Patrick Kelly

Timothy Christian's Sureya Alex leads a fast break against Plainfield Central on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.

Timothy Christian girls basketball players bond during mission trip to Arizona

January 21, 2020 at 2:19 a.m.

Timothy Christian's girls basketball team spent the second week of January on a mission trip to the Phoenix area. The Trojans participated in worship services, played a basketball game and...

Loyola's Kate Kurkowski, left, puts up a shot in front of Hersey's Katy Eidle on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Loyola’s Kate Kurkowski isn’t letting a sore back hamper contributions for the Ramblers — on and off the court

January 21, 2020 at 3:27 a.m.

Senior guard Kate Kurkowski's role has changed pretty significantly over the course of her four-year varsity career with the Ramblers. She has had a back injury that has limited her...

Josh Ogunsanya, right, finished fourth at 126 pounds in the Class 3A state meet last season.

OPRF wrestler Josh Ogunsanya has a singular focus: ‘The goal is a state title.’

January 14, 2020 at 7:05 a.m.

When Oak Park-River Forest's Josh Ogunsanya placed fourth at 126 pounds at the Class 3A state wrestling meet last season, he realized that he was capable of reaching even loftier...

Hinsdale Central's Ron Kruse, top, wrestles Oak Park-River Forest's Adrian Palmares at 170 pounds on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

Ron Kruse making the most of his ‘last turn’ wrestling at Hinsdale Central

January 13, 2020 at 4:37 a.m.

Hinsdale Central's Ron Kruse is in the twilight of his high school wrestling career, and he is making the most of his senior season as a Red Devils captain. Kruse...

Hinsdale South's Aaron Tims (21) tries to get some separation from Providence's Lucas Porto (4) on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Band of brothers: Tims and Durkin siblings contributing big at Hinsdale South, help Hornets to fourth place at Jack Tosh tournament

January 7, 2020 at 6:30 a.m.

It is not that uncommon for high school basketball teams to have brothers play on the same team, but it seems pretty rare to have two sets of brothers that...

Lyons' Michael Niedermeyer (4) grabs a defensive rebound during the game against Sandburg at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Lyons turns to Michael Niedermeyer for toughness

December 30, 2019 at 5:12 p.m.

Lyons senior guard Michael Niedermeyer had a bag of ice draped over his right wrist and was unable to shake hands minutes after the Lions defeated St. Laurence 83-51 on...

Highland Park's Val Oplchenski (33) looks to make a play against Schaumburg at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Highland Park’s Val Oplchenski overcomes injury, returns better than ever

December 29, 2019 at 5:37 a.m.

Highland Park senior forward Val Oplchenski tore his ACL in October of his sophomore year, forcing him to miss the entire basketball season. The injury was a tough blow, especially...

Oak Park-River Forest's Tatym Coe (20) shoots against Lyons on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.

OPRF girls basketball puts its trust in senior guard Tatym Coe

December 23, 2019 at 12:33 a.m.

Even though Tatym Coe is Oak Park-River Forest's leading scorer, her vocal leadership with her teammates and coaches might just be as important as her ability to put the ball...

Lyons' Elli Kosanovich, right, turns away from Oak Park-River Forest's Tatym Coe (20) as she looks for an open teammate on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.

Elli Kosanovich brings top-notch defense and selflessness to Lyons girls basketball

December 21, 2019 at 7:17 p.m.

Elli Kosanovich is a defensive stopper for the Lyons girls basketball team, but her biggest contribution for the Lions might be how she carries herself around her teammates. The junior...

Hinsdale Central's Nic St. John (12) drives to the basket past Oak Park-River Forest's Demetrius Dortch (14) on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

Fancy footwork: Hinsdale Central’s Nic St. John makes easy move from soccer to basketball

December 16, 2019 at 8:33 p.m.

Senior Nic St. John has excelled in two sports at Hinsdale Central: soccer and basketball. He is a starting guard for the Red Devils after finishing the fall soccer season...

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