Kankakee Valley’s Jessica Beauchamp, the statewide president of a club, learns ‘what it means to be a leader’
Jessica Beauchamp has become not only a leader for Kankakee Valley but also one of its most impactful contributors.
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Hanover Central pitcher Claire Edgerton may be shy. But she’s ready to ‘show people that I can hold my own.’
Hanover Central's Claire Edgerton made the most of her eight appearances last season, posting a 1.75 ERA and striking out 36 in 32 innings.
Libertyville’s Cole and Connor Lockwood are teammates for the first time at VU. They’re ‘enjoying the moment.’
Connor Lockwood and Cole Lockwood starred for Libertyville baseball but not at the same time. They're finally teammates at Valparaiso University.
6-foot-7 Bradly Basila comes a long way. First, 7,000 miles from family. Then on the court for Chesterton.
Bradly Basila, who left his family in Congo to come to the United States, has emerged as an impact player for Chesterton.
Illiana Christian’s Colin O’Hara is still growing. The 6-10 junior could become ‘difficult for teams to stop.’
Illiana Christian's Colin O'Hara has become a double-digit scorer, conference-leading rebounder and state-ranked shot blocker.
Family draws Mount Carmel transfer Evan Stanley back to Lowell. Winning a state title is ‘my thank-you.’
Lowell's Evan Stanley, a state medalist in Illinois as a Mount Carmel freshman in 2024, made a beeline for his parents in the stands after winning an Indiana state title.
Lowell’s Cayden Yuran calls himself a ‘social butterfly.’ He has fun. But make no mistake. He intends to win.
Lowell's Cayden Yuran, who has qualified for the state meet, will compete with a smile, and he may talk opponents' ears off too.
Colleges pursue West Side freshman Prentiss Gates. He chases something else. ‘I just want to get better.’
Prentiss Gates, a 6-foot-7 forward who leads West Side in rebounds and blocks, is focused on improving, not recruiting.
‘Confidence’ may be the key to Camry Krueger. But the up-and-coming sophomore is Kankakee Valley’s engine.
Camry Krueger is the leading scorer for sectional champion Kankakee Valley, whose turnaround reflects her emergence.
East Chicago Central freshman Naji Meux is staying grounded. But his play suggests ‘the sky’s the limit.’
East Chicago Central's Naji Meux, who leads all freshmen in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference in scoring, is showing signs that he can be a complete player.