Patrick Z. McGavin

Patrick Z. McGavin is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

March 25, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

Bridget Faut pitches one-hit masterpiece with nine strikeouts as Lockport rolls to 6-0 win over Richards.

March 24, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.

Jalen Webb comes up with run-scoring single in ninth as Homewood-Flossmoor slips past Mount Carmel 7-6 at Ozinga Field.

March 23, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

Jazarris Mackmore goes 3-for-3 with a double and a triple as Marian Catholic rolls to 17-6 win in five innings over Leo.

March 20, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

Daniel Coyle comes up with two hits, a run and an RBI for St. Laurence in 10-1 win over Reavis in annual Burbank rivalry game.

March 18, 2026 at 11:50 p.m.

PZ feech.

March 18, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Aurora Central Catholic's Olivia Lujano, who scored 15 goals as a junior, is ready to close her career with a flourish.

March 16, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Louisiana Tech recruit Mackenzie Lorkowski, a senior goalkeeper, looks to lead Burlington Central back to state.

March 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

St. Charles East brings back big-time punch on offense, but watch out for South Elgin and Oswego.

March 11, 2026 at 10:44 p.m.

South Elgin's Allison Garbacz, the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Wrestler of the Year, rolls to undefeated state title.

March 11, 2026 at 8:38 p.m.

Two state champions, three state runners-up and stars from team state champ highlight first team.

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