Michael Stainbrook

Xavier's James Farr, center, drives to the basket past Wisconsin's Vitto Brown, left, and Khalil Iverson in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 20, in St. Louis.

James Farr hopes to play pro basketball now that Xavier career done

June 9, 2018 at 3:59 a.m.

As an Evanston senior, James Farr was willing to do anything to play college basketball. He had interest from a few Division I teams, but was willing to play DII...

Evanston girls soccer team driven to end sectional-title drought

June 12, 2018 at 6:44 a.m.

The Evanston girls soccer team knows it's good. The Wildkits also know being good doesn't guarantee anything once May rolls around. Evanston (4-0-3) has allowed two goals all season and...

Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger was activated Friday.

Corey Crawford to miss Blackhawks trip but Marcus Kruger good to go

May 9, 2019 at 7:35 a.m.

The Blackhawks have a chance to snap their cold streak during a four-game trip against middling teams, but they will have to do it without their top goaltender. Corey Crawford...

Senior forward Madison Casey (left) will help lead York's attack this season.

Girls soccer preview: York, IC Catholic, Timothy Christian

June 9, 2018 at 3:09 a.m.

York Coach: Stevan Dobric (interim) Top returners: "Seniors will be expected to set the tone and push everyone to grow further," said Dobric, declining to cite specific players. Newcomers: "The...

Senior Mia Davis will be a force at the plate and in the outfield for a talented Nazareth squad.

Softball previews: Lyons, Nazareth, St. Joseph

June 11, 2018 at 8:31 a.m.

Lyons Coach: Dawn Schabacker Top returners: Sr. SS Delanie Cruz, Sr. C Riley Frisbie, Sr. P/1B Maggie Vacchiano, Jr. P Sapphire Muñoz Newcomers: Jr. C/3B Lauren Engels, Jr. IF/OF Alex...

Senior Jon Miranda is one of Lyons' top returning players entering the season.

Baseball previews: Lyons, Nazareth, St. Joseph

June 11, 2018 at 10:31 a.m.

Lyons Coach: Kevin Diete Top returners: Sr. OF Michael Phelan, Sr. 2B/SS Jon Miranda, Sr. P Jose Venegas Newcomers: Jr. 1B/C Justin Williams, Jr. OF Scott Garrow 2015 record: 17-18...

Senior forward Kelly Renehan (left) is one of Nazareth's top returning players.

Girls soccer previews: Lyons, Nazareth, St. Joseph

June 11, 2018 at 8:53 a.m.

Lyons Coach: Bill Lanspeary Top returners: Sr. M Sheila Murphy, Sr. D Izy Scott, Sr. M Bridget Kirby, Sr. F Grace Salvino Newcomers: Fr. M Eileen Murphy, Sr. GK Emily...

Carmel coach Zack Ryan, center, believes number-crunching can give his team an edge.

Carmel basketball an early adopter of numbers-based way to play

June 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

Carmel boys basketball coach Zack Ryan knew what the numbers said. On a recent Monday at practice, he made sure his players knew too. "Forty-six, 40 points the last two...

Downers Grove South's TJ Clifford puts up a three-point shot over Hinsdale South's Sean McCormack in Darien, Ill. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Boys hoops: Big Barret Benson pushes Hinsdale South past Downers Grove South

May 25, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

Barret Benson started Friday's game 4 inches taller than anybody else on the court. It might as well have been a foot. Benson's 18 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocked...

Carmel head coach Zack Ryan (center) having a chacts with his Corsairs against Waukegan on Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

Prep sports: Analytics movement makes its way to prep hoops

May 13, 2019 at 12:22 a.m.

Carmel boys basketball coach Zack Ryan knew what the numbers said. Monday at practice, he made sure his players knew too. "Forty-six, 40 points the last two games. We're not...

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