Mark Perlman

Barrington's EJ Darlington tries to evade New Trier defenders on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Barrington shuts out New Trier as Lucas Kozlowski does a little bit of everything

September 14, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

Plenty of high school football standouts are two-way players who start on offense and defense, but Barrington senior Lucas Kozlowski is a three-way performer — all on the defensive side...

Lake Zurich's Logan Moskal looks for room to run after making a catch in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

Lake Zurich tight end Logan Moskal brings ‘tenacity’ to a tough position

September 7, 2019 at 5:43 a.m.

When Northwestern recruit Hunter Welcing went down with an ACL tear in the spring, Lake Zurich was left with a big void at tight end. At least it appeared that...

Barrington's Quinn Ketel, left, runs for a big gain against Warren on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Quinn Ketel shows ‘heart’ as key member of Barrington’s backfield

August 31, 2019 at 5:33 a.m.

After suffering through a series of hip injuries beginning as a sophomore, Barrington senior Quinn Ketel has persevered. On Friday night, in the season-opening football game against Warren, Ketel was...

Andrew Novatney is part of a talented Hinsdale Central secondary.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Hinsdale Central Red Devils

August 27, 2019 at 12:51 a.m.

Coach: Brian Griffin (first season). Last season: 8-3 (5-1 West Suburban Silver), lost to Warren 17-14 in Class 8A second round. First-and-10: Griffin plans to use an up-tempo, multiple-formation offense...

Luke Zardzin returns as Prospect's go-to running back.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Prospect Knights

August 26, 2019 at 2:15 a.m.

Coach: Dan DeBoeuf (second season). Last season: 5-5 (2-3 Mid Suburban East), lost to Glenbard East 40-14 in Class 7A first round. First-and-10: Seven starters return for an up-tempo, spread...

Mitch Geier (4) returns as a two-way playmaking threat for Carmel.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Carmel Corsairs

August 26, 2019 at 12:23 a.m.

Coach: Blake Annen (second season). Last season: 4-5 (4-3 East Suburban Catholic), did not qualify for playoffs. First-and-10: Seven starters return for the Corsairs. Annen said there's a familiarity going...

Hinsdale South quarterback Marquese Garrett is a running and passing threat who returns to guide the Hornets' offense.

Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Hinsdale South Hornets

August 24, 2019 at 1:13 a.m.

Coach: Mike Barry (ninth season). Last season: 6-4 (5-1 West Suburban Gold), lost to Prairie Ridge 38-14 in Class 6A first round. First-and-10: Hinsdale South returns four starters to a...

Ridgewood returns most of its starting lineup and will add a strong junior class.

Pioneer Press 2019 girls volleyball preview: Metro Suburban Conference

August 18, 2019 at 8:44 p.m.

Must-see: IC Catholic senior libero and captain Bella Leslie. She has "a keen understanding of what it takes to be a good leader," IC Catholic coach Nancy Kerrigan said. Kerrigan...

Erin Rosdahl returns to pace Glenbrook North.

Pioneer Press 2019 girls volleyball preview: Central Suburban South

August 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

Must-see: Glenbrook South senior Kendall Smith. The 5-foot-9 outside hitter was an all-conference player as a junior. Titans coach Kelly Dorn said that Smith, who also plays for Sky High...

Terry Coughlin, center, was a standout basketball player at New Trier and later was an assistant coach for the Trevians for 11 seasons.

Summer basketball helps Lake Zurich coach Terry Coughlin stay connected to New Trier

July 29, 2019 at 1:43 a.m.

The Lake Zurich boys basketball team had a busy summer, and in the middle of it all, coach Terry Coughlin took his team to a familiar spot. The Bears headed...

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