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.
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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.
Bobby Narang’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2026 season
Lake County teams are loaded with talent this season, so Carmel and Libertyville aren't the only ones that could make a postseason run.
Introducing the 2026 News-Sun Softball All-Area Team
Seven players from Class 3A state champion Antioch and four players from Class 4A state runner-up Mundelein are among the selections.
Mundelein’s Shae Johnson ‘lost a big part of myself.’ The 2026 News-Sun Softball Player of the Year finds it again.
Shae Johnson, who was unable to pitch last year after suffering a torn labrum, led Mundelein to its first state championship game this season.
Introducing the 2026 News-Sun Girls Soccer All-Area Team
Five players from Libertyville and four players each from Lake Forest, Stevenson and Warren are among the selections.