Chris Walker

Neuqua Valley gymnast Eric Mitchell showed promise from early age

June 5, 2018 at 2:19 a.m.

Neuqua Valley sophomore Eric Mitchell was one of those kids who simply couldn't sit still. He'd bounce around on furniture with endless energy. Finally, his parents decided it was time...

West Aurora goalkeeper Bailey Ziman makes a diving save against Oswego East.

Protect and serve: Bailey Ziman saves the day as West Aurora’s goalkeeper

June 5, 2018 at 3:39 a.m.

Senior goalkeeper Bailey Ziman's job for West Aurora is to defend the net. Her mother's job is to protect the citizens of Aurora. Ziman's mother, Kristen, is Aurora's police chief....

St. Charles East defender Morgan Kull, left, settles the ball in front of Elgin's Hayly Munoz.

Auburn volleyball recruit Morgan Kull leads St. Charles East in soccer

June 5, 2018 at 3:20 a.m.

Morgan Kull went to the state finals before she was even born. Now, the St. Charles East defender is aiming to get back there during her senior year of her...

DePaul recruit Jade Eriksen-Russo delivers as Metea Valley rolls

June 5, 2018 at 3:41 a.m.

Saturday was senior day at Metea Valley, and its seniors delivered against West Aurora. Jade Eriksen-Russo had a hat trick after fellow senior Kelly Crowe scored the first goal for...

Elgin's Nolan Williamson finished sixth on the pommel horse at last year's state meet and was the high bar champ.

Elgin gymnast Nolan Williamson shakes off injury, heads back to state

June 5, 2018 at 3:41 a.m.

Kentucky is one of the best NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in the country, having won more than 2,000 games, including eight NCAA championships. Elgin's Nolan Williamson is one...

Geneva's Stephanie Howe scores on a header against Rosary earlier this season. Howe has turned into a standout forward for the Vikings.

Stephanie Howe right on track in return to girls soccer for Geneva

June 5, 2018 at 5:20 a.m.

Stephanie Howe enjoyed wearing the Geneva uniform as a freshman last spring on the track team, but she wanted something more, especially since soccer is her true passion. She also...

A keeper in net: Hannah Erickson’s play as a goalkeeper has kept Elgin afloat

June 5, 2018 at 5:20 a.m.

There were times when it looked more like pinball than soccer on April 18 when Elgin hosted St. Charles North. The North Stars won 3-0, but it would have been...

Kaneland's Holly Collingbourne (22) is headed to Marian University to play soccer next season.

Soccer, animal care both important for Holly Collingbourne of Kaneland

June 5, 2018 at 7:43 a.m.

You could say that Kaneland senior Holly Collingbourne's true loves are puppies and the home soccer field in Maple Park. Collingbourne volunteers at Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, where one...

Healthy again, senior Stephanie Nunez has Larkin soccer on a roll

June 5, 2018 at 9:44 a.m.

Last spring, Stephanie Nunez was left dazed and disappointed. The Larkin senior forward scored 18 goals, surpassing the 17 she scored as a sophomore, but a concussion forced her to...

West Aurora senior Katharine Stephens (23) is enjoying the chance to play alongside her freshman sister Audrey this season.

Loyola recruit Katharine Stephens has West Aurora soccer rolling

June 5, 2018 at 9:23 a.m.

West Aurora's Katharine Stephens could not wait for senior year to arrive. She anticipated this year mainly because she would finally have an opportunity to play on the same team...

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