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Libertyville's Matt Robertson flips the ball to second base for an out during a game against visiting Warren on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Baseball notes: Matt Robertson and Libertyville clinch a share of the North Suburban Conference title in an ‘awesome’ atmosphere as the postseason looms

May 26, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.

According to Matt Robertson, Libertyville's win against North Suburban Conference rival Warren on Monday resembled a postseason game. Warren scored two runs in each of the sixth and seventh innings...

Jordan Schneckloth reacts after Mundelein earned a point during a match against visiting Wheeling on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Warren knuckles down, not under, as Jesse Knuckles and his teammates overcome a first-set loss to beat Mundelein in a conference showdown

May 20, 2021 at 4:04 p.m.

Senior setter Jesse Knuckles says multiple Warren players — himself included — can get frustrated after making mistakes. That didn't happen Wednesday. After narrowly dropping the first set in a...

Mundelein's Chris Rooney hits a two-run homer against Grayslake Central in the top of the seventh inning during a game in Grayslake on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Baseball notes: Chris Rooney and company make pitch-to-contact strategy a big hit for North Suburban Conference contender Mundelein

May 19, 2021 at 6:26 p.m.

Chris Rooney thinks Mundelein has one of the best defensive outfields in the state. Pair that with a dominant pitching staff, and it's no wonder the Mustangs are one of...

Grayslake Central's Will Schufreider pitches against Antioch during a game in Grayslake on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The Rams are back in the top spot in the News-Sun's rankings.

News-Sun baseball rankings and player of the week for Thursday, May 20, 2021

May 19, 2021 at 4:16 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Grayslake Central 21-4 (2) 2. Libertyville 17-6 (3) 3. Mundelein 16-3-1 (1) 4. Lake Zurich 12-5 (NR) 5....

Mundelein's Ryan McElligott celebrates a point during a match against visiting Wheeling on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Boys volleyball notes: Recognized as two of the top juniors in the country, Ryan McElligott and Jordan Schneckloth lead undefeated Mundelein

May 14, 2021 at 6:25 p.m.

Junior Ryan McElligott knew Mundelein's recent match against Libertyville came with high stakes. "Going into it we knew they were going to be our biggest challenge thus far in the...

Mundelein's Chris Rooney (7) rounds third base after hitting a two-run homer during a game at Grayslake Central on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Baseball notes: Sophomores Albert Jaquez, Anthony Font and Adam Schilz help Warren ‘piece it together’ amid injuries and quarantines

May 12, 2021 at 5:50 p.m.

The first month of the season has been a grind for Warren. The Blue Devils have dealt with injuries to their pitching staff. Senior right-hander and Heartland commit Michael Rivera...

Mundelein first baseman Daniel Pacella stretches for the ball as Grayslake Central's Nate Mieszkowski beats the throw during a game in Grayslake on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Mundelein moves into the top spot in the News-Sun rankings after a 5-2 win against the Rams.

Boys volleyball notes: Matt Herron was a 5-foot-9 libero last season. The Carmel junior is proof that a lot can happen in two years.

May 3, 2021 at 6:12 p.m.

In 2019, Carmel's Matt Herron was a 5-foot-9 freshman libero. Two years later, the 6-2 Herron has adjusted to a new role. Herron, now a junior outside hitter, had nine...

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