After starting for Wauconda as a freshman, Aiden Werner grows into his talent to become a ‘special player’
Wauconda junior midfielder Aiden Werner has scored a team-best 23 goals and also has seven assists this season.
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At coach’s urging, Round Lake’s Jaden Albarran becomes ‘a little more selfish.’ The team is better for it.
Jaden Albarran has followed coach Hugo Tellez's advice to become more of a scorer and has 16 goals for first-place Round Lake.
Luis Sandoval didn’t volunteer for his new role. ‘I had my doubts.’ But Warren undoubtedly is better for it.
Luis Sandoval has overcome his uncertainty to help unbeaten Warren take control in the North Suburban Conference.
Loyola gets commitment from Grayslake North’s Brena Dalton, who plays many positions but had 1 college in mind
Grayslake North star Brena Dalton batted .494 with six home runs, four triples, seven doubles and 31 RBIs last season.
Romy Fleegle finds confidence to star for unbeaten Libertyville alongside sister: ‘Romy has come into her own’
Libertyville sophomore Romy Fleegle, who felt pressure as she followed Charlie into the program last year, is showing what she can do.
Notre Dame recruit Sage Olson is making ‘lasting impact’ at Lake Zurich, following in mother’s footsteps
Sage Olson's mother, Alicia Ratay, starred in basketball at Lake Zurich and Notre Dame, where she won the 2001 national title.
Indiana recruit Jameson Purcell bounces back for Maine South as coach Dave Inserra earns 250th career win
Indiana-bound Jameson Purcell passes for 326 yards and three TDs to power Maine South to a 54-14 win over Warren.
Max Gral may need to ‘save the day’ for Vernon Hills less often. But he intends to save his best for last.
Goalkeeper Max Gral, who kept Vernon Hills in games with his shot stopping last season, is ready to rise to the occasion again.
Bobby Narang’s top 10 boys soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2026 season
A bounce-back season by Libertyville could create a fierce race in the North Suburban Conference, while Grayslake North will try to unseat Grayslake Central.
Stevenson outside hitter Abby Inman has always been a ‘gamer.’ But she’s taking her game to another level.
Stevenson's Abby Inman was already one of the best players in Lake County last season. But she wasn't satisfied with that.