Libertyville past Warren in sectional semifinals

May 30, 2019 at 7:22 p.m.

Libertyville's Aliya Haddon isn't afraid of having to face elite pitchers. The senior shortstop has proven adept at hitting in the clutch throughout the season against stiff competition. "I love...

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